Whakapapa

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Skotel Alpine Resort
Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is AED 199 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 199
AED 229 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (723 reviews)
"Great place, pillows could do with sn upgrade"

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is AED 312 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
AED 312
AED 359 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Great location to visit the park and do the Tongariro Alpine hike."

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
The price is AED 457 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
AED 457
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 spa tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Great stay in Kune!
"Nice comfortable accommodation. Friendly host."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 spa tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Great stay in Kune!
"Nice comfortable accommodation. Friendly host."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Powder Hut Ohakune
Powder Hut Ohakune
Ohakune
Stay at this chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Mountain Bike Station are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
"The chalet is very well appointed and in good condition. I liked the cosiness but with all the conveniences and appliances you might need. What I didn't like was the reliance on previous guests to make the place clean and ready for the next guests, with no obvious thorough check in between. In particular, ..."

Reviewed on 27 January 2025

Powder Hut Ohakune
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Raurimu
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attraction Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
Great value
"It's a good value cottage in a good location just a few minutes from National Park and close to Whakapapa. It could do with a good spring clean, but you can't argue the price. Previous guests could've done more to clean like empty the bins properly, but overall would recommend and the description ..."

Reviewed on 24 September 2024

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Whakapapa

4.6
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The Service in the restaurants (there are only 2 open in the winter) is unbelievably slow and inefficient. The food is excellent. A great place to go if the wether is nice.

4/5 - Good

Jess

It was beautiful with the snow.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Crossing is truly one of the world’s greatest day hikes. My wife and I really enjoyed it.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The hikes around are beautiful but difficult. The scenery is awesome.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Did the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the hotel arranged pick up and drop off. It was a stunningly beautiful hike and wonderful to come back to such relaxing accommodations.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you are fit, we did the Tongariro Crossing, 19.4 km or 12.5 miles, 3,000 ft vertical up & 4,500 ft down. Plan on 6-7 hours to do the trek. It’s incredible!!! The hotel assisted with transportation to the trailhead & pick-up return back to the hote