Whakapapa

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €54 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€54
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (790 reviews)
"Great location and great stay. Tyson at the front desk was so helpful. Close to the mountain and waterfall hikes."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 €74 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€74
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"It’s a ski hotel. Convenient for the Whakapapa ski field. Each room has one oil heater."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

3 out of 5
4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is €88 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
€88
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
"Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Mountain Heights Lodge
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 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Great Ohakune Option
"Comfortable two night stay recently in a two bed unit."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Ohakune
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"great stay..House is clean and warm and Shaun was great to deal with"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.

Ohakune
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"Was typical camping ground cabin. It was great to be able to book it for one night because that was all I wanted. There were no inconsistencies with how it was advertised and what it was. The manager was very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The place to stay if doing the Crossing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent location for various walks straight out of the front door!