Whakapapa

Travel Guide

Taranaki Falls
Photo by Kim Chan
Photo by Natalie Robinson
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 SAR 203 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
SAR 203
SAR 233 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 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! (736 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable. Easy check in an out. Staff was very quick and gave recommendations. I like the fact that there was a little sink in the room. Bathrooms were clean. The showers had hot water which was wonderful cuz it gets cold up there at night. My only complaint is you can hear every single ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 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
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 316 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 316
SAR 363 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The rooms are not really confortable but the value is Ok because it is cheap."

Reviewed on 9 March 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 SAR 462 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
SAR 462
SAR 531 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"The facility was immaculate and well kept. All amenities were modernized. The bed was extremely comfortable, all necessities were taken care of. Will at the desk was awesome and gave me some good suggestions for dinner. I certainly would return."

Reviewed on 8 March 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 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"The facility was immaculate and well kept. All amenities were modernized. The bed was extremely comfortable, all necessities were taken care of. Will at the desk was awesome and gave me some good suggestions for dinner. I certainly would return."

Reviewed on 8 March 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! (155 reviews)
Nice place and area
"Enjoyable stay with good access to hikes and national forest. No WiFi so need to factor that in."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Powder Hut Ohakune
Alpine Chalets
Alpine Chalets
3 out of 5
3 Findlay St, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this 3-star apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"Basic accommodation for a hiking active vacation. Older slightly tired property with a great view of the volcanoes. Great communication with owner /manager"

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

Alpine 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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Whakapapa

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
9
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
6
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
0
3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

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