Whakapapa

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Taranaki Falls
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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 SAR 196 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 196
SAR 227 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (751 reviews)
"Loved the location for walking, it was central. Did not like the noise from the restaurant, we were right beside it and it was not ideal. Kitchen facilities were also appreciated and staff were helpful."

Reviewed on 9 April 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 SAR 307 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
SAR 307
SAR 356 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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)
"Great location and property for functions. Enjoyed the accommodation and service"

Reviewed on 30 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 467 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
SAR 467
SAR 537 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (68 reviews)
"Great place, lovely and clean with nice extras like laundry powder. Good location"

Reviewed on 29 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"Great place, lovely and clean with nice extras like laundry powder. Good location"

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
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 attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Nostalgic
"A couple of nights in this tiny wee Bach. Nostalgic memories going outside to the toilet, Adequate facilities for a short stay, close to the mountain."

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Powder Hut Ohakune  - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune
Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central 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! (156 reviews)
Biking
"Had a big day one. Everybody involved helpful and good to deal with."

Reviewed on 21 March 2025

Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune
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