What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area?

A motel is a good option if you're planning to tour around Mount Ruapehu Ski Area. These properties are usually found near airports and highways, offer on-site parking and come with basic amenities and services. Book a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and more amenities such as a lobby, gym and conference rooms, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Do any 3-star hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area have a pool?

If you're thinking about a vacation in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area during the summer months of December, January or February, consider a hotel with a swimming pool. Quality Suites Huka Falls and Settlers Motel are 3-star properties with this fun perk. January is a great time to get in the water as it's the warmest month. You can expect average daily temperatures between 9ºC at night and 20ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area have an on-site restaurant?

If your travels through Mount Ruapehu Ski Area include Taupo, check in to Lakefront Lodge Taupo . This 3-star pick has an on-site restaurant in addition to hosted evening meals and a terrace. Wellesley on the Lake Taupo is another top choice in this city. Eat without venturing from the convenience of your accommodations and enjoy access to an ocean view and a garden here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area have WiFi?

Absolutely, so you can log in wherever you travel in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area. If you're visiting Taupo, Lakefront Lodge Taupo is a 3-star hotel that comes with WiFi. Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments is another recommendation in this city. Book one of these stays and easily read emails, book or plan other parts of your vacation and catch up with your loved ones while you're away.

What 3-star hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area have parking?

Stay in one of our 3-star hotels with parking in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area and avoid the hassle of finding someplace to leave your ride. Settlers Motel and Sportsmans Lodge are two that offer this amenity and so much more. Get ready to be wowed by some of Mount Ruapehu Ski Area's most popular sights like Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu.

Do any 3-star hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area have rooms with a kitchenette?

Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments is one leading stay in Taupo, Mount Ruapehu Ski Area that comes with a kitchenette. This 3-star property also offers a garden and a swimming pool. Or check in and enjoy the flexibility of preparing your own meals at Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort . A garden and a terrace are a couple of other handy amenities here.

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Taupō Central

Jamie

￥8,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

Janet

￥14,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Tui Oaks Motel

Taupō Central

Katherine

￥21,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | Living room | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Acacia Lake View Motel

Taupō Central

￥19,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Lakeland Resort Taupo

Two Mile Bay

Emily

￥16,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

wayne

￥12,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 25 - Dec 26

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Taupō Central

Larry

￥15,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Tauhara

Hermina

￥8,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Taupō Central

Zane

￥17,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupō Central

Olivia

￥20,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Silver Fern Lodge

Taupō Central

Adsm

￥7,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Ika Nui Taupo

Taupō Central

Paula

￥16,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Taupō Central

Yufei

￥13,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

Rebecca

￥8,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

The Cove Taupo

Waipahihi

PAUL

￥15,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

One Bedroom Lake View Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sails On The Lake

Taupō Central

Layla

￥18,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

Mary

￥13,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

￥14,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments

Taupō Central

Laurence

￥15,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Ohakune

Saritha

￥21,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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Beechtree Motel

56 Rifle Range Road Taupo

￥12,049

￥14,035 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area?

You'll find a range of 3-star hotels across Mount Ruapehu Ski Area. Our guests highly recommend Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments in Taupo. It features a swimming pool and a garden, and is roughly 1.13 kilometers east of downtown. Lakefront Lodge Taupo is also popular. Around 2 kilometers southeast of central Taupo, it offers a lake view and a swimming pool.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area?

The biggest difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more affordable and provide the services and amenities required to ensure your comfort, such as WiFi, breakfast and a gym. You can count on a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, deluxe bathroom products and perks like on-site spa centers.

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