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A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

4.1 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Tracey

￥9,935

￥11,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.

A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

2. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

15 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Clive

￥11,285

￥13,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

14 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Handro

￥11,977

￥13,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

4. Plateau Lodge

15.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

David

￥9,793

￥11,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

5. The Crossing Lodge

13.6 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Sahil

￥5,479

￥6,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.

A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

6. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

15.3 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

John

￥16,861

￥19,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of buildings in the background.

A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.

7. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

24.3 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Peter

￥10,128

￥11,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. Turangi Leisure Lodge

35.1 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Libby

￥9,482

￥10,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.

9. Pipers Lodge

15.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Jennifer

￥10,177

￥11,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.

10. The Hobbit Motorlodge

23.6 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Abinesh

￥7,002

￥10,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

11. Parklands Motorlodge

35 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Peter

￥8,976

￥10,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.

A row of white cabins with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a building with windows and a green roof.

12. Turangi Bridge Motel

35.8 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Montana

A well-maintained lawn with a building featuring a sloped roof and a covered outdoor seating area.

A rural landscape with a river, houses, and autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A spacious living room with a large bookshelf, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a deck.

13. Tongariro Lodge

36.5 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Robert

￥22,237

￥25,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.

A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

A dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.

A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

14. Powderhorn Chateau

22.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Ian

￥26,577

￥30,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with a central island, two wooden stools, a refrigerator, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.

A single-story house with a white exterior, a red roof, and a chimney. It has large windows and a visible satellite dish.

A spacious living room with a large fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view of a mountain and fields.

15. Turquoise Lodge, National Park 36 Carroll Street National Park

15.4 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

John F.

￥16,205

￥37,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

A room with two beds, a window, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

38.7 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Chloe

￥18,971

￥21,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel named "The Peaks Motor Inn" with a sign listing amenities like studio and family units, spa pools, sauna & gym, wireless internet, and a conference room.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs and a house in the background.

A landscaped area with a sign for The Peaks Motor Inn in Ohakune.

17. The Peaks Motor Inn

23.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

James

￥14,718

￥17,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A black sports car parked in front of a building with large windows and a garage door.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a pool table.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, sink, and a microwave.

A family in a small, round, blue pool with wooden walls.

18. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

22.4 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Jessica

￥12,886

￥14,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a fish wall, and various informational posters.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

A hotel room with a red bed, a black leather sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

19. Judges Pool Motel

35.3 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Shirley

￥15,289

￥17,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

20. Snowhaven

24.4 km from Whakapapa Ski Area

Amit

￥12,057

￥14,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Whakapapa Ski Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mountain Heights Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
Skotel Alpine Resort	8.4 Very Good 863 reviews	View
Tongariro Crossing Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 207 reviews	View
Plateau Lodge	8.8 Excellent 362 reviews	View
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks	10.0 Exceptional 106 reviews	View

Top Whakapapa Ski Area Hotel Reviews

The Crossing Lodge

8/10 Good

"Was good over all but no fan heater was too hot too much silent in rooms so if some one walking laughing it really disturbed. For groups it was great ."

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent

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Traverse Cabin. Cosy three bedroom holiday home

10/10 Excellent

"Clean warm and tidy with everything you need on hand. Would highly recommend."

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay"

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, very efficient staff, all round good experience. Thank you!"

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Warm & Welcoming We had a wonderful stay here! The hotel was warm, cosy and very comfortable, with beautiful mountain views. The breakfast was delicious and had a great selection. We especially loved having our own private hot bath — it was the perfect way to relax after a day exploring the mountains. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing mountain getaway!"

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

8/10 Good

"Everything you need, and nothing you don't. The rooms were very cosy even though it was freezing outside. This was a great little stay for our family of four. Only gripes would be the mattresses were old and tired so you could feel the springs and they bounced around a lot, and the wardrobe in the bedroom would be a lot more useful if it was replaced with shelves or a chest of drawers. Would recommend this place again though despite these things."

Pipers Lodge

8/10 Good

"The place was busy due to the ski season and many seasonal workers stayed there, so night time could be quite noisy. There is also a kitchen on site offering simple buffet breakfast at a cheap price and other dining options for lunch/dinner. The staff members were very friendly and helpful; there were complimentary coffee and tea at the common area 24/7, a TV and a large lounge to chill at. The kitchen was quite packed but they have air fryers which could be very useful. The room we stayed in is central-heated. Close to National Park and Whakapapa, this place is good for a short stay."

Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

8/10 Good

"Hi JulieIt was great stay at Haven. Kitchen was clean and neat, we were preserving water so dishwasher was not used.Rooms were abit disorganized but we managed well with our own beddings apart from room heaters which got off in the middle of the night due to fuse breaker turning off. We didn't use Extra mattress and blankets kept near fireplace. Fireplace was 10/10. Generally house was very spacious, kids also enjoyed."

Other attractions near Whakapapa Ski Area

A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.

Tongariro National Park

9.6/10 (227 reviews)

Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

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A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain.

Taranaki Falls

9.4/10 (97 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Centennial Chair

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Centennial Chair during your travels to Iwikau. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Rockgarden Chair

You can take time to visit Rockgarden Chair during your travels to Iwikau. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Hut Flat Rope Tow

You can take time to visit Hut Flat Rope Tow during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Waterfall Express Chair

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waterfall Express Chair during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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West Ridge Quad

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit West Ridge Quad during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

9.2/10 (232 reviews)

You can take time to visit Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre during your travels to Whakapapa. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whakapapa Ski Area?

Whakapapa Ski Area is located in an area that travelers like for its ski areas. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay close to Whakapapa Ski Area?

Skotel Alpine Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Whakapapa Ski Area. Other good options around the area include The Park Hotel Ruapehu and Mountain Heights Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whakapapa Ski Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Whakapapa Ski Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whakapapa Ski Area?

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What can I see and do near Whakapapa Ski Area?

At Tongariro National Park, Taranaki Falls, and Mount Ruapehu, you can surround yourself with nature. You might plan a visit to Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre or Waterfall Express Chair while you're in the area. A visit to Lower Tama Lake is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Whakapapa Ski Area hotels

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

2. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

4. Plateau Lodge

5. The Crossing Lodge

6. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

7. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

8. Turangi Leisure Lodge

9. Pipers Lodge

10. The Hobbit Motorlodge

11. Parklands Motorlodge

12. Turangi Bridge Motel

13. Tongariro Lodge

14. Powderhorn Chateau

15. Turquoise Lodge, National Park 36 Carroll Street National Park

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

17. The Peaks Motor Inn

18. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

19. Judges Pool Motel

20. Snowhaven

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Top Whakapapa Ski Area Hotel Reviews

The Crossing Lodge

Powderhorn Chateau

Traverse Cabin. Cosy three bedroom holiday home

Mountain Heights Lodge

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Pipers Lodge

Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

Other attractions near Whakapapa Ski Area

Tongariro National Park

Taranaki Falls

Centennial Chair

Rockgarden Chair

Hut Flat Rope Tow

Waterfall Express Chair

West Ridge Quad

Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

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