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.
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
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! (798 reviews)
The staff were most helpful at the front desk and restaurant.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is ￥11,551 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
￥11,551
￥13,520 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
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! (999 reviews)
This was fine for our one night stay as we moved through the country. I have owned/operated my own cleaning company for 27+ years so it's true that I may be a little over the top but I did feel like the corners and places that matter could have been a bit cleaner. The rooms are pretty small but the ...
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Snowman Lodge
68 Clyde St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ￥6,998 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
￥6,998
￥8,092 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (85 reviews)
Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
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
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! (84 reviews)
Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome day!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Raurimu
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door ...
9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
We had a great stay, clean and had everything we needed
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
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! (55 reviews)
Such a lovely home away from home. So warm. Great communication with host. Great location. We didn’t realise the lounge is upstairs and we had
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
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
Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Taranaki Falls
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.
Mount Ngauruhoe
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Ruapehu
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle
￥5,277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure
￥17,502
per adult
Family Float Grade 2 Whitewater Adventure in Tongariro River
￥13,104
per adult
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
￥44,678
per adult
Reviews of Whakapapa
4.6
Top Destination
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
