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
The price is ￥7,264 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥7,264
￥8,488 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (788 reviews)
"Quite old. But really good food. The staff was young and really friendly"
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is ￥9,678 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥9,678
￥11,366 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice warm and comfortable stay. Perfect for a ski weekend."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ￥12,969 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
￥12,969
￥14,954 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway"
Reviewed on Aug 12, 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! (83 reviews)
Great Ohakune Option
"Comfortable two night stay recently in a two bed unit."
Reviewed on Sep 22, 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! (53 reviews)
"great stay..House is clean and warm and Shaun was great to deal with"
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
Ohakune
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"Was typical camping ground cabin. It was great to be able to book it for one night because that was all I wanted. There were no inconsistencies with how it was advertised and what it was. The manager was very pleasant and helpful."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars and top-notch restaurants 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
￥5,263
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Family Float Grade 2 Whitewater Adventure in Tongariro River
￥12,194
per adult
Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke
￥113,872
per adult
Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure
￥16,580
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
