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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star ski hotel near Tongariro National Park

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Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Exterior
Tongariro Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Reviews
8.4

Very good

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Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, 3951
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhakapapa Ski Area9 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)75 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ngauruhoe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Backpacker Queen En-suite | Bathroom | Towels

Backpacker Queen En-suite

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

7.5/10 Good
  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

9.4/10 Wonderful
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

8/10 Very Good
  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tongariro Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

8.2/10 Very Good
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Front of property
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Hot Tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (1001)
The price is $76
per night
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

About the neighborhood

Whakapapa

Near the slopes.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and 2 miles (3 km) of Lower Tama Lake with a stay here. Mt Ngauruhoe and Opotaka Historic Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 4 min walk
  • Taranaki Falls - 1 min drive
  • Mt Ngauruhoe - 4 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tussock Bar and Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Lorenz's Bar and Cafe Ruapehu - 9 min drive

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5-star ski hotel near Tongariro National Park
After a day on the slopes, relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other facilities, including a fitness center and a sauna. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hotel's ski shuttle (surcharge). Skotel Alpine Resort helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tongariro National Park hotel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Skotel Alpine Resort offers 48 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tongariro National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 90 km
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 30 for adults and NZD 12 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25–30 for adults, and NZD 12–15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Skotel Alpine Backpackers
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel & Backpackers
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel & Backpackers Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine Resort
Skotel Alpine Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine
Skotel Alpine Hotel Whakapapa Village
Skotel Alpine Resort Tongariro National Park
Skotel Alpine Tongariro National Park
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel Backpackers
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel
Skotel Alpine Resort Tongariro National Park
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel Tongariro National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Skotel Alpine Resort to the airport?

Skotel Alpine Resort is 56.6 mi (76-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Skotel Alpine Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Skotel Alpine Resort.

Does Skotel Alpine Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Skotel Alpine Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 25 and 30 for adults, NZD 12 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Skotel Alpine Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Skotel Alpine Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Skotel Alpine Resort have a pool?

Skotel Alpine Resort does not have a pool.

Does Skotel Alpine Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Skotel Alpine Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Skotel Alpine Resort to downtown Tongariro National Park?

Skotel Alpine Resort is 0.4 mi away from Whakapapa.

Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 638 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 638 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 638 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 638 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 638 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple but comfortable place to stay
Simple but comfortable place to stay one night. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald, Dana Point

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is conveniently located to the national park especially for those hiking the Tangariro Alpine Pass. However the hotel itself is pretty rundown and badly in need of repairs. Paint was peeling everywhere and the shower valve was broken which almost caused me to scald myself. The staff is very friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Steph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like urine. The window hinges were broken so we couldn’t get any air unless we opened the door but then bugs would fly in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Pixie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The soaps and shampoo provided were very small. Tha bathtub was extremely slippery. The bed had an indent on one side. Room was musty and eventhough there is no ac in the rooms, they should at least offer some portable fans. We opened the sliding door but there was no screen to stop the bugs from entering.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to National park. Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Migdaly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel, in a beautiful environment. Everything very clean and relax. We enjoyed very much the area around the fire place. The food was excellent. Overall a nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location in the park. We booked a low end room. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Yongsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024