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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, 3951
  • Place, Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

  • Sleeps 6

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Ngauruhoe Room

Ngauruhoe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tongariro Room

Tongariro Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin

Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Backpacker Queen En-suite

Backpacker Queen En-suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Whakapapa

With a stay at Skotel Alpine Resort in Tongariro National Park, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Taranaki Falls. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lower Tama Lake.

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Tama Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mangatepopo Trail Head - 23 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorenz's Bar And Cafe Ruapehu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ma & Mel’s Coffee Cart - ‬6 min walk
  • Knoll Ridge Cafe
  • ‪Happy Valley Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fergusson's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Skotel Alpine Resort offers 48 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tongariro National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Skotel Alpine Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Skotel Alpine Resort has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 27 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 27 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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