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 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mt Ngauruhoe.
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 - 9 min drive
Tussock Bar and Restaurant - 4 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.
Languages
English
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.
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
Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Unbelievable views, sunsets, sunrises. While the interior is (like most ski resorts) somewhat worn in appearance, everything was comfortable. And by far, one of the highlights of this resort is the playroom loft, where our 7 year old played happily for hours!
I cannot say enough good about this place! Wonderful service, comfortable room with private bath/shower, great breakfast buffet (extra), bar, & restaurant (reserve your dining time early). Plenty of free parking. Our room looked out directly at the volcano with a sliding door walk out patio.
Also, great location. We had planned to leave a vehicle at each end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing but they counseled us that there is a 4 hr time limit after which you are likely to get towed, so we bought a round trip shuttle. Good to have the heads up!
Loved the location for walking, it was central. Did not like the noise from the restaurant, we were right beside it and it was not ideal.
Kitchen facilities were also appreciated and staff were helpful.
Very run down hotel but we kind of knew that when we decided to go there. Everyone there was very friendly and everyone was having a good time. Don't think I would ever stay there again because it was a little below my standards.
Derek
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason
23 Mar 2025
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Lara
Travelled with group
21 Mar 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Never ended up staying at this property as was unable to confirm after hours booking despite multiple attempts to contact Skotel. Wotif attempted to get a refund but the hotel refused. Poor customer service. Very unlikely to ever stay again or recommend. TBH the location is good, but there’s better places to stay in National Park
Chef, reception staff and owner went out of their way to make our stay exceptional. Generous size ensuite room with fabulous outlook and balcony. Warm and cosy and totally appropriate to prepare for and then recover from the Tongariro crossing (hot tub) and to explore Ruapehu. We'll be back for a week next time.
Belinda
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Jonathan
14 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old but very well maintained, staff hours at the front desk is limited, but they are very helpful even with the daily Niwa weather updates! Restaurant and bar are very good especially the view. If you travel in the high season, make sure to book it early as the park has limited accommodations. Close to hiking tracks and they can even arrange the shuttle to drop off and pick up for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing!
Friendly staff. Great location. Good option for food and drinks with a bar/restaurant in the venue. Sauna and gym Included, gym was a bit dilapidated with the weights being welded onto the bars and unchangeable, and with most machines broken.
Cleanliness and other amenities not an issue. Well stocked kitchen
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michiko, Washington
Travelled with partner
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here before our hike on Tongariro Crossing. The staff were very polite and the room had the most spectacular view of the mountains. The hotel is a bit tired but clean
Clean, comfortable. Easy check in an out. Staff was very quick and gave recommendations. I like the fact that there was a little sink in the room. Bathrooms were clean. The showers had hot water which was wonderful cuz it gets cold up there at night. My only complaint is you can hear every single noise that the other tenants make from them just walking to babies crying in their room. Our neighbors didn't go to sleep till midnight, I had to knock on their door and tell them to hush.