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Cabin
38 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Other room types
Backpacker Queen En-suite
9 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room
24 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ngauruhoe Room
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Queen Room
16 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom
7.5 square metres
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom
7.5 square metres
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Queen Room
16 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ruapehu Room
16 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom
7.5 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Tongariro Room
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly ski hotel with a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 90 kilometers.

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 complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Tongariro National Park? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday:

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 48
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 6
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Ski storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1986
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2153
  • Conference space size (meters) - 200
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Baby/toddler toys
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Uncovered parking
  • Children's toys
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 48
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 122

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wireless internet access
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ski equipment rentals on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snow sports gear

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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