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Cabin
409 square feet
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
97 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room
258 square feet
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
269 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Queen Room
172 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom
81 square feet
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom
81 square feet
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Queen Room
172 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ruapehu Room
172 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom
81 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Tongariro Room
269 square feet
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 sauna. 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

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. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Skotel Alpine Resort has designated areas for smoking.

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

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
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of beds 1
  • 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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

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

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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