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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property

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Lounge
Ngauruhoe Room | Balcony view
Front of property
Balcony
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $55
$48 nightly
$55 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, 3951
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Tama Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ngauruhoe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Tongariro Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Backpacker Queen En-suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen En-suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 81 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

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

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 81 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 81 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Whanau Backpacker Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Whanau Backpacker Room

  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 211 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 211

  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whakapapa

With a stay at Skotel Alpine Resort in Whakapapa, you'll be in the historical district, a 4-minute walk from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and a 1-minute drive from Taranaki Falls. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lower Tama Lake and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Tongariro National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lower Tama Lake - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Big Carrot - 51 min drive - 39.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort offers 48 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Whakapapa 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.

Stay in one of 48 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 27 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children

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 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 841 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, the staff were excellent and the restaurant and shared facilities were well appointed and clean. Excellent access to the wonderful trails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was wonderful, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very helpful and the food was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The mountain view is outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Keisteen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was quite a fun dinner and breakfast around the nice walks from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best location, perfect rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rustic, national park lodge. Perfect for outdoor orriented travelers looking for a clean room, friendly staff and quality food in an ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alivia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the mountains, nice play area for children, it was nice to be able to book a private spa session with children
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the National park trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really enjoyed our stay! A great place for families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, we did have our own bathroom, which was a plus. View of Mt Doom is awesome and had a great 10 plus mile hike. Good bar and food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shops nearby. Good view of Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were most helpful at the front desk and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great stay. Tyson at the front desk was so helpful. Close to the mountain and waterfall hikes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and cozy and it’s very close to Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and good restaurant on site. The room was clean, albeit super hot and there was no fan or air con. The kitchen is small considering the size of the site but had most things one would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring the hikes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location! Not much else around.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great alpine hotel Amazing food at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024