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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Property grounds
Reception
Terrace/patio
Nestled in the heart of the historical district, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a family-friendly haven. Unwind on the garden terrace or challenge your loved ones at the arcade/game room. With ski equipment rentals and storage, as well as access to a sauna and spa tub, this resort has something for everyone.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Snack bar/deli

For families (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ngauruhoe Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Ngauruhoe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Backpacker Queen En-suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Queen En-suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Ruapehu Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tongariro Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Tongariro Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Tongariro Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Ngauruhoe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Ruapehu Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Backpacker Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, 3951

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

Skotel Alpine Resort puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tongariro National Park. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a hot tub, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 27 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35 per night

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Skotel Alpine Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Skotel Alpine Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Skotel Alpine Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Skotel Alpine Resort also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Skotel Alpine Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Skotel Alpine Resort like?

Skotel Alpine Resort is a short 4-minute walk from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Lower Tama Lake. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Restaurant
View
Food
Bathroom
National parks
Value
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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served good food with hearty portions at a great value for money. (9 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including the hot tub, were highly recommended and provided a relaxing experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for exploring the hikes.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family friendly, beautiful staff
Waimirirangi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, tiny rooms. Very lucky the have bar and full service restaraunt. Staff very friendly. Balcony room worth it!
Brenda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dining staff was incredibly supportive to learn about dietary restrictions.
Meghan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the most amazing areas in NZL

The hotel is good and the area around are breathtaking.
Harald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities. Very nice staffs. Great location for starting hiking in the national park.
Yao, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a haven for hikers and nature lovers. Highly recommend!
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning setting. Comfortable friendly and great location

10/10 Exceptional

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
Michiko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good starting point for trekking to tama lakes. Hotel is a bit outdated and in our room we had a lot of dust.
Szymon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Layne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay with beautiful views and great walking trails
ferdi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great location
Roddena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place, pillows could do with sn upgrade
Geoff, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!

8/10 Very good

Great place for access to the mountain.
Tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for multiple hikes.
barbara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lisa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The walls are kind of thin so if you are a light sleeper it might be hard

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location for hiking. Nice common room and kitchen. Rooms very small with dim lighting.
Janet, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel
Winnie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Probably the best you’re going to find in or near Tongariro National Park. Located right at the trail head of popular hikes, its location can’t be beat. Just keep in mind it’s an alpine motel geared toward backpackers. It’s great if you want to be near the park, but don’t have high expectations. Restaurant was very good for dinner.
John David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is hiker friendly!

I like their packed lunch!
Nathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Food was best so far room are close and you can hear your neighbors
Norman, 2-night trip