See all properties

Skotel Alpine Resort

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

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

November 2025

6

December 2025

Restaurant

Terrace/patio

Property grounds

Reception

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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.

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

$62 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 26 of 26 rooms

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Sleeps 6

Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Refrigerator

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Rainfall showerhead

24 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Ngauruhoe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Tongariro Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

38 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Backpacker Queen En-suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen En-suite

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Shared/communal kitchen

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

8 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

8 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 5

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Sleeps 2

King Room

Sleeps 2

Family Suite

Sleeps 8

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Sleeps 4

Similar properties

Restaurant

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

Sign in Sign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

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 - ‬7 min drive
‪Ma & Mel’s Coffee Cart - ‬6 min walk
‪Happy Valley Bistro - ‬7 min drive
‪Tussock Bar and Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Fergusson's Cafe - ‬3 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.

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

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 amenities

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

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

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.

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question