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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park ski hotel with ski shuttle and ski storage

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Indoor spa tub
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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Bus station shuttle

For families (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
The current price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

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Superior Queen Room

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

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Ngauruhoe Room

Ngauruhoe Room

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Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
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Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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Furnished balcony or patio
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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Backpacker Queen En-suite

Backpacker Queen En-suite

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

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

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

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Cabin

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Furnished balcony
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Kitchen
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Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Queen Room

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

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Ruapehu Room

Highlights

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

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

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

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tongariro Room

Tongariro Room

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

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

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

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Cabin

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

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Tongariro Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Ngauruhoe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

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

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Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ruapehu Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Taranaki Falls - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Mt Ngauruhoe - 4 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 76 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

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 features a ski shuttle and puts you a short five-minute drive from Tongariro National Park. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and guests returning from the slopes can relax at the Hot tub or enjoy après-ski drinks at the bar/lounge. A fitness centre, a sauna and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Ski storage and rentals are also available. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • 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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Train station shuttle from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
    • Bus station shuttle*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 50 kilometres*
    • Ski shuttle*
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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 fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible bus station shuffle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Ski

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski storage
  • Ski hire
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

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
  • Local area shuttle and ski shuttle services are offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.

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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with on-site winter activities such as 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 centre. 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 on-site 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. Travellers 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

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served good food with hearty portions at a great value for money. (7 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

Loved our stay

Great location for hiking. Loved the 70s ski vibe! Very comfortable beds!
elisabeth, 2-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

Fantastic upscale hostel/motel

I cannot say enough good about this place! Wonderful service, comfortable room with private bath/shower, great breakfast buffet (extra), bar, & restaurant (reserve your dining time early). Plenty of free parking. Our room looked out directly at the volcano with a sliding door walk out patio. Also, great location. We had planned to leave a vehicle at each end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing but they counseled us that there is a 4 hr time limit after which you are likely to get towed, so we bought a round trip shuttle. Good to have the heads up!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

A little past it's prime.

Very run down hotel but we kind of knew that when we decided to go there. Everyone there was very friendly and everyone was having a good time. Don't think I would ever stay there again because it was a little below my standards.
Derek, 2-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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This place is hiker friendly!

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great alpine hotel Amazing food at the restaurant
Vitaly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Nice and clean.

8/10 Very good

This a very good option for a one night traveler that wants to do the trails. However it is super noisy. Other than that it is great option.
Brendamari, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent time in our chalet. It was spacious and had everything we needed. The hiking and scenery was perfect.
Ten Key, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great views

The views are spectacular! The receptionist, Tyson, was friendly and helpful, as was the bartender. We enjoyed our pizza in the bar. The breakfast buffet was pretty bad. Stick to the bread, meat and cheese, and fruit, and skip the “hot” food, and you’ll be ok. Book early if you, like us, are elderly and appreciate an en-suite bathroom. We had to go down the hall and around the corner from our tiny room to relieve ourselves. Overall it was enjoyable.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel
Winnie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s was ok.

The hotel was in an amazing location, although it was very dated and needed a great deal of TLC. My room was tiny (I should have read the details better) but the bed was comfortable. The wall was backing onto the restaurant and the noise was quite loud, that said most people had left by 10pm. We had dinner which was ok, didn’t stay for breakfast. Overall the stay was fine, it was only a stop over on a longer trip down to Wellington.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Layne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The surroundings were beautiful and the staff helpful and friendly.
Sophie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable, convenient, quiet, beautiful, enjoyable.
Jose, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall we liked the Skotel, the location is fantastic in Tongariro National Park. The facility is old but clean. Request a room facing south looking over the valley, preferably not one facing the parking lot in the back. The staff was friendly. We were disappointed that one of our rooms was very small and not close to the rest of our party. The price was very good.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Whoops this place is in a need of refurbishing as it’s tired and noisy.. paper thin walls and doors and windows just hanging on in there. Yes a motel but tramped through and worn out. But the communal kitchen and bar area are great
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff! Friendly and accommodating. Good hot showers. Good view.
Alexander, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

In need of renovations
Laura Vanesa, 1-night trip