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Skotel Alpine Resort

This mountain retreat balances adventure with relaxation, offering snow sports during the day and evening barbecues for unwinding after an active day outdoors.

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Dates

March 2026

6

April 2026

Lounge - Skotel Alpine Resort (Tongariro National Park)

Front of property - Skotel Alpine Resort (Tongariro National Park)

Terrace/patio - Skotel Alpine Resort (Tongariro National Park)

Ngauruhoe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets - Skotel Alpine Resort (Tongariro National Park)

Restaurant - Skotel Alpine Resort (Tongariro National Park)

Skotel Alpine Resort, in the historical district, welcomes families. Relax on the garden terrace or enjoy the arcade/game room. Practical amenities include ski equipment rentals/storage, a sauna, and a spa tub for post-adventure recovery.

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Gym

NT$2,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Check prices for these days

Room options

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

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

258 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

269 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

172 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

269 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

97 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

172 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

81 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

81 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Standard Queen Room

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Rainfall showerhead

172 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

81 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Whakapapa, Skotel Alpine Resort is in the historical district and near a train station. Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Centennial Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Taranaki Falls. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Whakapapa travel guide

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

What's nearby

Tongariro National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Turoa Ski Area
55 min drive - 85.0 km
Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lower Tama Lake
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Whakapapa Ski Area
5 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO)
76 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Family-friendly hotel in the historical district

You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Skotel Alpine Resort. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a gift shop
Snow sports gear, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Reception

Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

NT$3,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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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
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

2 floors
6 buildings
Built in 1986
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Towels provided

More

Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings

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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per night

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
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per night

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 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, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Skotel Alpine Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Skotel Alpine Resort?

As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skotel Alpine Resort on 2026/3/10 start from NT$1,767, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Skotel Alpine Resort located?

This family-friendly Whakapapa hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Lower Tama Lake. Taranaki Falls is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

michel

2026/2/4

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

staff was very helpful and the food was very good

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alivia

2026/1/30

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

2026/1/30

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

8/10 Good

Massimo

2026/2/5

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

2025/10/31

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location to the National park trails.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harrison

2026/1/10

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

10/10 Excellent

nathan

2025/11/5

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

8/10 Good

Monica

2025/9/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We really enjoyed our stay! A great place for families

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristine

2025/10/3

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

4/10 Poor

Anjana

2025/12/30

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check in was good. Bar staff was good. Restaurant was terrible. Most food choices were gone. They charged $2 for Tabasco Restaurant staff was very rude I requested if I can wait for a better table. I was told take the table that was offered, otherwise there are other takers I am sure if there were other options in the area no one would eat there. Couple of other tables hardly ate what they ordered. Really good location. Truly sad the way it’s being managed

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

2025/7/17

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely old style hotel lodge. Really nice and friendly staff. The restaurant food was also really good, and big portion sizes.

Chef Special

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

2025/4/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location for exploring the hikes.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shuang

2025/12/3

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room is pretty good (great location, price is reasonable, and room is very clean). Major problem: the café is a scam. The food is wildly overpriced and bearly edible, e.g., the $30 “meat-lover” pizza had almost no meat and was basically just BBQ sauce sprinkled all over the crust. They also charge my 13 yo son for adult price breakfast ($30 for some toast and butter).

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pofen

2025/6/25

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A decent place with great views of the mountains.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

2025/6/21

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good hospitality Great atmosphere Bar and restaurant was pretty good. Overall loved the place and will recommend people going to whakapapa village.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

2025/9/21

Liked: Staff & service

Quite old. But really good food. The staff was young and really friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

2025/9/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved it there. It was clean and tidy the staff was so kind to me and my partner. I just thought the games room down stairs needs a little bit of a upgrade with new table tennis bats and fix the foose ball tables but me and my partner loved the comfort in our room

It is close to some amazing walks with great sites

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

2025/4/29

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Like the old ski lodge feel. Staff was welcoming, rooms were clean and location was lovely!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth

2025/4/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay

Great location for hiking. Loved the 70s ski vibe! Very comfortable beds!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waimirirangi

2025/4/20

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Family friendly, beautiful staff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly

2024/10/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great alpine hotel Amazing food at the restaurant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roddena

2024/11/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely staff, great location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ferdi

2024/11/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic stay with beautiful views and great walking trails

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Francina

2025/11/3

Liked: Cleanliness

Exterior looked in need of some TLC. We stayed in a Backpacker Queen with Ensuite. Room was well worn and dated though cleverly decorated, clean, comfortable and warm. It had everything we needed and was room enough for both of us. We spent time in the Bar Lounge, a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the views after a day of travelling. And we enjoyed pizza ordered through the bar - it was delicious and arrived much quicker than expected. Staff were friendly and willing, and the hotel definitely has the alpine village vibe. We enjoyed our stay and would have given more stars had the superficial aspects of the hotel been of a higher standard - if you are like us and those things don't bother you, then you won't be disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

2025/6/22

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Love it. Friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025