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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with restaurant

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Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Spa
Land view from property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is P3,086
P3,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

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Superior Queen Room

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

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Ngauruhoe Room

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

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Family Room

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

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Backpacker Queen En-suite

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

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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 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin

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

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Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Ruapehu Room

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

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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

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

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Tongariro Room

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

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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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin

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

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Tongariro Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Ngauruhoe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

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

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Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin 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 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room

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  • 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 Twin Bunk Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorenz's Bar and Cafe Ruapehu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tussock Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Tongariro National Park
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Skotel Alpine Resort. Hit the slopes at this hotel offering a ski shuttle, ski equipment rentals, and ski storage. 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), an area shuttle, and a gift shop
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • 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
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • 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
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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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • 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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

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 Mar 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skotel Alpine Resort on Mar 24, 2025 start from P 3,086.37, 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 at Skotel Alpine Resort?

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?

Located near the slopes, this Tongariro National Park hotel is in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Lower Tama Lake, and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Taranaki Falls and Mt Ngauruhoe are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 737 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

This hotel is a haven for hikers and nature lovers. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stunning setting. Comfortable friendly and great location

6/10 Okay

John David

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Simple accommodations that met my needs. Loved the towel warmer in the bathroom. Thin walls and noisy guests made for sleeping interruptions. Perhaps reinforce quiet hours to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Excellent location for hiking. Nice common room and kitchen. Rooms very small with dim lighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Deane

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal backpacker style facility. Nice food but facilities are dated or do not work, for the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ferdi

Fantastic stay with beautiful views and great walking trails
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Clean, comfortable. Easy check in an out. Staff was very quick and gave recommendations. I like the fact that there was a little sink in the room. Bathrooms were clean. The showers had hot water which was wonderful cuz it gets cold up there at night. My only complaint is you can hear every single noise that the other tenants make from them just walking to babies crying in their room. Our neighbors didn't go to sleep till midnight, I had to knock on their door and tell them to hush.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Amenities
It was fine for a short hiking trip. The property is a bit run down and could use some maintenance but it also had some charm. We booked one of the smaller rooms and there was really not even enough floor space to open our suitcases without having to step in them. The bar and dining space were comfortable and clean. The woman at the reception desk was not very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

The people here were very helpful...top rating for them. Breakfast was terrific if you are hungry as I was...The historic ski equipment around the lobby and sitting area/dining room was a highlight (they had the really old stuff on display, a real treat). The deck sit outside was on the parking lot so not much value there. Proximity to hiking Running trails was excellent...spent a night, but so much to do. Cold mountain air, slept amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

We’ve stay here a couple of times now, this would probably be our least favourite experience. Room was basic but good. Scaffolding outside our room was quite noisy during the night in the wind, and cleaner were vacuuming at 730am in room next door, so no sleep in. Just not the best experience this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roddena

Lovely staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Great location for multiple hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chloé

Nice and clean.

8/10 Good

Brendamari

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Very nice hotel with a good view of Tongariro National park. There’s no AC in the rooms so it can get pretty stuffy unless you open the windows. But it gets chilly in the night so kinda evens out. And if you step outside in the night you get a very good view of the stars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Great place for access to the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly

Great alpine hotel Amazing food at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ten Key

We had an excellent time in our chalet. It was spacious and had everything we needed. The hiking and scenery was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Norman

Food was best so far room are close and you can hear your neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Winnie

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Skotel is a wonderful place for hikers, nature lovers and people who appreciate the peaceful wilderness. We splurged on a cabin, because we like privacy, and peace and quiet for sleeping. The cabin didn’t disappoint for quiet, solitude, peaceful sleeps, wonderful views, ample space, fully functioning kitchen, balcony, and parking outside your door. Yes, the facilities are a little old and tired, but the cabin was spotless with clean sheets, a comfy bed, fluffy white towels, dish towels, and everything you need to cook, including dishwashing liquid. There was a laundry rack and ironing board, as well as a heated towel rack. While we brought our own food for breakfast and lunch, we made use of the dining room for dinners. We also used the on-site laundry, which was very convenient ($4/load). On site staff were all lovely and helpful. All in all, we had a lovely time at Skotel, and had our best sleeps here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025