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Rocky Mountain Chalets
"Great staff. Good location and facilities."
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
"Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
"Clean and tidy room with basic but perfectly adequate facilities. Bed and pillows were nice and comfy. Will stay again."
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Plateau Lodge
"My lodging was a pop up little cabin that had interesting design features that made for a comfortable and convenient stay. Accessed through a little semi covered atrium or vestible that had a table with chairs, bathtub, sofa what was sealed from rain by the roof and from lateral wind directed rain ..."
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

The Hobbit Motorlodge
"I love how you have laundry room and kitchen but my partner noticed that some of the glassware is dirty and the spoon as well. But It’s comfy. Overall we enjoy our stay as we also enjoy the town"
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Snowhaven
"Location"
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
"Longer beds and bigger bathrooms needed but other than that we had a pleasant experience."
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

The Crossing Lodge
"Good service Good place"
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Hotel & Travel Guide
Are you researching a place to stay in Tongariro National Park, especially in or around Whakapapa? The Travelocity hotel guide currently shows up 2 places to stay within easy driving distance of the CBD district and surrounds of Whakapapa.
The true essence of being a traveler is knowing that the secret to easy journeys is making wise decisions about where to stay, so be sure to check out the Chateau Tongariro Hotel and Skotel Alpine Resort, each of which are situated a short distance of central Whakapapa.
The River Birches is located 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the central part of Whakapapa. If you would prefer another option, the Turangi Trout Lodge is located 20 miles (32 kilometers) away. Some other Travelocity-listed accommodation options are the Tussock Grove Boutique Hotel and the Plateau Lodge.
Once you've put in the time exploring Whakapapa, how about you tour a little bit more of the area? The North Island area has many attractions. Explore North Island's art museums. Lovers of the great outdoors should take the time to relish the region's beaches and coastal plains. Common pastimes in this area of New Zealand include snowboarding and skiing.
Positioned 17 miles (27 kilometers) to the southwest of Whakapapa is Ohakune, which is where you'll find various Travelocity-registered accommodation options. The Ohakune Court Motel and Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge are a selection of the Travelocity-registered lodgings here.
Taupo Airport is a primary airport for accessing Whakapapa. You can find it 45 miles (69 kilometers) from the downtown precinct. For wise travelers who would prefer to stay in Travelocity-listed accommodation nearby, read about Sacred Waters or Hilton Lake Taupo.
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LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
"Clean and tidy room with basic but perfectly adequate facilities. Bed and pillows were nice and comfy. Will stay again."






