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Rocky Mountain Chalets
"Great place to stsy"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
"Place was great for the car event we were at! Was right in the middle of the track & the local shops."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Powderhorn Chateau
"Lovely place to go to relax and unwind Has everything you need so you don’t have to leave if you don’t want to"
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
"All good."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Plateau Lodge
"Comfortable bed, nice bathroom"
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
"Very good location. Ample parking. Also clean."
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Pipers Lodge
"Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated"
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
"Tidy, modern motel room"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
"The vending machine didn’t work and there was no soap in the bathrooms. The dryer also didn’t work but I payed for it."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Cheap Whakapapa hotels

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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The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
"The vending machine didn’t work and there was no soap in the bathrooms. The dryer also didn’t work but I payed for it."
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