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Rocky Mountain Chalets
We have stayed here a few times. Very handy to the main town, restaurant and cafes. Spacious, clean, modern and they have a few spas you can use. We will be back again!
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Everything was great. We travel a lot internationally but I don't recall any other place being even close. Everything is new and in perfect working conditions. The doors, the windows, the fan, the bathroom, the kitchen, the lights... Even some minor details were well designed and worked as ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
Very clean and quiet on the lake shoreline.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Peaks Motor Inn
Clean and spacious. Not too far to walk to town.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Adventure Lodge & Motel
Excellent location for starting the Alpine Crossing hike. Excellent staff and very good breakfast before beginning the hike.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
Nice hotel
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Snowman Lodge
Room was one of the cabins. Basically a metal box that a room was made of. No closet. No place to hang anything up. Heater small for room and took a while to heat the space. The hotel is in a great location. Walkable to many restaurants.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
We stayed 2 nights in the ‘deluxe’ double room No 4 directly behind reception. The self check-in process was very easy to use. I suspect like everyone else we were there to do the Alpine Crossing. So in that context it suited us fine, only a few minutes drive to the pickup point. The room was en-suite, ...
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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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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