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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

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

Skotel Alpine Resort
"Room was really warm for our arrival. Staff were pleasant. I was not well prepared and I think the hotel could be missing an opportunity to help guests get up the mountain during snowy conditions (I wasn’t carrying snow chains and there were limited options to get me up to my ski lesson on time). ..."
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Pipers Lodge
"The toilets and bathrooms are not clean, and there is no hot water available for bathing"
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Crossing Lodge
"No salt & pepper = sad"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Alpine Chalets
"Beautiful place to stay in with the meanest view of the mountains!! The owner is very inviting and if you need something she's got you!!!"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Kakahi Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Want to take the road less traveled in Kakahi? You will want to organize accommodations as soon as you know your itinerary, as there's only 1 hotel option on Travelocity within a short driving distance of the main area of Kakahi.
One of the best of just a small number of lodgings within a 2 miles (3 kilometers) walk of the downtown area of Kakahi, is the Mill House Ruapehu.
The Chateau Tongariro Hotel is positioned 18 miles (30 kilometers) outside the middle of Kakahi. Another option is the Skotel Alpine Resort, which is positioned 19 miles (30 kilometers) away. Other options include the Plateau Lodge and the Adventure Lodge & Motel.
The broader North Island area is definitely well worth visiting as well. North Island is famous for its beaches, coastal plains and forests. Popular holiday destinations are art museums. Wise travelers in this region of New Zealand will enjoy snowboarding and skiing.
Looking for more things to do? Consider spending a day or two visiting Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Golf Course, which you'll find in Taumarunui, 10 miles (17 kilometers) northwest of Kakahi. When you want to spend any time in Taumarunui, be sure to check out the Forgotten World Motel and Bradleys Garden Bed & Breakfast. 40 miles (66 kilometers) to the northeast of Kakahi, you will find Taupo, which is home to the Sacred Waters and Voyager Apartments Taupo. The Aratiatia Rapids and Huka Falls are some more popular points of interest to get to know while in Taupo.
Taupo Airport is a practical airport, and is situated 40 miles (64 kilometers) outside the heart of Kakahi. Conveniently located hotel options include Hilton Lake Taupo and Gables Lakefront Motel.
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The Crossing Lodge
"No salt & pepper = sad"






