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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park ski hotel with ski shuttle and ski storage

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Bus station shuttle

For families (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The price is NT$1,677
NT$1,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Ngauruhoe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Backpacker Queen En-suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen En-suite

Highlights

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

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Highlights

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

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Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

Highlights

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

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tongariro Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

Highlights

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

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Highlights

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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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort features a ski shuttle and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tongariro National Park. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and guests returning from the slopes can relax at the spa tub or enjoy après-ski drinks at the bar/lounge. A fitness center, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Ski storage and rentals are also available. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Train station shuttle from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
    • Bus station shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 50 kilometers*
    • Ski shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Ski

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski storage
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 27 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Area shuttle and ski shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Skotel Alpine Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Skotel Alpine Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Skotel Alpine Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Skotel Alpine Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Skotel Alpine Resort?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Skotel Alpine Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Skotel Alpine Resort also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Skotel Alpine Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Skotel Alpine Resort like?
Skotel Alpine Resort is a short 4-minute walk from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Lower Tama Lake. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nathan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is hiker friendly!
I like their packed lunch!
Nathan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location very basic rooms.
Great location and food. Friendly helpful staff. The rooms were a bit worn and awkward, but servicable.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Kamlesh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good stay
We had a good stay. Like other people have mentioned, the walls are thin and you can hear people talking next door, but the room was cozy. We had a bunk bed with another single twin bed. It was unexpected that we had to book time in the hot tub and pay $5 for 30 minutes. The scenery around the hotel is beautiful and it's quiet and dark during the night.
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Jenbelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kierlyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff! Friendly and accommodating. Good hot showers. Good view.
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The walls of the hotel are very thin. We could hear our neighbours on all sides - including the other side of the corridor. The rooms have a sink, however the piping is extremely loud so was woken a few times in the night by other people running the tap. The showers and bathrooms were somewhat clean, but very very cold!
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location! Bring earplugs.
The location is fabulous and the staff was friendly. The hotel restaurant served good food. If you're looking for a place to rest and relax, this is probably not the best place to stay. The rooms are very cozy but are not sound proof. You can hear other guests in the hallway and in their rooms. I recommend packing earplugs. The beds are also a little outdated.
Jenifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Margaret J, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rodrigo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Place is run down but was nice and warm , food was yummy but expensive
Lesley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location
disha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

B, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brodie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The surroundings were beautiful and the staff helpful and friendly.
Sophie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I stayed at Skotel for 5 nights in August 2024. The condition is average with the understanding that renovations cannot be done without extensive consent. I stayed in a Queen Room, it is small for modern day standard, it only fitted a queen size bed, two night stands and a small bar area. The sink is inside the actual bedroom rather than in the bathroom. The overall cleanliness is acceptable, but not hotel standard and is generally comfortable. The price paid is reasonable considering the proximity to Whakapapa ski field. My biggest concerns were the noises that came through. The walls are thin, I could hear every single conversation and phone calls my neighbour made. Sound proving is poor and I didn't get much rest as the noise kept up in the evenings until at least 10pm with neighbours talking and kids walking up at 6am running in the corridor. I loved the short commute to the ski fields which is the main purpose of this trip, however, I would most likely sacrifice a little commute time with better accommodation next time.
Wing Yee Judy, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emily, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The accomodation was neat and tidy. The food from the restaurant was rather good. In general the place could do with a makeover as it is looking old and worn down.
Kelly, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lakmal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Unique with plenty of accomodation options, close to ski field, on site was a rental gear shop, restaurant, bar, spa, sauna, games room & large guest kitchen for self catering. Staff were really friendly.
Kate, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Erin, 3-night trip
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