Chateau Tongariro Hotel

4-star property
State Highway 48, Tongariro National Park, 0508 053 286
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4.5 out of 5
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"We had a great 3 night stay , everything was enjoyable , except for the lack of menus for the Children when dining, you definitely need to upgrade all ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 29 Jul 2018

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Hotel Description

At Chateau Tongariro Hotel, you'll be within steps of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free self parking.

You can enjoy free WiFi, LCD TVs, and coffee/tea makers, featured in all 106 individually furnished rooms. Fridges and room service make in-room dining easy, and minibars provide refreshments. Free weekday newspapers, hairdryers and free toiletries are also available.

At the hotel's own bar/lounge, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the fitness centre and sauna. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/café and ski storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of train pick-up service.

In the area of this 4-star Whakapapa hotel, you'll find Mount Ruapehu.

Standard Hollywood

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$140 per night

Executive Spa Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tongariro Superior

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Heritage 3 Bed Family Style

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Tongariro Disability

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tongariro

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Chateau Tongariro Hotel ratings based on 295 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Everyone (127) Couples (124) Family (44)
4 out of 5
The property has kept it's pre depression style which is cool. The bed was comfy and good hot water in the bathroom. I did find that hallway noise was easily heard in my room. Ate in the restarant and cafe for dinners and the food was yum.

Posted by on 29 Apr. 2019

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30 Apr. 2019 by Alex

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to see you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

4 out of 5
The charm and elegance are great. The service is quiet and efficient.

Posted by on 15 Apr. 2019

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25 Apr. 2019 by Alex

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

3 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Apr. 2019

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3 May 2019 by Alex

Dear Guest, Thank you for your rating. If there are any suggestions on how we can improve we would love to hear from you. Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Mar. 2019

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2 Apr. 2019 by Alex Hampshire

Dear Guest, Thank you for your rating. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

5 out of 5
Loved the old world feel, background music, the food and the helpful staff. Would stay again in the future.

Posted by on 25 Jan. 2019

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30 Jan. 2019 by Alex Hampshire

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review. We are pleased to see you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

4 out of 5
Chateau Tongariro is a majestic hotel located between Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngarahoe. Close to the ski fields in Whakapapa Village its a magnificent building boasting everything you'd expect in a european ski resort. The restaurant provided delicious meals and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. I was a little disappointed in the lack of a mini bar or facilities in the room. I did love the big bath tub though and the hotel facilities (plunge pool, sauna, movie theatre and piano lounge all added to the incredible ambience of this little gem. Loved it and happy to recommend Chateau Tongariro as a fabulous place to stay.

Posted by , from Gladstone, QLD Australia on 1 Jan. 2019

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8 Jan. 2019 by Alex Hampshire

Dear Lisa, Thank you for your recent stay at Chateau Tongariro. I am glad to see you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we will welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

3 out of 5
Food was exquisite. Room was very nice and comfortable, apart from the bathroom which was dated - well-worn plastic toilet seat and chipped bath? It's a shame to see this iconic hotel needing an injection of cash. Public rooms also seemed a bit 'unloved'.

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2018

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8 Jan. 2019 by Alex Hampshire

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel. It is great to see you enjoyed your stay and the service we provide. I am sorry about your bathroom. We are currently planning to refurbish the bathrooms this year. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Alex Hampshire Rooms Division Manager

3 out of 5
The place needs updating. Bathroom is old. Heating is awful...too hot and have to open all the windows then it switches off and your cold. Breakfast is not enjoyable. Not worth the price at all. Don’t expect help with your luggage if a tour bus arrives either.

Posted by , from Australia on 11 Nov. 2018

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19 Nov. 2018 by Rajat Sharma

Dear Roha, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and staying at Chateau Tongariro. We would like to state that we are in the process of negotiations with our owners for the renovations being a heritage building does come with its challenges and heating being one of them it will be addressed. It is unfortunate that we were not able to provide you that welcome and wow factor and our services fell short of a wonderful time which most of our guests have raved about. I will be personally addressing this with the teams and look forward to welcoming you again in near future. Sincerely, Executive Assistant Manager

5 out of 5
Friendly staff. Lovely old hotel. Nice restaurant meal. Couldn't have been better

Posted by , from New Zealand on 28 Sep. 2018

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30 Sep. 2018 by Front Office Manager

Dear Sue, thank you very much for your recent stay at the Chateau Tongariro and for taking the time to leave a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and enjoyed everything from our accommodation to the service from our staff which makes us proud. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to welcome you again. Sincerely

2 out of 5
great location to the mountain however, bored staff, average food, restaurants close early and are overpriced which is a shame as it could be an amazing place.

Posted by on 8 Sep. 2018

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13 Sep. 2018 by Front Office Manager

Dear Guest, thank you very much for your recent stay at the Chateau Tongariro and for taking the time to leave a review of your experience. Here at Chateau we offer plenty of dining options to our guests ranging from the Fine dining to casual cafe etc. and all the outlets are open until 9pm. We also have 24 hours room service available which allows guests to order food at any time of the day. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to welcome you again. Sincerely

About the Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Location State Highway 48, Tongariro National Park, 3951

Property Features

Chateau Tongariro Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 356 square feet (33 square metres) and includes conference rooms. Tour or ticket assistance, an arcade/games room, and ski equipment storage are also featured at the business-friendly Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Whakapapa hotel is smoke free.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 356 sq ft of conference space
  • 33 sq. m of conference space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Indoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Airport: Taupo (TUO)
  • Property shuttles: Train station pick-up
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Chateau Tongariro Hotel offers 106 forms of accommodation with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Chateau Tongariro Hotel has 2 restaurants on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: NZD 29.50 for adults and NZD 15 for children (approximately)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Chateau Tongariro Hotel Tongariro National Park
  • Chateau Tongariro Hotel
  • Chateau Tongariro Tongariro National Park
  • Chateau Tongariro
  • Bayview Chateau Tongariro National Park
  • Bayview Chateau Tongariro Hotel Tongariro National Park

You should know

  • Chateau Tongariro Hotel offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®