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Skotel Alpine Resort

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Dates

October 2025

18

November 2025

Restaurant

Property grounds

Reception

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Terrace/patio

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Gym
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, 3951

Place, Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Tongariro National Park
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ngauruhoe Room

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Room

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Sleeps 6

Family Room

Family Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

24 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Ngauruhoe Room

Ngauruhoe Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Tongariro Room

Tongariro Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cabin

Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

38 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Backpacker Queen En-suite

Backpacker Queen En-suite

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Shared/communal kitchen

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Queen Room

Queen Room

Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

8 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

8 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Electric kettle

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Shared/communal kitchen

8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 5

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Queen Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker Double Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Sleeps 2

King Room

Sleeps 2

Family Suite

Sleeps 8

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Sleeps 4

About the area

Whakapapa

A family-friendly stay in Tongariro National Park awaits you at Skotel Alpine Resort. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Lower Tama Lake within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Near this 3.5-property class Tongariro National Park hotel, you'll find Tongariro National Park.

What's nearby

Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lower Tama Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
Whakapapa Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Mangatepopo Trail Head - 23 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lorenz's Bar And Cafe Ruapehu - ‬7 min drive
‪Ma & Mel’s Coffee Cart - ‬6 min walk
Knoll Ridge Cafe
‪Happy Valley Bistro - ‬7 min drive
‪Fergusson's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and sauna

Skotel Alpine Resort offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Skotel Alpine Resort. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tongariro National Park hotel.

48 guestrooms or units

2 levels

6 buildings

Built in 1986

Deli

Ski equipment storage

Ski equipment rentals

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Games room or arcade

Library

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Smoking in designated areas

Microwave in a common area

Fridge in a common area

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Skotel Alpine Resort offers 48 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tongariro National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Restaurant

Hot tub
Parking included
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includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 27 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Gym
Hot tub
Library
Piano
Sauna
Ski equipment rentals
Ski storage
Snow sports gear

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Baby toys
Children's toys
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

2 floors
6 buildings
Built in 1986
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Towels provided

More

Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

Full-service spa
Sauna
Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per night.

Payment types

Important information

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: approximately NZD 27 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be 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.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Skotel Alpine Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Skotel Alpine Resort?

As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skotel Alpine Resort on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$84.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Yep, Skotel Alpine Resort has a free self car park.

Is Skotel Alpine Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Skotel Alpine Resort is a hit with families.

Does Skotel Alpine Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Skotel Alpine Resort?

No, Skotel Alpine Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Skotel Alpine Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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