Situated in the heart of Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a restaurant, a hot tub and a terrace bar with a fireplace. Most accommodations boast stunning mountain or region views. The highest hotel in New Zealand, Skotel Alpine is 10 minutes’ drive from the Whakapapa Ski Fields. Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 20 minutes’ drive away. Accommodation options include rooms with an en suite bathroom and dormitories with shared bathroom facilities. All accommodations include access to the shared kitchen and lounge area. The Terrace Restaurant offers stunning views of Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe and features an à la carte menu. Guests can relax in the hot tub or enjoy a game of table tennis. Ski facilities on site include a ski shop and ski drying room. Round trip shuttle services to the Tongariro Crossing and the Ski field are available right from the door step.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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2 bunk beds
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
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2 large double beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
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2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Whakapapa Village

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fabio
    Australia Australia
    The place is very good considering you are in a quite remote area. Great position for hikes. Restaurant very good. A lot of facilities. Staff very kind.
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It is closed to Tongariro Alpine Crossing ending point where we park our car.
  • Rosalind
    Singapore Singapore
    Adored he location, perfect still warm weather and the views. Scorching toasty sun on my back from the bacbackers deck. Loved my little room tucked under the eaves and the little Rock retaining wall (am an architect these things affect me). The...
  • Vivian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderfully kept lodge, cosy rooms, perfect location as well. We enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant and had a wonderful time. Would love to come back!
  • Katrina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff are amazing and helpful with any questions I had. The facilities were great. We had everything we needed for our stay.
  • Ester
    New Zealand New Zealand
    After 5 days doing RTM trail it was absolute heaven to stay in cosy Skotel room. Thanks for prewarming the room and leaving great instructions on how to find our room when our tramping adventure ended late.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Although rough around the edges, the place has a real charm about it. Watching the sun set from the balcony....priceless. Restaurant was good, reasonable value and staff attentive. Showers were powerful and hot. Rooms basic but comfortable. Shared...
  • J
    Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was very close to the walks, great shower, nice foyer and bar. The bed and sheets were very comfortable.
  • Gordon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great, especially the room and location
  • Agnes
    Thailand Thailand
    The location is perfect for hiking and good views :) Hotel rooms are clean and comfortable. I loved the heater in the bathroom :) There is a common kitchen and terrace so you can prepare your own meals and enjoy the view! The hotel offers a...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Skotel Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local

Facilities of Skotel Alpine Resort

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski equipment hire on site

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Skotel Alpine Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Skotel Alpine Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Skotel Alpine Resort

  • Skotel Alpine Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Skotel Bar & Restaurant

  • Room options at Skotel Alpine Resort include:

    • Bungalow
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Skotel Alpine Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children"s playground
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness

  • Yes, Skotel Alpine Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Skotel Alpine Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Skotel Alpine Resort is 100 yards from the centre of Whakapapa Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Skotel Alpine Resort on this page.

  • The prices at Skotel Alpine Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel"s policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.