4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The Service in the restaurants (there are only 2 open in the winter) is unbelievably slow and inefficient. The food is excellent. A great place to go if the wether is nice.
Visit Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (767 reviews)
"Love it. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Warm rooms as we entered. Great location Comfortable beds Quiet Great meals. Speedy service at meal times."
Reviewed on 23 June 2025
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
1 Rata St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is SAR 190 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
SAR 190
SAR 219 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Great place to stay, we arrived well ahead of check in time and it wasn't a problem to grab our keys. When we arrived back later they had put the heater on"
Reviewed on 15 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."
Reviewed on 1 June 2025
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views
Ohakune
Stay at this cottage in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great stay
"Well appointed and terrific to have full kitchen facilites."
Reviewed on 4 June 2025
Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
Ohakune
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
Great stay
"Great stay - everything well laid out and close to unit which made for a nice easy stay."
Reviewed on 22 April 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Tongariro National Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tongariro National Park, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
5/5(25 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Tongariro
5/5(18 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Taranaki Falls
5/5(7 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Mount Ngauruhoe
5/5(11 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Ruapehu
5/5(21 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Reviews of Whakapapa
4.6
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Jess
It was beautiful with the snow.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Crossing is truly one of the world’s greatest day hikes. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The hikes around are beautiful but difficult. The scenery is awesome.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Did the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the hotel arranged pick up and drop off. It was a stunningly beautiful hike and wonderful to come back to such relaxing accommodations.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
If you are fit, we did the Tongariro Crossing, 19.4 km or 12.5 miles, 3,000 ft vertical up & 4,500 ft down. Plan on 6-7 hours to do the trek. It’s incredible!!! The hotel assisted with transportation to the trailhead & pick-up return back to the hote
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lower Tama Lake
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Raurimu Spiral
- Opotaka Historic Place
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- Waimarino Golf Club
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Mountain Bike Station
- Rockgarden Chair
- West Ridge Quad
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Centennial Chair
- Fishers Track