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Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Backpacker Queen En-suite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tongariro Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Ruapehu Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Skotel Alpine Resort's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and ski equipment rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and a 5-minute drive from Tongariro National Park
  • Local-area, railway station and ski shuttle service available for a fee

Skotel Alpine Resort ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Skotel Alpine Resort

Everyone (4)
3 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Feb 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Feb 2020 by Kaz

Thank you for choosing to stay at Skotel.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Feb 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Oct 2022

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Dec 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Dec 2019 by Kaz

Thank you for choosing to stay at Skotel.

Renovations + Closures

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

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Property Features

After a day on the slopes, relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other facilities, including a fitness centre and a sauna. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hotel's ski shuttle (surcharge). Skotel Alpine Resort helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. 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
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle within 50 kilometres, train station pick-up, ski shuttle, and bus station shuttle available for a surcharge
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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

  • Heating
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Skotel Alpine Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ski equipment rentals on site
  • Snow sports gear

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Skotel Alpine Resort offers transfers from the train station and bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 and a first aid kit

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 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.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Car recommended
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Smoke detector
  • Debit cards

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: 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.

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