Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort Skotel Alpine Resort is 100% New Zealand owned and operated. We are also New Zealand’s highest hotel. are a 6km drive up the mountain.
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www.skotel.co.nz

Skotel Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s highest hotel and is located in the heart of the North Island within the Tongariro National Park. It is conveniently located in Whakapapa Village at the foot of Mount Ruapehu, within 500 meters of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Hiking trails start directly at the hotel and the Ska Waka as well as the Mount Ruapehu ski field

(Jun-Oct.) The hotel offers guests a variety of room types, from Backpacker rooms to View rooms of the Tongariro National Park and the volcanic mountain peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu. The hotel is the ideal base for exploring the UNESCO world heritage park – and the many hiking and biking trails in the area. We also offer lunch packages so you won’t get hungry on your adventures. From the hotel you can walk to Taranaki Falls, Tama Lakes and Silika Rapids and for those up for a day trail walk, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Shuttles for the crossing can be booked upon arrival and leave from our doorstep. After an exciting day hiking, biking, skiing (Jun-Oct) or sight-seeing guests can enjoy a refreshing sauna, a relaxing spa, or unwind over a drink or a meal at the Skotel Restaurant and Bar. At the Skotel our friendly, experienced staff have all the information to enable you to design your own adventure. Visit our website to find out more about Tongariro Northern Circuit, Tongariro Alpine Crossing and more hiking options

You can also book a wide range of New Zealand tours and attractions via our tour booking partner. Skotel Alpine Resort offers Free WiFi to guests. Skotel Alpine Resort is a 3 hour drive from Hamilton Airport, 4.5 hours from the Auckland and Wellington Airports.
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Imagine yourself breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the clear waters of the Tongariro National Park from your bast at Skotel Alpine Resort, the highest hotel in New Zealand. Indulge yourself at a true alpine retreat nestled in the tussock on the edge of the Whakapapa Village in the heart of the Tongariro National Park. Skotel’s wood decor will allow you to appreciate the natural wonder of the Tongariro National Park. After an exciting day skiing, tramping, mountain biking or exploring, come back o the Skotel and relax in the sauna and spa pool, unwind at the Terrace Bar by the fire, or enjoy dinner at The Terrace Restaurant. At the Skotel we give you the opportunity to design your own adventure from accommodation to activities with all the information available and friendly staff to assist in organising it for you.

Need transport to the Whakapapa Ski Field?  Book your shuttle with Active Outdoor Adventures.When booking online:❄️ Sele...
12/08/2026

Need transport to the Whakapapa Ski Field? Book your shuttle with Active Outdoor Adventures.
When booking online:
❄️ Select "Snow Shuttle Whakapapa Holiday Park OR Skotel Return Trip"
❄️ Then choose Skotel from the pick-up location dropdown menu.

Find all the details here: www.skotel.co.nz/about/

That Skotel feeling. A cosy spot in the bar, a drink in hand, and those incredible Mount Ngāuruhoe views revealed on a c...
08/08/2026

That Skotel feeling. A cosy spot in the bar, a drink in hand, and those incredible Mount Ngāuruhoe views revealed on a clear day. 🏔️

Need gear? We’ve got you covered. Ski and snowboard hire is available onsite at Skotel Alpine Resort, so you can sort yo...
04/08/2026

Need gear? We’ve got you covered. Ski and snowboard hire is available onsite at Skotel Alpine Resort, so you can sort your equipment before heading up the mountain.
🎿 www.skotel.co.nz/about

Our Tongariro Room can sleep up to 3 guests with a King bed and single bed, private ensuite, free WiFi, and a furnished ...
30/07/2026

Our Tongariro Room can sleep up to 3 guests with a King bed and single bed, private ensuite, free WiFi, and a furnished balcony overlooking Tongariro National Park.

➡️ www.skotel.co.nz/lodgings/tongariro-room

Beautiful sunrise this morning
25/07/2026

Beautiful sunrise this morning

Did you know we have a range of backpacker-style rooms - from doubles for two right up to family rooms for seven? All ro...
25/07/2026

Did you know we have a range of backpacker-style rooms - from doubles for two right up to family rooms for seven? All rooms are your own (no sharing with strangers) and come with access to a communal kitchen, lounge and dining area, bathroom and laundry.

Check out all our accommodation options on our website ➡️ www.skotel.co.nz/lodgings

🫶🫶🫶 An earthquake and a snow dump, quite the morning.
24/07/2026

🫶🫶🫶 An earthquake and a snow dump, quite the morning.

Thank you to 'Love Travel New Zealand & Beyond' for this video of their visit to Skotel ⬇️
21/07/2026

Thank you to 'Love Travel New Zealand & Beyond' for this video of their visit to Skotel ⬇️

What IS it REALLY like staying at Skotel Alpine Resort in Tongariro...

Enjoy family fun on Mt Ruapehu this winter ❄️🛷Snowland at Happy Valley offers  snow play, tubing and sledding in a purpo...
20/07/2026

Enjoy family fun on Mt Ruapehu this winter ❄️🛷

Snowland at Happy Valley offers snow play, tubing and sledding in a purpose-built snow zone.

Book your accommodation at Skotel Alpine Resort, with onsite ski hire and a toy mezzanine where the kids can play while you relax.

Snowland: www.whakapapa.com/snowland
Skotel: www.skotel.co.nz

Address

1 Ngauruhoe Place, State Highway 48, Mount Ruapehu
National Park
3951

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+64800756835

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