Affordable Hotels in Whakapapa Village

The historical Chateau Tongariro Hotel impresses with its grand architecture and interiors, location in the Tongariro National Park and facilities, which include a 9-hole golf course and a cinema. Guests receive 30 minutes of free WiFi access per stay. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a wonderful one-day trek is on your doorstep, as well as the largest ski field in Australasia. Both Lake Taupo and the Whanganui River are 30 minutes away. Chateau Hotel Tongariro features a games room with billiards, sauna, indoor plunge pool and a fitness centre. The in-house cinema shows a range of films daily. The property offers 2 restaurants and a bar. Room service is also available.

Breakfast • Parking • Laundry • Hot Tub • Child Friendly • Wheelchair Accessible • Internet • Smoking • Private Pool • Pool

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.

Hot Tub • Pool • Wheelchair Accessible • Bedding/Linens • Balcony/Terrace • Laundry • Child Friendly

Located in a quiet location off the main highway in National Park Village, Adventure Lodge and Motel is family-run accommodations offering free unlimited Wi-Fi access and a comfortable guest lounge with satellite TV and an open fireplace. Adventure Lodge and Motel National Park is a 20-minute drive from the start of the Tongariro Crossing. It is a 15-minute drive to Mt Ruapehu, home to the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields. Facilities include a large drying room, coin-operated laundry and free off-street car parking. Relax in the hot tub after a long day walking the Tongariro Crossing. There are separate shared men's and women's bathrooms. The guest lounge features a DVD player and a selection of DVDs. Guests can also enjoy Sky TV with 55 satellite channels. Some rooms offer access to shared bathrooms, while others are self contained offering satellite TV and private bathrooms. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and large covered BBQ area. Breakfast and lunch can be purchased at check in. Every room is centrally heated and all beds are made up with fresh linen, towels and feather duvets. Transport to and from the Tongariro Track is available for an additional charge.

- "Clean, tidy, friendly staff. Dutchy was great and informative on the drive to do the crossing" - "Excellent" - "Excellent" - "Highly recommend" - "Awesome!" - "Nice weekend getaway from city" - "A lovely and cozy package, excellent value for money." - "We enjoyed our stay here and loved exploring the area, so much to see. The staff were very engaging" - "Handy and comfy location for the weekend" - "Perfect Spot to Stay When Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing"

Hotel with 2 hot tubs, in the vicinity of Taranaki Falls
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers 78 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

- "We stayed for only one night but we were happy with the hotel. Check-in process was quick; front desk staff was super friendly. We booked a room for four which had stairs. There was a portable heater at the lower floor which worked great and managed to warm up both floors considerably. The bathroom was a little small, but not a big inconvenience for a 1-night stay. The walls are a little thin and you can hear the next room, so if you are an early or light sleeper, might be good to put on some ear plugs! Pity we did not have time to try out the hot tubs in the courtyard; they looked fun."

Located 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. Accommodations options include rooms with an private 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. Guests can book shuttles via the website www.summitshuttles.co.nz and select pick up from Skotel from a drop down menu and select their preferred time slot.

- "Beautiful" - "Enjoy the stunning views at such a high altitude!" - "not bad." - "Lovely place to stay in the national park" - "Cozy lodge with jaw dropping views" - "Good stay" - "Stayed there before we did the Tongariro alpine crossing. The bar area was lovely and warm and staff were amazing. Our r" - "Budget base for Tongariro adventures" - "The whole hotel needs a refurbishment, our room was so small there is no where to put your cases. The staff were great"

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a hot tub are onsite.
Skotel Alpine Resort offers 48 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tongariro National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

- "Love everything the staff are very nice and professional " - "Enjoyed the location and the general vibe of guests and staff." - "Perfect bed! Good room - had great “spiced hot chocolate” —- slept well. Cozy lodge!! " - "We stayed in Chalet 1 and it has big enough space for our family, our two big bags and four carry ons. This cabin has a deck and a dedicated parking for our vehicle. There’s a towel warmer in the shower area and the entry hall. Entry to the accommodation was just wide enough to lug a bag. It was a bit tricky going to the shower area coming from the inside as the doors both swing outwards but we found a way to make it work. My children loved that the Wifi still works in the public carpark at the bottom of Ngauruhoe Terrace. Breakfast buffet is $25 and feels expensive for what’s on offer. Not sure if it was the weather or poor lighting in the restaurant but somehow it affected the palatability of the food. For dinner it was a hit for my my husband and myself (we ordered the salmon and vegan lasagna), but a miss for my two children (they ordered the pasta of the day and the fish and chips). Pasta was too creamy and the fish batter was not that crispy. The clouds parted on our last day and Mount Ngauruhoe showed itself. We love that we have a good view of it from the deck. Overall it was a good stay. This accommodation is positioned well for exploring the national park. "

Located in the Tongariro National Park, The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers affordable accommodations in a stunning alpine setting. Guests are provided with free parking and 500MB of free WiFi. The Ruapehu Park Hotel is at the foot of a large ski field and volcano at Mt Ruapehu. It is surrounded by two other famous mountains Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. The natural setting around the Lodge is ideal for mountain biking, rafting, hiking, rock climbing, fishing or relaxing in thermal springs. Each room includes an private bathroom and comes fully-furnished with a bed, tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. Guests can enjoy the Spiral Cafe and Bar, serving fine international cuisine.

- "My favourite place!" - "Its family friendly we really enjoyed our stay, the staff were really nice." - "Would come again!" - "Excellent service, warm and dry." - "good" - "Overall good for the price. Loud at night. Would stay again and ask not to be next to a young family" - "Good value for money" - "Affordable price" - "see above" - "Overall, met our needs even though the room was quite tight."

Family-friendly motel in National Park Village with free parking
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Plateau Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in February 2024.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Beautiful! I stayed in a king pod, it was fantastic. It was spacious, clean, had a fridge, microwave and kettle. The lady at check in was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!" - "We enjoyed our one night in National Park." - "I was extremely happy I booked this property for our family get away. When I entered the room it was nice and cozy. The staff at reception was so helpful and understanding. Overall I loved my stay will be staying here in future. The property is well looked after in terms of cleaning and every other facility. I definitely recommend this property to other travellers. One more thing parents with kids will love the little play area this place has for kids. my 6 year old was in the play area that’s with the guest lounge and it had a nice fireplace just too amazing for this colder mornings."

Located in National Park, 10 miles from Mount Ruapehu, National Park Alpine Lodge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 11 miles from Taranaki Falls and 14 miles from Whakapapa, the property has a bar and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured. All guest rooms at the inn are equipped with a shared bathroom. You can play pool at National Park Alpine Lodge, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Taupo Airport is 58 miles away.

- "Very pleased and would recommend it. Joy was brilliant running the lodge single handed always with a smile on her face a" - "We came to town to hike; our hike sadly got cancelled due to weather but we had a great time watching movies in the comm" - "Great place to stay, simple and clean." - "great value in the village" - "Nothing too bad, but expensive for what it was"

Motel with free parking, near Tongariro National Park
A hot tub, spa services, and a garden are available at this motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Mountain Heights Lodge offers 6 accommodations with portable fans. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

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

- "This is an excellent location for staying around the National Park. We stayed here so we could hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, it is one of the shuttle stops and picked us up right at the hotel, and after our hike brought us back to the hotel. The hotel manager emailed us the shuttle reservation link, so it made it super easy to plan our adventure!" - "Quaint Friendly " - "Great place to stay near the national park. Helpful staff. Nice room."

Set in National Park, Mountain Heights Lodge offers six self-contained motel units and four ensuite B&B rooms, BnB rooms welcomes children over the age of 14 and above. Private parking is free. Guests at the motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around National Park, like hiking. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 48 mi from Mountain Heights Lodge. Not pet friendly.

- "Enjoyed our stay" - "Very nice and quiet. Would certainly come back." - "OK but not as expected." - "Recommended!" - "Weekend in the mountain" - "Comfortable warm place to stay." - "Disapointing, misleading prospectus"

Adults-only motel with free breakfast and a hot tub
Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Tongariro Boutique B&B offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains.

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

- "The stay was just like what was described and pictures. Very clean, modern and had a heat pump that was adjusted just right especially during this winter time. The bonus was having a private spa pool and hot pool, it was perfect time to relax after a tiring day doing the Tongariro Crossing. The procedure to this self check-in suite was easy and instructions were clear. One minor down side is the mirror in the bathroom was rather large and protruded too much, which was a little challenging to wash my face with. I would definitely come back again! "

Tongariro Boutique B&B is located in Tongariro National Park. Guests at the property can enjoy views of the national park from the rooms and access to a Jacuzzi and a large hot pool, replenished with spring water. The rooms include tea and coffee facilities. All the rooms are off the deck and have off-street parking directly outside. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Tongariro Boutique B&B. Mt Ruapehu ski-fields are within 25 mi from the accommodations.

- "Was a relaxing place to spend a few nights" - "Very nice" - "Very pleasant. I'll be back again soon." - "Amazing, Have stayed before and will stay again." - "Two night group stay" - "Disappointing experience" - "Good base to explore National Park, has potential but could be managed better"