Thsi hotel was a surprise - better than I expected from the pics and really comfortable. Food was great and the fireplace and lounge area really welcoming

We stayed in this hotel for 2 nights either side of walking the Tongariro Crossing, we arrived on a Friday night after driving down after work and were greeted by a very cheerful person at reception who explained where our room was and gave us a map - its not a very large hotel but the map was handy as... More

I have been coming to stay here for 30 years, I just love this place. Its warm and cozy, has a feel of a mountain lodge yet has great amenities, bar, restaurant, spa's, ski shop etc. Its also a great place to come as a backpacker or base your self for summer tramping like the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The staff... More

From the moment we arrived, the friendly staff welcomed us and made us feel at home. Very cute rooms, nice and warm and a general cozy atmosphere in the whole place. The food is Devine! The Chef is evidently ex French Cafe, and you can tell. Nice bar, great amenities like spa's, sauna, games room, gym, ski hire. Awesome place,... More

We got ourselves a GrabOne deal for NZD 290, which included 2 nights accommodation at the Skotel Alpine Resort. The deal also include breakfast for 2 person for 2 days, a 3 course dinner for 1 night for 2 person, transport to n from the Tongariro Crossing walk with also a packed lunch on the day you go for the... More

My cousin and I were traveling and stumbled upon this gem. Because of our budget, our price per night could usually only afford slum-y hostels , noisy hostels, or dorm rooms with 6 beds >< This place was a DREAM. With the same money we were able to have a little room all to all ourselves that resembled a cozy... More

Party of 8 adults for 2 nights last weeked - had Room 111 (& 216) - 3 very comfy double beds in 2 large rooms - large bathroom even with bath!! - perfect for 3 couples - Great outside deck for apres hike drinkies and the dinner in the restauarant was first class. We were able to cook our own... More

The best thing about the skotel is its location: next door to the Tongariro hikes and with a wonderful view of the vulcanoes. Whakapapa itself is a very (very!) quiet town, so not much happening there. The bar in the hotel is nice, especially after a day out walking or on a rainy day. Friendly staff too. The standard rooms... More

We arived without a booking on old years eve. The personat reception was fantastic and service centric. They had an old years eve dinner planned so we checked in. The resort is well situauted to do the Tongariro Alpine hike. It was raining heavily when we staid there and the crossing was clossed. there are a number of beautifull 2... More