Skotel ALpine Resort, New Zealand
Skotel Alpine Resort is 100% New Zealand owned and operated by passionate locals. We are also New Zealand’s highest hotel, located in the heart of the North Island within the Tongariro National Park.
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 from the hotel, and the Sky Waka as well as the Mount Ruapehu ski field are a 6km drive up the mountain.
Skotel Alpine Resort offers guests excellent onsite facilities and 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.
6 THINGS YOU’LL LOVE
Ski Shop
Spa
Sauna
Restaurant
Bar
Minutes to Whakapapa Village
Our Rooms
Skotel offers a range of accommodation options including hotel accommodation, backpacker’s accommodation (in separately rented rooms) and small cabins.
Skotel SPECIALS
Take advantage of one of our packages or specials offers.
Book direct for the best rates.
THINGS TO DO
Tongariro Northern Circuit & other multi-day walks
Tongariro Northern Circuit Beginning from Skotel, this walk winds its way over Mt Tongariro and around Mt Ngauruhoe. It passes through unique and stunning landforms which include volcanic craters. Day trips, overnight trips or a three to four day walk around the...
Ski Rental & Heated Clothing Shop
For your convenience and ease of getting all your ski/board & alpine gear, here at Skotel Alpine Resort we have Edge to Edge Ski Hire and Chilli Heated Clothing onsite! Edge to Edge Ski Hire Edge to Edge provide the most comprehensive Ski and Snowboard Hire for Mt...
Forgotten World Jet Boat Tours
Immerse yourself and journey further into a Forgotten World. Explore the mighty Whanganui River. Discover natural and human histories unique to this remote and mysterious part of New Zealand, and leave with unforgettable stories.Venture through white water rapids,...
LOCATION
Address
1 Ngauruhoe Place
Whakapapa Village
Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Contact Numbers
International: +64 7 892 3719
Nearby Places
New Zealand’s largest ski area: 4km
From nearest airport:
Taupo Airport 91km
Walking attractions:
Emerald Lakes 15km walk
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing