Skotel Resort, New Zealand
Skotel Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s highest hotel and is located in the heart of the North Island within the Tongariro National Park.
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.
Skotel 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.
Find out more about Tongariro Northern Circuit, Tongariro Alpine Crossing and more hiking options – click here.
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.
6 THINGS YOU’LL LOVE
Ski Shop
Spa
Sauna
Restaurant
Bar
Minutes to Whakapapa Village
Our Rooms
CONTACT US
Contact Us
WHERE
Address
PO Box 30, Ngauruhoe Place
Mt Ruapehu
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
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