10 Top-Rated Hotels in Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island

Everything we do at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel we believe in providing you with a timeless elegance. We believe that preserving tradition and history is most important and as the hotel is located within a dual World Heritage National Park, conservation and culture are also at the forefront of your experience. Tongariro National Park provides a stunning natural playground bursting with diverse landscapes for visitors to the Chateau Tongariro to discover. Chateau Tongariro provides accommodation, restaurants, bars and conference facilities and is an all-seasons, utterly timeless experience not to be missed.

Combining all the facilities of an boutique hotel with the ambiance of a an alpine lodge, the Powderhorn Chateau is situated in Ohakune at the doorstep of the spectacular Tongariro National Park. This stunning alpine wonderland is one of only a handful of sites throughout the world to be given dual natural and cultural World Heritage status by UNESCO.

Skotel Alpine Resort is 100% owned and operated and New Zealand’s highest hotel, 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 Sky Waka as well as the Mount Ruapehu ski field (Jun-Oct.) are a 6km drive up the mountain. 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. 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.

The Peaks is the perfect base for visiting Mt Ruapehu summer or winter, with a great location on the main road to Turoa ski area, halfway between town and the Junction. The property features 23 Studio & 1-Bedroom Units, 2 Outdoor Spa Pools Sauna, Gym, Guest Laundry and a Drying room.

Tongariro Suites Premium Boutique accommodation business in the Ohakune region. Located equal distance from both Turoa and Whakapapa skifield. Several mountain bike tracks accessable from our front door, including the Mountain to Sea and Old Coach Road tracks. All our four suites have breath taking views from Mt Ruapehu ( weather permitting ofcourse). Although it is operated as a homestay business, guests have their private entrance, use of guest lounge and guest laundry which is all seperate from the owners section of the house. Each suite has a deck opening up from their rooms. There is also a 49sq m sheltered deck for guests to mix and mingle and enjoy a BBQ on while seeing the sun go down over the mountain. Breakfast basket is provided in your room upon arrival so you can enjoy your breakfast at a time suitable to you. Located 25 minute drive from the start of the Tongariro Crossing walk. 10 Minute drive to Ohakune and 15 minute drive to National Park Village We are very eco friendly and almost self sufficient with regards to water and electricity. We are located on one hectare of land next to native bush line.

A friendly, comfortable and inexpensive hostel at the base of Mt Ruapehu. LKNZ Backpackers is a great base for the Ruapehu Ski Resorts, Tongariro Crossing, Old Coach Road Track, Whanganui River and many other amazing walks and tracks in the Ruapehu area. Convenient shuttle services available for all activities. There is a wide range of accommodation options to suit your budget from New Kitchenette En-suites, Private Doubles, Family rooms, Dorms and Cabins spread over 4 building each with their own kitchens and lounges. Van and Tent site available too during summer. With action packed activities in the area all year round LKNZ have loads of Local Knowledge to share with all of our guest. As far as affordable North Island ski field on Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro accommodation goes, look no further than LKNZ Lodge. We have our own onsite Cafe, a Sauna and two hot tubs!

Ohakune Court Motel has 18 self-contained units and most have mountain-views. Our units have ample heating,electric blankets and Sky TV. We offer private spa pool, BBQ, wifi, free DVD library with over 300 dvd's, sunny courtyard where you can relax. We are short a distance to scenic walks and mountain bike tracks. We can assist you with reccomendations on the tracks in our area. In addition, Ohakune Court is within walking distance from the city center where you can find supermarket, bars & restaurants, cafes and cinema.

Ideal family accommodation at reasonable prices. All units are self contained and self catering and sleep between 6 and 13 people. They have a double bed and bunk beds, and are well heated. Units also have a drying room - ideal for drying off damp gear after a day on the mountain.Groups of all sizes can be catered for - we have one, two and five bedroom units.There is ski and snowboard rental available on site, a free guest laundry, and free Wi-Fi available from most units.Our huge five bedroom chalets are extremely popular for work ski trips and school and social club outings.Huge discounts apply over summer and in winter couples can make the most of our great mid week specials.

Alpine Motel, Lodge & Sassi's Restaurant is located right in the heart of Ohakune township only a minutes stroll to bars, cafes, shops, banks, supermarket, picture theatre and the information centre....We have a wide range of accommodation to suit everyone,5 studio units / 1 one bedroomed unit / 3 chalets that sleep upto 10 persons / a four bedroomed Town house that sleeps upto 14 persons, and a backpackers lodge made up of 2, 3 and 4 berth rooms.Our units are modern, warm and comfortable with good heating, electric blankets, Sky satellite TV, telephone, Wireless internet, and most have kitchen facilities.

Newly built in 2018, and extended to three rooms in 2019, each room has a private en-suite bathroom, a queen bed, double glazing, heating, smart TV, fridge & free WiFi. Each bathroom has a large shower cubicle with normal and rain shower heads, heated towel rail, extra wide vanity and mirrors. Guests have a private entry, shared drying room and storage shed. The Mangawhero and Mangateitei rivers meet in our garden, and there are panoramic views of Mt Ruapehu, which can be viewed from the guest deck, sitting area and spa. Our Rua Awa room has a private use spa, Mangawhero and Mangateitei share a spa.