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Our top choices for Whakapapa Ski Area hotels

1. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
14 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Australia
Handro
S$112
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mountain Heights Lodge

2. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
20.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Netherlands
Beatrijs
S$271
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

3. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
15.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Australia
David
S$79
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Plateau Lodge

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
15 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Australia
Clive
S$107
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

5. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
15.2 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Australia
Jennifer
S$85
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Pipers Lodge

6. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
13.6 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Australia
Sahil
S$42
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Crossing Lodge

7. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
14.8 km from Whakapapa Ski Area
Australia
Brayden
S$192
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Alpine Chalets
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Compare popular hotels close to Whakapapa Ski Area

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Mountain Heights Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
242 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
10.0
Exceptional
106 reviews
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Free WiFi, individually decorated, bed sheets
Plateau Lodge
8.8
Excellent
363 reviews
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Reception
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
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Lobby lounge
Pipers Lodge
8.4
Very good
145 reviews
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Top Whakapapa Ski Area Hotel Reviews

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

8/10 Good
"A lovely place to stay to break our long journey from Auckland to Wellington"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
Snowhaven

Snowhaven

10/10 Excellent
"I was surprised at how new the property felt. It has been really well looked after"
ANDREW 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Snowhaven
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot love the Powderhorn. Plunger coffee in the room is 👌👌👌"
Ursula 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Powderhorn Chateau
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Location, staff, and amenities are great. The property is much more beat up than shown, but not dirty. Would recommend"
Jake 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xianhan 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room had everything I needed."
anthony 4-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Plateau Lodge
Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed for two nights while hiking in the national park. Great location with mountain views, stayed in a newly renovated suite which was lovely. Close to the road but pretty quiet at night."
Steve 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Alpine Chalets
The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

8/10 Good
"Was good over all but no fan heater was too hot too much silent in rooms so if some one walking laughing it really disturbed. For groups it was great ."
Aman 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
The Crossing Lodge
The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Could park right outside door. Quiet at night. Good bed. Great water supply."
James 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Peaks Motor Inn

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9.6/10 (227 reviews)
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Taranaki Falls

9.4/10 (97 reviews)
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Centennial Chair

10.0/10 (1 review)
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Rockgarden Chair

You can take time to visit Rockgarden Chair during your travels to Iwikau. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Hut Flat Rope Tow

You can take time to visit Hut Flat Rope Tow during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Waterfall Express Chair

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
You can take time to visit Waterfall Express Chair during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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West Ridge Quad

6.0/10 (1 review)
You can take time to visit West Ridge Quad during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.
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Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

9.2/10 (232 reviews)
You can take time to visit Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre during your travels to Whakapapa. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whakapapa Ski Area?
Whakapapa Ski Area is located in an area that travellers like for its skiing. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Whakapapa Ski Area?
Skotel Alpine Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Whakapapa Ski Area. Other good options around the area include The Park Hotel Ruapehu and Mountain Heights Lodge.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whakapapa Ski Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Whakapapa Ski Area.
What can I see and do near Whakapapa Ski Area?
At Tongariro National Park, Taranaki Falls and Mount Ruapehu, you can surround yourself with nature. You might plan a visit to Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre or Waterfall Express Chair while you're in the area. A visit to Lower Tama Lake is worth the trip when you're visiting.