Mt Ruapehu Hotels
Skotel Alpine ResortNguaruhoe Place
Whakapapa Village
Mt Ruapehu
Central North Island
North Island
Phone: 0064 7 892 3719
Freephone: 0800 756 835
Fax: 0064 7 892 3777
Email:
Website: www.skotel.com
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Breathe the fresh mountain air and enjoy the clear waters of the Tongariro National Park from your base at the Skotel. The Skotel is an alpine retreat, nestled in the tussock, on the edge of the Whakapapa Village in the heart of the Tongariro National Park. Skotel's wood décor, friendly restaurant and bar, spa pools and lounge provide a comfortable base for all activities in the Tongariro National Park.
Skotel has a wide range of accommodation from deluxe rooms, standard rooms and family chalets to a backpacker's wing.
Whether you are an avid skier or just love the mountains, the team at Skotel can give you a holiday you will not forget.
Our friendly reception staff have a wide knowledge of the activities available in the Park, both winter and summer, and can help you plan your day. You will enjoy your stay in New Zealand's highest hotel.
Bar
Our friendly house-bar is a place to relax after a long walk or a day's skiing. A wide range of New Zealand beers and modestly priced wines from various parts of the country will give you the opportunity to try something new. Our bar is open in the evenings from 5pm to late and in the busy times, or if the weather is keeping guests inside, it opens early.
Drying Room
A drying room is available in the hotel. It is locked and accessed by means of a room key but any belongings are left there at your own risk.
Games Room
Located on the lower ground floor, a table tennis table and other activities provide entertainment in any weather.
Mezzanine Lounge
Our lounge above the dining room, provides comfortable chairs and a quiet atmosphere in front of the fire or try your hand at a little pool.
Restaurant
Our fully licensed restaurant is renowned for our Chef's creative use of national produce for our a la Carte menu. But we have not forgotten that some guests have simple tastes and a big appetite and our menu includes a range of dishes to suit everyone. Reservations are necessary. Dinner hours are from 6pm to 9pm. We can offer both table d'hote and full menu options to tour groups.
The restaurant is not open for lunch except for special bookings. Packed lunches are available if ordered the night before.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant from 7.00am to 9.00am with continental and
cooked breakfasts available.
Sauna
There is a sauna down the stairs from reception that is available after 4.00pm. Access is from both the men's and women's' changing room. It is a mixed sauna.
Price guide
Superior Single/Twin $170.00
Standard Single/Dble $130.00
Cabin (base rate 4 people) $150.00
Family Superior $210.00
Extra Person $25.00
Backpackers - linen provided
Sharing $35.00
Single $60.00
Twin $75.00
Double N/A
Triple $100.00
Directions to Skotel Alpine Resort
CarThe Skotel sits in the tussock on the edge of the Whakapapa Village shown in the map on the left. It is conveniently accessible by road for anyone travelling between Auckland and Wellington. From state highway 1, turn off at Turangi or from State Highway 4, turn off at National Park.
Many of our overseas guests come by car having collected it at the airport where they landed.
Train
The Auckland-Wellington express trains "The Overlander" and "The Northerner" stop at National Park and our reception can arrange for you to be collected at the station which is at National Park township, about 15 kms from the Skotel. All trains offer excellent on board service, including food and beverage, airline style seating and a commentary on the journey.
Bus
There are also bus connections that will bring you the Whakapapa Village. Inter City travels from Auckland to Wellington and stops at Turangi and from there Alpine Scenic Transport has a bus link to the Whakapapa Village.
Plane
Mountainair are available for charter from Auckland and other cities to their airport about 7km from the Skotel.
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