Skotel Alpine Resort, Whakapapa
Overview
Providing 53 rooms, the perfect 3-star Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from Whakapapanui Stream. Situated within easy reach of Tama Lakes, this hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving local cuisine.
Location
The environmentally friendly resort places you 2.3 miles from Tawhai Falls and just 500 feet from Taranaki Falls Track. Taupo is 55 minutes' drive from the accommodation, while Whakapapaiti Hut is 2.9 miles away.
This Whakapapa hotel is also not far from Tongariro National Park. Skotel Alpine Resort is also right around the corner from Edge to Edge.
The property lies near a train station for the tourists to begin exploring Whakapapa.
Rooms
Featuring a standard interior with a carpeted floor, some of the rooms are equipped with an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, along with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Furnished with a writing table and a cabinet, these rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony. The spacious bathrooms include a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer. Also, guests can overlook the landscape from some rooms.
Eat & Drink
The Skotel Alpine Resort features Skotel restaurant. The onsite bar has a terrace and is decorated with an open fireplace.
Leisure & Business
Guests can request fitness classes and a spa center for an extra charge. Guests can work out in a fitness club or relax in a spa salon. The hotel offers a ski store for ski lovers.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Baggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Ski equipment rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Hike Taranaki Falls
Walk the Taranaki Falls loop track, crossing terrain to the 65.6 ft falls.
Ride Sky Waka
Take the Sky Waka gondola up 6627.3 ft to alpine areas.
Explore Silica Rapids
Follow the Silica Rapids track through beech forest to the terraces.
Visit Meads Wall
Walk to Meads Wall for views over cliffs, open December to April.
Hike Tama Lakes
Follow the Tama Lakes track to the lakes viewpoint from Taranaki Falls.
Use Sauna
Enter the sauna for relaxation after outdoor activities.
Location
Convenient Location
The location offers quick access to Tama Lakes, Mahuia Rapids, and the Whakapapanui walk in Tongariro National Park.
Whakapapa Neighborhood
Whakapapa Village is a residential area with outdoor focus, featuring Tawhai Falls and Iwikau Village for visitors.
Dining Options Nearby
The Powderkeg Restaurant, The Knoll Ridge Café, and The Whakapapa Café serve local dishes, coffee, and quick bites.
- City landmarks
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- Restaurants