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A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

Stefanie

$46 nightly

$54 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.

A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.

A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

2. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

Harley

$69 nightly

$80 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".

A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

Handro

$75 nightly

$86 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

4. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

Libby

$60 nightly

$70 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.

A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.

A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

5. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

Peter

$48 nightly

$56 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

6. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

Rhys

$159 nightly

$185 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

7. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

David

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.

A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.

8. The Hobbit Motorlodge

Ohakune

Abinesh

$58 nightly

$67 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

A paved road flanked by trees and a signpost in a wooded area.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.

A wooden interior with a bar area, seating, and framed pictures on the walls.

9. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

Nokuthaba

$122 nightly

$142 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

10. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

Rod

$47 nightly

$55 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.

A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

11. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

$114 nightly

$133 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.

12. Pipers Lodge

National Park Village

Jennifer

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

Sahil

$28 nightly

$32 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, a large building with a flat roof, and a parking lot.

A room with a large window overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of the outdoors, and a concrete ceiling.

A wooden table and chairs on a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

14. The Oreti Collection- By Vacations in Paradise

Pukawa

Zachary

A geodesic dome structure with a view of a lake and sunset.

A lakeside view with transparent dome-shaped accommodations, a wooden deck, and a tree-lined path.

A cozy room with a large window, a bed, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

A cozy tented room with a bed, a small black heater, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

15. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Motutere

Alan

$52 nightly

$60 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A room with two beds, a window, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

Chloe

$111 nightly

$127 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.

A snow-covered building with a sign advertising studio apartments, townhouses, and lodges.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.

17. Snowhaven

Ohakune

ANDREW

$69 nightly

$80 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel named "The Peaks Motor Inn" with a sign listing amenities like studio and family units, spa pools, sauna & gym, wireless internet, and a conference room.

A landscaped area with a sign for The Peaks Motor Inn in Ohakune.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs and a house in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

18. The Peaks Motor Inn

Ohakune

James

$81 nightly

$95 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a fish wall, and various informational posters.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

19. Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

Nicola

$75 nightly

$89 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and two beds with pillows.

A parking area with a building labeled "Visitor Inn" in the background, a tree in the foreground, and a clear sky with clouds.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel with a parking lot, picnic tables, and a view of mountains.

20. Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune

Mike

$67 nightly

$78 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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Vacation Rentals in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Aparthotel

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

"Amazing stay, would recommend to anyone. Beautiful room with an amazing view. Super easy check in. Will definitely be staying again!"

Apartment

A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.

A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.

A view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.

Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

"Beautiful place to stay in with the meanest view of the mountains!! The owner is very inviting and if you need something she's got you!!!"

Chalet

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.

A wooden sign with the text "ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGES" partially covered in snow.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.

A living room with a television, a fireplace, and skis leaning against the wall.

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Ohakune

"Check was easy and early. Kind gentleman at the front desk couldn’t be more helpful and lovely . Wonderful experience. Superb location . Definitely staying next time we plan to visit this snow ."

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A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained hedge.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a scenic lake and hills.

Sacred Waters

Waipahihi

"Great family holiday"

Aparthotel

A room with large windows offering a view of the sea, a parking area, and a few chairs.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a view of the sea, a sofa, armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a television.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a red island, a dining area with wicker chairs and a table set for four, and a large window overlooking a coastal view.

Ika Nui Taupo

Taupō Central

"Excellent stay. Flexible check in and check out. Central location and very comfortable for our whanau."

Aparthotel

A modern living room with striped sofas and a small table, large windows with a view of the sea and trees.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the sea.

A pool area with a glass-enclosed section, a sign prohibiting hot tubs, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, a microwave, and an oven.

The Village Resort

Taupō Central

"Lovely friendly staff and the rooms were very comfortable and clean. Great location too"

Aparthotel

A swimming pool area with a sign reading "QUEST" above the entrance.

A modern building with a sign reading "QUEST" and a stone facade.

Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments

Taupō Central

"Clean rooms nice size big bathroom everything you need"

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A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.

Tongariro National Park

9.6/10 (227 reviews)

Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

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A snowy mountain landscape with a clear sky and a few hikers.

Mount Ruapehu

9.4/10 (531 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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A white water rafting course with a raft in the river, surrounded by dense forest and a viewing platform with people.

Huka Falls

9.4/10 (685 reviews)

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

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A hiker taking a photo of a mountain range with a turquoise lake at its base.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

9.4/10 (267 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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A snow-covered mountain with a clear sky.

Turoa Ski Area

8.8/10 (156 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Whakapapa Ski Area

9.0/10 (295 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Whakapapa Ski Area. 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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Top Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good

"Property is kept very clean. Shared kitchen was very clean but showers had mildew/mold on the ceilings. Walls are very thin and you can hear plumbing from rooms next to you"

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

10/10 Excellent

"I'm hesitant to share this gem but they deserve it! Amazing views, super tranquil, tidy accomm with a natural design to suite the surrounding native vegitation and super helpful hosts."

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent

"Very good experience from A to Z."

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent

"The room was great, bathroom was very nice with good pressure. The indoor heated pool was a perfect way to start the day"

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and a quiet location"

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room had everything I needed."

Parklands Motorlodge

8/10 Good

"Lovely location to stay, helpful and friendly staff, and an excellent restaurant."

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 ."

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The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui

$28 nightly

$32 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo

$43 nightly

$49 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Kiwi Cove Motel

39 Kaimanawa St Taupo

$43 nightly

$50 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

6.8/10 (22 reviews)

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi

$60 nightly

$70 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)

Great Lake Motel Taupo

56 Lake Terrace, 3350 Taupo, New Zealand Taupo Waikato

$75 nightly

$86 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)

Gables Lakefront Motel

130 Lake Terrace Taupo

$88 nightly

$104 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (502 reviews)

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Our top choices for Mount Ruapehu Ski Area hotels

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

2. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

4. Turangi Leisure Lodge

5. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

6. Powderhorn Chateau

7. Plateau Lodge

8. The Hobbit Motorlodge

9. Tongariro Lodge

10. Parklands Motorlodge

11. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

12. Pipers Lodge

13. The Crossing Lodge

14. The Oreti Collection- By Vacations in Paradise

15. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

17. Snowhaven

18. The Peaks Motor Inn

19. Judges Pool Motel

20. Ohakune Court Motel

Vacation Rentals in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Alpine Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Sacred Waters

Ika Nui Taupo

The Village Resort

Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments

Stay near popular Mount Ruapehu Ski Area attractions

Tongariro National Park

Mount Ruapehu

Huka Falls

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Turoa Ski Area

Whakapapa Ski Area

Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

Learn more about Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Top Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Powderhorn Chateau

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

The Hobbit Motorlodge

Plateau Lodge

Parklands Motorlodge

The Crossing Lodge

More cheap stays in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

The Crossing Lodge

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Kiwi Cove Motel

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Gables Lakefront Motel

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