Top 10 Hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area (from $29) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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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 hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

Stefanie

$48 nightly

$56 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.

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.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

Handro

$75 nightly

$87 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 rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.

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

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

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

Harley

$69 nightly

$81 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

4. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

Libby

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.

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

5. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

Peter

$53 nightly

$62 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.

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

6. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

Rhys

$160 nightly

$186 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

A wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.

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

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

7. The Hobbit Motorlodge

Ohakune

Abinesh

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

8. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

David

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.

A row of white cabins with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

A house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

9. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

Montana

$73 nightly

$85 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

10. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

$115 nightly

$134 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

11. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

Nokuthaba

$122 nightly

$142 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

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

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

12. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

Rod

$47 nightly

$54 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a dining area with white chairs.

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.

13. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Motutere

Alan

$52 nightly

$61 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.

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.

14. Pipers Lodge

National Park Village

Jennifer

$58 nightly

$66 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

15. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

Sahil

$25 nightly

$29 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

Chloe

$97 nightly

$114 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A bedroom with a large window offering a mountain view, a bed with white and brown bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

17. The Oreti Collection- By Vacations in Paradise

Pukawa

Zachary

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 compact kitchen with a stove and sink, a dining area with four chairs, and a door leading to another room.

18. The Peaks Motor Inn

Ohakune

James

$82 nightly

$96 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

A living room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

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.

19. Snowhaven

Ohakune

ANDREW

$70 nightly

$82 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.

A Whakapapa Suite with a large window, a pond in front, and a garden with various plants.

A house with a pond in front, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

A garden with a mountain in the background, a wicker chair, and various plants.

20. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

Beatrijs

$183 nightly

$210 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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!"

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 row of wooden benches with black tops, a yellow caution sign, and a door leading outside.

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

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 ."

Apartment

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.

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!!!"

Apartment

A rustic wooden structure with a sign, surrounded by a gravel path and stone border, leading into a forested area.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

A kitchen with a large window, a bowl of fruit on the counter, and a stove.

A wooden sauna structure with a bench inside, surrounded by greenery.

The Grove Turangi

Turangi

"Nice place, well equipped"

Aparthotel

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

A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

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

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

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 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.

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Ika Nui Taupo

Taupō Central

"Kids loved the swimming pool and such a great location right on the lake!"

Aparthotel

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

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

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

A modern living room with a large window offering a scenic view of trees and water.

The Village Resort

Taupō Central

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

Aparthotel

A modern building with a 'QUEST' sign, a stone facade, and a parked car in front.

A modern building with a pool in front, labeled "QUEST".

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a mirror.

A modern staircase with metal handrails and a door at the top.

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

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent

"Very good experience from A to Z."

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Definitely worth it it"

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"

Snowhaven

10/10 Excellent

"I was surprised at how new the property felt. It has been really well looked after"

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"

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

8/10 Good

"The staff were very helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room tidy. The location was great, right in Turangi township and close to a lot of great activities."

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room had everything I needed."

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The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui

$25 nightly

$29 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo

$39 nightly

$45 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Kiwi Cove Motel

39 Kaimanawa St Taupo

$40 nightly

$47 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (21 reviews)

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)

Great Lake Motel Taupo

56 Lake Terrace, 3350 Taupo, New Zealand Taupo Waikato

$76 nightly

$87 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)

Gables Lakefront Motel

130 Lake Terrace Taupo

$87 nightly

$102 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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. Mountain Heights Lodge

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

4. Turangi Leisure Lodge

5. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

6. Powderhorn Chateau

7. The Hobbit Motorlodge

8. Plateau Lodge

9. Turangi Bridge Motel

10. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

11. Tongariro Lodge

12. Parklands Motorlodge

13. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

14. Pipers Lodge

15. The Crossing Lodge

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

17. The Oreti Collection- By Vacations in Paradise

18. The Peaks Motor Inn

19. Snowhaven

20. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Vacation Rentals in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Alpine Chalets

The Grove Turangi

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

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Mountain Heights Lodge

Powderhorn Chateau

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Snowhaven

Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

The Hobbit Motorlodge

Plateau 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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