Beautiful grand hotel with a breathtaking setting

Set within Whakapapa Village, in the heart of Tongariro National Park, this classic hotel is perfectly placed for hikers doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Famed for its neo-Georgian magnificence and stunning mountain views, this 1920s' hotel is bursting with old-world charm and offers an elegant restaurant, lounge bar, indoor pool, fitness room and cinema.

4 stars
Oct - Mar
25½ hours (not including stopover time)
Nestled at the foot of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, a dual listed World Heritage area.
Approx. 4½ hours from Auckland airport and 1 hour from Taupo airport.

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This hotel has a wheelchair accessible rooms.

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