Near Taranaki Falls, The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and 2 spa tubs. Indulge in the buffet breakfast, connect to WiFi, or unwind at the bar while enjoying helpful staff and great dining options.
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village, 3948
What's nearby
Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
Raurimu Spiral - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 19.6 km
Whakapapa Ski Area - 20 min drive - 25.7 km
Getting around
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Schnapps Bar - 3 min walk
Macrocarpa Cafe - 6 min walk
Eivins Bistro Bar - 3 min walk
The Station Cafe and Restaurant - 11 min walk
Basekamp - 9 min walk
About this property
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
At The Park Hotel Ruapehu, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tongariro National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include 2 hot tubs, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
78 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2006
Garden
Terrace
2 hot tubs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 14 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Park Travellers
Park Travellers Lodge
Park Hotel Ruapehu National Park Village
Park Hotel Ruapehu
Park Ruapehu National Park Village
Park Ruapehu
The Park Travellers Hotel National Village
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hostel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hotel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu National Park Village
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hotel National Park Village
Frequently asked questions
Does The Park Hotel Ruapehu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Park Hotel Ruapehu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Park Hotel Ruapehu and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy the use of a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Park Hotel Ruapehu?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Park Hotel Ruapehu like?
The Park Hotel Ruapehu is a short 12-minute walk from Fishers Track and 14 minutes' walk from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park.
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Restaurant
Service staff
Food
Location
Value
View
Family friendly
Bathroom
Mountain
What guests liked
The in-house restaurant offered well-prepared meals, was reasonably priced, and had a cozy atmosphere with a wood fire. (15 reviews)
The hot tubs were wonderful and super clean, perfect for relaxation after a long hike. (6 reviews)
The spa was excellent, offering great relaxation options with two spa pools. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Nice room & yummy food
A comfortable room, great food at the restaurant, and only 20ish minutes from Whakapapa made this place perfect for us
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Great location and property for functions. Enjoyed the accommodation and service
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Always a great stay!
Raelene
Raelene, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Good place to stay, nothing fancy but has all you need
Stanislavs
Stanislavs, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Great stay, clean comfy rooms, nice bar and restaurant.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Great place, would recommend
Steph
Steph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2025
Cozy alpine stopover
Third time staying here as it has been a convenient stopover on long drives to charge the EV. Unfortunately the hotel EV charger was out of action, I hope this will be reinstated
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Great location to visit the park and do the Tongariro Alpine hike.
Malik
Malik, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Good value for short stay. Nice restaurant facility
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Lovely hotel, staff very helpful and friendly. Great restaurant.
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Thoroughly recommend a stay!
Amazing place to stay. Excellent all round with super, on site restaurant. Thoroughly recommend a stay!!
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
The location was quick and easy to access the gondola ride and to see the visitor center, which has quite a bit of information as well as Gollum‘s pool know as Tawhai waterfall
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
The location of the property next to the highway and in the national park
and the family like atmosphere in the resturant
srinivas
srinivas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Well located with a good testaurant.
Jean pierre
Jean pierre, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2025
Overall good property
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 30, 2025
Restaurant food and service was good.
Room was ok - bathroom was spartan.
Don
Don, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Great staff, stunning views and a top bar and restaurant
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2025
Its pretty adequately placed near to the hiking spot for the alpine crossing about 25 mins away from katetahi car park.
Avinash
Avinash, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Nice clean hotel great value buffet breakfast good location for skiing.
michael
michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2025
The rooms are not really confortable but the value is Ok because it is cheap.
BENOIT
BENOIT, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
A great experience overall:)
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2025
Exceeded our expectations.
Cathryn
Cathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Second time staying at this property and it is always great! Great location if you are planning on doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
For a small little spot it’s convenient if you’re hiking Tongariro