The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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89 Terrace Road, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, 7999
  • Place, Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Tarns
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Twin Room, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook is adjacent to popular attractions such as Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Mount Cook National Park. This 164-room, 4.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Red Tarns - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mueller Glacier - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kea Point Walk - 11 min drive - 2.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chamois Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snowline Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sir Edmund Hillary Café & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mountaineers' Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 42 for adults and NZD 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alpine Restaruant
  • Panorama Room
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe
  • Snowline Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 42 for adults and NZD 22 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

This hotel is located in Mount Cook, just steps from Mount Cook National Park and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, and within a short walk of Te Wahipounamu. You'll also find Red Tarns and Governors Bush Walk Trailhead less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook on Dec 13, 2025 start from $188.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook feature a casino at the property?

No, The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and minibars.

Does The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook offer a furnished balcony and may feature mountain views.