The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 hot tubs, in the vicinity of Taranaki Falls

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Restaurant
Garden
Courtyard
Front of property
Outdoor spa tub

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village, 3948
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tongariro National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Super Family Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Queen + Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Mezzanine

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Quad Mezzanine

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

National Park Village

The Park Hotel Ruapehu places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Taranaki Falls and Mt Ngauruhoe. This 78-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 20 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Mangatepopo Trail Head - 26 min drive - 14.6 miles

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

Hotel with 2 hot tubs, in the vicinity of Taranaki Falls
Guests of The Park Hotel Ruapehu enjoy 2 hot tubs, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Refrigerators and electric kettles are other standard amenities.
2 hot tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 28 for adults and NZD 14 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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 cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

The Park Hotel Ruapehu provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

This hotel is located in National Park Village, a short 12-minute walk from Fishers Track and also 14 minutes on foot from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

Is there parking available at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Park Hotel Ruapehu include a casino?

No, The Park Hotel Ruapehu doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 hot tubs.

Is The Park Hotel Ruapehu a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does The Park Hotel Ruapehu have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has 2 spa tubs.

Does The Park Hotel Ruapehu have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Park Hotel Ruapehu serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Park Hotel Ruapehu allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Park Hotel Ruapehu though service animals are welcome.

Does The Park Hotel Ruapehu have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Park Hotel Ruapehu.

The Park Hotel Ruapehu Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with partner
Decent place in a location with limited option. Stayed there because of it proximity to Tangoriro National park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel in good location, with in house restaurant and bar that is great value. Rooms are clean, tidy and well kept, are on the compact side but they have everything you need. Overall a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
great place tivdtay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
OK for a short stay. The room facilities were basic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom could be cleaner. Lounge and restaurant areas were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a ground floor room. Unfortunately we could hear everystep the people above us made, which made for a vert noisey stay. Other than that it was excellent. I would not stay again if we had to havd a ground floor room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawhiao

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoping, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not far from national park. Parking is good。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yumi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Just be aware that bathroom is small, which makes dressing after a shower near impossible. Friendly Reception and Bar staff, lovely meals in the Restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great handy stay for Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service in the restaurant at dinner was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property for functions. Enjoyed the accommodation and service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olugbenga, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1. Units clean and tidy. 2. Close to Mt. Ruapehu 3. Staff friendly. 4, cater
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Somesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinning on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025