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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
Outdoor spa tub
Courtyard
Front of property
The Park Hotel Ruapehu, near Taranaki Falls, offers a peaceful setting with garden grounds and two spa tubs. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast, WiFi, and drinks at the bar. Attentive staff enhance the quality dining experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Family Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Mezzanine

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen + Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen + Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quad Mezzanine | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Mezzanine

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village, 3948

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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Hotel near Taranaki Falls
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Park Hotel Ruapehu. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All 78 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 30 for adults and NZD 15 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 The Park Hotel Ruapehu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Park Hotel Ruapehu located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Taranaki Falls and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Mangatepopo Trail Head. Waterfall Express Chair and Whakapapa Ski Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 443 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a hotel in the National Park Village. We loved the location, Spiral Restaurant and the communal gathering areas in the restaurant and bar. Everything was super clean, staff were capable and friendly. The views of the mountains at sunset in front of the hotel are special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stanislavs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place to stay and staff are nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kousica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good distance from ski fields. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin Yen Tuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a ski hotel. Convenient for the Whakapapa ski field. Each room has one oil heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fir a short stay and 5 people it is enough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely and clean hotel! An excellent weekend away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 3 night stay in a king room on the ground floor. Very convenient for driving to Whakapapa ski field. Cosy bar and dining room for the evenings, and pleasant staff. Note for future guests, the bathroom is very small. Daily room service available if desired. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Warm rooms as we entered. Great location Comfortable beds Quiet Great meals. Speedy service at meal times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall nice stay, and would stay again. The staff and the restaurant were nice. Only one spa was going. The beds were comfortable. The cleaning needs a bit of upkeep perhaps.. there were live larvae and dead larvae shells under our beds. We noticed this as our daughter lost an earring so we had to move the bed to find it… wish we hadn’t of done that. Otherwise nice place, handy to the mountain and great facilities close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Udhay

Liked: Cleanliness
Good view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

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

Lynn

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

Malik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit the park and do the Tongariro Alpine hike.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy to find. Amazing views. Room cosy and warm. Spa could use a roof for when it rains. Restaurant was out of kids pizza for dinner could of offered an alternative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

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

Jenny

The beds are really comfortable. Also the staff are helpful and it’s really nice staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant was buzzing when we arrived for dinner, and there was about an hour’s wait for a table, so something to keep in mind if you're planning to eat during peak times. Our neighbours in the room next door were quite noisy until around midnight, which made it a bit hard to wind down. That said, the staff were absolutely lovely and welcoming, and our room was spotless. We really appreciated the care that went into keeping everything clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Amenities
The room war very nice and clean, good in the restaurant was good and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are looking to go to Whakapapa. Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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