Tongariro National Park is known for its mountain views and restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Mount Ruapehu and Whakapapa Ski Area.
Wairakei is known for its restaurants and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Craters of the Moon.
If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Tongariro National Park, located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Tongariro National Park. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Mangatepopo Trail Head, located nearby.
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Taupō Hot Springs in Hilltop. If you have fun at Taupō Hot Springs, you'll love A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park, both located nearby.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa— just one of the monuments in central Wairakei.
Huka Falls is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from central Rotokawa, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Craters of the Moon and Aratiatia Rapids, both nearby.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from central Tongariro National Park, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Tongariro Alpine Crossing, you'll love Mangatepopo Trail Head and Tree Trunk Gorge, both just a short drive away.
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Whakapapa Ski Area, a skiing spot located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Tongariro National Park. If you master the slopes, Turoa Ski Area is just a short drive away.
"Parking easy, receptionist very pleasant. Our room had fabulous view over lake to mountains. Complex would hugely benefit from a makeover but was very clean and beds comfy so great value for money. "
"A great spot right on the lake, a few minutes drive from the CBD. Spacious rooms, some with mineral spa bath for added relaxation. The owner was very friendly, helpful and available for any queries.
Facilities in our suite were excellent with everything you need for preparing meals and a separate dining area.
Our stay was very comfortable and we would have no hesitation in staying again for longer."
"Staff attitude was absolutely poor. I arrived at the front desk and the staff just picked up the phone, keeping me waiting. I was first to arrive then I should be serviced first not the phone. Then he had the nerve to tell me that I don’t have the patience for 2min to take the phone call. Not good service.
Next there is a sign outside the kitchen saying access hours 8am to 10pm, else they will be fined. This does not make sense. I had to warm up my food at 11pm not knowing this sign was there. But I didn’t go in, due sign about fine. Absolutely ridiculous. No empathy for customers.
I think the customer service is lacking in this establishment."
"Sofa bed needs upgrading
We enjoyed the great location, but the sofa bed was a real letdown. The mattress seems like the original — I could feel the springs, it was noisy with every turn, and I woke up with a sore back. I asked for a mattress topper but didn’t hear back.
We spend money on holidays to rest properly. Upgrading the sofa beds with a decent mattress or replacing them with proper beds would make a huge difference. That change alone would be a big plus and guests would love it.
Otherwise, location was good. Thanks."
"Super quick and easy check in, heaps of on site parking, nice spacious room, handy to town, small grocery store across the road ,short walk to the lake. Very clean, Fluffy towels, spa bath. Big bathroom."