The Park Hotel Ruapehu, National Park
About the Hotel
Rooms at Park Hotel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu provides lodging with views of Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngauruhoe. Room options include Twin Rooms with two single beds, an armchair, and an ensuite; King Rooms with a king bed, two armchairs, and an ensuite; and King +1 Rooms with a king bed, a single bed, a sofa, and an ensuite. Quad Mezzanine Rooms feature an open layout with four single beds. Family Mezzanine rooms provide a queen bed on a mezzanine and two single beds in the main area. Amenities available include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a refrigerator. Ironing boards are available upon request.
Dining: Spiral Restaurant & Bar
The Spiral Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The bar opens at 4:00 PM. The lunch menu features seafood chowder, fish and chips, and the Spiral Beef Burger. The restaurant offers options like garlic bread, potato wedges, salads, and a daily soup. Main courses include Chef's Curry of the Day, Spiral Sticky BBQ Ribs, and fresh NZ Salmon Fillet. Pizza selections range from Margherita to Meat Lovers. Desserts include Apple & Rhubarb Crumble and Sticky Date Pudding. A children's menu offers spaghetti bolognese, fish or chicken nuggets, mini barbecue ribs, and junior spiral burgers.
Activities and Amenities
Guests can access the hotel's outdoor hot tubs. Winter activities include skiing and snowboarding at Mount Ruapehu's Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas. The hotel can arrange transport to the Tongariro Crossing during the summer (October to May). The Sky Waka Gondola provides views of lava flows and waterfalls. Mount Ruapehu's Whakapapa Skyline Walk offers views of the volcanic zone. Other area activities include trout fishing on the Tongariro River and visiting Tawhai Falls.
Location and Access
Located in National Park, The Park Hotel Ruapehu is 95 km from Taupo. Nearby landmarks include Mt Ruapehu (0.3 km), Second Tupapakurua Falls Lookout (4 km), Tupapakurua Falls Lookout (0.3 km), and Uenuku Pines Mountain Bike Park (4.5 km). The hotel provides access to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park. It is near the Tongariro River and Mount Ruapehu's Whakapapa ski area (15-minute drive).
Services Available
The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Reception is open from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Printing and photocopying services are available. Knowledgeable staff can assist with queries regarding services and nearby activities. The hotel provides transport to the Tongariro Crossing (October to May). The conference room caters to groups of up to 100 people.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa centre
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
