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    Chateau Tongariro Hotel

    1,544 Reviews
    #1 of 2 Hotels in Whakapapa
    State Highway 48, Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park 3951, New Zealand
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          Overview
          4.0
          1,544 reviews
          • Excellent34%
          • Very good38%
          • Average18%
          • Poor6%
          • Terrible4%
          3 days ago
          “Relaxing opportunity with pleasant staff”
          5 days ago
          “Great location for the park and Tongariro crossing”
          Free Wifi
          Free Parking
          Breakfast Buffet
          Pool
          Non-Smoking Hotel
          Restaurant
          Room Service
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          Bar/Lounge
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          Golf Course
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          4.0 Star Hotel
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          BEWARE!!! They Rip of their customers

          Absolutely stunned by the way we were treated by Management. We paid $620 to go to a ball, dinner and accommodation at the Chateau. Two days out I called as I had come down with the flu and was bedridden with a fever. I requested...More

          Thank Jason G
          Reviewed 3 days ago
          Afternoon Tea

          We had a lovely afternoon tea. The treats are lovely and tasty. You will be offered a wide variety of teas to select from and the wait staff are very attentive. Make sure that you book a table to be able to score a seat...More

          Thank Flowerprof
          Reviewed 3 days ago
          Relaxing opportunity with pleasant staff

          Sitting beneath Mt Ruapehu , this very old hotel,exhibits the charm of yesteryear . The expansive lounge with super comfortable seating is ideal for enjoying their signature high tea . There are three restaurants - our dining was in the Ruapehu room . Service was...More

          Thank samjayAuckland
          Reviewed 5 days ago
          Great location for the park and Tongariro crossing

          We liked this hotel - not the usual sort of hotel we stay in as big and a little dated but we liked the history, the comfort and location right in the centre of the park. They were a little inflexible about time breakfast served...More

          Thank Tony and Sarah G
          Reviewed 5 days ago
          NOISY ghost in the heater?

          Beautiful surroundings. Excellent breakfast. Loved the swimmingpool. BUT, we stayed in the Fergusson Motel unit. Only one hob was working on the cooker, which made it quite difficult to cook dinner for my family. I rang reception to inform them: first of all they didnt'...More

          Thank selkiefamily
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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Room Service
          • Free Parking
          • Restaurant
          • Pool
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Room Service
          • Free Parking
          • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
          • Dry Cleaning
          • Meeting Rooms
          • Business Centre with Internet Access
          • Laundry Service
          • Concierge
          • Banquet Room
          • Conference Facilities
          • Things to do
          • Restaurant
          • Pool
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Golf Course
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$123 - US$205 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
          • Room types
          • Suites ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 106
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          • New Zealand >
          • North Island >
          • Manawatu-Wanganui Region >
          • Tongariro National Park >
          • Whakapapa
          • Also Known As
          • Bayview Chateau Tongariro Hotel Tongariro National Park ,
          • Bayview Chateau Tongariro National Park
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          telzangel
          Does the Chateau provide coffee pots in rooms?
          30 November 2016|
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          Response from Guido P | Reviewed this property |
          Yes it does
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