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Ruapehu Retreat is a spacious and self-catering holiday home located in National Park. It is set in a convenient location for guests to explore the Tongariro National Park and wider Ruapehu region. The accommodations is 25 mi from Turangi. This holiday home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a satellite flat-screen TV. Skiing is possible within the area and the property offers ski storage space. The activities and attractions of Ruapehu are nearby and there are shuttles to the Tongariro Crossing and Whakapapa Ski field within a short walk away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 4:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for National Park
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ramc
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This property as all the entertainment unit - TV, large collection of Games for kids and adults. Food’s& restaurant are in Walkable distance. Ample parking space. Calm and quiet location. Perfect for paradise
  • Hawke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    House was beautiful, the layout was perfect for our family, Warm and dry, great facilities! So many things provided for our family to use.
  • Ben
    New Zealand New Zealand
    How homely the house felt. Could've stayed at the property the entire weekend. The fire place was great.
  • Amber
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great space for our whanau, comfortable and homely. Good location 👌 had everything we needed, laundry space was awesome.
  • Pramika
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We brought our stuff for breakfast. It was easy and convenient
  • Hussain
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house was very spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. It accommodated our 3 families perfectly. This place is at the heart of National Park.
  • Norielle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I was pleasantly surprised about how big and comfortable the place is. Clean and organized. Great for families with kids and only about 20mins to Whakapapa.
  • Serena
    Singapore Singapore
    Pleasantly surprised that the house is so spacious, well maintained, lovely setup, good heating
  • Mel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    What an absolutely beautiful place to stay. We couldn’t fault it. From the moment you walk in, it just feels like a home. So much space, massive kitchen and that fireplace is such a nice addition to the home. Bathrooms have underfloor heating, the...
  • Frances
    Australia Australia
    lots of space, warm, and had everything you could need. Comfy beds

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi there, is linen and cleaning included in the rate? Thanks :-)

    Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, linen and cleaning included.
    Answered on 1 July 2021
  • We are doing Tongariro Crossing how far by shuttle is this and is there a shuttle stop close by. Any help appreciated

    Hi, the distance by shuttle is approx 20km. There are shuttle pickup points within walking distance to the house. Thanks for your question. Rona
    Answered on 7 October 2020
  • Hi, do you still rent your place out? we would love to stay again this winter but can’t find your listing. thank you!

    Hi, we are the new owners of Ruapehu Retreat. Yes, we do rent our house & are open for bookings until late Sept. Search your preferred dates under National Park, no. of guests(up to 9)-1 room (whole 4 bed house) & it should come up. Jason & Carolyn
    Answered on 30 May 2023

Area info

Amenities of Ruapehu Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free Wifi 50 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Private Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Game console - PS3
    • Game console
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Video games
    • Video
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Ski pass vendor
    • Ski school
    • Ski storage
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Ruapehu Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 3.6% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Please inform Ruapehu Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Ruapehu Retreat

    • The prices at Ruapehu Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ruapehu Retreat on this page.

    • Ruapehu Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Ruapehu Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 10 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Ruapehu Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Horseback riding
    • Ruapehu Retreat is 1,800 feet from the center of National Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Ruapehu Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Ruapehu Retreat is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.