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SH48 Whakapapa Village New Zealand
The Bayview Chateau Tongariro provides a unique blend of personalised service, comfortable surrounds, nestled at the foot of the magnificent snow-capped mountains of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe in the famous World Heritage Tongariro National Park. The hotel presents 106 beautiful hotel rooms and 9 adjacent motel units, an excellent variety of restaurants and bars, a gym, sauna and hot plunge pool, tennis court, a cinema and the highest golf course in New Zealand. The only New Zealand hotel located within a World Heritage Park, the Chateau Tongariro is situated 6 kilometres up State Highway 48 – at 1125m up the majestic Mount Ruapehu. The Chateau Tongariro is within easy reach of New Zealand’s two largest cities – Auckland and Wellington.
Check-in Time: 3:00 PM
Check-out Time: 10:00 AM
Getting there:From Auckland (4.5 hours), take SH1 heading south,past through Hamilton onto SH3, 10 minutes past Te Kuiti, take SH4 towards Taumarunui, drive through Taumarunui towards National Park Village. At the BP station in National Park, turn left towards Turangi, take the right turn on to SH48 towards Whakapapa Village, the hotel is 6km up this road From Wellington (4 hours), take SH1 north to Waioruru. Turn left onto SH49 and follow this past Ohakune. Take SH49A to SH4. Turn right onto SH4. Travel north for 26 km, and turn right onto SH47 at the BP service station in National Park Village. Follow this road for 9 km then turn right onto SH48 at the Whakapapa Village sign. From Rotorua, take SH30 south until you interesect SH1. Take SH1 south through Taupo and continue south until you reach Turangi. Just past the Burger King turn right onto SH41. Follow SH41 for 3 km and turn left onto SH47, turn left onto SH48 at the sign to Whakapapa Village.
Check-in Procedure:Guaranteed check in time is 3.00pm.
Car parking:Outside, free parking is available.
Child Policy:Children under the age of 12 using existing bedding are accommodated free of charge. (Please be aware that there is only limited family rooms, and is strictly subject to availability). Children under the age of 3 have free meals.
Lovely hotel due for renovation in the later part of 2011. Highly recommended and may get better with the new look!
Lovely lovely stay at the Chateau. I highly recommend this to anyone going to Whakapapa. We were a little apprehensive of the price at first, but it was all well worth it. Rooms were exquisite and brought us back to the good old days of the colonial era. The wood work was marvellous, and the carpets and drapery (although musty) reminded me of the charming days of the Titanic. The windows offered wonderful views at any time of the day, and were like frames to the changing weather. Our room had a nicely refurbished bathroom, a fridge, coffee making machine, and a good-sized wardrobe. There were also in-house movies (pretty old though) which you could watch from the comfort of your bed. Service was excellent, and the staff promptly responded to all our requests with a smile. The hotel, needless to say, is well located, on the slopes of Ruapehu. Beautiful, beautiful vistas from the golf course. The main hall also has a window arch that overlooks the Ngauruhoe. Totally magical.
A Premium Run of House room is located in either wing of The Chateau. Bookings in this run of house category do not guarantee views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe or Mt Tongariro. It however is nestled in the very arms of The Tongariro World Heritage National Park. All rooms contain either a king or queen bed, private bathroom, bathrobes, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar; iron and ironing board, hairdryer, SKY television, in-room movies, remote control T.V, international direct dial telephones, bed side alarm clock, and an internet connection.
All rooms contain either a king or queen bed, private bathroom, bathrobes, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar; iron and ironing board, hairdryer, SKY television, in-room movies, remote control T.V, international direct dial telephones, bed side alarm clock, and an internet connection.
A Premium Run of House room is located in either wing of The Chateau. Bookings in this run of house category do not guarantee views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe or Mt Tongariro. It however is nestled in the very arms of The Tongariro World Heritage National Park. All rooms contain either a queen bed & two single beds, private bathroom, bathrobes, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar; iron and ironing board, hairdryer, SKY television, in-room movies, remote control T.V, international direct dial telephones, bed side alarm clock, and an internet connection.
Enjoy our 80th Celebration package including three course set menu dinner, breakfast and a bottle of bubbly and chocolates on arrival.
Wonderful, refreshing mountain air. Comfortable bed. Lovely views from the public areas in the hotel.
This was a wonderful experience. The staff, facilities and food could not more fantastic. A lovely step back in time to an era of true service. Would be more than happy to return to this beautiful Chateau. Thank you so much to the staff for making our stay such a pleasure.
We had an excellent time. The evening meal was great. The room was recently remodeled and outstanding and view of mountain from it was spectacular.
Great location. Dinning room better than the meal! Glorious views from the comfortable lounges. worth a visit!
A first class hotel of International standard
The hotel rooms are quite run down. A hotel of that level should have perfect rooms. The bathroom ceiling was peeling off. The carpet was completely used to the underlay. However, the view from the room window was excellent.
High prices for not so high quality: old furniture, poor cleaning service (stained bed linen), not enough parking spaces (we needed to park on the street, far away from the hotel) We wont go back!
A classic old style hotel with great look and feel. Friendly staff and good facilities!
The staff wre most helpful. and understanding....
A New Zealand classic and history that brings goosebumps. Great location makes it easy to enjoy the area ... highly recommend staying here.
The hotel is in an unforgettable setting with plenty of facilities. Although we had a problem with poor service in the Terrace restaurant, the management were quick to make up for it and are to be commended for that. Breakfast was a highlight and the setting is stunning. We would be pleased to go back again.
Great place to stay. Can't wait to got back!!!!
We stayed for 3 days at Christmas, our room was a premium room and excellent. A few things were not up to standard, we had no cups in our room for tea etc, there was a lack of communication re dinner bookings which could have been avoided. We ventured downstairs to the poorly sign posted 'pool' expecting a swimming pool but found a very uninviting 'hot pool' - hence we did not go in it. In all we had a nice break but the Ruepehu Room restaurant is overpriced and the other choice of dinner venue as univiting as the pool!
We stayed ion November, and had a 3rd floor room in the roof space. It was large & comfortable. However it was very warm-hot, the rooms didn't appear to have airconditioning and it wan't being heated at the time - so beware if considering a mid summer stay.
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable bed, good value for money.Will stay again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Chateau. Very nice facilities. The olde world charm was lovely. The only area I would say that needs attention is the pool. It could do with being updated and a bit hotter. Otherwise everything was great.
G'Day Guy's, Just wanted to let you know that both my wife and I had a wonerfull stay at your wonderfull establishment and would recomend to anyone that was looking for a place to stay near the mountain to stay at the Chateau. Thanks for the wonderfull stay and hope to be back real soon!!!
Outstanding location and offers some of the past grandeur with todays facility expectations. A definite return visit for us!
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