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Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT

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Living area
Property video
Private kitchen
The red mountain
New kitchen features a fantastic oven with pizza option

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tongariro National Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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National Park, National Park
  • Place, Fishers Track
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Upstairs

3 Single Beds

Upstairs 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT

Classic National Park Chalet in a great little street. A short drive to the mountain, bush walks, fishing,
Easy care lodge with good space to have a great time.

National park is the best place to experience the volcanic plateau.

Warm, dry and cosy, this kid friendly chalet will be your best choice. A nice pot-belly stove to boil the billy. New kitchen with dishwasher.

Linen: duvets and pillows provided, bring your own sheets and towels.

Set your GPS to:
-39.173, 175.4

Altitude 801.9m
Special conditions:
All beds are singles with electric blankets, duvets and pillows.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$55.00 per stay); Wifi Internet (NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20013059
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

National Park Village

Located in National Park Village, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Fishers Track - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 28 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Tongariro National Park, Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Raurimu Spiral and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very tidy cozy place, handy to the ski field also. Will be booking again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great stay, great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location and nice easy property to use

Great location and nice easy property to use
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay very comfortable

Great place to stay for a group of friends to walk the Tongariro Crossing. Good shower and beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JP S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and cozy

We had an incredible stay at this bach. It was warm, cozy and had great views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great spot, comfortable house.

clean, well organized & value for money - heaps of beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NAE WIN A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.Nice and tidy bedrooms.Cozy dining and living room.Room for improvement: find where to key in the passcode for the key.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Hi thanks for your review, hope to see you again
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain visit

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan & Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy place!

Everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryle anne M.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beds were not made. Temperature dropped to 6 degrees and electric heater was not working in living room. Used wood burning stove and chopped wood for next guest.Expected to vaccum. Not sure who cleans the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tongariro Alpine Trek stay

We stayed two nights and it was perfect location for our full day hike if the alpine crossing. Nice to have the use of wash and dryer and walking distance to restaurants. Thank You! Erik
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

elaine w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great. comfy place to stay

This is a nice, comfortable place to stay. Very close to Whakapapa Ski Field, there are restaurants and a gas station close by. Our family also did a day trip to Ohakune and Waiouru, which is a short drive from this place.The house has a fully equipped kitchen, and bedsheets and blankets are provided (although the booking confirmation mentioned we need to bring our own). Overall a pleasant stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The chalet was the perfect stay for us to explore Tongoriro National Park. The park turnoff was 15 minutes away. The National Park town has numerous dining options with a number of places that have incredible outdoor views. The turn is small and walkable and very safe and quiet! The chalet was well equipped with comfortable beds and also has great views of the surrounding areas and the volcanoes along with Mt Doom from Lord of the Rings! Our hosts were communicative and answered our questions promptly. Parking was right in front of the chalet. I would highly recommend a stay at the chalet!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shaun A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

OK I guess

Unfortunately the dirty linen remained on the beds and rubbish was left by the previous guests. The cleaner had to come by to put it right. Photos don’t really represent the rustic interior. Otherwise the place was OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Deceiving!!!

The checkin has been hard because the video that they sent was not the good one, we had the wrong information. We had to manage to call the owner (as foreigners it was not easy. When we finally got in, there was clothes in the washing machine, it was not so cleaned and we had to look for everything, no garbage bag and no answer from the owner even though we wrote him on his email. It was not what we had expected. Very deceiving!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely property and location

The cabin was as described, and the location is great.Clean bed linen and towels were provided. The wifi was good, which was great for my kids. The kitchen was well equipt and had everything needed for family meals. The beds were comfy and everyone slept well. The heatpump was able to keep the place at a nice temperature.Checkin was a bit of a mission as the instructions were for a different keysafe to the one currently in use. The instructions need updating. I don't think we're the first review to mention this, and standing in the rain in the dark trying to figure it out wasn't a great start.There is a lovely classic woodstove, but no usable wood provided. The woodshed is open to the elements and everything in there was wet and rotting. The service station Four Square does sell wood, but the logs they sell are too long for the woodstove unless split to kindling size and wedged in on an angle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thanks so much for alerting us to these issues and so glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely clean property featuring a nice warm fireplace, with plenty of wood stocked to use in a dry shed. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Has seven single beds. Need to bring your own linen.Well stocked kitchen with crockery and utensils. 20 minutes from the closest ski area. Hosts are responsive to questions and informative.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Had a really good experience here while on holiday with my family for the snow . Spacious, clean and warm. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tim S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good spot but hadn't been cleaned

Rubbish and washing from previous occupants still there unfortunately. Good location, otherwise good spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy

Great, cosy place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanaz N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote and peaceful

So relaxing and so many beautiful hiking tracks Thoroughly enjoyed Love to come back during winter
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School holidays getaway

Great little holiday home in National Park. Has everything you need and only 20 minutes away from the slopes. Hosts were excellent to deal with during COVID and very flexible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Was a great place to stay, great location, excellent communication, easy to check in great stay thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geeta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location for a family trip

Great spot, close to everything. Warm. Was expecting three rooms however it's set up as two bedrooms and a mezzanine floor with beds. Appreciated all the extra blankets and pillows and the electric blankets were awesome - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Scottbase

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What makes this property unique

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