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Our top choices for Centennial Chair hotels

A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

1. Mountain Heights Lodge

14.2 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

Handro

฿2,668

฿3,068 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

2. Plateau Lodge

15.5 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

David

฿2,137

฿2,458 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

3. Skotel Alpine Resort

4.4 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

Elizabeth

฿1,582

฿1,820 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.

A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

15.3 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

Harley

฿2,539

฿2,920 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

5. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

15.6 km from Centennial Chair

United States

Cole

฿4,594

฿5,283 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. The Crossing Lodge

13.9 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

Sahil

฿932

฿1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.

A hot tub with a blue light.

A cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.

A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.

7. Pipers Lodge

15.5 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

Jennifer

฿1,989

฿2,288 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.

A view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.

A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

8. Alpine Chalets

15.1 km from Centennial Chair

Australia

Brayden

฿4,491

฿5,164 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Centennial Chair

Property	Property class	Guest rating	Breakfast included	Pool	Spa	Pet-friendly	WiFi included
Mountain Heights Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 246 reviews	View
Plateau Lodge	8.8 Excellent 365 reviews	View
Skotel Alpine Resort	8.4 Very good 873 reviews	View
The Park Hotel Ruapehu	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Tongariro Crossing Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 211 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Centennial Chair

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

฿1,582

฿1,820 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

The Crossing Lodge

Erua

฿932

฿1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.

A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

฿2,539

฿2,920 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

฿2,137

฿2,458 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

฿4,594

฿5,283 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.

A hot tub with a blue light.

A cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.

A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.

Pipers Lodge

National Park Village

฿1,989

฿2,288 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.

A garden with a mountain in the background, a wicker chair, and various plants.

A Whakapapa Suite with a large window, a pond in front, and a garden with various plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a garden through the sliding glass door.

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

฿6,081

฿6,993 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.

A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

฿5,733

฿6,592 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Top Centennial Chair Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

8/10 Good

"Nice to stop and relax with a onsite bar and restaurant"

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and stay."

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

8/10 Good

"Great place if need a large accommodation for 7 people. Close to the centre of town."

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our hosts were very kind and helpful. Also, the place was very clean and tidy. Overall great stay!"

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Was great"

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"good location and easy late check in"

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

8/10 Good

"They should"

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Other attractions near Centennial Chair

A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.

Tongariro National Park

9.6/10 (227 reviews)

Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

A directional signpost with destinations to Whakapapa Village and Taranaki Falls, indicating travel times.

Taranaki Falls

9.4/10 (97 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Rockgarden Chair

You can take time to visit Rockgarden Chair during your travels to Iwikau. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Whakapapa Ski Area

9.0/10 (295 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Whakapapa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Hut Flat Rope Tow

You can take time to visit Hut Flat Rope Tow during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Waterfall Express Chair

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waterfall Express Chair during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

West Ridge Quad

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit West Ridge Quad during your travels to Tongariro National Park. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

9.2/10 (232 reviews)

You can take time to visit Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre during your travels to Whakapapa. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Centennial Chair?

Centennial Chair is located in a welcoming area of Iwikau known for its magnificent mountain views and skiing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay near Centennial Chair?

Skotel Alpine Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Centennial Chair. Other good choices in the area include The Park Hotel Ruapehu and Mountain Heights Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Centennial Chair, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Centennial Chair.

What can I see and do near Centennial Chair?

Head up the mountain to Whakapapa Ski Area or Turoa Ski Area to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. Enjoy nature at Tongariro National Park, Mount Ruapehu or Taranaki Falls. Stopping by Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre, Rockgarden Chair or Hut Flat Rope Tow is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.