About this property
Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views, and most with views of Mount Cook. Guests can enjoy a range of onsite dining and bars, and free WiFi is offered in the Snowline Lounge and Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe. All rooms feature an ensuite bathroom including a shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a bath tub. Also included in each room is a satellite flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. In-room WiFi is available for an additional charge. The Hermitage Hotel is located adjacent to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and just 350 metres from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre. Lake Tekapo is 104 km away and Twizel is 65 km away. Guests enjoy free private onsite parking. Other facilities offered at the hotel include a 24 hour reception and a tour desk to organise local activities for you. There are also business facilities, laundry services. The Snowline Lounge looks out over the spectacular Mount Cook, and is ideal for a cocktail by the log fire. For a quick snack the Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe & Bar offers a range of on-the-go or eat in treats. Reservations are recommended for The Alpine Restaurant, which is open daily serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Panorama Room, re-opens on December 1 and is the hotel's signature à la carte restaurant, with a focus on local ingredients. Reservations are essential for dining at The Panorama Room. In-room Wi-Fi is FREE for all guests. There are also business facilities AND laundry services. The Panorama Room is open seasonally.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 3 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louane
New Zealand“I loved the room view, comfy room, the food in the restaurant for diner and breakfast was amazing, the staff was great (specially the lady served us in the restaurant, she was amazing), I really appreciated the gift they prepared to me for my...” - Ravindu New Zealand“This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. The view was absolutely breathtaking and truly magnificent.”
- Williams
Australia“The location was perfect, the view was stunning. Beds comfortable. The coffee machine in the room was a nice touch.” - Gerard
United Kingdom“The location and view are world class. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bar area - large windows to see view.” - Alastair New Zealand“It's MT Cook, how could they get it wrong. Very good staff, good size room, handy parking. Good TV options”
- Luke Australia“Absolutely amazing location with breathtaking views. We had a balcony, great water pressure on the shower and a coffee machine. Different food options were available - buffet is exxy but worth giving it a go, the food was soooo good. Staff were...”
- Scott Australia“Great views, good facilities and obviously spectacular scenery.”
- David New Zealand“The bar and breakfast were great as was the coffee.”
- Isan Australia“The location, the room is clean and tidy and comfy bed”
- Kye Australia“The Aoraki wing was beautiful, lovely and clean and well thought-out with exceptional views of Mt Cook. Buffet dinner exceeded expectations and staff were very helpful throughout stay. Including when we had an issue with the guest laundry, the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Alpine Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Panorama Room
- CuisineLocal
- Open forDinner
- Sir Edmund Hillary Café
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBrunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
You must show a valid photo ID upon check in.
Please note for bookings of 4 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
'The Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook will not require guests to have a NZ COVID-19 vaccine pass from 5th April 2022'.
