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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

William
Indonesia Indonesia
The view of Mount Cook was very beautiful from the room. The room was comfortable and spacious.
Rochelle
Australia Australia
We originally booked just one night but we were snowed in unexpectedly so booked another night which meant having to move rooms . Both rooms were perfect and comfortable with amazing views. The Panorama restaurant is a must it was truly fabulous
Mohammad
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
the location is amazing, and the staff were excellent
John
Australia Australia
The dinner buffet at the hotel was absolutely delicious, and the view was stunning. Initially, we were given a room with only a partial view but were later transferred. Unfortunately, the new room came with a different issue, the guests above us...
Shah
New Zealand New Zealand
Very nice staff and exceptionally good bartender at his craft
Yixin
Australia Australia
the view and the location were perfect, facing straight to the mt cook and quiet environment.
Craig
Australia Australia
The view was superb. The room was very well laid out to make the most of the view.
Thuy
Vietnam Vietnam
The mountain view is amazing! They have eco-friendly bathing stuff. All family members can find favorite food in the buffet dinner, it's excellent! Location is super convenient! From the hotel, you can go to any trail route in the area.
Jennifer
Australia Australia
Our room was spacious warm and extremely well set up with an extraordinary view. I liked the bar area when the fire was lit though unfortunately on the second night the staff who were new to making fires did not succeed in lighting it , which took...
Peta
Australia Australia
We love staying here. It’s always such a nice atmosphere. Everyone is so lovely. Rooms are great. Museum is fantastic. The carrot cake in the cafe is a must try! Delish.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Alpine Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Panorama Room
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner
Sir Edmund Hillary Café
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per child, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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'.