The Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook
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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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shah
New Zealand“Very nice staff and exceptionally good bartender at his craft” - Yixin
Australia“the view and the location were perfect, facing straight to the mt cook and quiet environment.” - Craig Australia“The view was superb. The room was very well laid out to make the most of the view.”
- Thuy
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“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“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.”
- Joshua Australia“Unmatched view, incredible location but more could be offered for the amount paying to stay here. Great staff and easy to get around!”
- Bushra
Bangladesh“This is an amazing place to stay and the view from our room was spectacular and incredibly breathtaking 🥰 Im glad i upgraded to premium plus room at level 8, because oh lord! The view of the majestic Aoraki through my window is something I will...” - Luke Australia“Amazing location and view. Very comfortable room with great facilities.”
- Nate Australia“The view is amazing - just at the foot of the mountains and you can enjoy the views from your room. The restaurant also provides high qualify food for both breakfast and dinner.”
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'.
