Hermitage Hotel Aoraki Mount Cook
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Why go
- Unobstructed views of Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Sefton.
- Walking tracks, bus trips and Tasman glacier lake boat tours use the hotel as a base.
Good to know
Family roomsAccessible roomsSuitesNon-smoking roomsMountain viewLuxuryRomanticSafeSeating areaCable / satellite TVComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFlatscreen TVFree parkingFree public parking nearbyStreet parkingPublic wifiWifiBaggage storageComplimentary teaParking
Good for
- families Family rooms are available.
Rooms
- Family rooms
- Size and bed details not given; price not given.
- Mountain-view rooms
- Private balcony, refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, and private bathroom. Size, beds and price not given.
Amenities
- parking Free public parking nearby and street parking.
- breakfast Breakfast and a breakfast buffet are available.
Restaurants and bars on site
- Bar and lounge
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
Location
- Inside Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, at 89 Terrace Road in Mt. Cook Village.
- The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre has a cinema, museum and planetarium.
Check-in and house rules
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
Interesting facts1
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15 kilometres
Aoraki / Mount Cook is 15 kilometres farther up the Hooker Valley.
Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Village - Wikipedia
History
Floods destroyed it in 1913, and a larger hotel opened at the present site the following year.
- 1884–1885Frank Huddleston built the first Hermitage, an 11-room cob hotel reached by horseback along a rough track.
- 1896The New Zealand Government bought the hotel, its contents and 29 acres.
- 1913Floods destroyed the original hotel; a plaque marks its site.
- 1914A larger hotel opened at the current site to meet increased demand.
- 1957A kitchen fire destroyed the recently renovated hotel.
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- 1958The government rebuilt the hotel, which opened in May. Christchurch architects Hall and MacKenzie designed it and received an architectural gold medal for the design.
- 1961An additional wing opened with 42 more beds.
- 2001Trojan Holdings added a 60-room accommodation block.
- 2020After an indefinite closure was announced in May, the full hotel reopened in July.
How to get there
- CarThe first hotel was reached by horseback on a rough track. A better track from Pukaki opened to horse-drawn coaches in 1888. Motor-car travel began in February 1906.
- BusBus service to the Hermitage began in November 1906.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible rooms
Sources: Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Village - Wikipedia · Hermitage Hotel Aoraki Mount Cook: how it descr… · checked 28 Oct 2026
Where
89 Terrace Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7999 New Zealand, Mt Cook Village Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Te Wahipounamu Mackenzie District Ca
- Website
- hermitage.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 3-435 1809
Questions and answers
Where is Hermitage Hotel Aoraki Mount Cook?
It is at 89 Terrace Road in Mt. Cook Village, inside Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, 65 kilometres north of Twizel.
Is parking available at Hermitage Hotel Aoraki Mount Cook?
Free public parking is available nearby, and street parking is also available.
What time are check-in and check-out at Hermitage Hotel Aoraki Mount Cook?
Check-in starts at 15:00; check-out is by 10:00.
Does Hermitage Hotel Aoraki Mount Cook have family rooms?
Yes. Family rooms are available, along with kids’ meals, a kid-friendly buffet and highchairs.
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