The Hermitage Hotel is hands-down the most luxurious hotel in Aoraki National Park.

They have premium suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, standard rooms and cosy little mountain chalets. Every room offers incredible views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and you'll be within walking distance of the Hooker Valley Track, Kea Point, Sealy Tarns, and the Mueller Hut Route.

Rooms start from $450-$500 NZD per night and are in high demand year-round, so you MUST book well in advance.

Dining at the Hermitage is an experience in itself.

The Panorama Room offers fine dining with locally sourced ingredients, and the Snowline Lounge is ideal for a relaxed drink or coffee with a view. The Alpine Restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning mountain views. It's a DELICIOUS buffet with more food than you can imagine: Mount Cook salmon, slow-cooked meats, salads, desserts and even a soft-serve ice cream machine.