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Nestled in the picturesque mountain town of Ohakune, at the foot of Mt Ruapehu, Ruapehu Mountain Motel and Lodge offers travelers accommodations in a variety of room types. Ranging from a home sized Chalet (great for making special memories with family or a group of friends), 12 comfy self-contained Motel units, En-suited traditional lodge rooms, and a spacious 2-bedroom Apartment, we have options to suit all budgets. We have a good portfolio of facilities including spa pool (winter season), guest lounge with wood burner and pool table, laundry facilities, WiFi, breakfast options, bicycle washdown and ski gear drying room. Whether you are visiting for business, work or play, winter snow activities or a summer adventure in the world heritage Tongariro National Park we are centrally located. Turoa ski field is at our doorstep, it is only a 30 to 40-minute drive to the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Whakapapa ski field (hosting the fabulous Skywaka Gondola), a 5-minute walk from the Train Station and at the exact start, (or end) of the Old Coach Road biking trail. Ohakune village is well serviced with world class food outlets, restaurants and bars, grocery store, petrol outlet & E/V charging stations, pharmacy, gifts, and other retail opportunities. We look forward to extending to you a warm country welcome to our family-run accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
6 twin beds
and
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Ohakune
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mitchell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great friendly staff, great location. Close to walks and great pubs. Beds were fantastic especially considering the price and style of accommodation. Stayed in the loft studio, which was very spacious and comfortable.
  • Erin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location. Cooking gear and plates/cutlery supplied on request.
  • S
    Satoru
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff and was easy to check in. Room was comfortable and warm. Comfortable bed.

Area info

Amenities of Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 35 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 35 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.

    Please note that Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

    Nonrefundable rate does not exclude any Covid-19 related situation.

    After "Covid-19 related situation."

    Please inform us if you are traveling with your dog(s) as we do not accept all breed types, charges do apply for all pets, and we only accept pets in our Motel units - NOT the Ensuite twin/double rooms or the 2-bedroom apartment.

    Please let us know if your arrival is to be after office hours, so that we can arrange key/room access."

    FAQs about Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

    • The prices at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge on this page.

    • Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Bicycle rental
      • Horseback riding
      • Bike tours

    • Room options at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge include:

      • Studio
      • Chalet
      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment

    • Check-in at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge is 1.2 miles from the center of Ohakune. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.