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Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

3.0 star property
Powdery heaven for skiers, close to Ohakune Old Coach Road

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Studio (Loft) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, highchair
Studio (Loft) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, highchair

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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4-6 Foyle Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Big Carrot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Chalet, 4 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio (Loft) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Studio (Loft)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 538 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ohakune

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge places you within 2 miles (3 km) of popular sights like Ohakune Old Coach Road and Big Carrot. Each of the 29 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a private yard, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Big Carrot - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Turoa Ski Area - 19 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Powdery heaven for skiers, close to Ohakune Old Coach Road
Guests staying at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. There's free parking and an area shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Private yards, refrigerators, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 35 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free train station pick-up service. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Ruapehu Mountain
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge Ohakune
Ruapehu Mountain Motel Lodge
Ruapehu Mountain Motel Lodge Ohakune
Ruapehu Mountain & Ohakune
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge Hotel
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge Ohakune
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge Hotel Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

This hotel in Ohakune is within a 10-minute walk of Tongariro National Park and Mountain Bike Station. You'll also find Ohakune Old Coach Road and Big Carrot within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a free train station pickup service plus some guestrooms include kitchens and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge for a fee of NZD 35 per pet, per night. The property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge.

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 303 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Ivins

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a lovely, mostly quiet, residential area not far from restaurants and shops. (Some neighbors seemed to be gearing up for a party one night but all was quiet by 9:30 PM.) The walk to the business district was pleasant and less than 1 mile. Staff at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating. The room and surroundings were clean and comfortable, fine for the price. Ohakune is a short drive from Tongariro National Park and refreshingly uncrowded. Restaurant choices were varied and plentiful. Bonus: a nice view of Ruapehu mountain from the hotel’s neighborhood! We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nanci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was like a ski chalet so warm and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful and the price was good, stove and kettle weren't the best but nothing major.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nadene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chrisban

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and stay for a weekend gateway. Turoa ski field just about 20 min away!! Dedicated parking and good heating with some basic amenities sufficient for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family unit was spacious with two bathrooms. Only one negative…the wifi does not reach to the family unit next to road as too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Great room for big groups very close to the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suhasini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASHWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid

Nice and very clean tidy room .superb device .Owners very friendly and helpful .A must stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints,everything was all good, very happy and would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Tired

Reception was matter of fact. Room was stuffy, Bed was firm and pillows need a wash or replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mitsu

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James A.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and clean rooms. Very reasonable price. Proximity to forest walking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy to use

Very easy for late arrival and early departure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised by the upgrade - and it was just fabulous! Perfectly quiet for a couple of old girls having a road trip, and we really enjoyed staying with you. Ohakune had some lovely surprises too - we weren't aware of all the options available. Walking track to the falls was a bit tiring, but we made it half way and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023