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LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of buildings in the background.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.
A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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1 Rata St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4625
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohakune Disc Golf
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a towel rack.

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bathroom with a sink, and a window with a view.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a sink, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with bunk beds, a single bed, a colorful painting, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

A hotel room with bunk beds, a single bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the parking lot, a radiator, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sink, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a beige quilt, two pillows, and two folded towels.

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy House

A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.

Economy House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ohakune

With a stay at LKNZ Lodge & Cafe in Ohakune, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This lodge is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Big Carrot and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Ohakune Disc Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Carrot - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Turoa Ski Area - 25 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe offers 38 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this lodge include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Stop by the lodge's restaurant, LKNZ Cafe, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
LKNZ Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 14 to 24 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • LKNZ Cafe

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 24 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

LKNZ Lodge Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe Lodge

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe Ohakune

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe Lodge Ohakune

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, helpful and kind staff. My family and I enjoyed a good time here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable affordable family accommodation. Great for a family of 5
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALISTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very nice and very clean. A1
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, the Barracks suite was great, shower was ready and towels were available, the noise from the road was not too loud either.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasent stay...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean bathrooms, sauna and hot tub were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shenjia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Room and bathrooms were clean and all the amenities were available. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.great staff, lovely facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location in this village, close to shops & atractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful, great staff, everything was clean and comfortable and worked perfectly for us. Only complaint is the shower pressure left a little to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an excellent place to stay, clean,warm,comfortable. Highly recommend the staff who were very helpful and friendly. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and extraordinary helpful. THANKS!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the cafe and you received a discount if you stayed at the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean fresh rooms, clean comfy beds. On site cafe had a great breakfast menu
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Convenient and great helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean. Toilet is clean and well supplied with clean towels. The shared kitchen is clean and it has everything you would need. Staff is friendly. It is near carrot adventure land the kids would love. Just 30mins away from tongariro national park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly and it was a nice clean space and I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Venise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was premium and huge, and the reception staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and all required services
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice and quiet place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities clean and friendly environment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maricel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very well equipped with lovely outlook Good parking and easy to walk to restaurants etc. Enjoyed the walks available Pretty quiet despite the main road being close.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the beds very comfortable, excellent shower with great pressure. The staff were great. Safe place to stay, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024