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Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

3.0 star property

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Chalet, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, highchair

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $94
$82 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14

Explore the area

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4-6 Foyle Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Place, Mountain Bike Station
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Chalet, 4 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio (Loft) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio (Loft)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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  • Parking included
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Ohakune

When you stay at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge in Ohakune, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Big Carrot and Ohakune Old Coach Road. .This golf hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Turoa Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Mountain Bike Station - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Big Carrot - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cyprus Tree - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge offers 29 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ohakune hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, bicycle tour information, and bike parking. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

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 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 26 2026 to June 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

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

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 317 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a group of mates. Nothing flash, but clean and tidy and everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stayed here and always enjoy every moment being at this amazing property 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and heplful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The girls & I loved staying here for Mardi Gars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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
Verified

8/10 Good

NaazneenFirdosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awesome stay.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit we stayed in was clean & tidy .The queen sized bed was very comfortable compared to the single bed.was resonbly well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, have stayed there before, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tishikesan

Excellent

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chrisban

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy to local hotels and restaurants. Quiet and easily accessible.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nanci

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
Verified

8/10 Good

KALUKUMARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very good service. We enjoyed the place. Would recommend it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay excellent setting very quiet.The staff are amazing very welcoming and went the extra bit .nothing was a problem My daughter has a medical condition and was looked after to her needs.We will definitely stay again thanks again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 2 bedroom apartment is spacious. Is much better than the pictures show.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milon

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

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