The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is $75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Lodge Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Cooking Unit)

  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Non Cooking Unit)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Mountain View Studio (3 Person)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury 4 Person Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bunk Room (2 Berth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Luxury 5 person Suite with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ohakune

Located in Ohakune, The Hobbit Motorlodge is within a 15-minute walk of Ohakune Disc Golf and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Big Carrot and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mountain Bike Station.

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Big Carrot - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cyprus Tree - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge offers 21 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Premium satellite television is provided. This Ohakune motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided daily, and both cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are available on request.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 29.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 29.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hobbit Motorlodge Hostel Ohakune
Hobbit Motorlodge Hostel
Hobbit Motorlodge Ohakune
Hobbit Motorlodge
The Hobbit Motorlodge Motel
The Hobbit Motorlodge Ohakune
The Hobbit Motorlodge Motel Ohakune

The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious with a good view and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean accommodations. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have proper kitchen and staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to snow boarding, plenty blankets and beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing host she was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ohakune favourite

Another great stay, good value for money.Our favourite stay in Ohakune
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for families
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained and very convenient to Ohakune and Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawerance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. Great stay for reasonable pricing. Bed was good and good service provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little motor lodge. Very welcoming staff and very clean. Linen and furniture is a little tired, but aside from that it's a very good spot to spend the night between Wellington and Auckland
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

It was more spacious and nice than the photos could portray. We really enjoyed the friendly staff and roomy cozy space. Great heating too, even in the summer when the temperature dropped a lot at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large apartment, friendly staff. Good parking at the property. Extensive kitchen facilities. There's only a ceiling fan (no air conditioning), so it can get warm quickly. This is the only downside to this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night but was comfortable and had a great view of the mountains from our window had a room upgrade so had the to floor to ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was nice and quiet. I was there in the ‘off’ season for skiing but it was great for getting some spring time hikes in. Great location for hiking to Waitonga Falls and also being able to walk to the town of Ohakune. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Spa room accommodated two adults and older kids nicely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 mins walk to the supermarket and food caravans , coffee . Because the town is very small once you’re at the shops it’s easy to find your way round .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place to stay, warm dry and quiet. lovely host. only thing that would make it better is a more comfortable master bed, ended up sleeping in the single bed the second night which was better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I town with a group of relatives for a burial. We all stayed with The Hobit and were treated with the greatest of respect and top service. Thank you for great accommodation again. Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Park right outside your door.

An older property that has been kept up nicely. Very friendly staff and clean comfy room. Very quiet area in town and a short drive to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024