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Waiouru Welcome Inn

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Family Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Triple Room, Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2 Ngauruhoe St., Waiouru, Manawatu - Wanganui, 4825
  • Place, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Turoa Ski Area
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio, Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio, Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Single beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waiouru

When you stay at Waiouru Welcome Inn in Waiouru, you'll be 6 minutes by foot from National Army Museum Te Mata Toa. .This motel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Big Carrot and 16.8 mi (27 km) from Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • National Army Museum Te Mata Toa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 14 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Big Carrot - 27 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Rangatira Golf Club - 42 min drive - 53.0 miles
  • Turoa Ski Area - 50 min drive - 35.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Fastlane Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jailhouse Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shivvers Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hot Shots Café - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Waiouru Welcome Inn

Waiouru Welcome Inn offers 12 accommodations with slippers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and slippers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

WAIOURU WELCOME INN Taihape
WAIOURU WELCOME
WAIOURU WELCOME INN Motel
WAIOURU WELCOME INN Waiouru
WAIOURU WELCOME INN Motel Waiouru

Waiouru Welcome Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 129 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean, roomy, comfortable unit just a short walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit Balkrishna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice statff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A slight old cooking smell and dated decor, but overall really clean and tidy. Met all our needs, we had a good stay. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great room Problem checking in as office shut and only a local number to call This made it difficult for overseas visitors
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good budget accommodation with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average stay. Bed and couch really soft with roll together. Kitchen sink and toilet leaking and no sound proofing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

Great quiet place in lovely underrated spot

Great place to stay and lovely welcoming hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good value, great staff and proprietors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, heated,comfy bed, quiet, catered for all needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Freeman

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

Good for brief stop

-Clean room -Free beer -Comfort bed -Equipped microwave and table ware -Wash basin too small -Unable to find laundry room -Front desk always vacant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodating hosts friendly and fun
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stop-over - slightly old property but clean and comfortable - perfect for the price!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Very friendly staff and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yesika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay in this motel if I visit again. Owners /Staff are friendly, accomodation was clean and cozy. Fair price, overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host were absolutely lovely and accommodating, the rooms were clean, comfortable and cosy - amazing value for money would definately come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of Mt. Ruapheu volcano. Lovely friendly greeting. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, quiet, warm, comfortable bed, good shower, free wifi, SKY TV.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Warm and relaxing accommodation.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and lovely view of the mountain in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023