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About this property

Nestled in the picturesque mountain town of Ohakune, at the foot of Mt Ruapehu, Ruapehu Mountain Motel and Lodge offers travelers accommodation in a variety of room types. Ranging from a home sized Chalet (great for making special memories with family or a group of friends), 12 comfy self-contained Motel units, En-suited traditional lodge rooms, and a spacious 2-bedroom Apartment, we have options to suit all budgets. We have a good portfolio of facilities including spa pool (winter season), guest lounge with wood burner and pool table, laundry facilities, WiFi, breakfast options, bicycle washdown and ski gear drying room. Whether you are visiting for business, work or play, winter snow activities or a summer adventure in the world heritage Tongariro National Park we are centrally located. Turoa ski field is at our doorstep, it is only a 30 to 40-minute drive to the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Whakapapa ski field (hosting the fabulous Skywaka Gondola), a 5-minute walk from the Train Station and at the exact start, (or end) of the Old Coach Road biking trail. Ohakune village is well serviced with world class food outlets, restaurants and bars, grocery store, petrol outlet & E/V charging stations, pharmacy, gifts, and other retail opportunities. We look forward to extending to you a warm country welcome to our family run accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
6 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicole
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy check and knowledgeable staff. Clean well catered unit.
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Low key in a nice way., staff (Lee) exceptional, and very helpful. Unit well prepared and comfortable. Nice hot tub. Good value.
  • Stuart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    great value stay in Ohakune, has a dry room for your wet snow gear and a spa to relax in after a day on the volcano. The Studio had 3 single beds and a double, so great with mates or a family
  • Daetli
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, warm room. Bathroom looked newly renovated. All we needed for a family of three.
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly owners and staff, very clean facilities and well stocked with everything you might need.
  • Ross
    Germany Germany
    Super clean and comfy. Good possibilities for late check in.
  • Chanaka
    New Zealand New Zealand
    room in a tidy, good condition Location is convenient
  • Rayna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great, the owner I spoke to was very friendly and helpful. The studio had everything we needed and the bed was warm and cosy!
  • Roman
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable pretty large unit. Very nice breakfast. Very friendly owners. Motel is pet friendly that was crucial for us as we traveled with a dog
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A nice hotel in Okahune with easy access to the volcano. Clean, comfortable, spacious.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.

Please note that Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Non-refundable rate does not exclude any Covid-19 related situation.

After "Covid-19 related situation."

Please inform us if you are travelling with your dog(s) as we do not accept all breed types, charges do apply for all pets, and we only accept pets in our Motel units - NOT the Ensuite twin/double rooms or the 2-bedroom apartment.

Please let us know if your arrival is to be after office hours, so that we can arrange key/room access."

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