Reviews of Manuka Lodge B&B 4.5 stars
18 Manuka Street, 4625 Ohakune, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewManuka Lodge is simply lovely and well positioned in quaint Ohakune. Our room was super spacious, warm and comfortable.
It’s very hard to fault anything so feel quite picky by saying the bath towels could have been bigger.
Reviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed the breakfast, spa and comfortable bed. The hosts were lovely. Great to have a drying room facility for ski gear after it snowed on us at the end of the ski day. It wasn't cold enough to enjoy the fire with the biggest pine cones I've ever seen but bet that would be a lovely experience.
Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewComfortable, hot tub - great after day on slopes. Friendly hosts.
Could hear fellow guests in bathroom next door.
Reviewed: 3 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVery nice and helpful. Susie and Alan are very kind and helpful.
Reviewed: 18 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewI loved the modern, luxe feel of the entire property. Our room was very, very clean. The bed was comfy and we had all the amenities we needed. The hosts, Alan and Susie, were kind, engaging, and welcoming. They made us feel right at home!
Reviewed: 17 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewExcellent. Felt completely at home. Very helpful advice for activities in the area. Engaging but discreet hosts. Room spacious, lovely bathroom and bed comfortable. Breakfast was terrific with good options.
No dislikes
Thank you so much for your kind words Grant, it was great to meet you and so happy you enjoyed your time with us. Look forward to seeing you again sometime!
Reviewed: 18 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewAlan and Susan were super friendly hosts and very knowledgable about the area. Breakfast was excellent. The room was spacious and there was a lovely living room to relax in. Great jacuzzi.
Leaving!
So good to hear you enjoyed your stay Fraser, lovely to meet you both and hope to see u back again soon!
Reviewed: 27 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewManuka Lodge is based in a great location, only a short 10-minute walk from Ohakune township. It is located in a quieter area away from the noises of a busy town, which Ohakune becomes during beautiful winter/summer days. We certainly appreciated the privacy and calm on our little couple's ski getaway. Turoa Skifield is about 22 min away. The house and the property look lovely. Alan and Susie are wonderful hosts and made us feel welcome and almost home. :) Our room was clean, nicely decorated and had all we needed, including a comfy bed, and warm fluffy robes. I was pleased with the quality of teas and beauty products. Everything in the room was thought through and made for comfort. The breakfast was diverse and delicious with lots of homemade products. Do try the outdoor or spa pool if you get a chance. We enjoyed watching the night sky from the hot tub. Awesome experience!!! Thank you for that Alan & Susie! We will come back.
Nothing
Thank you so much Oxana for your awesome review, we are so pleased you enjoyed it and hope to see you again some time soon. Lovely to meet you both!
Reviewed: 21 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewPure quality. We were expecting run of the mill motel lodge but it was upmarket and far exceeded expectations. Alan and Susie were exceptional hosts and really made us welcome. Nothing was too much. Booked us a table at a busy restaurant for a very nice meal.
Nothing to dislike.
Hi Greg so pleased hear it thanks so much for the fantastic review, was great to meet you and so good to hear you had a great experience!
Reviewed: 5 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewExcellent breakfast, friendly and welcoming hosts. The accommodation was of a very high standard and well maintained.
Better signage from the road.
Thanks June for taking the time to review us, it was lovely to meet you and hope u enjoyed the rest of your trip. Yes I will be trimming those plants around the sign and putting a Manuka Lodge sign on the letterbox this should make finding it a bit easier. I've been meaning to do this for awhile and your comments have spured me on!
Thanks June for taking the time to review us, it was lovely to meet you and hope u enjoyed the rest of your trip. Yes I will be trimming those plants around the sign and putting a Manuka Lodge sign on the letterbox this should make finding … Show more
Reviewed: 8 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewBreakfast was amazing. Hosts were knowledgeable about the area and very friendly.
Reviewed: 30 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewwarm, extremely tidy and comfortable
nothing. it was a great stay!