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Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

3.0 star property
Powdery heaven for skiers, close to Ohakune Old Coach Road

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Studio (Loft) | Private kitchen
Spa
Exterior
Studio (Loft) | Private kitchen
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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4-6 Foyle Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Big Carrot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Chalet, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio (Loft)

Studio (Loft)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ohakune

At Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Ohakune Old Coach Road and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Big Carrot. Highlights at this ski hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a fireplace in the lobby. Other amenities include laundry facilities and ski storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights in the region of this 3-property class Ohakune hotel include Turoa Ski Area and Whakapapa Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Big Carrot - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rice Bar & Food Ohakune - ‬3 min drive
  • Kombi Coffee

About this property

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Powdery heaven for skiers, close to Ohakune Old Coach Road
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge offers its guests ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ohakune hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ohakune hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent 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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 35 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

Yep, Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$187.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

No, Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

Furry friends are welcome at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge.