Snowman Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ohakune guest house

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Shower, free toiletries, soap, shampoo
View from property
Signature Cabin

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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68 Clyde St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4625
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohakune Disc Golf
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Signature Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ohakune

In Ohakune .At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Big Carrot. Ohakune Disc Golf and Mountain Bike Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Carrot - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 44 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Snowman Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ohakune guest house
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Snowman Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Ohakune guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Snowman Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Thai massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Snowman Lodge Ohakune

Snowman Lodge Guesthouse

Snowman Lodge Guesthouse Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

How close is Snowman Lodge to the airport?

Snowman Lodge is 63.9 mi (100-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Snowman Lodge?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snowman Lodge on Jun 23, 2026 start from CA $63, excluding 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.

Does Snowman Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Snowman Lodge.

Does Snowman Lodge offer free breakfast?

Snowman Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Snowman Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Snowman Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Snowman Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Snowman Lodge have a pool?

Snowman Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Snowman Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Snowman Lodge have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Thai massages.

How close is Snowman Lodge to downtown Ohakune?

Snowman Lodge is 0.1 mi away from Ohakune.

Snowman Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fast friendly check-in. Clean room, basic but all we needed. Shared bathrooms and kitchen clean. Adjoining bar/restaurant food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay - great for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

VJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
snowman lodge was fanrastic! the staff is nice, room is beautiful, kitchen is clean and big. and so close from the mountain. so glad i stayed here. thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharnelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay. Right in the middle of the town, so everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Great place

The cabins are great. Nice private space outside
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good if you book the cabin and not the backpacker rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was one of the cabins. Basically a metal box that a room was made of. No closet. No place to hang anything up. Heater small for room and took a while to heat the space. The hotel is in a great location. Walkable to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spa pools and sauna and the recreation room which was accessible throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated accommodation for an overnight stay. Small rooms, but fine for a place to sleep and recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and parking and friendly staff. The cabin had everything we needed at an affordable price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Small and compact. Met our needs for the short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Clean and quiet and warm good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and friendly staff. Nice communal area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our night in a cabin. So snug and well appointed. A very unique and comfortable stay - we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Woking distance to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing like the photos on Expedia , seems to be just converted shipping containers put out the back . .prob ok for one night for some people . Overpriced for what it is .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Layne

Was ok for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thai green curry was amazing 😋😋
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

Container comfort.

Great unit more spacious than photos suggest. Comfy bed. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022