The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Ohakune motel

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Front of property
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.
A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.
A wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Lodge Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Cooking Unit)

  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Non Cooking Unit)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Mountain View Studio (3 Person)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury 4 Person Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bunk Room (2 Berth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Luxury 5 person Suite with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ohakune

In Ohakune .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Ohakune Disc Golf and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Big Carrot and Mountain Bike Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Carrot - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cyprus Tree - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ohakune Tavern - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Ohakune motel
The Hobbit Motorlodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Hobbit Motorlodge. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ohakune motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Hobbit Motorlodge offers 21 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Premium satellite television is provided. This Ohakune motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 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 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 29.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 29.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hobbit Motorlodge Hostel Ohakune
Hobbit Motorlodge Hostel
Hobbit Motorlodge Ohakune
Hobbit Motorlodge
The Hobbit Motorlodge Motel
The Hobbit Motorlodge Ohakune
The Hobbit Motorlodge Motel Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hobbit Motorlodge to the airport?

The Hobbit Motorlodge is 64.4 mi (101-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

As of Jul 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hobbit Motorlodge on Jul 6, 2026 start from CA $76, 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 The Hobbit Motorlodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hobbit Motorlodge.

Does The Hobbit Motorlodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Hobbit Motorlodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

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

Is there free parking at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Hobbit Motorlodge have a pool?

The Hobbit Motorlodge features an outdoor pool.

Does The Hobbit Motorlodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Hobbit Motorlodge to downtown Ohakune?

The Hobbit Motorlodge is 0.5 mi away from Ohakune.

The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 211 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the supermarket, restaurants ,clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious with a good view and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean accommodations. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manpreet Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have proper kitchen and staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to snow boarding, plenty blankets and beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing host she was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ohakune favourite

Another great stay, good value for money.Our favourite stay in Ohakune
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for families
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained and very convenient to Ohakune and Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lawerance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. Great stay for reasonable pricing. Bed was good and good service provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little motor lodge. Very welcoming staff and very clean. Linen and furniture is a little tired, but aside from that it's a very good spot to spend the night between Wellington and Auckland
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

It was more spacious and nice than the photos could portray. We really enjoyed the friendly staff and roomy cozy space. Great heating too, even in the summer when the temperature dropped a lot at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night but was comfortable and had a great view of the mountains from our window had a room upgrade so had the to floor to ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large apartment, friendly staff. Good parking at the property. Extensive kitchen facilities. There's only a ceiling fan (no air conditioning), so it can get warm quickly. This is the only downside to this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was nice and quiet. I was there in the ‘off’ season for skiing but it was great for getting some spring time hikes in. Great location for hiking to Waitonga Falls and also being able to walk to the town of Ohakune. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Spa room accommodated two adults and older kids nicely.
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place to stay, warm dry and quiet. lovely host. only thing that would make it better is a more comfortable master bed, ended up sleeping in the single bed the second night which was better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 mins walk to the supermarket and food caravans , coffee . Because the town is very small once you’re at the shops it’s easy to find your way round .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I town with a group of relatives for a burial. We all stayed with The Hobit and were treated with the greatest of respect and top service. Thank you for great accommodation again. Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024