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Canoe Safaris Lodge

3.0 star property

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A hot tub with a control panel and a circular drain.
A window with a view of a snow-capped mountain and residential buildings.
A building with a red facade, a covered outdoor area with a bench, and a circular driveway.
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a pair of rolled towels, a wall-mounted plant, a floor lamp, and a dark-colored sofa.
A canoeist paddling down a calm river surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6 Tay Street, Ohakune, 4600
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a bathroom, and a dining area.

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ohakune

Canoe Safaris Lodge places you in the centre of Ohakune, within just a 15-minute stroll of Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Big Carrot. Highlights at this ski motel include free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Ohakune motel include Mount Ruapehu and Whakapapa Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Carrot - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ohakune Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cyprus Tree - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Canoe Safaris Lodge

Canoe Safaris Lodge offers its guests a hot tub and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ohakune motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Canoe Safaris Lodge offers 6 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Ohakune motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20.00

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 front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per person, per stay (for stays between 16 June and 26 June)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 20.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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; cash is not accepted
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 credit 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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Canoe Safaris Lodge Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge
Canoe Safaris Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge Motel
Canoe Safaris Lodge Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge Motel Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Canoe Safaris Lodge?

Canoe Safaris Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Canoe Safaris Lodge?

Yep, Canoe Safaris Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Canoe Safaris Lodge?

No, Canoe Safaris Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Canoe Safaris Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Canoe Safaris Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Canoe Safaris Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful place to stay, easy walking distance to the stores and restaurants in town. Hostess/owner was warm and friendly in welcoming and caring for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Ohakune, centrally located. Friendly owners. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and comfortable. Nice strong water pressure in the shower which is always welcome :).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size rooms. Extra blankets given to keep us Aucklanders warm down there. Fantastic drying room, short walk into town, clean and warm rooms, friendly staff and spa pool after a day up the mountain was icing on the cake! Will definitely stay again when in Ohakune next.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J L

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

Ohakune

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Central to town and the service they provided was exceptional! Thanks to Kirsty & Phil, we had a great time there. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room - newly renovated and ideal for a ski weekend. Phil was a great host. Will definitely look to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central. Flexible hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was safe, tidy and the very accessible. Lots of parking space andvwalking distance to shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Easy to communicate with. The room was very tidy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here and would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ubaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

Perfect for a long weekend on the mountain!

Really nice hosts! This is a bit of a hidden gem, the name may suggest more of a summer vibe but this is a great spot for a winter weekend mission to the mountain. They don’t have many rooms which is kinda nice as is keeps things pretty quiet. Heaps of parking space close to the rooms and the spa was great after a day on the mountain. Simple, very clean and well priced with great host! Not much more you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend on the slopes. We thought it was going to be weird with 3 adults in one room (mostly family but not all), but it was like camping at school, so a novelty with lots of laughs. Location is good - walking distance to rental stores and town. Also round the corner from main road to the mountains. Phil was very accommodating and friendly. We just needed a place to sleep and though there was some minimal noise with next room occupants everyone was good about being quiet once it got to midnight. We ate out mostly as there are some good restaurants in town. I recommend booking if you have a family in case it is a busy weekend. Wait times arent too long though. Bring a hair dryer if you need as I dont recall seeing one there. Rooms clean and heating was on for our late arrival which was much appreciated. I hope the spa can be fixed for the next stay, that would be perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were a good size for a bigger group. Had a bit of a hiccup with the booking but Phil had us sorted out easy! Comfortable and clean rooms with ample heating given the cold & rainy weather! One of the rooms had a leak though caused by the terrible rains. But overall it was a great place to stay in and would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with a comfortable bed. Phil was extremely helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for two nights as we were skiing at Tauroa and Whakapapa. Really convenient location and great advice on travel up the mountain and rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host Phil and Kirsty were very accommodating and super friendly. The room was extremely clean, warm and comfortable. Thanks guys, see you again for a canoe safari!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms, very comfortable beds good kitchenette
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nce

Phil is proactive and attentive. The place punches above its weight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, friendly staff, great spa, drying rooms. Superb views of ruapehu. Will defintely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in a great location close to the centre of town. The facilities were exceptionally clean and tidy and service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delise

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

Above expectation

Very clean and comfortable accommodation. We stayed in a studio unit with a small kitchen facility that had all the basics. Great spa pool that we enjoyed after a big day on the mountain. Friendly and informative host. Thanks so much. We enjoyed our time in Ohakune.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy. Clean room with good bathroom and kitchenette. Room was cleaned daily with good supplies. Comfortable for 3 people. But the our younger child had to sleep in sofa bed which was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our weekend skiing trip. Drying room and spa are bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy, excellent location, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean and new with basic kitchen facilities for boiling water, cooking etc.Staff was frienldy and helpful. Room was little, definitely not for 5 persons, maximal 3 people and had just 3 chairs and a very little table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019