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The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Tongariro National Park

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Kitchen area with sink, gas stove, and refrigerator, adjacent to a dining space with a table and chairs.
Enjoy cooking in this compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, modern faucet, microwave, and compact refrigerator.
Enjoy outdoor seating on the covered patio with a pergola, featuring two Adirondack chairs.
Relax in a serene garden setting with a hot tub surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this charming establishment is nestled in a traditional setting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Explore the area

Map
80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Big Carrot
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Mountain View Studio (3 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bunk Room (2 Berth)

Bunk Room (2 Berth)

Bunk Room (2 Berth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Luxury 4 Person Suite

Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury 4 Person Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Cooking Unit)

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Non Cooking Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Non Cooking Unit) | Living area

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Lodge Bunk Bed)

Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Living room
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Suite (Luxury 5 person Suite with Spa)

Suite (Luxury 5 person Suite with Spa) | Living area

Suite (Luxury 5 person Suite with Spa)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Ohakune

At The Hobbit Motorlodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Ohakune Disc Golf and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and babysitting services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class Ohakune motel include Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Carrot - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

Motel with free parking, near Tongariro National Park
The Hobbit Motorlodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Hobbit Motorlodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

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 free toiletries. Premium satellite televisions are provided. This Ohakune motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

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 over, 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 over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

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.

  • Breakfast fee: 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 all 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 over, 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 over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

National rating

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

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

Is parking available at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

Yep, The Hobbit Motorlodge has a free self car park.

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

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hobbit Motorlodge on 13 July 2025 start from AU$117.09, 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 The Hobbit Motorlodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Hobbit Motorlodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

No, The Hobbit Motorlodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

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

Are pets allowed at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful in returning garment left behind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. It would be good to have milk available in the kitchen?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great Value for money

We have now stayed at the Hobbit several times and each time has been great. It's not 5-star but it doesn't pretend to be - it's just a good solid Kiwi motel! It's got a nice quiet location, is always very clean and tidy, and is great value for money. The Hobbit will always be our first choice whenever we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Value for money

Good value for money. Friendly and efficient service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Trent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Varun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Would be nice to have microwave Otherwise solid property for the budget
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

jennie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for families
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawerance

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Felipe

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Peter, Cobble Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an average 3 star motel in a good location. The price was right! The bed was one of the worst I've slept on but the room was clean. You can hear your next door neighbours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Park right outside your door.

An older property that has been kept up nicely. Very friendly staff and clean comfy room. Very quiet area in town and a short drive to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
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