Calling all travellers. Do you need amazing, affordable accommodation for your trip to the Ruapehu District, Tongariro National Park or Mt Ruapehu's two fantastic ski fields - Turoa and Whakapapa?
Situated in the ideal location of Ohakune Township, Ruapehu Mountain Motel and Lodge offers "personal service with great ole country hospitality".
With both self-contained Motel units and a traditional alpine Lodge, we have a range of accommodation options to suit everyone's special needs and budgets.
Our Studio and Alpine Motel units, large Chalet and 2 Bedroom Apartments all have private, full kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Our Chalet is huge with 4 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, dining, lounge room and 2 bathrooms.
Heated by cosy underfloor heating all these rooms are popular with families and independent travellers.
Our En-suite twin/double rooms are excellent for singles or couples.
The Economy units are comfortable, budget friendly rooms.
The lodge boosts 2 log fires, a warm guest lounge with pool table and sky TV, full communal kitchen/dining facilities and 2 drying rooms.
We offer: A Hot Spa pool. Guest Laundry. Yummy cooked and continental breakfasts. Group evening meals & packed lunches by arrangement. Shuttle ticket / Activities bookings. Free Wi-Fi. Free parking.
When you want to have family fun time in the snow, tramp the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, eat and drink at nearby country cafes & restaurants or go mountain biking, you will need a comfortable place to rest. Ruapehu Mountain Motel and Lodge offers you this and much much more.
Studio Motel units after a snow fall mid winter
Ruapehu Mountain Lodge
Hiking at Mt Ruapehu in the summer
Old Coach Road walking /biking trail
Motel unit accommodation
Lodge room accommodation
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