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The Hobbit Motorlodge

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

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Front of property
The Hobbit Motorlodge welcomes visitors to this charming town with its beautiful garden and playground. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi, handle travel necessities at the on-site laundry facilities, and enjoy casual meals at the barbecue area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

View all photos for Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio) | Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Lodge Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Cribs/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 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Cribs/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 refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin 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 | TV

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory | Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

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

View all photos for 3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom) | Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Mountain View Studio (3 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury 4 Person Suite

Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury 4 Person Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bunk Room (2 Berth)

Bunk Room (2 Berth) | Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Suite (Luxury 5 person Suite with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Cribs/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 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Big Carrot - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mountain Bike Station - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

Motel near Tongariro National Park
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at The Hobbit Motorlodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hobbit Motorlodge have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Does The Hobbit Motorlodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Hobbit Motorlodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

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

What time is check-out at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hobbit Motorlodge located?

Situated in Ohakune, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ohakune Disc Golf, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Big Carrot. Mountain Bike Station and Tongariro National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 200 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

jennie

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

8/10 Good

Bikash

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yann

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

6/10 Okay

Jan

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Varun

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly host, nice quiet environment

Nice comfortable 2-bedroom apartment. Great quiet location, but you probably need a car (15min walk to the main road). very friendly and efficient host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Polite staff. Nothing fancy, but got a good night’s sleep. Just passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is pretty cramped, but the unit was nice and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bunk beds were so creaky I thought I was going to squash my friend sleeping on the bottom and the room smelt a bit weird, but other than that the bathrooms were all very clean and the reception lady was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at 2 pm and had to wait until 3.20 pm for the owner to get back home from walking the dog
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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