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Waiouru Welcome Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Waiouru with free parking

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Triple Room, Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Family Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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Located in the heart of Waiouru, Welcome Inn offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and barbecue grills. Connect to WiFi and enjoy the convenience of self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Single beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio, Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio, Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Waiouru is home to Waiouru Welcome Inn. Ohakune Disc Golf and Mt Stewart Reserve are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Old Coach Road.
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2 Ngauruhoe St., Waiouru, Manawatu - Wanganui, 4825

What's nearby

  • National Army Museum Te Mata Toa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Carrot - 23 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 23 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 28 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Turoa Ski Area - 51 min drive - 35.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jailhouse Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fastlane Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Eating House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Waiouru Welcome Inn

Property highlights
Waiouru Welcome Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

WAIOURU WELCOME INN Taihape
WAIOURU WELCOME
WAIOURU WELCOME INN Motel
WAIOURU WELCOME INN Waiouru
WAIOURU WELCOME INN Motel Waiouru

Frequently asked questions

Is Waiouru Welcome Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waiouru Welcome Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waiouru Welcome Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waiouru Welcome Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waiouru Welcome Inn located?

Situated in Waiouru, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Army Museum Te Mata Toa and within 20 mi (32 km) of Big Carrot and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Disc Golf are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Waiouru Welcome Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of Mt. Ruapheu volcano. Lovely friendly greeting. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, heated,comfy bed, quiet, catered for all needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good budget accommodation with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Very friendly staff and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JUDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If staying in Waiouru, would recommend Waiouru Welcome Inn. Great hosts. Very comfy unit. U beaut bed, slept like a baby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good value, great staff and proprietors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yesika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay in this motel if I visit again. Owners /Staff are friendly, accomodation was clean and cozy. Fair price, overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

Great quiet place in lovely underrated spot

Great place to stay and lovely welcoming hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful - especially for late arrivals!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host were absolutely lovely and accommodating, the rooms were clean, comfortable and cosy - amazing value for money would definately come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the stay at Waiouru Welcome Inn. The room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great cost-effective alternative to Ohakune if driving north for a day skiing. The rooms, although a little dated are clean and well equipped, and appear to be being gradually modernised over time. Staff are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Warm and relaxing accommodation.

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the mountain was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and lovely view of the mountain in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. Good shower pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff Good facilities in room Could benefit from redecoration/update though everything is available and working Good view of mountain Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very pleasant and friendly. Very simple, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, warm and friendly. Room was clean, tidy, functional and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

YU CHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you're just looking for a place to sleep, or if you're on a budget. The room was pretty dated, but still clean and tidy and that's all we wanted. The owners were lovely and so was the motel cat, who made himself at home with us during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
owner was lovely very helpful. Rooms are basic but standard is very high bed and pillows are super comfy linen is clean, tv has sky and has kettle microwave and toaster water is hot not much more you could ask for would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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