See all properties
Save

The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Tongariro National Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Hobbit Motorlodge

View from property
Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

Map
80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Ohakune Disc Golf
    6 min walk
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    12 min walk
  • Big Carrot
    14 min walk

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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

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
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
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)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
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)

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

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 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

Similar properties

Front of property

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Laundry
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (41)
The price is NZ$134
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

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. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Ohakune motel you'll find Tongariro National Park.
View more Motels in OhakuneOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 6 min walk
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk
  • Big Carrot - 14 min walk
  • Mountain Bike Station - 19 min walk
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 5 min drive

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

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

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
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 21 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hobbit Motorlodge on 23 Dec 2024 start from NZ$121.18, 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. 94 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 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

6/10 Okay

Trent

Stayed 1 night 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

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Bikash

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Spa room accommodated two adults and older kids nicely.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff not only gave us the keys, but also walked us to the unit to show us exactly where it was. The room was spacious for the four of us (parents plus 2 teenagers)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hazel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to snow boarding, plenty blankets and beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023