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The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property

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Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub
Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
$74
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7

Explore the area

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80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

3 Person Suite (1 Bedroom)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Mountain View Studio (3 Person)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury 4 Person Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Bunk Room (2 Berth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5-star Ohakune motel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
The Hobbit Motorlodge offers 21 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Premium satellite television is provided. This Ohakune motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Hobbit Motorlodge features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Ohakune motel also offers barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

The Hobbit Motorlodge is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 205 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

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet Singh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have proper kitchen and staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

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

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawerance

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Felipe

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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