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The Hobbit Motorlodge

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Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View | Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Free toiletries

Overview of The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
8.8/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
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80 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, 4625

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationOhakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre12 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Carrot14 min walk
  • Popular LocationMountain Bike Station19 min walk

Room options

About this area

Ohakune

The Hobbit Motorlodge is located in Ohakune. Opotaka Historic Place and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Bike Station and Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - 11 min walk
  • La Pizzeria - 2 min drive
  • Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - 2 min drive
  • Mountain Kebabs - 13 min walk
  • The Craft Haus - 2 min drive

About this property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5-star eco-certified motel
The Hobbit Motorlodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall value and WiFi
Room features
All 21 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • TVs with premium channels

Awards and affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
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
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10–20 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

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Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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 25.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately NZD 10.00–20.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.00 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

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 3 star plus and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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 The Hobbit Motorlodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hobbit Motorlodge?

As of Jun 7, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hobbit Motorlodge on Jun 25, 2023 start from $45.19, excluding 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.

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 is from 2 PM - 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 eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Big Carrot. Mountain Bike Station and Tongariro National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

The Hobbit Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 157 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 52%
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 157 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 39%
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 157 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 7%
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 157 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 1%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Johanna

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

yongmei

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Bradley

Traveled with family
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

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for our purposes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

A R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

GP

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip
A nice place to stay in Ohakune, good for our family overnight stay during a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021