The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ohakune

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Ohakune

If it's your first trip to Ohakune for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Ohakune. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Ohakune. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Ohakune for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Ohakune beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Ohakune for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

LKNZ Lodge

Hostel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ohakune
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 1 Rata Street, LKNZ Lodge has great rooms from $64 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a restaurant, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, a hot tub, a game room, free parking, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Powderhorn Chateau

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Powderhorn Chateau which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bottom of Mountain Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Ohakune Central Motel & Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ohakune
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Ohakune Central Motel & Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $137. We loved that is has skiing, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, golf, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2 Moore Street. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a microwave, and a refrigerator which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Snowman Lodge and Spa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $48, Snowman Lodge and Spa, at 66-68 Clyde Street, Ohakune provides skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 0.1 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave


Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ohakune
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers skiing, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $76 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4-6 Foyle Street. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Peaks Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of The Peaks Motor Inn is 8.60 out of 10. This place has skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $100, and it's located at Corner Mangawhero Terrace and Shannon Street, P.O. Box 57. We also love the a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Taupo, Turangi, and Whanganui.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ohakune, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ohakune, Best Hotels for One Week in Ohakune, Best Hotels for One Night in Ohakune, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Ohakune.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ohakune?

Ohakune Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$100

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Ohakune, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $100. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ohakune.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $176
  • 3-star hotels: $104
  • 2-star hotels: $56


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