Powderhorn Chateau  

Set in Ohakune at the doorstep of Tongariro National Park, this boutique alpine lodge sits minutes from the Mountain Bike Station and Ohakune Old Coach Road. The park is a UNESCO dual natural and cultural World Heritage site. Turoa Ski Area and local trails are a short drive away, making the spot ideal for ski-friendly and outdoor-focused stays.

Powderhorn Chateau blends boutique-hotel comforts with lodge-style alpine ambiance. The property has 32 individually decorated guestrooms with refrigerators, minibars, LCD satellite TVs, desks and daily housekeeping. Expect cozy mountain-air mornings on the terrace, roomy bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, and thoughtful in-room touches like coffee/tea makers and safes.

Enjoy an indoor pool and sauna, terrace views, ski storage and easy access to a ski school. Onsite perks include a bar/lounge, two restaurants (including Powderkeg), room service during limited hours, wedding services, tour assistance and an area shuttle (surcharge). There’s free self-parking, laundry, an ATM and complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel. Babysitting/childcare is available for family-friendly stays.

The hotel offers a business center and event facilities, plus luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Reliable complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

Two onsite restaurants, including Powderkeg, serve meals and the bar/lounge pours drinks for après-adventure downtime. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available on weekdays and weekends for a fee, and limited-hours room service makes early starts easy.