Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge  

In Ohakune's Junction, an easy walk to restaurants, bars and ski & board shops. You're minutes from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, 1 minute by car to the Mountain Road up to Turoa Ski Area, 200 m from the Old Coach Road and close to landmarks like the Big Carrot.

Cosy, clean and affordable with 29 rooms and a mix of options from a 4‑bed chalet to studios, family motel units with self‑catering kitchens, and 2‑bed apartments. Rooms come with refrigerators, flat‑screen TVs, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping; cribs and rollaway beds are available on request. The property has a winter spa pool, guest lounge with pool table and a drying room for gear.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, ski storage and a lobby fireplace set the scene after a day on the slopes. Find tour/ticket help, bike parking and bicycle tour info, a shuttle to nearby spots (surcharge), free train station pick‑up and free off‑street parking. Pets are allowed and the place is family‑friendly with a playroom and cribs available.

Useful extras include luggage storage, guest laundry and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Free self‑parking and a no‑charge train station pick‑up make arrivals simple.

Cooked‑to‑order breakfasts are served daily for a fee, with catering (breakfast, lunch, dinner) available by arrangement. There’s a shared kitchen for self‑catering in some room types and plenty of nearby eateries within walking distance.