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Snowman Lodge

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Tongariro National Park

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Signature Cabin
Breakfast area
Billiards
Nestled in a tranquil setting, Snowman Lodge offers an inviting atmosphere with a daily manager's reception and firepit. Indulge in relaxing Thai massages, explore the garden or grab a coffee at the cafe.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Cabin

Signature Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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68 Clyde St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4625

What's nearby

  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Carrot - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 22 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Craft Haus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ohakune Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain Kune - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Snowman Lodge

Guest house near Tongariro National Park
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a firepit at Snowman Lodge. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Snowman Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Thai massages

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Snowman Lodge Ohakune
Snowman Lodge Guesthouse
Snowman Lodge Guesthouse Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

Is Snowman Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Snowman Lodge?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snowman Lodge on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$96.56, including 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 Snowman Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Snowman Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snowman Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Snowman Lodge located?

Situated in Ohakune, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Big Carrot. Ohakune Disc Golf and Mountain Bike Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Snowman Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good if you book the cabin and not the backpacker rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay - great for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Francois

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

VJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and parking and friendly staff. The cabin had everything we needed at an affordable price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharnelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay. Right in the middle of the town, so everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated accommodation for an overnight stay. Small rooms, but fine for a place to sleep and recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spa pools and sauna and the recreation room which was accessible throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our night in a cabin. So snug and well appointed. A very unique and comfortable stay - we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and friendly staff. Nice communal area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Amol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Amenities
The room was not the one in the picture but that was not the issue the whole place was freezing cold including the kitchen and tv area so unusable it took 3 hours to get my room to above freezing and lucky I had extra blankets as the heater only took the chill off . The bench oven needs a clean it stunk with rancid fat. Probably a lovely place to stay in summer or winter when the whole heating system is working but not this time of the year . Off my stop over list
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thai green curry was amazing 😋😋
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Container comfort.

Great unit more spacious than photos suggest. Comfy bed. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minkyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing:)

It was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly. However, the water pressure in the bathroom is too weak. Other than that, it was very amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stuff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexx

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for a night's stay but not ideal for business travel. Shared bathroom and the beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thin walls, hard bed and a dusty room. A safe place to rest my head but not the comfort I was looking for after a trudge round Mount Doom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mesquita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable and warm stay

We had a one night stay at this motel. The room was very comfortable and warm. It was just a shame there was no kettle or tea and coffee in the room. A bit of a pain having to walk around to the shared kitchen every time you wanted a drink. There was ample free parking and the room was quiet. The motel was pretty much in the centre of town and very walkable to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit noisy, near road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean but not exactly worth the money

Very clean and very new. However, very small and doesn’t have essentials like a wardrobe to hang up your clothes. Basically living in a cabin but paying motel-hotel kind of prices.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pros and Cons - clean and convenient

Clean, tidy and comfortable enough for a short stay, and very convenient to everything. However at the price I would expect the ensuite room to have its own fridge, jug and tea & coffee, but it did not have any of these. These were available in the shared access kitchen, dining, lounge area, but a single refrigerator for many rooms & people is never going to work well. As the place also has hostel / backpacker style shared accommodation, you can’t leave your own milk, bread, butter, or drinks in a shared fridge or cupboard and expect them to be left unused by others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need upgrading .noise coming from next rooms .no privacy .no tv or radio .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023