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The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins

1.5 star property
Hostel in Ohakune with free parking

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Stroll through a quiet neighborhood with a paved driveway and a charming grassy area.
Compact kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, and dining area.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, featuring a neutral duvet and two pillows, and a window with a partially drawn curtain.
Enjoy a simple, functional space with a table and chairs.
Compact kitchen with microwave, sink, and refrigerator, offering a clean and minimalist design.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen One Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin One Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, featuring a neutral duvet and two pillows, and a window with a partially drawn curtain.

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Moore St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4625

What's nearby

  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Carrot - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 22 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins

Hostel near Tongariro National Park
Take advantage of a garden, a library and laundry facilities at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins include comforts, such as separate sitting areas, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ohakune Central Backpackers Hostel
Ohakune Central Backpackers
The Ohakune Central Backpackers
The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins?

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

Where is The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins located?

Situated in Ohakune, this hostel is within a 15-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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The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was super clean and tidy. Great facilities. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Awesome location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jos

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

Perfect accommodation for a ski weekend trip

Basic accommodation, clean and convenient. Everything you need for a short weekend ski trip. Very good communication regarding our late arrival. Good value, recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Will visit again

Love it. So clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Triden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, very warm. Facilities clean and 10/10 service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and freshly refurbished . Warm and comfortable , great common room and kitchen and spa was spotless, hot and crystal Clear and clean . Great spot, great value , will be back 🤗👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Astina, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It´s our 2nd time staying at this motel in Ohakune and it has always been a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

shane

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

Well recommended

This was a great friendly place to stay. Both staff and guests were very easy to get on with and very accomodating as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay.Nice, clean unit. Just perfect for a solo traveler.Located right in the centre of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room good reception would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a double room. Clean and tidy, not huge. Brief walk to "central" Ohakune with cafes shops etc. Worked out very well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were an excellent help, so nice and accomodating. The wifi is superb. The hot tub doesn't hurt. Overall a fantastic deal. Would stay again. And due to certain circumstances, we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Affordable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was better than we imagined. Clean n tidy and warm. Great location close to town. And the spa pool was great after a day out on the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we were looking for to sort out a last minute ski trip. Communication with Dennis was excellent, key was available for a late check in and the lights and heaters were on for a nice welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for 2 night and it was an excellent service with an affordable price. Looking forward to staying again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019