Snowman Lodge

Ohakune guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Ski passes
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
$45 nightly
$52 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Room amenity
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Excellent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Room amenity
Free WiFi
Superior Suite | Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Superior Suite

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room amenity
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Signature Cabin | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, soap, shampoo
Signature Cabin | Free WiFi
Signature Cabin | Free WiFi
Signature Cabin | Free WiFi

Signature Cabin

Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Mountain Bike Station - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 100 min drive
  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Ohakune. Guests indulge in Thai massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Spa services
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Thai massages and massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Snowman Lodge Ohakune
Snowman Lodge Guesthouse
Snowman Lodge Guesthouse Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

Does Snowman Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Snowman Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Snowman Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Snowman Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Snowman Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 20 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Snowman Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like spa services, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Snowman Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Snowman Lodge like?

Snowman Lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Big Carrot and 17 minutes' walk from Ohakune Disc Golf.

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Snowman Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

RoomBedValueSpaBathroomService staffCabin
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around
Nicole, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fast friendly check-in. Clean room, basic but all we needed. Shared bathrooms and kitchen clean. Adjoining bar/restaurant food excellent.
Frank, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay - great for one night.
Tim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy
Vernon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good value
Stacey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place with good location
Gilles, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a good stay and friendly staff
VJ, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

snowman lodge was fanrastic! the staff is nice, room is beautiful, kitchen is clean and big. and so close from the mountain. so glad i stayed here. thank you!
Mayumi, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

The cabins are great. Nice private space outside
Nathalie, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good if you book the cabin and not the backpacker rooms
Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place to stay. Right in the middle of the town, so everything is within walking distance.
Sharnelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the spa pools and sauna and the recreation room which was accessible throughout the night.
Sharna, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Easy access and parking and friendly staff. The cabin had everything we needed at an affordable price. Highly recommended.
Anna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Well situated accommodation for an overnight stay. Small rooms, but fine for a place to sleep and recharge.
Heather, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Nothing like the photos on Expedia , seems to be just converted shipping containers put out the back . .prob ok for one night for some people . Overpriced for what it is .
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Small and compact. Met our needs for the short stay.
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and quiet and warm good for the price
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Warm, clean and friendly staff. Nice communal area.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our night in a cabin. So snug and well appointed. A very unique and comfortable stay - we will be back.
Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Woking distance to town
Peter, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Was ok for a night
Layne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thai green curry was amazing 😋😋
Akash, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Container comfort.

Great unit more spacious than photos suggest. Comfy bed. Great location. Highly recommend.
helen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cute cabin for a couple

Very clean, compact cabin. Has microwave, kettle and small fridge freezer. Each cabin has its own BBQ outside. Nice for a couple.
Charmaine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice experience
Amol, 1-night trip