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The River Lodge

3.5 star property
Mountain Ohakune lodge with bar/lounge

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Relax on the covered deck with a table and chairs, perfect for taking in the surroundings.
Sit and enjoy the serene surroundings from the wooden bench amidst lush greenery and a peaceful garden.
Relax in this inviting living room with a wood-burning stove, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.
Surrounded by lush greenery and a meandering stream, this rural property offers a tranquil setting with various structures and open spaces.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a large table and comfortable seating for all.
The River Lodge, where tranquility meets adventure. Take in the serene surroundings on the garden or tee off at 18 holes of golf. With free continental breakfast and high-speed WiFi, unwind with a book from the library or plan your day with meeting rooms.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
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2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 441 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 440 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chalet 3 With Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 441 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 440 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chalet 4 With Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 441 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 440 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
206 Mangawhero River Road RD 1, Ohakune, 4691

What's nearby

  • Waimarino Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Big Carrot - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 111 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The River Lodge

At The River Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tongariro National Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and downhill skiing, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this eco-certified lodge include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike shop
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike shuttle
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike cleaning
  • Golf clubs on site

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: NZD 25.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

River Lodge Ohakune
River Ohakune
The River Lodge Lodge
The River Lodge Ohakune
The River Lodge Lodge Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The River 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 The River Lodge?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NZD 25 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of NZD 25.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The River Lodge?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The River Lodge.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The River Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The River Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The River Lodge like?

The River Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Tongariro National Park, which is 10 minutes away by car.

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The River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as great, tasty, and fabulous by multiple guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, welcoming, lovely views.

Comfortable stay in rural location with beautiful views. Danny and Fran excellent hosts. Good breakfast. Ideal spot for us to stay for out Whanganui river trip in Pipiriki.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The host was lovely, and the cabins are just gorgeous. I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and look forward to returning.
Justine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful setting with an amazing gracious host! We loved the setting, path along the river and attention to details. Danny is a wonderful host. I wish we could have stayed a third night.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A real gem in the countryside near ohakune with a great view of the mountain

10/10 Exceptional

The chalets are clean, comfortable and have a beautiful woodwork. Breakfast just great and our family felt welcome from the start to the end. Will surelly be back.
Otávio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The River Lodge is a beautiful property set in lovely grounds. We had a large beautiful room, very comfortable bed, lovely bathroom and a balcony with a wonderful view of the mountain. We had fabulous breakfasts and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only downside is that it is quite remote - about a 10 minute drive into Ohakune.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay at the river lodge. We came here to ski in Turoa but the weather is against us. Daniel’s warm brand new chalet with hot water jacuzzi and nice wine made our day in those raining days. Oh and my son loved Netflix too! Highly recommend, it’s the best accommodation in the area, will not need to look else where if we come ski again in Whakapapa and Turoa.
Yu, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, great host, pet friendly too, although I would advise if you taking your dog and plan on hiking or playing in snow to do your research first. The whole nature reserve is DOC controlled and no dogs allowed. If no dog then no worry, you wont regret this beautiful accommodation.
Joshua, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was like…coming home. Private. Warm welcome,clean,friendly,calm and relaxing. Different. Comfortable room.Amazing view. Tasty and easy going breakfast. Helpful and useful (in details) instructions how/where to drive for a dinner/National park/other interesting places. Unfortunately too short stay (2 nights) We’ll come back. Highly recommended.
cedomil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk service og søde værtsfolk❤️
Anja, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Carolyn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dani and Fran were very accommodating and friendly

Betty, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic setting and great service
Penny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tatiana Midori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommended

Beautiful location, welcoming and friendly host, fantastic breakfast.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a self contained chalet and really enjoyed it, especially the wood fire which kept the chalet warm all night even though it was very cold outside. Our host Daniel was superb! He found maps for the bike trails we wanted to do, gave us tips on great places to eat out (and discount vouchers). He provided a delicious rich continental breakfast both mornings and told us about a place we could visit on our way back to Wellington (Whitecliffs Boulders near Mangaweka). We did just that and it was well worth the walk.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel made us feel extremely welcome and was very helpful throughout our stay. Make sure to get directions to the property from him, Google will lead you astray!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel is very friendly and helpful and put on a delicious breakfast for us. He is very attentive and personable. We would love to come back! Me and the kids especially enjoyed the view from the room and the spa pool!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The host was fabulous at making us feel welcome and having advice of wonderful things to do around the area. We absolutely loved our stay here.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A bit out of town but really worth it!

Maps didn’t get us there, but once we got there it was lovely. Daniel provides great local what to do advice and where to have dinner. His breakfast is terrific as well.
Carolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The river lodge was recommended to my family by a work colleague of many years. My colleague and his wife had stayed at the establishment some ten years ago and their recommendation was made confidently and without hesitation. We only stated for two nights allowing us access to the mountain and its many wintertime attractions. We would recommend however that the main entrance be signposted and have better lighting because we found it difficult to find during night time conditions. We found our host Daniel welcoming and a delight to talk to. Our best wishes from Upper Hutt.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful

We loved our stay. Warm and cosy with a wonderful fire in our chalet. Delicious breakfast and beautiful location.
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Peaceful country lodge

Lovely hosts and breakfast with cabins set in scenic riverside property. Would have liked some screens on windows though as insects prevent fresh air. Relaxing and ability to self cater if you wish.