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Featuring amazing views of Mt Ruapehu, 2 hot tubs and a restaurant with a large deck area, Kings Ohakune is 2 minutes’ walk from Ohakune Station and 3 minutes' walk from the start of the Ohakune Mountain Road. Located right on the doorstep of the World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, Kings Ohakune is a suitable base for guests wanting to enjoy the fantastic outdoor activities that the region offers including skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking. The property can assist with booking shuttles for the popular Tongariro Crossing and can organize packed lunches if required. All rooms have a private bathroom and also include heating, a TV, tea/coffee facilities and use of other facilities such as the hot tubs, a laundry machine and a drying room/lockable storage room suitable for mountain bikes. Kings Ohakune was established in 1913 and the restaurant decor plays homage to the history of the building and the town. The restaurant in March, April and May is open Wednesdays-Sunday and the menu changes seasonally and features local produce. The on-site bar offers a range of craft beers, including Ruapehu Brewing Company’s own revolving tap. Coffee is available at cafes just around the corner from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

American, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice and clean basic accommodation in a heritage hotel. Aly and Merinda went the extra mile to make us feel welcome and give us a warm and comfortable stay.
  • Luke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very close to the mountain and to all bars including Kings bar itself, great place to stay, staff super friendly and helpful and has never let me down during ski season. Would recommend to all looking to stay in Ohakune.
  • Marc
    Thailand Thailand
    Kings Ohakune is a fantastic place to stay. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the onsite restaurant/bar offers delicious food and drinks, creating a perfect atmosphere for relaxing in the evening. The hot tubs are a delightful bonus. The...
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely, helpful and friendly staff from the reception to the cleaning ladies. Really accommodating of us and our dog. Went over and above to make sure we were comfortable
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and good room for the price. Staff were helpful.
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location. Clean and tidy rooms. Nice and warm. The heater was already on for our arrival. Everything you need for a nice stay. Staff were so helpful and welcoming. Couldn't of asked for anything more!! The spa pools were fantastic!!
  • Rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfy bed, friendly staff, simply excellent food from the restaurant
  • April
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff are super friendly and went out of their way to attend to our needs. We felt very welcome and cared for.
  • Tara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had dinner both nights and breakfast preordered all our meals were delicious, everyone really enjoyed the food and hospitality of the staff at Kings. Was a great place to accommodate our group during the weekend.
  • Deniese
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was quite small but served its purpose. It was clean, and tidy and all we needed as we were there to do the Tongariro Crossing. Stu and his restaurant staff were most helpful and very friendly. The food at the restaurant was amazing!...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Kings Ohakune

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Kings Ohakune takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kings Ohakune of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Kings Ohakune

  • Yes, Kings Ohakune is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kings Ohakune has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Kings Ohakune offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Ping-pong
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Check-in at Kings Ohakune is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Kings Ohakune may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kings Ohakune is 1.3 miles from the center of Ohakune. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kings Ohakune on this page.

  • Room options at Kings Ohakune include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Quad
  • Guests staying at Kings Ohakune can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Breakfast to go