Located in the town of Ohakune, on the edge of Tongariro National Park, LKNZ Lodge & Cafe is within 5 minutes' walk of restaurants, bars and shops. It features a sauna, hot tubs and an on-site cafe. The property offers a range of accommodations from budget dormitories to private rooms spread over 3 lodges and complimentary unlimited WiFi. The heated guest rooms are all nonsmoking. Some rooms feature a balcony offering splendid views of Mount Ruapehu. Bed linen and towels are provided. Coin-operated laundry facilities are also provided. The LKNZ staff can assist with information on local activities such as skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, river rafting, trekking and mountain climbing. The cafe offers all-day dining and guests can prepare simple meals in either of the 2 communal kitchens.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Róbert
    Hungary Hungary
    - clean, well equipped room - nice and helpful staff - easy check in - no hidden costs
  • Jakukyo
    China China
    Near the intercity bus stop. Cleanness. Friendly staff. Delicious food in the cafe.
  • M
    Mckenzie
    United States United States
    Great convenient location, helpful and friendly staff, clean rooms and facilities!
  • Autumn
    Australia Australia
    So accommodating and comfortable basically had the place to myself and allowed late check in due to my travels
  • Francine
    Spain Spain
    Staff was great and super responsive outside of reception hours. Room was very clean.
  • Robert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The mattresses were great and the sheets and duvets were like new. There are multiple bathrooms and they were spotless regardless of what time we used them. I thought DVDs and Blu-rays were dead, but they have a great selection and we enjoyed...
  • Tiawna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Bed was comfortable, check in was easy even though we arrived after the office was closed.
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    Great staff. Great value. Backpacker is not our usual stop but couldn't resist the location. Exactly as shown - great find.
  • Marlene
    Ireland Ireland
    Great facilities, very comfortable and super helpful staff
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice comfortable bed in a tidy room with everything we needed. Just down the road from several bars and restaurants. Plenty of parking.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • LKNZ Cafe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Bed linen and towels are provided in all room types.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform LKNZ Lodge & Cafe 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

  • LKNZ Lodge & Cafe has 1 restaurant:

    • LKNZ Cafe
  • LKNZ Lodge & Cafe is 1,150 feet from the center of Ohakune. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at LKNZ Lodge & Cafe is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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

  • LKNZ Lodge & Cafe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding