Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 20, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 0.1 km from Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 0.4 km from Big Carrot. It is also 1.4 km from Mountain Bike Station and 1.8 km from Tongariro National Park.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Snowman Lodge and Spa

What guests think

Reviews of Snowman Lodge and Spa describe a budget-friendly, centrally located stay with a mix of cabins and backpacker-style rooms, generally clean spaces, friendly staff, and simple amenities that suit short stops more than extended, comfort-focused visits.

Guests praise the spa and sauna and the on-site restaurant, though one hot tub was lukewarm and lacked privacy. Rooms are small or compact, with noise varying by location, and some non-cabin rooms lack in-room kettles or fridges, relying on a shared kitchen. The location is walkable to town and parking is easy, while cabins offer more privacy and amenities than hostel-style options. Expect a simple, convenient base for short stays.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities include shared bathrooms and kitchens alongside cabins with private kitchenettes and bathrooms, plus easy parking. The spa and sauna are frequently appreciated, though one review reported a lukewarm, less private hot tub.

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Frank

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Sharna

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the spa pools and sauna and the recreation room which was accessible throughout the night.

6

Emma

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

This property was very cheap, and room felt mostly clean aside from black mould on bathroom ceiling. The entrance was right next to a huge bin, which was full of rubbish so not nice to walk past when coming/going. Spa and sauna was great.Overall place was quite run down and grubby. We wouldn't stay here again.

8

Anna

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and parking and friendly staff. The cabin had everything we needed at an affordable price. Highly recommended.

8

Mesquita

8 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night stay at this motel. The room was very comfortable and warm. It was just a shame there was no kettle or tea and coffee in the room. A bit of a pain having to walk around to the shared kitchen every time you wanted a drink. There was ample free parking and the room was quiet. The motel was pretty much in the centre of town and very walkable to everywhere.

8

Mark

17 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Spent a night here straight after climbing Mt Ruapehu summit. Chose it because it had a spa pool. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Price was good.

8

Sarah

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a cabin with kitchenette and bathroom. It was as shown on the website and described by others - very small but fine for an overnight stay and reflected in the price paid. The location is excellent, easy to walk around the town from there. The cabin was at the back of the property so no road noise overnight. We booked a hot tub but that was a very disappointing experience - the water was warm not hot and describing them as part of a day spa oversells what you get in reality - outdoor, some screening but a path used by guests right beside it and able to see in. Not recommended. Great onsite restaurant, enjoyed a couple of small plates there.

8

Kim

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was all good but because i was in a hurry to book and it was dark i didnt realise they had sepperate cabins with toilet and shower i would have orefered that but happy with the stay just needed a sleep facilities abd kitchen all good

8

Charmaine

13 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, compact cabin. Has microwave, kettle and small fridge freezer. Each cabin has its own BBQ outside. Nice for a couple.

10

??

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice spa

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and cabins clean and tidy, suitable for short stays. A few note maintenance and cleanliness issues such as mould or grubby shared appliances, indicating inconsistent standards.

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8

Frank

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Emma

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

This property was very cheap, and room felt mostly clean aside from black mould on bathroom ceiling. The entrance was right next to a huge bin, which was full of rubbish so not nice to walk past when coming/going. Spa and sauna was great.Overall place was quite run down and grubby. We wouldn't stay here again.

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fredy

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Poorly maintained very old property.There wasnt even toilet tissue in the toilet.Not recommented.Charges are three times it worth.

8

Craig

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet and warm good for the price

8

Ulla

11 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Værelset var lille, fint og rent. Der var fælles bad og toilet. Måske lidt en ulempe når det er mørkt og man skal ud. Personalet var søde og rare.

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Paul Matthias

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Once you work out the warren of corridors, rooms and hot-tubs it's fine. Some parts of the property are reasonably old but maintained, if you don't mind that there's nothing not to like about it.

6

Scott

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a nice place But room wasn’t like picture I booked thinking it would be like it Also could do with some updating on paint work Thin as walls could heard “everything “ in next rooms“

6

Robert

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, tidy and comfortable enough for a short stay, and very convenient to everything. However at the price I would expect the ensuite room to have its own fridge, jug and tea & coffee, but it did not have any of these. These were available in the shared access kitchen, dining, lounge area, but a single refrigerator for many rooms & people is never going to work well. As the place also has hostel / backpacker style shared accommodation, you can’t leave your own milk, bread, butter, or drinks in a shared fridge or cupboard and expect them to be left unused by others.

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Sue

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not the one in the picture but that was not the issue the whole place was freezing cold including the kitchen and tv area so unusable it took 3 hours to get my room to above freezing and lucky I had extra blankets as the heater only took the chill off . The bench oven needs a clean it stunk with rancid fat. Probably a lovely place to stay in summer or winter when the whole heating system is working but not this time of the year . Off my stop over list

8

Charmaine

13 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, compact cabin. Has microwave, kettle and small fridge freezer. Each cabin has its own BBQ outside. Nice for a couple.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally small or compact but comfortable for short stays; noise varies by proximity to the road and neighboring rooms. In room amenities differ by type, with some non cabin rooms lacking kettles or fridges while cabins provide kitchenettes.

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Vernon

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy

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Mesquita

8 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night stay at this motel. The room was very comfortable and warm. It was just a shame there was no kettle or tea and coffee in the room. A bit of a pain having to walk around to the shared kitchen every time you wanted a drink. There was ample free parking and the room was quiet. The motel was pretty much in the centre of town and very walkable to everywhere.

8

Ulla

11 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Værelset var lille, fint og rent. Der var fælles bad og toilet. Måske lidt en ulempe når det er mørkt og man skal ud. Personalet var søde og rare.

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Sarah

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a cabin with kitchenette and bathroom. It was as shown on the website and described by others - very small but fine for an overnight stay and reflected in the price paid. The location is excellent, easy to walk around the town from there. The cabin was at the back of the property so no road noise overnight. We booked a hot tub but that was a very disappointing experience - the water was warm not hot and describing them as part of a day spa oversells what you get in reality - outdoor, some screening but a path used by guests right beside it and able to see in. Not recommended. Great onsite restaurant, enjoyed a couple of small plates there.

8

Richard

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small and compact. Met our needs for the short stay.

8

Heather

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well situated accommodation for an overnight stay. Small rooms, but fine for a place to sleep and recharge.

6

Scott

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a nice place But room wasn’t like picture I booked thinking it would be like it Also could do with some updating on paint work Thin as walls could heard “everything “ in next rooms“

6

Robert

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, tidy and comfortable enough for a short stay, and very convenient to everything. However at the price I would expect the ensuite room to have its own fridge, jug and tea & coffee, but it did not have any of these. These were available in the shared access kitchen, dining, lounge area, but a single refrigerator for many rooms & people is never going to work well. As the place also has hostel / backpacker style shared accommodation, you can’t leave your own milk, bread, butter, or drinks in a shared fridge or cupboard and expect them to be left unused by others.

8

Anthony

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Occupants of other rooms a bit noisy. No hot water in kitchen.

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Charmaine

13 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, compact cabin. Has microwave, kettle and small fridge freezer. Each cabin has its own BBQ outside. Nice for a couple.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and efficient at check in.

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Frank

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Anna

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and parking and friendly staff. The cabin had everything we needed at an affordable price. Highly recommended.

8

Vernon

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy

10

Minkyung

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly. However, the water pressure in the bathroom is too weak. Other than that, it was very amazing.

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Ulla

11 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Værelset var lille, fint og rent. Der var fælles bad og toilet. Måske lidt en ulempe når det er mørkt og man skal ud. Personalet var søde og rare.

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Mark

17 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Spent a night here straight after climbing Mt Ruapehu summit. Chose it because it had a spa pool. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Price was good.

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VJ

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good stay and friendly staff

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Mayumi

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Location

Central, walkable location close to town amenities, with easy access to the mountain and surrounding nature. Some road front rooms report noise.

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Sylvia

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Es war umgeben von wunderbarer Natur .

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Anna

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and parking and friendly staff. The cabin had everything we needed at an affordable price. Highly recommended.

8

Vernon

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy

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Mesquita

8 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night stay at this motel. The room was very comfortable and warm. It was just a shame there was no kettle or tea and coffee in the room. A bit of a pain having to walk around to the shared kitchen every time you wanted a drink. There was ample free parking and the room was quiet. The motel was pretty much in the centre of town and very walkable to everywhere.

10

Sharnelle

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place to stay. Right in the middle of the town, so everything is within walking distance.

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helen

25 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great unit more spacious than photos suggest. Comfy bed. Great location. Highly recommend.

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Sarah

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a cabin with kitchenette and bathroom. It was as shown on the website and described by others - very small but fine for an overnight stay and reflected in the price paid. The location is excellent, easy to walk around the town from there. The cabin was at the back of the property so no road noise overnight. We booked a hot tub but that was a very disappointing experience - the water was warm not hot and describing them as part of a day spa oversells what you get in reality - outdoor, some screening but a path used by guests right beside it and able to see in. Not recommended. Great onsite restaurant, enjoyed a couple of small plates there.

10

Mayumi

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Gilles

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place with good location

10

jan erik

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nära till allt och tyst

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Dining

Food at the on site or adjoining restaurant is well liked.

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Frank

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Sarah

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a cabin with kitchenette and bathroom. It was as shown on the website and described by others - very small but fine for an overnight stay and reflected in the price paid. The location is excellent, easy to walk around the town from there. The cabin was at the back of the property so no road noise overnight. We booked a hot tub but that was a very disappointing experience - the water was warm not hot and describing them as part of a day spa oversells what you get in reality - outdoor, some screening but a path used by guests right beside it and able to see in. Not recommended. Great onsite restaurant, enjoyed a couple of small plates there.

10

Akash

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Thai green curry was amazing 😋😋

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $79	2 $76	3 $88	4 $94	5 $90	6 $84	7
8 $82	9 $85	10 $90	11 $77	12 $83	13 $87	14 $93
15 $74	16 $84	17 $83	18	19	20 $86	21 $106
22 $81	23 $86	24 $88	25 $112	26 $84	27 $85	28 $109
29 $90	30 $113

Snowman Lodge and Spa

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Superior Suite

Signature Cabin

Guest reviews of Snowman Lodge and Spa

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

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Optional extras

FAQs about Snowman Lodge and Spa

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