Nestled in a walkable location, Snowhaven offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi and convenient amenities. Unwind on the serene garden or enjoy the views from the cozy terrace while knowing luggage storage is available.
Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Big Carrot - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Ohakune Disc Golf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Ohakune Old Coach Road - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Turoa Ski Area - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
Getting around
Whanganui (WAG) - 97 min drive
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 101 min drive
Restaurants
The Powderkeg - 3 min drive
The Craft Haus - 4 min drive
The Ohakune Tavern - 2 min walk
Captain Kune - 3 min walk
Mountain Kebabs - 4 min walk
About this property
Snowhaven
Snowhaven puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tongariro National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and downhill skiing. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers like the walkable location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
LCD television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
Stovetop
More
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
Also known as
Snowhaven Motel Ohakune
Snowhaven Motel
Snowhaven Ohakune
Snowhaven Motel
Snowhaven Ohakune
Snowhaven Motel Ohakune
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Snowhaven?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Snowhaven?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What is there to do at Snowhaven and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like downhill skiing. Snowhaven also has a garden.
What's the area around Snowhaven like?
Snowhaven is a short 3-minute walk from Big Carrot and 18 minutes' walk from Ohakune Disc Golf. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
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Snowhaven Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Nice place to stay.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Great tidy, clean accommodation with out over pricing, friendly staff, great communication from time of booking.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Self check in was handy, great location, pleasantly surprised by the room with space and fresh decor. Would definitely stay again.
Maree
Maree, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
We are happy to the facilities, easy to go around nice parking.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Well equipped and compact
Good kitchen with stove and microwave but no microwaveable cooking dishes. Good internet and lighting. Hotel is on main road so some truck noise early in the evening. Close to the National park and shops. Compact room but adequate for a couple.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Total comfort, clean and tidy
Alessandro
Alessandro, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2025
Easy to find, easy book-in and book-out
Jaco
Jaco, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Clean, tidy, and quiet. No one on the desk when I arrived but got clear instructions via txt before I arrived about what room I had, where it was, and how to check out.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Very neat and well maintained
krishna Kumar
krishna Kumar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2025
Was ok for one night, good shower. Doona was dirty, and was fairly noisy as is right on hwy.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
This was suitable place for a one night stay whilst travelling. Affordable. Little noisy if you were a light sleeper as it’s on the main highway. For us it was very convenient as easy to locate having arrived late at night. Easy access .Clean friendly staff in the morning on departure.
Would stay again.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Very quiet at the back. Some of our group were booked roadside and it was very noisy
Neill
Neill, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 29, 2025
The property is in a great place to restaurants and is tidy, both times we have stayed here there has been noisy ppl either side and have had limited sleep.
Easy sign in and sign out, bed just didn't suit me that's all
Kiel
Kiel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Super easy check in. Very clean, quiet.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Road Trip Stopover
All good, nothing to complain about. Provided a good night's sleep.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Its was great experience
Arun
Arun, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 30, 2025
Room was right on the road, so we didnt get much sleep due to traffic noise and trucks engine braking all night, no staff on site.
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2023
Good stay with a partner restaurant you can walk to.
rosana
rosana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2024
Nice place, right next to Carrot park. Very close to the restaurants, cafes and shops, lovly place to visit.
Rory
Rory, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 1, 2025
Ohakune is a great little town to spend a night in, plenty nearby Snowhaven.
Room was small but sufficient, staff were low touch but efficient, the main issue I had (acknowledging a lot of this is outside of their control due to SH1 being closed at the time and bypassing through Ohakune) was noise related. Slept terribly due to heavy traffic passing by outside and more noticeably the guest in the adjacent room snoring, unfortunately both heard easily in our room.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2023
Had all the basics and a convenient location to get to Turoa and the Tongariro National Park.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 26, 2025
We were given the accessible room and It was very small. The shower sprayed all over the bathroom cause it only had a curtain and soaked the floor. Bed was saggy on one side and was VERY noisy as it's on the main road.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
Easily to find .very clean and comfortable
Easily to deal with.
PS
PS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2023
Great place to spend a few days
Very comfortable room, spacious everything in good condition. Would definitely stay again.