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Powderhorn Chateau

4.5 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Front of property
Indoor pool
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
The Apartment

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune, 4660
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Big Carrot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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The Apartment

The Apartment

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Powderhorn House

Powderhorn House

  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Queen Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Queen Double

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Ohakune

When you stay at Powderhorn Chateau in Ohakune, you'll be in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Mountain Bike Station and Big Carrot. .This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ohakune Old Coach Road and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Ratana Church.

What's nearby

  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Big Carrot - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 19 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Powderhorn Chateau

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and an indoor pool
Powderhorn Chateau offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include day beds and desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ohakune hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Powderkeg, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Powderkeg - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Matterhorn - Onsite restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 11 to 36 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Matterhorn
  • Powderkeg

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property comprises the main building and several chalets. The Chalets are located 0.3 miles (500 meters) from the main building.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 285 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 11 to 36 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 455195

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Powderhorn Chateau
Powderhorn Chateau Hotel
Powderhorn Chateau Hotel Ohakune
Powderhorn Chateau Ohakune
Powderhorn Chateau Mount Ruapehu Hotel Ohakune
Powderhorn Chateau Mount Ruapehu Ohakune
Powderhorn Chateau Mount Ruapehu Ohakune
Powderhorn Chateau Hotel
Powderhorn Chateau Ohakune
Powderhorn Chateau Hotel Ohakune

Powderhorn Chateau Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 306 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Should have stayed more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still the best hotel in Ohakune - some great improvements to the rooms. Lots of mountain character!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENRY, BOCA RATON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 5 star property at a 3 star price. The staff was amazing, the rooms more than comfortable and the restaurant had great food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Probably the best you can get for the area, but the wear and tear on this place is hard and the maintenance is lagging. If your expectations are not set at high end resort levels you will probably not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenic area with convenient access to mountain (skiing and hiking). Hotel was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion, Taupo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay inside pool and restaurants. Found the lighting in the room poor and sofa was very uncomfortable to sit on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay and the staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities are very nice in general. Perhaps some things like the bathrooms looking a little dated but nothing major.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Henrietta

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perrett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place to stay. Everything you need right there. Room was perfect and the staff were really friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite bar with fireplace
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Loved the hot spa, unfortunately the temperature wasn’t hot enough a few of the days we stayed there. The pub was amazing, nice open fire, area for the kids to play and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were really comfortable but more importantly warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit dated but it was clean and the staff was great. Breakfast at the restaurant was a win!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Konna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The aesthetic appeal of the establishment is quite pleasing, and the surrounding area is aesthetically pleasing. The Powderkeg restaurant and bar provided an exceptional and extraordinary experience. The staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and provided outstanding service. The only significant concern is the pricing structure of the mini-bar, which may be considered excessive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was a great hit and it is fantastic to get a new towel for the pool each time we went swimming. The staff were great and helpful with suggestions of things to do and places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Nice enough for an overnight. Very rustic, updating needed. Lighting very poor. Balcony was nice but lots of bugs and no screens
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024