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Powderhorn Chateau

4.5 star property

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Meeting facility
2 restaurants, lunch served
The Apartment
Meeting facility
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune, 4660
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Bike Station
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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The Apartment

The Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Queen Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 106 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Powderhorn House

Powderhorn House

  • 186 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

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

The Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Three-Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 6

Three-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Double Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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

  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Carrot - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬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 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 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. 208 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 321 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond, Cambridge

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Liked: Amenities
Food 10 /10 excellent service food taste great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Milad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor. Warm and coy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was beautiful and comfortable with great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean and tidy and well maintained. Food was great. Swimming pool was nice and warm and cosy.Location was great. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's a great base to explore the mountain, and loved hanging out in the Powderkeg at the end of the day. Excellent food and service. 2nd time staying and will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property advertises a heated pool. This is the second year that I have stayed at the Powderhorn and the pool has been cold. This is extremely disappointing and I will not return again. Shame for Ohakune.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the my favorite hotels on month-long trip to New Zealand. After hiking 6-hour Tongariro, the expansive hot tub-pool at Powderhorn was just what the doc ordered. Laundry room on the floor a plus -- and hotel dining facilities (for dinner and breakfast) were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and fantastic hot pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bertrand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel montagnard de bois charmant. Offre des chambres en pavillon principal et 3 chalets adjacents. Ces chalets sont tout équipés ( garage intérieur inclus).Piscine intérieure chauffée appréciée après les randonnées. Belle adresse.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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