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Powderhorn Chateau
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8.8

Excellent

547 reviews

547 reviews

Swimming Pool3
Food & Dining2
Breakfast2
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9.1

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Powderhorn Snow Centre 60 m
Projection Room 70 m
Canoe Safaris 1.9 km
Scenic Cycle Rides 1.9 km
Ohakune Corner 2.0 km
Take Note 2.1 km
Ohakune New World 2.1 km
Ohakune Cinema 2.1 km
Ski Shed 2.2 km
Ruapehu i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 2.2 km

Powderhorn Chateau

194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune, Ohakune, New Zealand, 4632 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Ohakune part of Ohakune, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, hot tub and indoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Check-in/out [express]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Hot tub

Air conditioning

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Bicycle rental

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Swimming pool [indoor]

Hot tub

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Value for money8.1
Distance to city center0.2 Km
Location rating9.1

Rooms available at Powderhorn Chateau

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.7

The Apartment
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 king bed & 1 queen bed & ...
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House
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • Street view
  • 1 queen bed & 1 queen bed &...
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Chalet 3
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  • Room size: 106 m²/1141 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed & 1 king bed & 1...
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Chalet (4 Adults)
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  • Room size: 129 m²/1389 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed & 1 king bed or ...
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Queen Suite
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 queen bed
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Special Offer - Queen Suite - Tongariro Crossing
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 queen bed
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Twin
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 queen bed and 1 single be...
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Two-Bedroom Chalet - The Powderhorn Chalet 1
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  • Room size: 129 m²/1389 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Queen Bed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Queen Suite
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Powderhorn Chateau?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

How do I get to Powderhorn Chateau?

A stay at Powderhorn Chateau also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Powderhorn Chateau has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full. Parking is free for guests.

What are my dining options at Powderhorn Chateau?

Powderhorn Chateau features 2 on-site restaurants for your dining convenience. Meals served include breakfast, dinner and lunch. Dishes are served in a la carte during opening hours. Light meal like soup, coffee or tea and desserts are served using only quality ingredients.

Can special events be hosted at Powderhorn Chateau?

Both indoor and outdoor venues are available to choose for your special gathering. Large events and gatherings such as weddings and private events can be hosted at Powderhorn Chateau. Small or intimate events like birthday parties and honeymoons can also be accomodated.

Can business events be hosted at Powderhorn Chateau?

On-site venues and convenient event services make Powderhorn Chateau an ideal choice for hosting events such as seminars, corporate events, conferences and meetings. Free Wi-Fi is available to help your business event or meeting a successful one.

What is the smoking policy at Powderhorn Chateau?

Powderhorn Chateau does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What restaurants are nearby Powderhorn Chateau?

Powderhorn Chateau’s neighborhood is Ohakune which includes popular restaurants such as Matterhorn, The Kitchen Ohakune and Powderkeg.

What popular shopping places are close to Powderhorn Chateau?

Powderhorn Chateau is located in Ohakune area which features shopping places such as The Merino Outlet Store.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Powderhorn Chateau?

Powderhorn Chateau is located within Ohakune, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Ohakune Old Coach Road.

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What people love about Powderhorn Chateau

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Impeccable, great deals, very well-thought ammenities, delicious food, kind and efficient staff, quiet and in the perfect location"

    natalia

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    September 16, 2021

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Good location, very warm and a pleasant place to stay."

    Douglas

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    July 17, 2021

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Definitely great location where is the closest to Turoa ski field."

    Hana

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    September 24, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 122 Ohakune properties
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Room size
65 sqm.
Cleanliness score
9.4/10
Room comfort score
8.7/10
Location score
9.1/10
Bigger than
98
%
of Ohakune properties
Better than
97
%
of Ohakune properties
Better than
97
%
of Ohakune properties
Better than
96
%
of Ohakune properties
Overall rating:

8.9

Excellent
86 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Location
9.1
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What travelers say they love:
I always love staying here!!Can't wait to come back.
Megan from New Zealand
Couple
More about Powderhorn Chateau

More about Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

Enjoy all that Powderhorn Chateau has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Exploring Ohakune is made even more convenient with the shuttle services available at the hotel. For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge.
Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hotel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundromat keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Powderhorn Chateau.
For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All guestrooms at Powderhorn Chateau provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service and air conditioning. Some rooms at Powderhorn Chateau are available with design features like a balcony or terrace. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV available in some selected rooms.
Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar are provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hotel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Powderhorn Chateau. Have fun with your fellow guests and indulge in winter's best snow activities, knowing that ski slopes and ski lessons can easily be accessed. A relaxing end to every day is possible with a visit to the hot tub, located right in the hotel. Don't forget to make a visit or two to the hotel's pool.
Available in-house recreation activities include horse riding. Challenge your travel group members or other guests to competitive fun, with the hotel's dart board and hiking trails.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 97% of all other options in the city.
Compared to other accommodations in Ohakune, facilities here are rated higher than 96% of them.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hotel scored higher than 98% of them for food and dining.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9.2

Most talked about facilities

Swimming Pool

3 mentions

Food & Dining

2 mentions

Breakfast

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Russian
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Dart board
  • Game room
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hot tub
  • On-site entertainment
  • Skiing
  • Ski lessons
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast in room
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alcohol
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • Breakfast service
  • Coffee shop
  • Happy hour
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundromat
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
  • Kids meal
  • Playground
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Car power charging station
  • Shuttle service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower
  • TV [flat screen]

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
Powderkeg Bar and Restaurant
  • Cuisine: Local
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune, Ohakune, New Zealand, 4632
Exceptional
Location

9.1

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-5 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 6-6 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until09:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center0.2 Km
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of restaurants2
  • Number of rooms 36
  • Room voltage240
  • Year property opened1995
  • Most recent renovation2020

Reviews of Powderhorn Chateau from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.9
/
10
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.2
Location9.1
Room comfort and quality8.7
Service9.2
Value for money8.1
High score for Ohakune
Rating
9+ Exceptional (22)
8-9 Excellent (8)
7-8 Very Good (3)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (2)
Time of the year
Mar - May (3)
Jun - Aug (13)
Sep - Nov (12)
Dec - Feb (10)

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10.0
Exceptional
Sean from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Suite
Stayed 2 nights in January 2022

Exceptional”

Lovely clean, comfortable rooms, staff were all very helpful and courteous, nice pool for relaxing after a day's activities, and the food was delicious. Definitely recommended for stopping over or longer stays when in the area.

Reviewed January 14, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Jacqueline from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Suite
Stayed 3 nights in September 2020

Awesome weekend stay ”

We had a wonderful time at the chateau. Amazing food, great vibe and lovely staff against an incredible backdrop. What more could you ask for?

Reviewed September 28, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Gemma from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in August 2020

Perfect weekend away ”

The room was lovely, the staff so friendly and food at the restaurant upstairs was amazing. Such an amazingly built chateau, We loved our stay!

Reviewed August 11, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
natalia from New Zealand
Couple
Twin
Stayed 3 nights in September 2021

a MUST when visiting Ohakune!”

Impeccable, great deals, very well-thought ammenities, delicious food, kind and efficient staff, quiet and in the perfect location

Reviewed September 16, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Joe from New Zealand
Family with young children
House
Stayed 2 nights in July 2020

Exceptional”

Great spot, great rooms, lovely restaurant upstairs and a warmly pub/restaurant downstairs. Would recommend 👍

Reviewed August 04, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Victoria from New Zealand
Group
Chalet 3
Stayed 1 night in October 2020

Awesome place to stay”

Love their chalets definitely would like to try to stay in the hotel as well

Reviewed October 27, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Emma from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Lovely stay”

Great staff and lovely rooms. Loved having the pub on site.

Reviewed August 27, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Salve from New Zealand
Couple
Twin
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Wonderful experience ”

My partner and I loved everything about this hotel. From the structure, facilities up to the food. We were only booked for 2 nights and we ended up extending for another night. This is such a great place to stay.

Reviewed December 23, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
Jonno from New Zealand
Family with teens
Twin
Stayed 1 night in February 2022

Comfortable, friendly, great food”

We stayed at an off peak time after a holiday weekend. The staff, food and rooms were on point. Ski chalet vibe even though it was summer.

Reviewed February 10, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Megan from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in July 2021

Exceptional”

I always love staying here!!Can't wait to come back.

Reviewed July 09, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
Douglas from New Zealand
Family with young children
Twin
Stayed 1 night in July 2021

Happy place”

Good location, very warm and a pleasant place to stay. Hot pool very nice

Reviewed July 17, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Helen from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 3 nights in September 2019

Good location, service & facilities, cosy & warm.”

Excellent Service from all of the staff members including reception, restaurant & bar. Room was a bit dark and could do with a bit of a revamp, couldn’t get the spa bath to work. Overall we had a good 3 nights stay here.

Reviewed September 25, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Warren from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in November 2021

Exceptional”

Really enjoyed our stay. Team were top with service and nothing was an issue. Restaurant and bar was a good ☆☆☆. Great all round recommend staying and we will be back. A++

Reviewed November 29, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Justine from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in October 2021

Authentic Chateau”

Lovely place to staý, had a lovely view of stream across the road. Pool great too!

Reviewed October 17, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Hana from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 3 nights in August 2020

Great location with cozy room condition!”

Definitely great location where is the closest to Turoa ski field.

Reviewed September 24, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Amanda from New Zealand
Family with teens
Chalet 3
Stayed 4 nights in September 2020

Perfect spot for a holiday”

Ideal accommodation for a family with full kitchen, living room and laundry. Home away from home. Although the weather didn't play ball we were very comfortable stuck inside (bring a pack of cards though).

Reviewed September 29, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Tess from New Zealand
Family with teens
Twin
Stayed 2 nights in August 2021

Noisy”

Paper thin walls. A stay with my son proved both tiring and embarrassing having to listen to loud party sex next room. Awake half the night. Never again.

Reviewed August 14, 2021

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8.8
Excellent
Sally from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in November 2021

Excellent”

Really nice facility, staff were really helpful . Highly recommend

Reviewed November 13, 2021

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7.6
Very good
Bruce from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in June 2021

Very good”

The place has a lot of great feature,including a lovely heated pool. It only downfall is lack of heating in common area and dining rooms.

Reviewed July 01, 2021

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7.2
Very good
Carol from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Very good”

Just one night going south for Christmas. Staff very friendly and attentive making sure we had all we needed .

Reviewed December 28, 2021

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