Travelling to New Zealand? Read all updated requirements before you book.
The River Lodge

Removed from saved list

9.9

Exceptional

10 reviews

10 reviews

See map
See map

9.8

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Scenic Cycle Rides 3.3 km
Ohakune Cinema 3.3 km
Ruapehu i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 3.3 km
Take Note 3.3 km
Ski Shed 3.3 km
Ohakune New World 3.3 km
Canoe Safaris 3.3 km
The Merino Outlet Store 3.3 km
Ohakune Corner 3.4 km
Powderhorn Snow Centre 4.6 km

The River Lodge

206 Mangawhero River Road, Ohakune, Ohakune, New Zealand, 4691 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Ohakune part of Ohakune, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This 4-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Airport transfer

Pets allowed

Car park

Shuttle service

Hot tub

Sauna

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Value for money10.0
Distance to city center5km
Location rating9.8

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lodge have bars on the premises?

Enjoy your holiday the best way with a drink in your hand at The River Lodge's bar readily available right in front of your doorstep for when you need a drink or two.

What type of water sports activities are readily available at The River Lodge?

The River Lodge features water sport activities such as canoe, and fishing for you to enjoy and sweat it out.

Is car parking available at The River Lodge?

The River Lodge has car park onsite free of charge for visitors traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

What is the typical travel time to the closest airport from The River Lodge?

The average travel time to get from The River Lodge to the airport is 100 minutes, but please keep in mind that the travel time may fluctuate based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

At what time of the year is The River Lodge most popular?

The River Lodge's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in February.

What is the average rating that verified Families with young children have given to The River Lodge?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given The River Lodge an average rating of 10.0. You can look up more in depth customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at The River Lodge?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may inquire about early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Visitors checking in or out before or after the designated time frame may be charged an additional fee.

What is the closest airport to The River Lodge?

The closest airport to The River Lodge is Palmerston North Airport, 104.0 km away.

Is breakfast offered at The River Lodge?

Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options featured at The River Lodge.

See map

Explore the neighborhood

What people love about The River Lodge

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Great place lovely friendly owner love the Swiss breakfast a must"

    mark

    |

    April 15, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional

    "Had a wonderful 2 nights."

    Jennifer

    |

    February 19, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional

    "Beautiful outdoor area with a river and mountain view, and you can bring your pooches with you."

    Yulia

    |

    September 20, 2021

Property ranking|Compared to 134 Ohakune properties
See all rankings
Value for money score
10/10
Location score
9.8/10
Service score
10/10
Cleanliness score
10/10
Better than
99
%
of Ohakune properties
Better than
99
%
of Ohakune properties
Better than
99
%
of Ohakune properties
Better than
99
%
of Ohakune properties
Overall rating:

9.9

Exceptional
10 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Location
9.8
Read all reviews >
More about The River Lodge

More about The River Lodge

The River Lodge, located in the Ohakune area, is a popular choice for travelers. The property is just 5km away from the city center, and it normally takes about 100 minutes to reach the airport. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.

The facilities and services provided by The River Lodge ensure a pleasant stay for guests. The property provides free Wi-Fi in all rooms, fireplace, 24-hour front desk, car park, BBQ facilities to ensure the greatest comfort.

All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The property's canoe, hiking trails, ski equipment rentals, ski lessons, hot tub are ideal places to relax and unwind after a busy day. Whatever your purpose of visit, The River Lodge is an excellent choice for your stay in Ohakune.

Show less

Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9.8

Languages spoken
  • English
  • German
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Skiing
  • Ski lessons
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Shared stationery removed
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
Swimming & soaking
  • Hot spring bath
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Playground
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pet-friendly [charges apply]
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Shuttle service
Sports equipment rental
  • Ski equipment rentals

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Location

206 Mangawhero River Road, Ohakune, Ohakune, New Zealand, 4691
Exceptional
Location

9.8

Property policies

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-15 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply
Guests 16 years and older are considered as adults
Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until22:00
  • Check-out from07:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center5km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)100
The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name121817616
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of rooms 5
  • Room voltage240

Reviews of The River Lodge from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.9
Exceptional
Cleanliness10.0
Facilities9.8
Location9.8
Service10.0
Value for money10.0
High score for Ohakune
Rating
9+ Exceptional (8)
8-9 Excellent (0)
7-8 Very Good (0)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
Time of the year
Mar - May (2)
Jun - Aug (2)
Sep - Nov (2)
Dec - Feb (2)
Showing 8 verified guest comments
9.2
Exceptional
mark from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in April 2022

Exceptional”

Great place lovely friendly owner love the Swiss breakfast a must

Reviewed April 16, 2022

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Jennifer from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in February 2022

Fantastic”

What a find. Had a wonderful 2 nights. All in all a wonderful Place, setting and host. Thank you

Reviewed February 19, 2022

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Yulia from New Zealand
Family with teens
One-Bedroom Lodge Suite
Stayed 3 nights in September 2021

Exceptional”

We stayed in the main house, which does have an alpine character. You can stretch your legs in a cosy lounge with the fireplace, enjoy a marvellous collection of wine and read heaps of books ( for a rainy day), and have a chat with an amiable owner. Dani even taught us how to cook risotto one night. Beautiful outdoor area with a river and mountain view, and you can bring your pooches with you. Kerry, Yulia, Paloma and two pooches, Paris & Mindy.

Reviewed September 20, 2021

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Landie from New Zealand
Couple
Cottage with River View
Stayed 2 nights in August 2021

Exceptional”

It was peaceful, beautiful, Dani the host was so friendly and made us feel very welcome and special. We stayed in one of the chalet and it was neat and comfortable. Definitely recommend this place

Reviewed August 16, 2021

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Mohammed from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in July 2021

Best place to stay ”

We stayed fir two nights at the River Lodge and enjoyed every moment nice clean facilities host Dani was just wonderful and so hospitable Can not thank him enough 110 percent like our stay Will highly recommend to other visitors to stay and enjoy the faculties Kids will enjoy as well Thanks 🙏 Dani for accommodating us Beautiful 😍 breakfast well worth the money

Reviewed July 19, 2021

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Jesse from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in April 2021

A nice quiet getaway”

The scenery and surroundings are relaxing and there is plenty to do. The host is lovely, helpful and very generous. Sitting in the lounge at night with the fireplace blazing is a must do. Would definitely recommend for a couple looking for a romantic getaway with an awesome view of the mountain.

Reviewed April 04, 2021

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Logan from New Zealand
Family with young children
Stayed 3 nights in September 2020

Peaceful and friendly”

Great place to stay with young children - and I imagine whatever your needs were it would be suitable. It is about 5 minutes outside of Ohakune town, but nestled away and really peaceful. Quick drive to Turoa and definitely would recommend.

Reviewed October 02, 2020

See room deals

10.0
Exceptional
Hans-Peter from Germany
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in February 2023

Exceptional”

Die Unterkunft von Daniel kann man nur empfehlen. Er ist super freundlich, behilflich und kann fast alle Wünsche erfüllen. Das Frühstück sowie die gesamte Einrichtung sind hervorragend. Hat viel Spaß gemacht hier zu wohnen und wir kommen gerne wieder. PS. Es wird auch deutsch gesprochen.

Reviewed February 08, 2023

See room deals