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The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins

1.5 star property
Hostel in Ohakune with free parking

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The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins sits in the heart of town, offering a quiet escape with garden views. Guests can browse the library collection, handle laundry needs, and stay connected with in-room WiFi while exploring this charming mountain region.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen One Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin One Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Moore St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4625

What's nearby

  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Carrot - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 38 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins

Hostel near Tongariro National Park
Take advantage of a garden, a library, and laundry facilities at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins have comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Ohakune Central Backpackers Hostel
Ohakune Central Backpackers
The Ohakune Central Backpackers
The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins located?

Situated in Ohakune, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Big Carrot. Ohakune Disc Golf and Mountain Bike Station are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was super clean and tidy. Great facilities. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Awesome location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect accommodation for a ski weekend trip

Basic accommodation, clean and convenient. Everything you need for a short weekend ski trip. Very good communication regarding our late arrival. Good value, recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will visit again

Love it. So clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Triden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, very warm. Facilities clean and 10/10 service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and freshly refurbished . Warm and comfortable , great common room and kitchen and spa was spotless, hot and crystal Clear and clean . Great spot, great value , will be back 🤗👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Astina, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It´s our 2nd time staying at this motel in Ohakune and it has always been a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well recommended

This was a great friendly place to stay. Both staff and guests were very easy to get on with and very accomodating as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay.Nice, clean unit. Just perfect for a solo traveler.Located right in the centre of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room good reception would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a double room. Clean and tidy, not huge. Brief walk to "central" Ohakune with cafes shops etc. Worked out very well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were an excellent help, so nice and accomodating. The wifi is superb. The hot tub doesn't hurt. Overall a fantastic deal. Would stay again. And due to certain circumstances, we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Affordable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was better than we imagined. Clean n tidy and warm. Great location close to town. And the spa pool was great after a day out on the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we were looking for to sort out a last minute ski trip. Communication with Dennis was excellent, key was available for a late check in and the lights and heaters were on for a nice welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for 2 night and it was an excellent service with an affordable price. Looking forward to staying again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020