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Canoe Safaris Lodge

3.0 star property
This mountain retreat offers the perfect base for adventure seekers and relaxation enthusiasts alike, with convenient access to outdoor activities

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Canoe Safaris Lodge is centrally located with easy mountain access via ski shuttle. Enjoy practical amenities after outdoor adventures: laundry facilities, luggage storage, and free self parking. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ohakune, Canoe Safaris Lodge is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Kawana Flour Mill and St Joseph's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Old Coach Road. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and skiing lessons, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Ohakune travel guide
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6 Tay Street, Ohakune, 4600

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park showing a sunset and mountains
    Tongariro National Park
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Carrot
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mountain Bike Station
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Mountain Burgers
    4 min walk
  • Utopia Cafe
    5 min walk
  • The Powderkeg
    3 min drive
  • The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar
    5 min walk
  • Tiger Palace
    3 min walk

About this property

Canoe Safaris Lodge

Motel in the city center
Canoe Safaris Lodge provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this motel featuring a ski shuttle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Canoe Safaris Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per person, per stay (for stays between 16 June - 26 June)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Canoe Safaris Lodge Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge
Canoe Safaris Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge Motel
Canoe Safaris Lodge Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge Motel Ohakune

Frequently asked questions

Is Canoe Safaris Lodge 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 Canoe Safaris Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canoe Safaris Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20.00.

Where is Canoe Safaris Lodge located?

Located near the slopes, this Ohakune motel is in the mountains and within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Ohakune Disc Golf, and Big Carrot. Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Old Coach Road are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Canoe Safaris Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful place to stay, easy walking distance to the stores and restaurants in town. Hostess/owner was warm and friendly in welcoming and caring for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and comfortable. Nice strong water pressure in the shower which is always welcome :).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size rooms. Extra blankets given to keep us Aucklanders warm down there. Fantastic drying room, short walk into town, clean and warm rooms, friendly staff and spa pool after a day up the mountain was icing on the cake! Will definitely stay again when in Ohakune next.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room - newly renovated and ideal for a ski weekend. Phil was a great host. Will definitely look to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

Perfect for a long weekend on the mountain!

Really nice hosts! This is a bit of a hidden gem, the name may suggest more of a summer vibe but this is a great spot for a winter weekend mission to the mountain. They don’t have many rooms which is kinda nice as is keeps things pretty quiet. Heaps of parking space close to the rooms and the spa was great after a day on the mountain. Simple, very clean and well priced with great host! Not much more you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Ohakune, centrally located. Friendly owners. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J L

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

Ohakune

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Central to town and the service they provided was exceptional! Thanks to Kirsty & Phil, we had a great time there. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central. Flexible hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ubaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was safe, tidy and the very accessible. Lots of parking space andvwalking distance to shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Easy to communicate with. The room was very tidy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here and would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend on the slopes. We thought it was going to be weird with 3 adults in one room (mostly family but not all), but it was like camping at school, so a novelty with lots of laughs. Location is good - walking distance to rental stores and town. Also round the corner from main road to the mountains. Phil was very accommodating and friendly. We just needed a place to sleep and though there was some minimal noise with next room occupants everyone was good about being quiet once it got to midnight. We ate out mostly as there are some good restaurants in town. I recommend booking if you have a family in case it is a busy weekend. Wait times arent too long though. Bring a hair dryer if you need as I dont recall seeing one there. Rooms clean and heating was on for our late arrival which was much appreciated. I hope the spa can be fixed for the next stay, that would be perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were a good size for a bigger group. Had a bit of a hiccup with the booking but Phil had us sorted out easy! Comfortable and clean rooms with ample heating given the cold & rainy weather! One of the rooms had a leak though caused by the terrible rains. But overall it was a great place to stay in and would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon, Masterton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with a comfortable bed. Phil was extremely helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for two nights as we were skiing at Tauroa and Whakapapa. Really convenient location and great advice on travel up the mountain and rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host Phil and Kirsty were very accommodating and super friendly. The room was extremely clean, warm and comfortable. Thanks guys, see you again for a canoe safari!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms, very comfortable beds good kitchenette
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nce

Phil is proactive and attentive. The place punches above its weight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, friendly staff, great spa, drying rooms. Superb views of ruapehu. Will defintely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in a great location close to the centre of town. The facilities were exceptionally clean and tidy and service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Delise

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

Above expectation

Very clean and comfortable accommodation. We stayed in a studio unit with a small kitchen facility that had all the basics. Great spa pool that we enjoyed after a big day on the mountain. Friendly and informative host. Thanks so much. We enjoyed our time in Ohakune.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy. Clean room with good bathroom and kitchenette. Room was cleaned daily with good supplies. Comfortable for 3 people. But the our younger child had to sleep in sofa bed which was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our weekend skiing trip. Drying room and spa are bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy, excellent location, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean and new with basic kitchen facilities for boiling water, cooking etc.Staff was frienldy and helpful. Room was little, definitely not for 5 persons, maximal 3 people and had just 3 chairs and a very little table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019