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Reviewed 8 January 2017 via mobile

A really great hotel in a lovely little town with amazingly friendly, welcoming staff both in the hotel and the bar - really helpful and inviting. Fabulous indoor pool. The Hotel itself is a pretty amazing building.

Date of stay: January 2017
Thank LRCooper
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Reviewed 6 January 2017

My husband booked us here for a one-night stopover on our way from Auckland to Wellington. We didn't have enough time to do the one-day trek across Tongariro so we decided to make the best of the limited time we had by hiking a small portion of the southern tip of the park.

Although we were told that this was their off-season, we found the hotel was almost full. Somehow, we didn't see any of the other guests until dinner time when we ate at the restaurant on the ground floor (The Powderkeg). Breakfast was included which was served in their other restaurant, The Matterhorn. Both were delicious.

Our room was cozy but the perfect size for two people. I loved the complimentary toiletries which consisted of manuka honey. We loved the balcony even though it only looked out into the trees. There's also a heated pool which we had to ourselves during our stay.

The super friendly staff really made our stay extra enjoyable. Although the hotel doesn't provide a shuttle, three staff members took turns shuttling us around (pick up from town, drive up the mountain for our hike, and drop off into town). It saved us the immense trouble of having to rent a vehicle, figure out how to operate it and drive on the other side of the road, and/or seek out a cab in the very small town of Ohakune.

We are looking forward to returning in the future during ski season.

Date of stay: December 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank wanderingpeace
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Reviewed 24 December 2016

We spent a night at the hotel after visiting Tongariro National Park and we didn't have many choices of hotels around there.

I felt like the hotel was a but outdated, and what bothered me the most was the fact that the ceiling in the room was low, and there wasn't much light in there, so adding that to the dark wood on the walls and dark carpet, I felt quite claustrophobic. Thankfully it was one night only.

The staff was nice, and the room was clean enough, but I do think the hotel needs a bit of an upgrade.

Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 24 November 2016 via mobile

Just awesome. Spent a week in Ohakune for work and based ourselves out of the Powderhorn - good business support and great facilities.

Food at the in-house restaurant (Powderkeg) was amazing. Good (but not too complex) menu, with friendly service. Staff went out of their way to help with various transport issues too.

Fantastic selection of beers and ciders available, and the staff really know their stuff. I have a new favourite cider (Good George with Black Doris plum), and they even had Delerium Tremens - seriously impressed.

Rooms comfortable and clean- can hear the train going by infrequently (the only minor downer).

Love the ambience - reminds me of lodges by the Grand Canyon.

Would be awesome in the ski season...

Date of stay: November 2016
Trip type: Travelled on business
Thank 975NicholasR
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Reviewed 24 November 2016 via mobile

We've been running a week long workshop at the Powderhorn in Ohakune and the service and experience has been nothing but exceptional.

Annie has been our primary contact throughout the five days and she's gone above and beyond to make sure everyone is being looked after. She's made the experience as a facilitator seamless and I honestly can't thank her enough.

As well as staying on site at the Powderhorn we've dined at the restaurant every night. The food is delicious and we've really got to know lots of the team who've been looking after us.

In summary:

- The staff are awesome.
- The food is delicious.
- Annie - The Events Manager is incredible.
- The environment is picturesque and inspirational.

Do yourself a favour next time your looking to run a workshop or conference off site - Head to the Powderhorn, ask for Annie. You'll love it.

Date of stay: November 2016
Trip type: Travelled on business
1  Thank Daniel W
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