LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Location: 1 Rata Street, Ohakune, nz
Star Rating: 8.2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Convenient Location and Amenities
Located in Ohakune at the doorstep of Tongariro National Park, LKNZ Lodge & Cafe offers proximity to dining, entertainment, and shopping options. Guests can unwind in the sauna, relax in the hot tubs, and enjoy on-site dining at the cafe.
Variety of Accommodation Options
With a selection ranging from budget dormitories to private rooms in 3 lodges, LKNZ Lodge caters to diverse preferences. The heated non-smoking rooms, some with balconies showcasing Mount Ruapehu views, ensure a comfortable stay with provided bed linen and optional towel rentals.
Local Assistance and Dining Facilities
Guests benefit from coin-operated laundry, staff guidance on a range of activities, and two communal kitchens for meal preparation. The on-site cafe serves all-day dining, enhancing the overall guest experience at LKNZ Lodge & Cafe.
Experience comfort and convenience at LKNZ Lodge & Cafe - book your stay now!
Important Information
Bed linen and towels are provided in all room types.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Ski storage
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Kid meals
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Security alarm
- Ski storage
- Television in common areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Snow sports gear
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 6 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
The double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
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Budget Twin Room
This private room offers shared bathroom facilities. This room also includes a free WiFi. Guests have access to full kitchen and lodge facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Vacation Home
Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home also consists of 2 living rooms, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting a patio, this holiday home also provides a dining area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Reading light
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Suite with Mountain View
Boasting a private entrance, this suite comes with a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. Featuring a terrace with mountain views, this suite also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Reading light
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Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This dormitory room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance, a dining area as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Budget Double Room
This private room offers shared bathroom facilities. This room also includes a free WiFi voucher. Guests have access to full kitchen and lodge facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Economy Quadruple Room
Guests staying in this room have access to full kitchen and lodge facilities. This room also includes a free WiFi.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Heating
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Earplugs
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Family Room With Shared Bathroom
Guests staying in this room have access to full kitchen and lodge facilities. This room also includes a free WiFi.
The shared bathroom is shared with one other room.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Heating
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Earplugs
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Family Room with Mountain View
All guests have access to full kitchen and Lodge facilities. This room features views of Mt Ruapehu. This room also includes a free WiFi.
This room has a large private bathroom
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Reading light
- Earplugs
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This private room offers shared bathroom facilities. This room also includes a free WiFi. Guests have access to full kitchen and lodge facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Reading light
- Earplugs
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Twin with Private Bathroom (2 Single Beds)
This self-contained twin suite has a kitchenette with microwave and fridge, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Guests have access to a full kitchen and lodge facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Reading light
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
This self-contained queen suite has a kitchenette with microwave and fridge, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Guests have access to a full kitchen and lodge facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Reading light
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Family Room
This private room offers shared bathroom facilities. This room also includes a free WiFi. Guests have access to full kitchen and lodge facilities.
The shared bathroom is shared with one other room
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Heating
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Earplugs
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
The twin room features a dining area, a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Heating
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Earplugs
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Budget Triple Room
This triple room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance, a dining area as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room provides a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
Guest Reviews
- Marleen (10/5): - Great location, lovely staff and good facilities
- Guest (7/5): -
- Nahuel (10/5): -
- Ryan (7/5): -
- Amarsanaa Togtokhbaatar (9/5): -
- Ken (8/5): Comfortable and clean -
- Anna-Lena (9/5): -
- Alicja (10/5): - Super lovely staff. Clean and tidy.
- Tracy (8/5): -
- Roy (7/5): -
- Aline (8/5): -
- Lesley (8/5): Affordable and comfortable. Good location. - We stayed in a family room with ensuite (and balcony) and because it was offseason had the whole lodge pretty much to ourselves and had full run of the well stocked share kitchen and lounge areas.
- Plumb (6/5): - Size of room
- Rosak93 (8/5): Lovely staff, amazing shower! - Super vriendelijke staff, open voor een praatje en het geven van info.
De douches zijn top! Goede waterdruk. 🤣 Iet wat oud maar wel schoon.
- Okeroa (10/5): Down right awesome place and a peaceful environment and will visit again. - My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at LKNZ LODGE it was very well placed with a nice view of mount Ruapehu next time we plan to book e bikes to explore all the trails with spectacular views.
THANYOU FOR THE AWESOME STAY LKNZ LODGE AND CAFE.
- Guillaume (10/5): -
- Kristy jane (10/5): Don't hesitate to book!!! Do it NOW!! - The manager/owner was VERY accommodating, we had a late check in and she was still there to welcome us and help us find our way. She made it very clear that if we needed anything through the night that we could call the after hours phone. The room was clean and suited our family. The facilities were on, even used the sauna and spa which was a treat after a big day at the rodeo. Our beds were really comfortable and overall we had an awesome stay. Highly recommend 👌 That we didnt stay longer 😁
- Jael (10/5): -
- Vincent (9/5): -
- J (9/5): Nice accommodation right next to Tongariro National Park - The budget rooms are small but sufficient for one person and they have a heating which was much appreciated. I loved the spa (hot tub and sauna) which comes at a small extra charge but if you're lucky, you may have it all to yourself! But the best was the staff, they were so friendly and welcoming and even gave me a lift to the train station when I left! For budget rooms, you have to go outside to reach the washrooms which can be chilly at night.
Right over the entrance to my room, there was a lamp that attracted many insects and when opening my door, some of them always came in - it would be better if the lamps were in between the entrances.
- carol (10/5): -
- Dany (10/5): -
- Maria Brigitta (9/5): - Die erste von 3 Nächten konnten wir nicht nutzen.
Telefonisch war leider niemand erreichbar.
Aber das Geld wurde erstattet
- Noémie (7/5): - The bed was comfortable and the shared kitchen was spacious. The bathroom in the shared space is luxurious. For one night definitely a solid choice. I wish they had told me that the sirens only summon the local firefighters. I got really scared when they wet off at 6am because I thought it was an earthquake and I had no idea what to do. I was the only guest in that section, which made things worse.
- Maureen (10/5): -
- Ben (8/5): -
- Murphy (9/5): - Staff were kind and helpful, the facilities were great and had everything I needed. Nice location in town. Good value for money. A couple of guests were a bit loud early one morning outside but not a big deal. Not many cons.
- alison (10/5): - Spacious kitchen area.
- Elissa (8/5): Fab spot - Great location good value for money great drying room lovely spa and sauna for a bit extra Nothing
- 율 (10/5): - 크리스마스 전후로 2번 숙박했는데, 두번다 좋았습니다. 직원분들도 친정하고 방이 깨끗하게 관리가 잘되어있었어요. 조용하고 위치도 좋고, 스파&사우나도 추가금으로 사용했는데 좋았어요. Double Room with Private Bathroom은 루아페후산 방향을 배정받아서 마운틴뷰가 좋았습니다.
- Alyssa (10/5): -
- Curtis (4/5): Could be great. Wasn’t. - The staff were great, the location was great, the bathroom and lounge were very nice for shared accommodation and I appreciated the cafe discount. The room hadn’t been cleaned, even though I was told it was ready and was checked in. The bin was half full of rubbish, one of the small towels was tossed up and had a reddish brown stain on it and the bed was unmade. I didn’t make a complaint because I was half-expecting someone to come by to clean it properly, then when I came back in the evening and saw it hadn’t been I just couldn’t be arsed. That’s on me. There was one clean folded towel and one extra, clean folded blanket on the shelf and I just made due.
I was also surprised there was no lamp, just one very bright overhead light. All packaged under a stricter no refunds policy than I've seen in a while.
I've been through a fair few hostels and shared facilities accommodation over the past week on a random trip and this was both the worst and the most expensive. Which I'm sorry to have to say because the positives were indeed positive.
- Bianca (10/5): We were so happy with our stay ! We are most definitely returning to this beautiful place - When we went into our building it was nice snd warm, the room was warm wirh the heaters that was on already
- Kathryn (10/5): -
- Juhini (9/5): -
- Jenni (10/5): It was really great, 100% recommend - Beautiful room, comfy beds, loved the sauna and hot tub!
- Christian (10/5): -
- Gabrielle (8/5): Wonderful staff, everything you need and comfortable - Everything you needed & wonderful staff! Just walls are thin, so you can hear people talking if they are one wall away or being loud. Not bad enough to upset the stay & they do provide ear plugs so they are doing their best.
- Fletcher (10/5): -
- Beth (7/5): - Walking distance to town
- Cameron (8/5): Read the small print on the room advertised - The staff were excellent 👌 The advertising on the room i booked, says TV doesn't mention it's a doorm TV for all to watch, I expected a TV in my room and a ensuite, or I got temu'ed on the correct reading of what was advertised .
- Tessa (8/5): Exactly what we needed for one night - Good size family rooms big kitchen great for families How noises the floors are.... you can hear everyone walking up and down the hallways and stairs... if you have children it's alot louder
- Cliff (10/5): -
- McClutchie (10/5): If you are wanting clean and convenient this is the plaxe - Great service very clean and comfortable Have nothing
- Grzegorz (9/5): -
- Jared (9/5): -
- Jonathan (9/5): - Upgraded to King size bedroom with view. View was wonderful, when clouds moved to disclose snow topped mountain. Bed comfortable. Shared kitchen very useful. Team very helpful.
- Adam (10/5): -
- Amma (10/5): -
- Ann (9/5): Excellent facilities, onsite cafe food and service - Great shared space and facilities for groups.
- Stephanie (10/5): - Das nette Personal!
- Keith (4/5): - Central location. Nice reception. A budget room which was basic ( clean, no frills). Overpriced for such a budget room.
- Maciej (9/5): Dobra opcja dla kogoś zainteresowanego treckingiem w parku narodowym Tongariro. - Położone blisko początku szlaku treckingowego, świetne śniadania, bardzo pomocny personel, dobrze wyposażony pokój. Dobry stosunek jakości do ceny. W pokoju było dość duszno i gorąco.
- Bianca (5/5): - location damaged doors to the balcony, unable to use,
The heater's provided didn't work
Expensive for what you got..
Ear plugs provided due to rooms proximity to the road ,we were lucky no trucks passed while we stayed.
It's a lodge, so the bedroom had beds for 5 , a crammed space
- Thomas (8/5): -
- Erin (9/5): Comfortable and clean facilities - Great location with secure bike storage
- Mekkelholt (9/5): -
- Oliver (10/5): -
- Marie (9/5): -
- Casey (10/5): Awesome spot - A big, clean, comfy place to stay with the fam. Nice beds and lots of new appliances and renovated kitchen and bathrooms.
- Ana Benson (9/5): We enjoyed , relaxed and very satisfied ! Workers were so friendly 😍 - Good location close to everything we want to go
- Jean-Christophe (8/5): - Propre, bien situé, bien équipé, bike storage Chambre coller à la rue principale, donc assez bruyant lorsque les véhicules passent
- Victoria (8/5): Super cute, comfortable, and incredibly clean. - Super cute place, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, spotlessly clean. Noise from the road - but they provided a pair of earplugs!
- Emilia (8/5): -
- Lisa (10/5): -
- Gloria (10/5): - All good N/A
- Fleur (10/5): -
- Kaspar (9/5): -
- Trine (7/5): God, men vær opmærksom på begænset brug af faciliteterne - Lækkert lodge der passer perfekt til grupper! Køkkenet var godt, og fungerede upåklageligt. Der var begrænsede information om faciliteterne, og vi fandt ud af ved ankomst at de fleste af dem ikke kunne bruges efter kl 18, og at det kostede ekstra):
- Pradnya (10/5): -
- Thomas (8/5): -
- Elise (8/5): -
- Rose (9/5): - Friendly staff. Convenient cafe on site.
- Wendy (9/5): Fine - Whole house Distance from Main area great for family with transport
- jo (7/5): -
- Steve (10/5): - Helpful and friendly staff
- Claire (10/5): - So very cosy and warm. Sparkling clean. Excellent value.
- Elizabeth (8/5): - Great value for money. Convenient and great helpful staff.
- Luke (8/5): - Easy checkin process and all amenities needed. Off street parking.
- Louise (10/5): -
- Rony (7/5): -
- brian (8/5): -
- YUFAN (7/5): -
- Jerico carlo (10/5): - Everyone's very accomodating and spot-on, they even went out of their way to get me a ride to the train station. Superb service, just superb!! Going to stay there again definitely!!
- David (8/5): - All good and quiet midweek
- Tania (10/5): -
- Newby (8/5): -
- Rob (8/5): -
- Tingjian (9/5): -
- LouiseDai (9/5): -
- Joel (9/5): Great - Clean and location Room was too hot
- Louis (8/5): -
- Dawt Tha Lian (7/5): -
- f (10/5): - Warm clean Bed length for 6ft was abit shott
- Marianne (2/5): - Laut laut laut
- Baz (10/5): - I loved the little river running adjacent to my room. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better environment at such a great price.
- Celia (10/5): -
- Roger (8/5): -
- Amber (10/5): - We’ve stayed here on a few occasions and been lucky enough to get the same room with incredible mountain view each time (king studio with ensuite). We think this accommodation is excellent value and having 2 spa pools and a sauna is a lovely bonus at the end of a day at the mountain or doing outdoor pursuits.
Can easily walk to Main Street for shops, eateries and coffee etc. will always return. Thanks for another great stay.
- Ans (9/5): I felt home away from home. - Liked the location as we did a day trip to the mountain. Liked the sauna/spa . Enjoyed the kitchen set up and upstairs lounge area to relax after a day in the snow before traveling home the next morning. Very friendly staff! The neighbour's were a bit loud early in the morning when they left to go to the mountain.
But not a big deal
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