The Hobbit Motorlodge is a family-owned alpine motel and lodge in the heart of Ohakune, at 80 Goldfinch Street. It has welcomed guests since 1983 and is still owned and operated by the same New Zealand owners. The complex was built in stages. Its restaurant closed after the 2006 ski season and was converted into luxury motel units. Accommodation ranges from premium suites with mountain views to budget rooms, including two-bedroom motel units and studio units. Most rooms are double glazed, which helps with comfort in the colder months and cuts noise.
The lodge is suited to corporate and contractor stays and to large tourism groups. Its large parking areas take trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles and trailers. Ohakune sits on the edge of Tongariro National Park, and the lodge is set up for exploring the region, from the Turoa Skifield road to the mountain bike trails. We hear that booking directly for two or more nights, Sunday to Thursday, enters guests in a weekly draw for the same number of nights free.