Located at the heart of Ohakune Junction, the original building dating back to 1913 was built on the prime spot with amazing views of Mt Ruapehu. As part of the recent refurbishment the extended deck offers opportunity to relax with sweeping views of the mountain that does not disappoint.
We're only two minutes walk from the Ohakune train station and a short drive to the mountain. After a great day's skiing or tramping on one of the many scenic tracks, head back to Kings for a relaxing drink and a meal in the Bar or Café Restaurant.
Refurbished and under friendly new management. Come and see the major renovations. Experience the difference.
Address: 3 Rimu Street, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4625.
Phone: 06 385 8648
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We have been asked why does Kings say it is accommodation rather than listing just under the heading of hotels, motels, lodges or even backpackers?
Kings is difficult to label as the definition of a Hotel is: A house for entertaining strangers or travellers; an inn or public house, of the better class. With it's facilities and 17 refurbished en-suite rooms and 23 shared facility rooms Kings can certainly be called an Ohakune Hotel or being placed under the list of Ohakune Hotels.
While the definition of a Motel is: An establishment that provides lodging for motorists in rooms usually having direct access to an open parking area. Also called motor court, motor lodge. The car park to the en-suite rooms is right next to the rooms so we are happy to define the accommodation as an Ohakune Motel or list it under Ohakune Motels.
However as skiing is a core part of why Ohakune and Kings exists the definition of a Lodge is important: A hotel providing overnight lodging for travellers or a (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter ie a Ohakune Ski Lodge. With the buildings wooden architecture and ambient character Kings can easily be seen as an Ohakune Lodge or come under the listing of Ohakune Lodges.
Then with it's 23 refurbished shared facility rooms Kings can also come under the Ohakune budget accommodation banner however the meaning of backpackers is: hostels or budget accommodation. The old poor quality version of a backpackers is nolonger valid, expectation is now is of clean and comfortable rooms, so Kings with its fresh, refurbished, clean, comfortable and value for money rooms, can also be easily described as an Ohakune Backpackers, or an Ohakune Hostel or come under Ohakune Budget Accommodation.
Kings even has a private house at the rear, so can also come under the listing of Ohakune house or Ohakune houses to let. Kings has something for everyone, so that is why in most cases Kings is labelled with the generic term Ohakune Accommodation.
