THE POWDERHORN CHATEAU, Ohakune
About the Hotel
Rooms & Chalets
The Powderhorn Chateau offers rooms and chalets. The Queen Suite has a queen-sized bed, lounge area, work desk, and bathroom. Twin Suites feature a queen bed, a single bed, a lounge area, a work desk, and a bathroom; balcony rooms are available. The Two-Bedroom Chalet, a 5-minute walk from the hotel, features a master suite, a twin room convertible to a king suite, 2 bathrooms, an open-plan living and dining area, a full kitchen with dishwasher and laundry, and a double garage. The Three-Bedroom Chalet includes a master suite, a king suite, a twin room convertible to a king suite, an open-plan lounge and dining area, a full kitchen with dishwasher and laundry facilities; this unit spans 3 stories.
Dining at Powderkeg
The Powderkeg Restaurant & Bar serves seasonal cuisine. The Matterhorn Grill is open for breakfast during summer, from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. French doors open onto a balcony for diners. Douglas Fir beams, Macrocarpa, Redwood and Douglas Fir linings, Rimu tables, bar-tops and benches are exhibited throughout the building. The Powderkeg hosts a yearly tree planting event in Ohakune. The restaurants source products from local suppliers.
Leisure and Activities
The Powderhorn Chateau provides a heated indoor swimming pool. Guests can use pool tables and dart boards in Powderkeg Bar & Restaurant. A hot pool is available with bar service. The Tongariro National Park is a 2-minute walk. The Powderhorn Chateau has bike and gear hire. Guests have access to complimentary WiFi and 50 SKY TV channels.
Location and Transport
The Powderhorn Chateau is near the dual heritage Tongariro National Park and the Turoa ski field. The hotel is 100 km from Whanganui. Taupo domestic airport is a 1-hour and 30-minute drive. Mount Tongariro, is one of the locations where Peter Jackson shot 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy. Some of the best fishing is from the Manganui-O-Te-Ao river. The hotel is situated at the start of The Old Coach Road.
Services & Amenities
The Powderhorn Chateau provides free WiFi, elevator access, bag storage, bike storage, in-house laundry, and a drying room. The conference room offers standard technical equipment, chilled water, mints, pads, and pens. A daily delegate package includes accommodation, fully cooked breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas, and working lunches. Guests are given a re-use towel option.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
