What a delightful surprise this place was. It didn't look like much when we pulled in at night, but the inside belies the outside. What a beautiful room! Recently remodeled with very comfortable modern decor, it was positively lovely. The king size bed was so comfortable, it was difficult to get up in the morning. There was everything we needed for a morning beverage to get us jump started. After checking out we went and explored the beautiful little town. What a gem! So green and charming, just lovely. There are plenty of restaurants, (shout out to the Mountain Rocks Cafe where I got the best flat white I've every had), a small, but well stocked grocery store, and we will never forget the carrot park. What a fun place. It is a short drive from Ohakune to Tongariro National Park, where there is so much to see and do. A gorgeous place. If Tongariro is your destination, this motel is a great place to stay. And, as with all of New Zealand, the people in Ohakune are amazing. We wish that we could have spent more than one night there.This was our favorite room of the trip, and we stayed in 8 different places in New Zealand. We will be back for more exploring.