The Gables B&B

20 Middle Road Horopito, 4696 Ohakune, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>177</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
177 reviews

Great breakfast. Quiet location. Great parking space. Clean bathroom. Extremely spacious. Comfy bed.

Neil Australia
a living room with a bed and a couch and a table at The Gables B&B in Ohakune
a living room with a television and a coffee table at The Gables B&B in Ohakune
a house in a field next to a yard at The Gables B&B in Ohakune
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The Gables B&B

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Set in Ohakune and only 37 km from Mount Ruapehu, The Gables B&B offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from Turoa. This bed and breakfast includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers ski storage space. Taranaki Falls is 37 km from The Gables B&B, while Whakapapa is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, 104 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ohakune
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  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    “Great breakfast. Quiet location. Great parking space. Clean bathroom. Extremely spacious. Comfy bed.”
  • Judith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Pleasant surroundings. Comfortable accommodation with everything we needed for a another great stay.”
  • Tomaso
    Australia Australia
    “Extra large room, very well equipped with nice matching timber furnishings. Quiet location.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
The Gables B&B at Horopito, Central North Island NZ. We have a self-contained 42sqm guest wing as part of our modern, recently constructed gabled design home. Set on 4 acres of establishing, newly created garden, with great night sky viewing. Location is 15 mins drive north of Ohakune town. Our guest wing has its' own private entry and garden area with vehicle parking at the door. Living area is fully furnished with bespoke furniture, and a 46 inch TV. Queen bed has electric blanket and quality linen. Room is heated with Wi Fi included. En-suite has a tiled walk in shower, Complementary continental breakfast with toasted muesli, yoghurt, spreads and snacks, also tea, coffee and hot chocolate are provided. A lock box is available for self check in. We offer complete privacy if this is what you wish! But as we live in the main house that is separated by a vestibule, we are always available for assistance that may be required. A pleasant garden area is available with seating for our guests use. We also invite you to enjoy as you wish the rest of our on-going creation of a garden and pond area. Mt Ruapehu views are seen from the majority of the grounds
The Central North Island area is a wonderful part of New Zealand. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is about 40 mins drive north of our location. Both Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields are about 35 mins drive (depending on time of day) from our door. Turoa has the High Noon Express lift, Whakapapa with their new Sky Waka gondola, making Ruapehu one of NZ's premiere ski destinations. There are several shuttle bus operators based in Ohakune, for ski or walking track transport. Ohakune town has all the usual amenities, such as restaurants, bars, casual eateries, supermarket, bank, gas station, public library and so on. Also, there are a number of ski rental outlets. We have the Old Coach Road cycle track on our boundary that connects to Ohakune town. This is also a good walking pathway for those in need of an extended walk through an amazing forest area. A number of other walking tracks are easy to find in the Tongariro National Park. Almost all being within an hour's drive. As are the Kaimanawa mountains. Many other activities are available to pursue in the broader region. kayaking, scenic sightseeing flights and trout fishing along with horse trekking are also fun things to do.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gables B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
    • Room service
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Gables B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Gables B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Gables B&B

    • The Gables B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Horse riding

    • The Gables B&B is 5 miles from the centre of Ohakune. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Gables B&B include:

      • Suite

    • Check-in at The Gables B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at The Gables B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.