Title: Book The Best Hotels in Ongarue for 2026 from CA $118 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.ca [Vacation Rentals in Ongarue](https://expedia.ca/Ongarue-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635056329755.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Ongarue](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ongarue.d553248635056329755.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ongarue Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ongarue.d553248635056329755.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ongarue Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ongarue.d553248635056329755.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Go beyond your typical stay in Ongarue Family friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?destination=Ongarue%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand®ionId=553248635056329755&latLong=-38.716145%2C175.283038&adults=2&startDate=2026-02-20&d1=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&d2=2026-02-22&travelerType=family_friendly) ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635056329755&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635056329755&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635056329755&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635056329755&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Ongarue hotels ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/4f1caa38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/a837e8a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/ee9a2d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Queen Room | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/1ec30e37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery [](https://www.expedia.ca/Piopio-Hotels-Owls-Nest-Motel.h6233319.Hotel-Information) Piopio 8.8/10 Excellent (203 reviews) "A welcoming, comfortable environment where we felt right at home!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Andrew CA $103 CA $118 total includes taxes & fees Feb 15 - Feb 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Piopio-Hotels-Owls-Nest-Motel.h6233319.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/17b1ff3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive King Spa Bath - Studio Unit](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/146ea3d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/aa9fc6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/c18176b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Park Motor Inn [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Central-Park-Motor-Inn.h21347674.Hotel-Information) Taumarunui 8.0/10 Very good (47 reviews) "Clean rooms, clean pool, very helpful concierge. The rooms could do with a bit of a paint job and redecorating but totally fine otherwise " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nadia CA $138 CA $171 total includes taxes & fees Feb 7 - Feb 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Central-Park-Motor-Inn.h21347674.Hotel-Information) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628900/9628833/dc08b125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Twin Studio (2 Single Beds) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628900/9628833/b10f4d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Queen Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628900/9628833/df83ffd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Large Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628900/9628833/2546ff12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alexander Motel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Alexander-Motel.h9628833.Hotel-Information) Taumarunui 8.6/10 Excellent (163 reviews) "Fantastic service and amenities, including a bike wash, very secure bike storage, comfortable rooms and great service and smiles from Murray. Thank you. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Andre CA $130 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Feb 8 - Feb 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Alexander-Motel.h9628833.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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" [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Alexander-Motel.h9628833.Hotel-Information) ![Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/91b0c719_y.jpg) ### Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery 10/10 Excellent "A welcoming, comfortable environment where we felt right at home!" [](https://expedia.ca/Piopio-Hotels-Owls-Nest-Motel.h6233319.Hotel-Information) ![Retro Lakeside Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100468800/100468793/b9f05e68_y.jpg) ### Retro Lakeside Retreat 10/10 Excellent "Such a great classic Kiwi Bach. Amazing views and a a really great spot. We will definitely be back!" [](https://expedia.ca/Kuratau-Hotels-Retro-Retreat-Lakeside-Retreat.h100468793.Hotel-Information) ![The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/ab8de548_y.jpg) ### The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage 10/10 Excellent "Had a great time at Emma place.Communication was excellent with quick replies to questions.Clean with everything that we needed and close to the water.Thank you for having us." [](https://expedia.ca/Kuratau-Hotels-The-8-Point-Inn.h112440168.Hotel-Information) ![Rotowai Hills Farm Stay. Nestled in the head of the stunning Mokauiti Valley. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110770000/110767800/110767797/5e76ef7c_y.jpg) ### Rotowai Hills Farm Stay. Nestled in the head of the stunning Mokauiti Valley. 10/10 Excellent "Beautiful setting and lovely, clean, well appointed house. Friendly host. Highly recommended. " [](https://expedia.ca/Aria-Hotels-Rotowai-Hills-Farm-Stay-Nestled-In-The-Head-Of-The-Stunning-Mokauiti-Valley.h110767797.Hotel-Information) ![Central Park Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/aa9fc6ef_y.jpg) ### Central Park Motor Inn 10/10 Excellent "Good for price" [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Central-Park-Motor-Inn.h21347674.Hotel-Information) ![A Rural Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038700/113038684/28e73837_y.jpg) ### A Rural Retreat 10/10 Excellent "Great cost house. Plenty of space and great scenery." [](https://expedia.ca/Mahoenui-Hotels-A-Rural-Retreat.h113038684.Hotel-Information) ![Perfect accommodation for visiting Tongariro and Southern Lake Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111083800/111083745/af590984_y.jpg) ### Perfect accommodation for visiting Tongariro and Southern Lake Taupo 10/10 Excellent "Easy self check in. Kitchen is extremely well equipped for cooking and baking plus air fryer and slow cooker and rice cooker. Great communal areas including outdoor areas which were usable in the bright winter days we were blessed with. Good showers one upstairs bathroom and one downstairs bathroom. Bunk room is downstairs and rest of the bedrooms are upstairs. Light and Bright decor. Great comfy pillows. Many gorgeous wool blankets. We didn’t end up using the wood burner but there was plenty of wood. The house stayed very cosy with just the heat pump run in the morning and later evening. The house is a sun trap in the day. " [](https://expedia.ca/Kuratau-Hotels-Perfect-Accommodation-For-Visiting-Tongariro-And-Southern-Lake-Taupo.h111083745.Hotel-Information) !["Te Hokinga" - Whareroa Classic Kiwi Bach Escape](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49096200/49096188/26846445_y.jpg) ### "Te Hokinga" - Whareroa Classic Kiwi Bach Escape 8/10 Good "Classis Kiwi 'bach', plenty of beds for everyone to squeeze in and a great place for family memories" [](https://expedia.ca/Kuratau-Hotels-Te-Hokinga-Whareroa-Classic-Kiwi-Bach-Escape.h49096188.Hotel-Information) ## More cheap stays in Ongarue ![Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121500000/121492700/121492638/7f04f43e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B 37 Rangaroa Road Taumarunui Manawatu-Wanganui [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=121492638&PinnedHotelID=121492638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635056329755) [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Magpie-Cottage-Homestay-BB.h121492638.Hotel-Information) ![Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/ba11ffc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge 28-30 Ellis Road Benneydale [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635056329755) [](https://expedia.ca/Benneydale-Hotels-Wooden-Heart-Cafe-And-Benneydale-Lodge.h17250043.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best area to stay in Ongarue? > The village of Ongarue is small and primarily serves as the northern gateway to the Timber Trail, a well-known cycling and walking track. Accommodation here typically consists of lodges and holiday homes that cater specifically to those embarking on or finishing the trail. You'll find yourself surrounded by native bush and the sounds of nature, with the trail entrance often just a short distance from your doorstep. > > > Couples and small groups of friends undertaking the Timber Trail will find Ongarue ideal. Staying here means you're perfectly positioned to start your adventure early in the morning or relax after a day of cycling. ### When is the best time to go to Ongarue? > This period offers the most favourable conditions for outdoor activities, which are Ongarue's main draw. You'll find the weather pleasant for exploring the region's natural beauty, particularly the Ongarue Spiral and the local sections of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail. The days are longer, and the temperatures are generally mild, making it ideal for spending time outdoors. > > > Couples looking for an active escape will find these months superb for cycling or walking the trails. The scenery is at its best, with lush greenery and clear skies providing excellent opportunities for photography. Many local accommodation options and eateries are fully operational, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable stay. > > > Families will also appreciate the summer months. 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