Porters Lodge
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Porters Lodge
Porters Ski Area Access Road State Highway 73, Castle Hill, Canterbury 7580, New Zealand
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With a stay at Porters Lodge in Castle Hill, you'll be 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Porters Ski Area and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. This ski lodge is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park.Show More
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4.1/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.1
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Amenities
Public ParkingFreeWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeSkiingHikingBarBilliards RoomRestaurantBicycle RentalsMeeting RoomMulti-Function Room
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Porters Alpine Resort
(1.7 km)
Landmarks: Lake Lyndon Reserve
(4.1 km)
Landmarks: Pippa’s Lookout
(4.2 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
3 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Hair dryer
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Basic Shared Dormitory
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Hair dryer
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2
Standard Room with Mountain View
3 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Mountain view
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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6
Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds)
2 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Mountain view
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Guest Reviews
4.1/5
Very Good
17 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.1
- Amenities4.1
- Location4.1
- Service4.1
Average for similar properties in Castle Hill
AI Summary
The accommodation provides value for money, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Its location offers stunning views and access to outdoor activities. However, no specific disadvantages were mentioned in the reviews.
Guest User
August 25, 2024
If youre looking for a real down to earth mountain lodge experience, this place ticks all the boxs...then proceeds to put 5 stars around each box. Its rugged and rustic but warm and inviting. The staff help with the whole welcoming vibe, and the veiws from every room range from epic to amazing! The menu is perfect and the bar provides all tge pain killers a 47year old needs after a hard day keeping up with the kids. Family freindly but also a cool place for the younger crew to hang.
Guest User
July 14, 2024
The lodge is well maintained. clean and warm with good hot showers. The chefs provided excellent food. The common area was enjoyable with a wide selection of board games, and a nice warm fire. Beautiful views down the valley and to the mountain which was only a 5 minute drive away. The children loved the taboggan rides. Nice music selection and a great DJ on Saturday nights. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Guest User
January 10, 2024
My family of 3 stayed over for a night here. We checked in pretty early like slightly past 2pm. We had a great lunch. It is so good that we could still get vegetarian food prepared accordingly to our request in this mountainous area. After lunch we checked out the surrounding areas. One can do mountain biking here or chill at the cafe. There are a lot of board / card games available at the cafe and even can play pool. The area is not big and we comb the whole area within one minute or two. After exploring the area, we decide to rest in our room. Peacefulness and silent were broken once our neighbors next door checked in. We could hear them going up and jumping from the double bunk bed and it just keeps going till they rest for the night. We have our dinner at the cafe again. My family was so glad they served vegetarian options here.
Guest User
February 17, 2023
We visited Porters Lodge once again on our way to the annual Coast to Coast race. This is our 5th year in a row and we've booked again for next year. Its a magic place to stay up in the mountains. Yes it's a 5 km gravel road, so look after your car or camper and DRIVE SLOW! The views are worth it. The rooms and facilities are clean and tidy and as you would expect from this kind of lodge :-) There is powered and non powered parking for motorhomes too. A good selection of beer & wine and some great pub grub. Thanks team :-) Rob, Brenda and the rest of the kayaking gang
Guest User
April 13, 2023
The location of the lodge is great. Close to Castle Rock and 55 min away from Arthur’s Pass. The short dirt road allows you to feel like you are in the wilderness. We came as a family and the loader was comfortable and the staff very friendly. The kids enjoyed the board games and the game room. The food was good to top it all!
Guest User
April 11, 2023
We stayed one night as a stop over - there is a little drive from the main road. They provide really nice evening meals. Heater in the room. Friendly staff. Great coffee. Gets a little wind exposed in the night which woke me up - but nothing too major. I would recommend this place.
Guest User
February 27, 2023
If you are looking for a special place with you Campervan, you will find it at Porters Alpine Lodge. After 5km of gravel road you are deep in the mountains and find a magical place, great food (burger) and beer as well as a magnificent sunset and sunrise.
Guest User
February 3, 2023
Incredibly rude male staff member and the 6km gravel track to get there broke our van! Weird showers with clear doors, no separate cubicles so zero privacy. No one else was staying at the same time as us and I can see why. Would not recommend you wasting your time driving there.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Public Parking
Free
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Skiing
Hiking
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Bicycle Rentals
Additional charge
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public Parking
Free
Transportation
Bicycle Rentals
Additional charge
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Non-Smoking in All Rooms
Health & Wellness
Billiards Room
Skiing Gear Storage
Hiking
Skiing
Kayaking
Off-site
Rock Climbing
Off-site
Ski Lessons
Ski Passes
Ski Shuttle
Ski-in, ski-out resort
Activities
Fishing
Game Room
Cleaning Services
Rooms are disinfected between stays
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Children's Toys
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 07:30–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:30–22:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 11
With a stay at Porters Lodge in Castle Hill, you'll be 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Porters Ski Area and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. This ski lodge is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the lodge's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the lodge's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.