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Porters Lodge

2.5 star property
Ski lodge with ski shuttle, near Porters Ski Area

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Terrace/patio
View from room
Mountain view
View from room
Mountain view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is $116
includes taxes & fees
$101 per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2025

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds)

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580

What's nearby

  • Porters Ski Area - 8 min drive
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 16 min drive
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 19 min drive
  • Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park - 19 min drive
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 107 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 71 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Porters Lodge

Porters Lodge features sledding and a ski shuttle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is a nice spot to enjoy après-ski drinks. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Ski passes, storage, and lessons are also available.

Languages

English, Portuguese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*
  • Ski shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Sledding
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Ski

  • Ski passes
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski rental shops

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Area shuttle and ski shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 20 and October 30.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Porters Lodge Castle Hill
Porters Castle Hill
Porters Lodge Lodge
Porters Lodge Castle Hill
Porters Lodge Lodge Castle Hill

Frequently asked questions

Is Porters Lodge currently open?
The property is closed between September 20 and October 30.
Does Porters Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Porters Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Porters Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Porters Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Porters Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Porters Lodge and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like sledding and skiing and return when the snow melts for mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Porters Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

excellent stay at the lodge. Great food and nice beers on tap! The staff were super friendly. Excellent views.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

TAN, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very welcoming! Lovely space, delicious food, nice amenities.
Amelia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We all felt incredibly welcome he in the most beautiful of surroundings. Thank you
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Secluded, peaceful & warm
Was a good night's stay. Julia and Ryan were very friendly hosts and run a nice smooth operation. While I didn't have any of their main meals, what I saw that came out of the kitchen looked delicious. I did have a sticky date pudding which was divine. The morning after I took a short walk up the mountain track behind the lodge which gave excellent views of the surrounding landscape.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst experience in NZ
Absolutely worst experience!!! We were treated differently either because we were not white or because we were assumed to be “backpackers”.....maybe because we were a young couple(?) We reached there at 9pm with only one hour of electricity (the electricity cuts off at 10pm) We had paid for a double room but we were given single bunk beds instead. There was a room next door WITH THE DOUBLE BED we had paid for which was VACANT but the owner insisted it was booked out for someone else When we tried to show our booking which had PICTURES of the double bed we had booked and paid for-the manager tried to tell us it was probably previous management or the website who had made a mistake in putting the wrong picture. Even if that was true- we could sue them for false advertising! The worst part is there is nothing else close by which forced us to swallow our pride and stay the night there. I think the manager knew that as well and took advantage of it Very very disappointed with the attitude; we felt discriminated against and treated badly-which was our worst experience in NZ
1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great place in the mountains.
Very friendly staff & great food. Really enjoyed our stay.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great staff. Have previously ridden on their own MTB trails, right on their doorstep, but this time I had fun on the nearby Cragieburn MTB trails. Was also a great place to stop back in for a coffee etc after riding the trails the next day, with a great view of the area from the lodge. Looking forward to returning in Spring for another ride in the area, and another stay at the lodge.
Glen, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Lovely vibe, nice food, unique location. Kids loved the bunk rooms.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

High up in the mountains
A nice mountain cabin with beautiful views. Excellent staff. Bruno and Michelle were very helpful with everything. Good food.
Daniella, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent customer service, went over and above to help us out.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing lodge out in the mountains. Staff were fantastic. Jeanette and her partner (sorry I forgot your name) were very accommodating and welcoming. Excellent value for money. Would definitely go back! Thank you!!
Becky, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

非常棒的地方，老闆人好！電腦忘記了馬上寫Email給我，非常感謝！希望有機會再去！值得信賴的地方！特別是晚上可以看到美麗的星空
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

晚上1O點半斷電，有與世隔絕之感，若要放鬆不碰3c，他是不錯的選擇
还不錯，就是離公路有點遠
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