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Porters Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580
  • Porters Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mount Olympus Ski Area
    ‪106 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Mountain View

Standard Room, Mountain View

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Castle Hill

At Porters Lodge, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Porters Ski Area and 11.1 km (6.9 mi) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. Highlights at this ski lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to bike hire, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Castle Hill lodge include Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
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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

About this property

Porters Lodge

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain lodge's ski shuttle (surcharge). Porters Lodge helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage, skiing lessons and ski passes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the lodge's bar.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Castle Hill lodge is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Porters Lodge offers 7 accommodations. This Castle Hill lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 September and 30 October.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 for adults and from NZD 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Porters Lodge.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Porters Lodge?

Porters Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Porters Lodge?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porters Lodge on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$166.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Porters Lodge?

Yep, Porters Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Porters Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Porters Lodge?

No, Porters Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Porters Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 20 until October 30.

What time are check-in & check-out at Porters Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Porters Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Porters Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent stay at the lodge. Great food and nice beers on tap! The staff were super friendly. Excellent views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

TAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Amenities
Great staff, very welcoming! Lovely space, delicious food, nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We all felt incredibly welcome he in the most beautiful of surroundings. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place in the mountains.
Very friendly staff & great food. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
Lovely vibe, nice food, unique location. Kids loved the bunk rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Daniella, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High up in the mountains
A nice mountain cabin with beautiful views. Excellent staff. Bruno and Michelle were very helpful with everything. Good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service, went over and above to help us out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Becky, Aus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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