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Porters Lodge

2.5 star property
Simple base for skiers with a shuttle to the slopes

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Porters Lodge

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Terrace/patio
Mountain view
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Lobby lounge
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Porters Lodge

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580
  • Popular LocationPorters Ski Area8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCave Stream Scenic Reserve19 min drive
  • Popular LocationKorowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park19 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)71 min drive
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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)

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Mountain View

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 area

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Located in Castle Hill, Porters Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Porters Ski Area and Mt Cheeseman Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve and Cave Stream Scenic Reserve. Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring, hiking/biking trails, and rock climbing.
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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

Lodge near Porters Ski Area
Located close to Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve, Porters Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Hit the slopes at this lodge offering a ski shuttle, ski passes, and ski lessons. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like sledding and hiking/biking. In addition to an arcade/game room and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • Express check-in, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Porters Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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 October 2 and November 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

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

Is Porters Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Porters Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Porters Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porters Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Porters Lodge located?

Located near the slopes, this Castle Hill lodge is in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Porters Ski Area, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve and Cave Stream Scenic Reserve. Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park and Mt Cheeseman Ski Area are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Porters Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

touseef

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