Porters Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Porters Ski Area, 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 mountain biking and sledding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a view of a mountainous landscape.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A cabin with bunk beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A cabin-style room with two beds, wooden walls, and a bunk bed.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

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. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Castle Hill travel guide
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Map
State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered mountain range with a valley and a road.
    Porters Ski Area
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
    19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area
    25 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Historic Village Walk
    48 min drive - 79.8 km
  • Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
    57 min drive - 80.5 km

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 mountain biking and sledding. 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 a banquet hall
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Porters Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Porters Lodge?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porters Lodge on Nov 6, 2026 start from CA $129, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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, 2.2 mi (3.6 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Porters Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unreal scenery, tasty menu and drinks, comfortable lodging! A perfect getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very good food and bar. Great welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Porter's Lodge is in the mountains far from everywhere but has a great atmosphere, home cooked food and lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location near Castle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice accomodation in a very nice area, with resto and bar. We had a short 3 day holiday with 2 kids, very friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was well maintained and the common bathroom/toilet was clean. Staff was friendly and food was good. Everything expected in a ski lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
with grate view and unique experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and drinks and a beautiful setting in the mountains. The room was clean and all we needed for a unique stay in the mountains away from everything. The hosts were lovely and our boys loved the mountain biking experience and being able to hire from the lodge. Thank you Porters Lodge for being so accomodating!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautifal location. Quiet, peaceful. Goid food options. Shared bathroom & shower facilities. Thin walls between rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed 1 night, we were passing through (off season). Few guests, all quiet, morning breakfast alright, price was fair. Shower and restrooms adequate with soap and plenty of hot water, towels provided in good condition. The only issue i had was that this lodge was very far from the road, up a gravel road with no guard rails at all. Either it was not disclosed or i didnt find it on the website. Very scary getting up to the lodge after sunset, in the dark, dodging rabbits left and right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unreal setting, rustic character, lovely hosts, middle of nowhere, go for it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Genuint, rustikt ski-vandrahem med väldigt trevlig personal och god mat. Trevlig allrum med sällskapsspel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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