Porters Lodge

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580
  • Place, Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park
  • Place, Porters Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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.

What's nearby

  • Porters Ski Area - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 28 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 29 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 58 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porters Cafe - ‬6 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.

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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.

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.