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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)
Exterior
Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds)
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Nestled close to Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve, Porters Lodge offers a winter wonderland escape with ski shuttle, ski passes, and lessons. Enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant or grab a coffee from the cafe before sledding or hiking/biking in this picturesque setting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is €82
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Room options

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Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single 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

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Standard Room, Mountain View

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

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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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About the area

Map
State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580

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

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 skiing lessons. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking and sledging. In addition to an arcade/games room and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a local area shuttle
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at Porters Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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

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 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porters Lodge on 31 Oct 2025 start from €81.56, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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).

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