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Porters Lodge

2.5 star property

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Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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State Highway, Porters Pass, Castle Hill, 7580
  • Place, Porters Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Standard Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Castle Hill

With a stay at Porters Lodge in Castle Hill, you'll be 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Porters Ski Area and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. .This ski lodge is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
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What's nearby

  • Porters Ski Area - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 27 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 28 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 58 min drive - 22.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porters Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Porters Lodge

Porters Lodge offers 7 accommodations. This Castle Hill lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the lodge's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 8 2026 to April 11 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between September 20 and October 30.

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
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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Porters Lodge Castle Hill
Porters Castle Hill
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Porters Lodge Castle Hill
Porters Lodge Lodge Castle Hill

Porters Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lionel

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Wei, San Jose

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

8/10 Good

Marc

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Great location near Castle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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