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Basic Shared Dormitory
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds)
Room with view
215 square feet
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, Mountain View
Room with view
215 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Simple base for skiers with a shuttle to the slopes

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between October 2 and November 16.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain lodge's ski shuttle (surcharge). Conveniences like ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski passes allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the lodge's bar.

Dining options at the lodge include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Porters Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski passes available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Uncovered parking
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Total number of rooms - 7
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 2
  • Number of beds 2

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Sledding on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ski lessons on site
  • Kayaking nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Events/parties allowed

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

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.

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