About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Porters Lodge in Castle Hill offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room features mountain views, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy ski-to-door access, a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, games room, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves continental, à la carte, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfasts with warm dishes. Lunch, dinner, and cocktails are available in a traditional ambience. Activities and Location: Located 86 km from Christchurch International Airport, Porters Lodge is near Porters Ski Area (4 km), Broken River Ski Field (28 km), and Craigieburn (30 km). Activities include fishing, skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for staff and scenic views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
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New Zealand
“Loved the remotes of this gorgeous scenery. Lodge was incredibly homely. Staff fantastic.” - Toby
New Zealand
“Fantastic location. Great lodge. Nice helpful staff.” - Hanna
South Africa
“Location is incredible for hikes and watching the stars plus staff was super friendly” - Su
Taiwan
“The breakfast was abundant, and the accommodation was secluded and very quiet. If our flight isn’t delayed next time, we would love to check in earlier and experience their off-road vehicle rental. This place is a paradise for outdoor activities,...” - Buster65
United Kingdom
“Dunny the boss he makes you feel most welcomed..... Out in the middle of nowhere about 6km from the main road. You think you're not going to get luxuries, how wrong I was. Great at night for looking at the stars.” - Nao
Japan
“My stay at Porters Lodge was great. It has got an amazing view and a very cute dog. I found the breakfast a bit too expensive, but other than that, everything was great!” - Tommaso
Italy
“The location was really beautiful, the staff was super kind and entertaining.” - Semple
United Kingdom
“We loved the homely feel the staff are so welcoming and friendly and the food is great! Good value for money and feels lively and remote” - Motoko
New Zealand
“The location is great!!! Our family watched the night sky which was full of glittering stars. I strongly recommend the lodge.” - Yeo
Singapore
“Little cosy accommodation , clean and staffs are great”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Lunch
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Dinner
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Breakfast
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


