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Alpine Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in St. Arnaud with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
TV
Bar (on property)
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tucked away in the mountains, Alpine Lodge offers a haven of relaxation and play. Explore the garden, challenge yourself in the arcade/game room, or simply unwind with laundry facilities and a drink at the bar. With free self parking, bike rentals for exploring nearby trails, luggage storage for convenience, meeting rooms for events big or small (and helpful staff on hand), guests have consistently praised this hotel’s welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
75 Main Road, St. Arnaud, 7072

What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Wairau River - 46 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Murchison Museum - 54 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Lodge Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬1 min walk
  • teh tarik place
  • ‪Clinker Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alpine Lodge

Hotel in the mountains
A garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Alpine Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alpine Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 25.

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 available for NZD 25.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 20 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Alpine Lodge St. Arnaud
Alpine St. Arnaud
Alpine Lodge Hotel
Alpine Lodge St. Arnaud
Alpine Lodge Hotel St. Arnaud

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alpine Lodge?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Lodge on Nov 2, 2025 start from $159.28, excluding 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 Alpine Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alpine Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Alpine Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is steps from Classic Boat Museum, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Rotoiti and Nelson Lakes National Park. Wairau River and Kahurangi National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Alpine Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pleasant and warm atmosphere, large room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great meals at this place rooms perhaps a wee bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The in-house restaurant was great- I had one of the best fish dishes of my 5-week trip here. The room was clean and comfortable, if a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is excellent, nestled in against the bush reserve and adjacent to a stream walkway. The lodge has excellent facilities, especially the spa pool room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for hikes. Nice loft studio very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and plenty of space. My son didn’t want to use the upstairs beds because it was only accessible by ladder. The staff and food were great.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very casual but friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Presentation of the main facilities, dining room all top notch. Staff without exception were approachable, friendly, helpful and cheerful under pressure. Food was well presented, good variety and very tasty. Breakfast was rather expensive, we paid $53 for yoghurt, granola, fruit, tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, but nothing special. Comfy chairs which is a bonus nowadays. Bottom of shower wasn't properly cleaned. Good meal with good proportions in the Lodge's restaurant which I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Good restaurant service and fare. Missed microwave in unit. Slightly musty smell in room but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good but needs some improvements

Nice apartment and great location. Dissappointed they have not upgraded their old TVs to Smart TVs with netflix or Sky. Only a handful of freeview channels. Dinner and breakfast in the restaurant was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant. Great heater in the room and excellent shower. Huge bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Great location and view from room. The room was very clean, just a bit dated. Nice to have a fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Comfortable room. Good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay with good dining and breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Room too hot and a about dated

Room was too hot, no air conditioning apart from floor standing fan which we had to climb up ladder to mezzanine to bring down to lower level to give any effect. Could not open windows due to sandflies and being bitten. Would have expected heat pump based air con unit and fly netting on windows. Bed was comfortable but duvet cover was too heavy. Mezzanine would be unsafe for young children to sleep in and too hot. The in-room fridge generated a lot of heat. Some lodge guests very noisy, especially those leaving early in the morning. TV channels very limited. In-room kettle lid did not open so difficult to fill with water. Restaurant meals (breakfasts/dinners) were good. Seating in restaurant uncomfortable and a bit dated
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All great at Alpine Lodge will happily return another time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food in the restaurant. Make sure you book as can be very busy. Loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Convenient location for short walk to lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mareen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt nicht. Wir hatten ein Standardzimmer reserviert. Die Zimmergröße war okay, auf das zusätzliche Bett hätten wir verzichten können. Die Ausstattung des Zimmers war in Ordnung, aber auch nichts besonderes, nicht sonderlich gemütlich und bereits ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer im Erdgeschoss und haben die Leute auf der sich nebenan befindlichen Treppe gehört sowie die Schritten der Personen oben drüber. Die Rezeption ist teils nicht ansprechbar und auf Nachrichten erhält man ggf. keine Antworten. Die anderen Hotelgäste parkten vor dem Zimmern so dermaßen bescheiden, dass nur vier statt mind. 5 oder 6 Autos hingepasst hätten. Wir wollten dies bei der Rezeption ansprechen, aber es war ja niemand da. Auf meine Beschwerde-E-Mail habe ich erst am nächsten Tag eine Antwort erhalten, dann war es auch zu spät. Als wir morgens frühstücken wollten, waren wir kurz vor 8:00 Uhr am Hoteleingang. Der Eingang scheint nachts abgeschlossen zu werden. Auf jeden Fall war dieser noch zu und die Mitarbeiterin kam erst 08:10 Uhr zum Öffnen. Da uns dies bereits nervte, das Frühstück (kein Buffet nur á la carte) zu teuer erschien und die Bedienung nicht sehr freundlich und motiviert schien, haben wir ausgecheckt und woanders gegessen. Wir würden dort nicht wieder übernachten, obwohl die Lage zum See sehr schön ist. Leider haben wir auf mehrfache Nachrichten, die wir über das Buchungsportal (Expedia) geschickt hatten, keine Antwort erhalten.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice but got allergy from something sprayed in bedroom and had to sleep on couch next night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great place to eat!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful area, amazing restaurant

Stayed here for 2 nights with our kids aged 8 & 10. There's not much else around in the area and the only places you can buy food/meals is basically the lodge restaurant or the shop across the road. They kindly squeezed us into the restaurant even tho we hadn't booked. We ended up going back the second night too. On our second day we came back from our walk (highly recommend the Mt Robert circuit) and found there was a powercut cue to a power pole being knocked over, no power in the entire town. They ran a generator to keep things going at a minimum level, and the helpfulness and attitude of the staff was amazing. They gave us boiling water from the main kitchen to make cup noodles for lunch, and were generally super helpful in a difficult situation. I was even more impressed that when the power came back on just a half hour before dinner service they were able to do their full menu right away. The rooms themselves are pretty old but functional enough, we stayed in one where there was a mezzanine level with 3 single beds, the climb up with the ladder was super awkward and the upper level was a bit stuffy, could do with a fan or skylight up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night cycle touring adventure base

Two night base on our 1000 km cycle tour adventure. We arrived during a storm to a warm welcome. Well positioned, functional, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024