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Alpine Lodge

3.5 star property
Experience mountain retreat bliss with endless opportunities to unwind – whether you're strolling through gardens or challenging friends to an arcade showdown.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Mountain view

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

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

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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
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in St. Arnaud, Alpine Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our St. Arnaud travel guide
Map
75 Main Road, St. Arnaud, 7072

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lakes National Park showing mountains, a bay or harbor and a pebble beach
    Nelson Lakes National Park
    4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park is one of the south island's iconic photo spots. Mosquito repellent highly recommended for those visiting during the warmer months.
    Lake Rotoiti
    7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Classic Boat Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wairau River
    25 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Murchison Museum
    51 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Lodge Cafe
    1 min walk
  • St Arnaud, Alpine Store
    1 min walk
  • teh tarik place
  • Tophouse
    8 min drive
  • 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 a billiards/pool table
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 is parking?

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

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and beautiful area to explore especially the lakes and rivers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was à la carte (not free) and delicious! Dinner in the lodge was also excellent. Appreciated renting the hot tub to soak sore muscles!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonnece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, fantastic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was OK typical motel style. wonderful area to walk and hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

B J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend getaway. Staff and food were great
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

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

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

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

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The facilities are dated but our room was very suitable for our family. The restaurant is really good. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pictureesque, clean and hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Staff is friendly and the lodge is right in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, felt like i was in a cabin in the woods. So peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

A lovely time at the Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

St Arnaud is such a small town and my expectations weren’t high. However, the restaurant was excellent with very good food, great choices, lovely wines, fantastic service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

carol

Location of the lodge was great - close to the lake and walking tracks. The restaurant food and service was also very good. However, the lodge itself felt a little tired and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Food & coffee at the restaurant is delicious. It gets very hot in the suite rooms & there’s no air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice forest view from the room, lots of space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location price a bit high for basic room, bar prices pretty steep, service was excellent, rooms could do with a bit of an upgrade but would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was okay but expected more for what we paid, (very out dated) restaurant was nice though
Stayed 1 night in May 2024