Karelia Alpine Lodge is a Swiss-style ski lodge, just 10 minutes walk from Falls Creek's main Ski Elevators. Our lodge guests can enjoy an outdoor hot tub, a sauna, lounge room (green room) with an open fireplace, free coffee and tea making facility and a restaurant. Karelia Alpine Lodge is 15 minutes' drive from Wallace’s Hut. Mt Beauty is 40 minutes drive away. The onsite JB’s Restaurant offers both Australian and European cuisine, including Hungarian goulash, cheese-meat and chocolate fondues, steaks, famous Czech style sirloin roast with bread dumpling and more. Throughout the week we have “German Night” and “Czech –Bohemian Night”. All accommodations rooms feature a flat-screen TV (with free-to-air channels), a mini-bar fridge (not available in the single room and twin share bunk room), bed linen, and a private bathroom with a 1/4 bathtub shower and a full bathtub in the penthouse. The two-bedroom apartment (outside the lodge property) features a fully equipped kitchen and balcony. Free WiFi is provided in the apartment and throughout the lodge including all rooms as well in the guests' lounge room and JB's Restaurant. We serve hot breakfasts and also buffet breakfasts from 1st of July till the 30th of August and any other time only a continental buffet-style breakfast is being served. Other facilities include a ski storage room (locked overnight) and a ski clothing drying room. An array of activities can be enjoyed on-site or in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking. In the winter season and a free village shuttle service is available to all Falls Creek visitors (not available for arrival and departure transport).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
4 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
or
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.0
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Falls Creek
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jacob
    Australia Australia
    idyllic authentic ski lodge fantastic host wonderful alpine food
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Great location in Falls Creek, plus it's Christmas every day at this place
  • Aaron
    Australia Australia
    My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at this cosy and unique lodge.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • JB's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Austrian • Australian • German • European
  • Top Spot Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • European

Amenities of Karelia Alpine Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • English

House rules

Karelia Alpine Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 600 is required on arrival. That's about USD 391. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
AUD 80 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Karelia Alpine Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Karelia Alpine Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

In case of a lockdown, one of the following refunds is offered by the property:

Refund of 50% of paid accommodations fees

or

Full credit for your next stay less $250 administration fees /room.

We offer no refund nor accommodations credit if you cancel the accommodations due to required isolation or quarantine. We strongly recommend that you purchase the appropriate travel insurance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Karelia Alpine Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 600 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Karelia Alpine Lodge

  • Check-in at Karelia Alpine Lodge is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Karelia Alpine Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Karelia Alpine Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Apartment
    • Quad
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Karelia Alpine Lodge is 1,000 feet from the center of Falls Creek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Karelia Alpine Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing

  • Karelia Alpine Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • JB's Restaurant
    • Top Spot Restaurant

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Karelia Alpine Lodge on this page.