About this property

Experience luxury in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is an award-winning wilderness lodge located on the edge of the National Park and is 2 hours’ drive from Launceston and 75 minutes’ drive from Devonport. The 81 guest rooms and cabins and 5 newly renovated suites feature modern interiors and furnishings, with a selection of cabins reveling in views of the majestic Tasmanian alpine wilderness. Each cabin features gas or wood-fired heating, mini-bar, and kitchenette facilities. The suites feature a spa bath and private veranda. A full breakfast is included each morning. Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge offers extensive newly renovated facilities, including 2 restaurants Highlands Restaurant, Tavern Bar & Bistro, Waldheim Alpine Spa, Cradle Mountain Boutique, and conference and event spaces. Highland Restaurant is one of Tasmania’s best fine dining experiences with a locally procured menu. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing casual meal by the fire at The Tavern Bar & Bistro. Waldheim Alpine Spa offers a range of therapies and treatments, along with a steam room, sauna, large hot tub, and cool plunge pool. The surroundings have more than 20 walking trails to explore and suit every level of fitness. Our guest experience agent can assist guests with coordinating activities, tours, spa, and restaurant bookings in advance. To help you fully unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings, our rooms are free from TVs and in-room WiFi. For those who wish to stay connected, complimentary WiFi is available in the lobby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Peppers
Hotel chain/brand
Peppers

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
Pencil Pine Room - Mobility Accessible
Pencil Pine Family Room
Family Spa Cabin
Contemporary Spa Cabin
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Obviously great work environment for them. Tavern was so comfortable with great views . Accommodation in cabins was very cosy and comfortable .
  • Jyotika
    United States United States
    Beautiful location and amenities. Got to see lot of wild life. Nice to have the shuttle busses to take you around. Nice walking trails around.
  • Emily
    United States United States
    So much amazing wildlife, spacious comfortable rooms, great dining options and breakfast
  • Stuart
    United States United States
    A clean, roomy,well appointed,contemporary chalet in a beautiful setting. Breakfast was excellent, and dinner in the restaurant was pricey, but well worth it. We loved it here!
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    Everything about this lodge is special and beautiful! Our room was very clean, spacious and we loved the balcony's and spa bath. The lodge building is so atmospheric with open fires, warm and comfy couches. The restaurant is great for a special...
  • Noel
    United States United States
    The personnel I met and talked to were very friendly and helpful.
  • Horning
    United States United States
    We liked how close it was to the park and all the trails around it. Happy breakfast was included (a great spread of food choices)especially since this was the highest priced hotel out of 15 on our 3 week trip to Australia
  • Dana
    United States United States
    This stay was the highlight of our trip. We loved everything. The cabin was comfortable, especially with the fireplace. The staff reached out before our arrival regarding the sleeping arrangements. Everything was prepared when we arrived. We will...
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    The room was very comfortable and the fact that the property had good platypus sightings as well as other animals on location was good. Distance to the national park was also excellent.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The location can’t be beat, and the staff is so informative and accommodating. The animals abound!!!

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Highland Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $129. 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 15 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 75 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Please note that Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is located in 994 mi of wilderness. Because of the properties location, mobile phone service is limited (Telstra is the only service provider with network coverage in the area) and in-room WiFi is not available due to transmission issues to the cabins. Your room does not have a TV. TV is available in the Tavern, which is open from 11:30 daily. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 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 Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge