Alpine Lodge

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Studio
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
Studio | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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75 Main Road, St. Arnaud, 7072
  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

St. Arnaud

With a stay at Alpine Lodge in St. Arnaud, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Classic Boat Museum and a 3-minute drive from Nelson Lakes National Park. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Rotoiti and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Wairau River.

What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wairau River - 25 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Murchison Museum - 51 min drive - 72.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Lodge Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elaine's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬8 min drive
  • teh tarik place

About this property

Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge offers 32 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Alpine Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

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

Alpine Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 493 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hot tub on site, perfect after hiking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cracker of a find to stay. Even with miserable weather, this hotel was great. Loved the loft style accommodation to accompany our family. Food was beautiful and staff were wonderful. A great place to stay to chill and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful dining options. The tower of pancakes did not disappoint! A very charming and welcoming lodge to all. Bonita was a lovely host and made our stay extra special :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this little gem. Clean, spacious, all the amenities of a lodge. Friendly staff, wonderful rooms, wood everywhere, authentic, charming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. Good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
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

Jonnece

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
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

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was comfortable and warm but fairly dated for the price. The restaurant was divine. Fabulous food and good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with partner
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

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yam Fei

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025