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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Ski-to-door


Availability

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1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
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4 bunk beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
3 twin beds
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1 bunk bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Ward
Australia Australia
Absolutely awesome staff who couldn’t do enough to help you have a fabulous stay! Wonderful sauna & spa and yummy breakfast 👍☺️
Lu
Australia Australia
I really like the nostalgic style of the decor—it feels like being in another country, very warm and cozy
Steven
Australia Australia
Very amazing décor ..... German/Swiss style alpine lodge . Lots of dead stuff and cuckoo clocks on the walls(don't forget the piano accordion music) . Very warm and cosy feel with great bar/restaurant/Breakfast hall. Owner and staff were very...
Samir
Australia Australia
The Swiss Chalet ambiance Jerry, the owner was super helpful. and has gone out of his way to serve us
Shu-haur
Australia Australia
breakfast excellent and chef was very friendly and sociable
Culmsee
Australia Australia
It is a very quirky and cute place to stay. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the hot tub and sauna were perfect for after a day on the snow. The breakfasts were just what you need to set you up for the day.
Amelia
Australia Australia
We loved our stay at Karelia Alpine Lodge! Everything was fantastic from the beds to the breaky, the spa to the staff. Super kooky and fun!
Atlanta
Australia Australia
The atmosphere was lovely and the breakfast served each day was fantastic. Very cosy lodge and wonderful hospitality
Yuliya
Australia Australia
Cozy place with a cute and themed interior. The breakfast room is like a fairytale - every morning we found new details to explore. Lounge room with hot tea 24/7. The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly!
Michael
Australia Australia
Unique retro interior, could be a European chalet in the 1970’s. If you expect modern, light and airy- please look elsewhere. If you like quaint, cosy, charming, old and warm - this is your place. The owner has done a wonderful job and is a lovely...

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, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 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 600 is required on arrival. That's about $423. 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.

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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.
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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.

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