Good, homely accommodation is crucial to your ski holiday. Somewhere you can relax after a long tiring day on the slopes, rest, recharge, dry your gear, and get ready for the following day.
Christchurch Accommodation
If you’re staying in Christchurch City, there are a number of accommodation providers who cater to skiers and snowboarders in the winter months, from backpacker to 5-star hotel, there’s something for everyone. For more info and bookings, check out what’s available this winter at the Christchurch and Canterbury Toursim website. Here you can view and book all your accommodation for your trip.
Commodore Hotel – Airport, Christchurch
Personalised service, small and thoughtful luxuries and genuine family hospitality are all hallmarks of the Copthorne Hotel, Commodore Christchurch Airport. The hotel features 140 rooms, extensive award winning gardens, gym, sauna, indoor pool, tennis court, function facilities, business centre, ample free parking, and free 24 hour airport shuttles. Its prime location near Christchurch International Airport makes it the gateway to Canterbury’s Porters and Mt Hutt skifields, as well as convenient accommodation for air travellers.
Phone: +64 3 358 8129, Email: info@commodore.net.nz
www.commodore.net.nz
Local Accommodation
If you’re more into the local scene, and want to cut down the daily commute to the alps, there are a number of excellent local accommodation providers near-by to the ski area. Check them out below, the best places to stay when skiing at Porters.
Smylies Accommodation Springfield
YHA, motels, lodge. Family owned and operated since 1988. Only 30 min to the Porters car park. Rates are: YHA dorm beds from $28, motels from $85 for 2 persons, dinner/bed/breakfast from $65 per person. Drying room, tune ups, library, Japanese bath, TV and videos, fully made beds and heaters in all rooms. Check out `The Rough Guide` for our food write up.
Smylies also offer transport and on mountain packages direct from Springfield. Contact Colin for more information or to make a booking.
Phone: +64 3 318 4740, Email: stay@smylies.co.nz
www.smylies.co.nz
Springfield Motel & Lodge
Come and see why we offer the Best Accommodation in Springfield! Situated on a quiet back street off the main road overlooking a farm and the mountains, guests have the peace and quiet they expect from the country.
The Lodge is very new offering modern facilities including Full Designer Kitchens, Outdoor Spa Pool with outdoor speakers, LCD TVs and comfortable dining/living area for your convenience. The facilities are at a very high standard making it a enjoyable trouble free stay. Whether you are after a one night stop over, a relaxing weekend of wining and dining or an adventure packed activity holiday, Springfield Motel and Lodge can cater for you!
Phone: +64 3 318 4018, Email: stay@springfieldholidaylodge.co.nz.
www.springfieldholidaylodge.co.nz
Porter Heights Alpine Lodge
Warm and comfortable, right on the mountain, only 5 minutes below ski area car park. There are 5 family rooms and 2 bunkrooms, with resident manager and chef offering Dinner/Bed/Breakfast from late June to October. Friendly, apres-ski atmosphere, licensed bar, large lounge, games room, ski tuning room, drying room, and laundry. To see our rates, including discounts for school groups and race teams, go to http://www.skiporters.co.nz/main/alpine-lodge.
Phone: +64 3 318 4011 (season only), Email: porterheightslodge@xtra.co.nz
www.skiporters.co.nz
The Burn Alpine Bed & Breakfast – Castle Hill Village
A warm and relaxed atmosphere, only 8kms west along the highway from Porters. Fantastic food, heated rooms, spacious living area, spa and massage, drying room and ski workshop. Single $85.00 b&b, Double $160.00 b&b. Cooked breakfast surcharge $15.00 p/p, Dinner $35.00 p/p. Children under 13yrs are 1/2 price. Multi-stay rates available.
Phone: +64 3 318 7559, Email: theburn@xtra.co.nz
www.theburn.co.nz
The Springfield Hotel and Backpackers
The warm and cozy Hotel boasts an open fire and a hearty bistro. Just 30 minutes from Porters, the Springfield Hotel is a great place to go after a big day on the slopes. On offer is a range of accommodation from Country Hotel Rooms to Backpacker Dormitories and Camper Parking. There is a kitchen, showers, laundry, drying room, television and plenty of parking. Groups and families are welcome.
West Coast Road SH 73, Springfield, Canterbury.
Phone: +64 3 318 4812, Email: info@springfieldhotel.co.nz
www.springfieldhotel.co.nz
Pinedale Lodge – Methven
If you are looking for quality budget Methven accommodation with more style, then award winning Pinedale Backpacker Lodge Mt Hutt is the place to stay. You choose between staying in our private, self-contained 2 bedroom apartment or sharing with others in the lodge with the option of private double or twin rooms, shared or family rooms. Pinedale is the perfect spot if you are looking to stay at in Methven and ski at Mt Hutt but are also looking at skiing at Porters and any of the club ski areas. Pindale also offer return transport to Porters on demand.
Phone: 0800 METHVEN (638 483), Email: pinedalelodge@xtra.co.nz
www.pinedalelodge.co.nz
Terrace Downs – Alpine Resort
Terrace Downs offers in-house and casual visitors a unique one-stop New Zealand getaway destination located within an easy hour’s scenic drive of Christchurch International Airport. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resort boasts stunning views and is within close proximity to various ski fields.
Catering to guests of all ages the resort features deluxe one-to-four bedroom accommodation, three on-site dining options and a selection of resort-operated leisure and adventure activities to choose from.
Phone: +64 3 318 6943, Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz
www.terracedowns.co.nz
