About this property
Karelia Alpine Lodge is a Swiss-style ski lodge, just 10 minutes walk from Falls Creek's main Ski Lifts. 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 accommodation rooms feature a flat-screen TV (with free-to-air channels), a minibar 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) boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed or 4 bunk beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 bunk beds | ||
1 double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ronald
Australia“I was on a tight budget for 1 person. Karelia has one small room with a single bed, so it was ideal for me, at a budget price. I spent my leisure time in their large lounging-area filled with quaint European memorabilia, Books, TV, and...” - Balnaves Australia“It’s was eclectic, cozy, comfortable and had great food.”
- Judy Australia“Quirky property, in a great location and with very friendly staff. Restaurant also offering very tasty food.”
- Tom Australia“A little piece of alpine magic at the top of falls creek. Jerry and his team are incredible hosts running a personal and wholesome experience. Thank you Jerry! We’ll be back!”
- Ron Australia“Breakfast was excellent. The ambiance was excellent . The resident cuckoo nearby was poetic. Staff were more than helpful.”
- Aline Australia“We got exactly what was offered! Such a cute European lodge 🫶🏼”
Paul Australia“Great location in Falls Creek, plus it's Christmas every day at this place”
Aaron Australia“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at this cosy and unique lodge.”- Terrence Australia“Breakfasts were very nice. Facilities were great, cosy, lounge area, spa, etc. Next time i will get a bigger room if I can afford it.”
April Australia“What a find! Nestled in the Falls Creek hills, this Swiss Chalet-style accommodation made our first trip to the area extra-special. Comfortable, cute, and well-appointed, with exemplary service from Jerry, Sharma and the entire staff....”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- JB's Restaurant
- CuisineAustrian • Australian • German • European
- Top Spot Restaurant
- CuisineAustralian • European
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 accommodation fees
or
Full credit for your next stay less $250 administration fees /room.
We offer no refund nor accommodation credit if you cancel the accommodation due to required isolation or quarantine. We strongly recommend that you purchase the appropriate travel insurance.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
It is 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
