"We stayed in the Victoria suite, which was lovingly and thoughtfully restored from a former bank building. The wallpaper and furnishings and decor were quite impressive, as was the clawfoot bathtub in one of the bathrooms. Parking was available in the driveway right next to the suite. There was air conditioning that could be adjusted, and plenty of towels. A sink with provision to make coffee in the morning – would’ve been nice to have some glasses rather than just cups, but overall the place was lovely. There was a loveseat and several chairs in the living room, and the beds were made up beautifully and were very comfortable.
There are glowworm caves at the back of the property, but we were slightly discouraged from going to see them by the gal who checked us in, so you might want to ask a few more questions. There is a glowworm wall just before you arrive in town on the left-hand side of the road, which is signed.
You can have dinner or breakfast there – we chose to go into town which is about a 15 to 20 minute drive. It’s about 45 minutes plus to Hokitaka Gorge.
Lovely place – I highly recommend it!"
"A beautiful place—our only regret was not staying longer!
Pavi went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay. When we checked in, he asked if we had dinner plans. We didn’t, and since the hotel is the town’s only restaurant and was fully booked with reservations, he personally spoke with several people to make sure we were still able to enjoy dinner that evening.
The hotel also offers laundry facilities, but we didn’t have any NZD cash and our American cards wouldn’t work. Without hesitation, Pavi simply handed us all the coins we needed to do our laundry.
His kindness, generosity, and genuine care for his guests made our stay truly memorable. We highly recommend staying here and would gladly return!"
What's the area like around Temple Basin Ski Area?
Temple Basin Ski Area is located in an area of Arthur's Pass National Park that travellers like for its bars. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Temple Basin Ski Area?
Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Temple Basin Ski Area. Other good choices within 5 miles include Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel and Mountain House.
How many hotels are there close to Temple Basin Ski Area?
Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Temple Basin Ski Area.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Temple Basin Ski Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Temple Basin Ski Area.