Experience luxury in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is an award-winning wilderness lodge located on the edge of the National Park and is 2 hours’ drive from Launceston and 75 minutes’ drive from Devonport. The 81 guest rooms and cabins and 5 newly renovated suites feature modern interiors and furnishings, with a selection of cabins reveling in views of the majestic Tasmanian alpine wilderness. Each cabin features gas or wood-fired heating, mini-bar, and kitchenette facilities. The suites feature a spa bath and private veranda. A full breakfast is included each morning. Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge offers extensive newly renovated facilities, including 2 restaurants Highlands Restaurant, Tavern Bar & Bistro, Waldheim Alpine Spa, Cradle Mountain Boutique, and conference and event spaces. Highland Restaurant is one of Tasmania’s best fine dining experiences with a locally procured menu. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing casual meal by the fire at The Tavern Bar & Bistro. Waldheim Alpine Spa offers a range of therapies and treatments, along with a steam room, sauna, large hot tub, and cool plunge pool. The surroundings have more than 20 walking trails to explore and suit every level of fitness. Our guest experience agent can assist guests with coordinating activities, tours, spa, and restaurant bookings in advance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Peppers
Hotel chain/brand
Peppers

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
5.6
Low score for Cradle Mountain
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Location. Start of several easy walk trails. Lots of wildlife. Onside restaurant and tavern.
  • Eduardo
    Canada Canada
    Location just perfect to get you going into Cradle Mnt. It even had a few tracks of its own, nice and beautiful. Our room was just perfect, comfortable and cozy.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing meal in both bistro and main restaurant. Great breakfast. Room lovely.
  • Pia
    Australia Australia
    The property is surrounded by the amazing Cradle Mountain area, there are walks which go from the resort which are worth doing The staff were great and there was plenty of wildlife around the resort such as wombats, wallabies and wild Tasmanian...
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Amazing cabins we got updated to the spa suite and it was incredible, beautiful setting, staff were all amazing and very helpful. Close to the national park and easy access to some great walking and hiking trails, wildlife throughout the property...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location for access to Cradle Mountain Park and shuttle buses. Lots of wildlife on site!
  • Gopi
    India India
    Location was excellent with wildlife seen near the stays, and also very nice walks within the hotel itself
  • Dee
    Australia Australia
    Great comfortable room, close to national park entrance with lots of wildlife visible around the resort
  • Veronica
    Australia Australia
    Cradle mountain lodge is one of our favourite places to stay. The cabins are cosy & comfortable with everything you need. Breakfast was delicious with a barista coffee included which is an extra that most places don’t include. Staff were fabulous,...
  • Belinda
    Australia Australia
    The most incredible location. The staff were amazing and so friendly. Very knowledgeable about the area and helpful. The cabin was so comfortable and spacious. Perfect in every way 🤩

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Highland Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about £102. 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.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 75 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Please note that Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is located in 1600 km of wilderness. Because of the properties location, mobile phone service is limited (Telstra is the only service provider with network coverage in the area) and in-room WiFi is not available due to transmission issues to the cabins. Your room does not have a TV. TV is available in the Tavern, which is open from 11:30 daily. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 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.

FAQs about Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

  • Room options at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge include:

    • Chalet
    • Suite

  • Yes, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • Highland Restaurant
    • Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern

  • Guests staying at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge on this page.

  • Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is 3.7 miles from the centre of Cradle Mountain. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Happy hour
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Live music/performance
    • Facial treatments
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Waxing services
    • Open-air bath
    • Manicure
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Pedicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Body treatments
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage

  • The prices at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.