- HISTORICAL
YEAR BUILT - 1858 YEAR REMODELED - 2003
ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION -
SPECTACULARLY PLACED WITHIN NEW ZEALAND S SOUTHERN
ALPS, GRASMERE LODGE IS A WILDERNESS RETREAT WITHOUT
EQUAL. HOWEVER, AS WELL AS WILDLIFE, LUXURY IS NEVER
FAR AWAY, WITH SUPERB ACCOMMODATION AND FINE DINING.
HIGH IN THE SOUTHERN ALPS, WHERE GIN-CLEAR STREAMS AND
LAKES CHALLENGE FLY-FISHERMAN, AND WILD BOAR AND DEER
ROAM THE FOREST FLOOR, YOU WILL FIND HISTORIC GRASMERE
LODGE. AN ORIGINAL STONE HOMESTEAD, BUILT IN 1858, THE
HOTEL IS NOW A HAVEN OF LUXURY SET WITHIN 6,000
HECTARES OF UNSPOILT LAND, SHELTERED BY THE MOUNTAINOUS
SLOPES OF ARTHUR S PASS NATIONAL PARK. RELAX IN THE
CONSERVATORY, HAVE A DRINK IN THE LIBRARY OR SIMPLY
CHILL IN ITS LARGE LOUNGE, THE CHANCE TO UNWIND IS
NEVER FAR AWAY. NEITHER IS ITS EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE AND
WINE LIST.
NBR OF SUITES - 2
NBR OF NON-SMOKING ROOMS - 12
NBR OF ROOMS FOR PHYSICALLY-CHALLENGED GUESTS - 1
EACH GUEST ROOM HAS KING BED OR 2 X SGLB BEDS, 2
ARMCHAIRS, COFFEE TABLE, CD PLAYER, MINIBAR, DESK AND
MODEM PLUG.
ROOM AMENITIES FOR ALL ROOMS -
ROOM AMENITIES -
220 AC / BATH TUB / BATHROBE / BATHROOM AMENITIES /
COFFEE/TEA MAKER / CONNECTING ROOM / DESK / DIRECT DIAL
TELEPHONE / EASY CHAIR / HAIRDRYER / HANDICAPPED
ROOM/FACILITIES / IRON/IRONING BOARD / JACUZZI BATH TUB
/ MINI BAR / NO SMOKING ROOM / REFRIGERATOR / SAFE -
SAFE,FEE / SHOWER / SMOKE DETECTOR / STEREO SYSTEM /
TELEPHONE
ROOM AMENITIES FOR HANDICAP ROOMS -
RAILS IN BATHROOM / RAISED TOILET WITH GRAB BARS /
WALK-IN SHOWER
A1K -
LAKE VIEW
MAX OCCUPANCY - 2
MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0
ROOM DESCRIPTION -
LAKE VIEW DELUXE ROOM WITH KING BED IS INDIVIDUALLY
APPOINTED WITH RANCH AND LAKE VIEWS. TILED EN-SUITE
BATHROOM WITH SHOWER AND JACUZZI BATH. ALL ROOMS HAVE
AC, TWO ARMCHAIRS, WORK DESK AND CHAIR, PRIVATE PATIOS
FACING MORNING SUN. TWIN SINGLE BEDS ON REQUEST.
AJS -
MOUNTAIN VIEW
MAX OCCUPANCY - 2
MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0
ROOM DESCRIPTION -
MOUNTAIN VIEW JUNIOR SUITE WITH KING BED, GAS
FIREPLACE, TWO ARMCHAIRS, WORK DESK AND CHAIR.
WALK-THROUGH WARDROBE. TILED ENSUITE BATHROOM WITH
JACUZZI BATH AND SEPARATE SHOWER. COMPLIMENTARY
MINIBAR. PRIVATE BALCONY OR VERANDAH WITH OUTDOOR
SEATING TO ENJOY THE MOUNTAIN AIR. TWIN SINGLE BEDS ON
REQUEST.
ROH -
MOUNTAIN VIEW
MAX OCCUPANCY - 0
MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0
ROOM DESCRIPTION -
YOUR ROOM WILL BE ALLOCATED UPON ARRIVAL.
CG1 -
MOUNTAIN VIEW
MAX OCCUPANCY - 2
MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0
ROOM DESCRIPTION -
COTTAGE / CHALET SUITE. LARGE BEDROOM WITH KING BED,
GAS FIREPLACE, TWO ARMCHAIRS, WORK DESK AND CHAIR.
TWIN SINGLE BEDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. TILED ENSUITE
BATHROOM WITH JACUZZI BATH AND SEPARATE SHOWER.
COMPLIMENTARY MINIBAR. WALK-THROUGH WARDROBE.
CONNECTING LARGE LOUNGE WITH WOOD FIREPLAC
Room Types:
Driving Directions:
DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM EAST - TAKE STATE HIGHWAY 73 WEST FROM CHRISTCHURCH. THE HOTEL IS APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES DRIVE FROM THE CITY. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH - FROM NELSON SIX HOURS , TRAVEL DOWN SH6 BULLER GORGE TO GREYMOUTH, THEN SOUTH ON SH6 TO KUMARA JUNCTION, TURN ONTO SH 73. FROM BLENHEIM FIVE HOURS , EITHER GO DOWN SH1 TO RANGIORA AND THEN TOWARDS SHEFFIELD ON SH72, TURN RIGHT ONTO SH73, OR SOUTHWEST ON SH63 TO WESTPORT, SOUTH TO KUMARA JUNCTION, THEN LEFT ON SH73. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM SOUTH - COMING FROM QUEENSTOWN IN ONE DAY, GO VIA TEKAPO AND THEN SH 72 NORTH VIA GERALDINE TO SHEFFIELD. TURN WEST THERE TOWARDS THE MOUNTAINS. LODGE IS 45 MINUTES PAST SPRINGFIELD FILL GAS TANK HERE IF NECESSARY . IF YOU HAVE TWO DAYS, CAN TRAVEL VIA WEST COAST GLACIERS, OVERNIGHTING AT FRANZ JOSEF OR FOX, THEN FOLLOW SH 73 FROM KUMARA, OVER ARTHURS PASS. LODGE IS 30 MINS PAST ARTHURS PASS VILLAGE. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM WEST - TURN ONTO STATE HIGHWAY 73 AT KUMARA JUNCTION. GO OVER ARTHURS PASS. LODGE IS 30 KM BEYOND ARTHURS PASS VILLAGE, JUST PAST CASS TURNOFF.
ON-SITE FACILITIES - GENERAL FACILITIES - BAR CONFERENCE ROOM GIFT SHOP HANDICAP FACILITIES JACUZZI BATH TUB LOUNGE MEETING ROOM NON-SMOKING ROOMS OUTDOOR POOL RESTAURANT SPA TENNIS COURTS CHARGEABLE FACILITIES - BUSINESS CENTER FITNESS CENTER PARKING FACILITIES - DISABLED PARKING FREE PARKING GARAGE PARKING OUTDOOR PARKING VALET PARKING PUBLIC AREA FACILITIES - WIRELESS DATA CONNECTION MEETING AND CONVENTION FACILITIES -
EXTRA CHILD - 0.00 NZD ROLLAWAY FOR CHILD - 0.00 NZD RATES ARE GUARANTEED AN INFANT UNDER 2 IN A COT STAYS FREE IF SHARING WITH ADULTS. A CHILD AGED UP TO 12 ON A ROLLAWAY IN ITS PARENTS ROOM 50 PCT OF ADULT SHARE TWIN RATE. CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN ROOM, OF ANY AGE, PAY APPROPRIATE ADULT RATE SHARE TWIN OR SINGLE . PETS ALLOWED - SEEING EYE DOGS ALLOWED ONLY. GROUP POLICY DESCRIPTION - GROUPS ARE ON REQUEST. PLEASE CONTACT TOM BUTLER OR AIMEE MCINTYRE DIRECTLY AT THE PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL GENERAL POLICY INFORMATION - A DEPOSIT EQUIVALENT TO THE FIRST NIGHT OF STAY IS TAKEN AT THE TIME OF BOOKING, REFUNDABLE UP TO 30 DAYS FROM ARRIVAL HOTEL TIME. INSIDE 8-30 DAYS 25 PER CENT OF FULL STAY IS FORFEIT AS CANCELLATION FEE. FOR CANCELLATIONS INSIDE 7 DAYS, A CANCELLATION FEE OF 100 PERCENT OF FULL STAY APPLIES. INSIDE 7 DAYS, CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL. NO-SHOW CHARGE IS EQUAL TO FULL STAY COST. PROPERTY OFFERS COMMISSION - RATE OF COMMISSION 10 PCT PROPERTY PARTICIPATES IN A CENTRALIZED COMMISSION PROGRAM ADDITIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS INFORMATION - 10 PERCENT - DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST RATE,EXCEPT WHEN NOTED NON-COMMISSIONABLE. 100 PCT CHARGE FOR EARLY CHECK-OUT OVER SOLD POLICY -
Room Types:
Driving Directions:
DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM EAST - TAKE STATE HIGHWAY 73 WEST FROM CHRISTCHURCH. THE HOTEL IS APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES DRIVE FROM THE CITY. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH - FROM NELSON SIX HOURS , TRAVEL DOWN SH6 BULLER GORGE TO GREYMOUTH, THEN SOUTH ON SH6 TO KUMARA JUNCTION, TURN ONTO SH 73. FROM BLENHEIM FIVE HOURS , EITHER GO DOWN SH1 TO RANGIORA AND THEN TOWARDS SHEFFIELD ON SH72, TURN RIGHT ONTO SH73, OR SOUTHWEST ON SH63 TO WESTPORT, SOUTH TO KUMARA JUNCTION, THEN LEFT ON SH73. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM SOUTH - COMING FROM QUEENSTOWN IN ONE DAY, GO VIA TEKAPO AND THEN SH 72 NORTH VIA GERALDINE TO SHEFFIELD. TURN WEST THERE TOWARDS THE MOUNTAINS. LODGE IS 45 MINUTES PAST SPRINGFIELD FILL GAS TANK HERE IF NECESSARY . IF YOU HAVE TWO DAYS, CAN TRAVEL VIA WEST COAST GLACIERS, OVERNIGHTING AT FRANZ JOSEF OR FOX, THEN FOLLOW SH 73 FROM KUMARA, OVER ARTHURS PASS. LODGE IS 30 MINS PAST ARTHURS PASS VILLAGE. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM WEST - TURN ONTO STATE HIGHWAY 73 AT KUMARA JUNCTION. GO OVER ARTHURS PASS. LODGE IS 30 KM BEYOND ARTHURS PASS VILLAGE, JUST PAST CASS TURNOFF.
ON-SITE FACILITIES - GENERAL FACILITIES - BAR CONFERENCE ROOM GIFT SHOP HANDICAP FACILITIES JACUZZI BATH TUB LOUNGE MEETING ROOM NON-SMOKING ROOMS OUTDOOR POOL RESTAURANT SPA TENNIS COURTS CHARGEABLE FACILITIES - BUSINESS CENTER FITNESS CENTER PARKING FACILITIES - DISABLED PARKING FREE PARKING GARAGE PARKING OUTDOOR PARKING VALET PARKING PUBLIC AREA FACILITIES - WIRELESS DATA CONNECTION MEETING AND CONVENTION FACILITIES -
EXTRA CHILD - 0.00 NZD ROLLAWAY FOR CHILD - 0.00 NZD RATES ARE GUARANTEED AN INFANT UNDER 2 IN A COT STAYS FREE IF SHARING WITH ADULTS. A CHILD AGED UP TO 12 ON A ROLLAWAY IN ITS PARENTS ROOM 50 PCT OF ADULT SHARE TWIN RATE. CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN ROOM, OF ANY AGE, PAY APPROPRIATE ADULT RATE SHARE TWIN OR SINGLE . PETS ALLOWED - SEEING EYE DOGS ALLOWED ONLY. GROUP POLICY DESCRIPTION - GROUPS ARE ON REQUEST. PLEASE CONTACT TOM BUTLER OR AIMEE MCINTYRE DIRECTLY AT THE PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL GENERAL POLICY INFORMATION - A DEPOSIT EQUIVALENT TO THE FIRST NIGHT OF STAY IS TAKEN AT THE TIME OF BOOKING, REFUNDABLE UP TO 30 DAYS FROM ARRIVAL HOTEL TIME. INSIDE 8-30 DAYS 25 PER CENT OF FULL STAY IS FORFEIT AS CANCELLATION FEE. FOR CANCELLATIONS INSIDE 7 DAYS, A CANCELLATION FEE OF 100 PERCENT OF FULL STAY APPLIES. INSIDE 7 DAYS, CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL. NO-SHOW CHARGE IS EQUAL TO FULL STAY COST. PROPERTY OFFERS COMMISSION - RATE OF COMMISSION 10 PCT PROPERTY PARTICIPATES IN A CENTRALIZED COMMISSION PROGRAM ADDITIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS INFORMATION - 10 PERCENT - DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST RATE,EXCEPT WHEN NOTED NON-COMMISSIONABLE. 100 PCT CHARGE FOR EARLY CHECK-OUT OVER SOLD POLICY -
PRIMARY CITY - CHC - 72 MI E ARTHURS PASS NATIONAL PARK18 MI W BUSH WALKS N CHC - CHRISTCHURCH 63 MI E CANTERBURY WINE REGION E CHRISTCHURCH 72 MI E FRANZ JOSEF AND WEST COAST200 MI SW GREYMOUTH 65 MI NW LAKE GRASMERE 1 MI E LOCAL SKI FIELDS MOUNT CHE12 MI S LOCAL SKI FIELDS PORTER HE15 MI S MOANA WEST COAST W OTHER SKI FIELDS MOUNT HUT45 MI S ZQN - QUEENSTOWN 300 MI SW
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