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#3 of 4 campsites in Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
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In the heart of the Tasmanian World Heritage Reserve. We welcome you to tranquility wrapped in outstanding natural beauty. Located on the shore of Australia's deepest freshwater lake. Our home has a serenity which promotes a connection with this wild and globally significant World Heritage Area. So hold your breath, open your eyes and enter a world away...
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Luxury
Lake View
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
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520, Lake St Clair Road, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania 7140 Australia
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Cabin was comfortable and clean and well-appointed and self-contained. One could walk directly from the cabin to the start of the walking trails and ferry jetty and restaurant. We found the restaurant itself was over-priced with few options and the service was poor due to new staff with no service experience just starting there. Breakfast is al a carte rather than a buffet you normally get in the mornings at eco-lodges. It's 'adequate' rather than filling. There were out of some basic ingredients like tomatoes and orange juice. As many people have said, 'luxury prices' but a mid-tier experience.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Avoid school holidays when it gets crowded.
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The camp ground was very disappointing. We were on a powered site. The sites were so cramped together we could not open up our awning as the van next to us was on its site correctly but there was not enough room. The water pressure was almost non existent. They charged extra to use their showers but the water pressure was the same in there as well. They put us on a site that already had someone on it. The staff did not seem to know what they were doing. Considering they were around $10 extra per night over anywhere else we have stayed it let itself down. However it is in a stunning spot
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed for two nights rooms are small but clean and comfortable, the gas log fire worked very well. Its really a peaceful place overlooking the lake. Theres a kettle and small fridge, with coffee and tea bags, no cooking gear or toaster, there was a small coffee plunger which was great as we brought our fav grd coffee. The Restaurant wasnt running fully during our stay only the cafe, we had the special beef stew one night which was great and the soup the following night(also great) also had a vegan pizza (not great) and a chicken burger (also not great), drinks are pricey so buy wine/beer on the way.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed one night as a group of 6 in three unpowered sites. The sites were not marked nor very flat and expensive at $55 for two people. The check in process was disorganized and we were charged extra to use the showers in bathrooms that were dirty and had moldy curtains. If you are finishing walking a better option would be to have shower at the visitors centre and then walk on to the free campsite 10min down the road.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Dear oh dear! Where is your Irish charm Michael? From check in it was evident that guests were a nuisance to this owner/manager. We observed Michael publicly criticise one of his workers and feared for their job satisfaction and impression of Tasmanian employers. Unfortunately, Michael also piloted the ferry so it was impossible to avoid his negative, impatient attitude. We found it very difficult to order at the Trapper and Higgins Bar. There was simply no service and we observed potential patrons wandering the length of the bar for a while before giving up and heading outside. We had planned to dine at the restaurant for ‘a treat to remember’ from the ‘comprehensive menu’. However, when we checked the menu we found it consisted of pizza, hamburgers and chips and was very pricey. Breakfast is complimentary but after reading on line that only instant coffee was available we decided to breakfast with our own provisions. We asked for 3 slices of bread in lieu of breakfast for 3 and were told that we couldn’t take any supplies to our rooms. There was some debate and eventually we were given the bread. Michael was then quick to remove us from the breakfast list. We are proud, well travelled Tasmanians who love our part of Australia. We are very disappointed with the reception that tourists receive at this establishment. Lake St. Clair is a magnificent environment. However, under current management we will not stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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The accommodation was comfortable if a bit sparse for the hefty tariff. The restaurant was very good and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner albeit rather expensive. Regarding our room, we could not get the TV to work and despite the visitor information book in the room stating that staff were available at any time to assist we received no response to our phone messages for help. We parked our car in the designated car space outside our room. Sadly at night, a branch from an overhead tree landed on the front of our car causing considerable damage. We reported the incident to the front desk and the person on duty was very helpful in viewing the damage, taking photos etc. He told us that his manager was taking the matter very seriously and would be in touch. We have had no end of trouble in even getting to speak to the manager who declines to return our calls or answer our emails. We have been very disappointed in the service received and would not consider returning again. Visitors to this property need to be wary of the safety of their vehicle and do not rely of getting any assistance from this facility.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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After paying a premium price, we expected a premium service but it was sadly below average. The fridge in our room was extremely loud and kept me up half the night. The staff at the counter were not welcoming or helpful. The king size bed was very comfortable and we did enjoy using the spa in our room but apart from those two good points, I can't really say it was worth the over $400 a night room fee, I'm not even sure exactly what I paid for. The complimentary breakfast was very basic... and the meal at the restaurant was fine dining price - without the fine dining quality. The Derwent hotel just down the road however, had beautiful pub meals at a fraction of the price. We won't be back to the lodge. Beautiful scenery, but we just felt it was a bit wanky for our liking. After we spent two nights here we did an overnight hike the next day but got back too late to use the shower at the visitor center, so we asked if we could pay to use the camp grounds shower and were declined. Very disappointing, considering we'd just spent all that money on two nights accommodation with them and they wouldn't even 'let' us buy a shower!
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Last night's accommodation at Lake St Clare's Lodge was totally substandard and overpriced. The service on the restaurant was appalling, the food worthy of the trash can, and when I complained that my food was soggy, not fresh and had obviously been heated in the microwave the Duty Manager was arrogant and unapologetic. I felt like calling Gordon Ramsey and telling him to get his arse down here stat! The powered camping site of $48 did not include a hot shower in the amenities (that was an additional charge for hot water) and the amenities were dingey and were sad need of replacement. We have camped at many a showgrounds with much nicer amenities. Anyways, the ride to Hobart was just beautiful. Misty mountain peaks, rolling green hills, rugged wilderness views and loads of lakes, lagoons, dams, rivers and streams. The amount of water here is truely amazing. Booked in to a beautiful well appointed powered camp-site with our own on-suite and shared camp kitchen for only $55 per night. Go Discovery Parks - Hobart 👍
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Date of stay: November 2023
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The only aspect that saved our stay on a powered site at Lake St Clair Lodge was the stunning surroundings and scenery. From our arrival, the greeting I received at reception was unwelcoming to say the least, quite abrupt and officious, which was totally uncharacteristic of everywhere we have been previously in Tassie. The powered sites we found were extremely small and didn’t even have room to extend our awning without hitting the adjoining van. There was no phone reception or wifi anywhere in the camping area and the response I received when asking about it was very underwhelming. There was no provision for draining our grey water and were expected to drive out of the park to dump it. The dump point for our toilet canister was filthy dirt and no rinsing hose was provided at the site. Not that we had need to use it but the camp kitchen in our area of the park was totally neglected. Clearly the establishment’s interests are mainly with their cabin lodge guests and the camp ground is merely a sideline for them. Next time we will be stopping on the side of the road instead of paying for the use of these sites. In the end we cut our stay short by a day and moved on.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The very picturesque setting with cabins on the lake promised a unique world heritage experience. The rain and snow and cold did not help but the walks were uninspiring and the surroundings bereft of a thriving rain forest. The cabins were comfortable but without TV or microwave, The Lodge cafe, enjoying a monopoly given the distance we were from any competition offered bland food at exorbitant prices e.g. $14 for a midsized bowl of soup. The cooked breakfast in the restaurant was lukewarm .
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Date of stay: December 2022
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PRICE RANGE
AU$429 - AU$514 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaTasmaniaCradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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