What a name! The accommodation comes in a variety of different configurations and is set…read moreoverlooking the mountain range. It is the perfect spot for day hikes or activities using this as your base. There are plenty of different areas to unwind and the facilities are comfortable and clean. Rooms had air conditioners, although I think you'd be more interested in the heating capabilities in the rooms. The room we stayed in was fully functional and you had a mini kitchen to do your own cooking. There was a large common space, balconies to laze on and a grassed area under a large tree to sit and enjoy the view. It's not somewhere I'd say you'd have to stay, but its a great spot for day hikes and was close enough to amenities should they be required. Enjoy.

I was pleasantly surprised with Kentish Hills Retreat. As a cheap motel, I was expecting a mediocre…read morestay, but we were actually really comfortable. The rooms were spacious, the amenities were great (full kitchen, bbq area, comfortable beds, seating areas). The rooms had solid brick between the walls, reducing sounds from neighboring suites and nearby road noise. My only gripe was the dusty smell in the bed spread. I didn't want to turn the heater on, so I needed the extra blanket for warmth. I wish I had brought my sanitizing spray with me so that I could douse the bed in that. Oh well. My immune system lived to tell the tale. All up, we booked 3 suites using hotels.com. My room was the deluxe, which had a twin (single) bed and a queen, and we had my husband and I with our baby and preschooler. My sister had an apartment room, with her 2 young boys in the bedroom (bunk beds + queen bed), and she and her husband in the lounge room on the queen bed in there with their baby in a bassinet. My parents had the standard room which just had a queen bed. Great access to local attractions - about an hour to Cradle Mountain, 30 minutes to Mole Creek Caves, and about 30 minutes to Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm.

A nice little motel with friendly and very hospitable staff. On site washer and dryer facilities, a…read moregas BBQ pit, clean washrooms with plenty of other extras make this place a great place to stay in while exploring the cradle Mountain area.

LOVED it! From the moment we drove in last week I knew that the following two nights were going to…read morebe magical. The lodge itself houses a lovely al la carte restaurant and a tavern that offers great classic pub meals and live music on Wednesday evenings (courtesy of the local ranger!). The cabins are cosy and either have a wood fire or imitation wood gas heater. All of the staff are lovely amd the pademelons and wombats that frequent the grounds are happy for a chat too! Plenty of walks to do in the local area or spend some time in the spa for some pampering! Phone and internet coverage are non existent however you can purchase a code to access the wi-fi.

Nested high in the Tasmanian wilderness Cradle Mountain Lodge offers relaxed lodge style…read morehospitality and accommodation. Cradle Mountain Lodge is the perfect base camp for the outdoor enthusiast or for those who simply wish to relax and indulge at the famous Waldheim Alpine Spa. Use the links provided below to select the ideal holiday package for you. Cradle Mountain Lodge is set on the northern edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park in north western Tasmania. Cradle Mountain Lodge is an iconic, unique wilderness experience and is the closest you can be to the entrance of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. At Cradle Mountain Lodge, guest cabins are dotted amongst tree-lined ranges and overlook grassy folds. Wallabies and wombats pausing between mouthfuls of buttongrass and possums posing gracefully as they criss-cross timber boardwalks are some of the magical sights that await as you make your way along the well-lit trails and boardwalks. Your private timber cabin is set discreetly in the wilderness and each cabin offers soothing natural views whether it be of the Lodge Lake, the Pencil Pine River or into the surrounding native myrtle forests. The best way to appreciate the World Heritage Listed environment at Cradle Mountain is by taking a scenic walk. For guests of Cradle Mountain Lodge, it is not necessary to venture into the National Park to experience the best of Tasmania's wilderness, as we have a host of great walks with spectacular scenery that leave directly from the Lodge grounds. These walks are suitable for a wide range of fitness levels and weather conditions. Around the Lodge, there are more than 20 walking trails to suit every fitness level. Discover animal and plant varieties found nowhere else on earth. You can trek mountains, take to trails on horseback, mountain bike or learn to fly-fish - just some of the many activities on offer. And when it's time to relax, guests can indulge in a therapeutic massage or sauna at the Waldheim Alpine Spa - the perfect place to soak away tension and time.

Gayle and I wish we could have stayed here at least another night. We loved the "staying in a…read moreNational" park feel, but with modern touches and a nice restaurant that we enjoyed for Dinner and Breakfast. There's also a nice gallery across the way, and a few light hiking options from the building. Our room was very comfortable and roomy, although the bathroom was a little tight. We were afraid to unpack too much for a one night stay, and there was enough storage for longer stays. This is a place we'd love to come back to for a deeper dive into the Cradle Mountain area.

We were staying at the Cradle Mountain Hotel so we ate dinner at the Altitude Restaurant every…read morenight of our stay. We decided to opt for the buffet - which was perfect for us after a day of walking and only a light lunch. The buffet featured seasonal and local produce and the selections changed daily. Everyday they had a live cooking station with a chef cooking a different dish to order. We thought that the food was excellent and reasonable value for money. The service staff were excellent - very professional.

We stayed in one of the cabins for 3 nights. The staff were exceptionally friendly and took time to…read moretalk about a variety it activities available on site. We took advantage of the cave hike to see a few glow worms. We were excited to see a platypus in one of the ponds. What a great time. 5 adults were in our party.

Carol is an absolutely wonderful host. The property is large and lovely and can provide a nice rest…read moreday if you need a rest from seeing this wonderful island.

What a treasure of a place. From the amazing vantage point perched on the top of town, to the…read moreglorious old building that is the Bischoff Hotel. Steeped in history this grandiose old lady has a lot of it all over her walls for each visitor to peruse at their leisure. Whilst the decor is antiquated and at times mismatched it has a charm that works. The bar is like all good Aussie small towns in that it's a place to meet locals, swap stories and have a laugh whilst enjoying a cold one at the end of the day. The meals are good sized servings and you're left feeling content. I'd recommend the sticky date pudding as a way to round out the evening. Well worth making the effort to visit if you're ever in the area. Accomodation is also available if not staying locally.

On recent day, the big star was our day-long backdrop and companion Cradle Mountain hidden…read moresometimes amongst the clouds and its stunning co-star Dove Lake. The walk in the enchanted forest and the rainforest walk by the ranger station brought to life the feeling of awe that Gustav and Kate would have encountered some hundred and twenty years ago but also highlighted the raw and rugged beauty that the National Park oozes at every turn. A friendly pademelon was happy to bravely pose for us as we quietly walked along the boardwalk deep in the ancient forest canopy. Wandering through the enchanted forest walk we learned how the fern coral competes with the canopy eucalyptus trees for valuable real estate on the mountain. If the fern coral gets a foothold there is nowhere for the Eucalyptus seeds to grow and if the Eucalypt canopy grows over, the fern coral gets starved of sunlight and will struggle to compete. Our educational session on Wombats with Mia at Bonorong was also revisited with first hand opportunities to see the entrances to their vast undercover caverns neatly decorated with piles of conveniently placed and balance cubed scat warning competing Wombats that "this house is taken so you better move on" With some trepidation we set out on our second walk at Snake hill. Our walk to Ronny creek was spectacular but without any tiger snakes thankfully uneventful for most. After posing for a photo at the start of the famous Overland Track walk we finally reaching Waldheim chalet where we were able to spend some time listening to the story of Gustav and Kate and then then it was across to the magnificent Dove lake at the base of Cradle Mountain where we were blessed with the backdrop of a moody Tasmanian sky against what we agreed was a most magnificent sight of cradle at her best.

Went for a day trip but the car park was full. We had to shuttle bus up. We waited for an hour to…read moreget in and and an hour to get out. There were some poor families waiting for a shuttle when it was going dark. The scenery was beautiful though.