Book Karelia Alpine Lodge in Falls Creek

Karelia Alpine Lodge features single rooms, deluxe single rooms, twin share bunk rooms, and a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony and fully equipped kitchen. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with free-to-air channels, bed linen, and a private bathroom. Some rooms include a minibar fridge; the penthouse has a full bathtub. The single room is 5 m2 including a small robe and bathroom, ideal for solo travelers on a budget.

At JB's Restaurant, you can order Australian and European dishes like Hungarian goulash, steak, and Czech-style sirloin roast with bread dumpling. Special nights include "German Night" and "Czech-Bohemian Night." From July to August, hot breakfasts are served; other times it's a continental buffet. The bar offers a large selection of European beers, wines, and spirits, plus homemade bread and boot shots.

Guests can use an outdoor hot tub, sauna, and lounge with an open fireplace. Activities include skiing, cycling, hiking, canoeing, fishing, and tennis. On-site, there's a ski storage room and a ski clothing drying room. Free WiFi is available throughout the lodge, including in the guest lounge and at JB's Restaurant.

The lodge is a 10-minute walk from Falls Creek's main Ski Lifts and 15 minutes' drive from Wallace's Hut. Mt Beauty is 40 minutes away. In winter, a free village shuttle is available for all Falls Creek visitors. The lodge is close to bus shuttles and ski lifts.

Services include daily housekeeping, laundry, luggage storage, room service, and a ski school. The shared lounge has a TV area and tea/coffee facilities. Staff like Phil (chef), Jerry (owner), and Vera (cocktail maker) provide personalized help. Breakfast is available from 8 to 9 am. The bar opens at 5 pm.