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Review of Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Located right at the National Park entrance, this ...

Located right at the National Park entrance, this is the closest place to Cradle Mountain to stay. The main lodge is cosy and rustic and newly renovated, and has a large fireplace and lots of comfy sofas. Free WiFi available here.
There is no WiFi available in the cabins, and No or limited phone signal (Telstra gets a very faint signal/ Optus nothing at all).
Cabins are scattered between the native trees but just a short walk to the main lodge. Cabins are comfy and quiet but be aware there is No tv , No safe, No dressing gowns and No air conditioning! Facilities do incl. a Nespresso machine and kettle, and bar fridge. And lovely Appelles toiletries.
We booked a Contemporary Spa Cabin but there was nothing much contemporary about it - it was very rustic and dated. The corner jacuzzi bath (very 1980 s) in a windowless bathroom makes it a Spa cabin apparently.
Lots of wallabies wander around the cabin area, and several wombats too - so cute!
There are several short walks that start from around the hotel area. Peppers also have a formal restaurant (Highland) and a casual bistro, both located in the main lodge. Breakfast is served in the Highland Restaurant and it s excellent. Beautiful poached eggs on request (free). Coffee is self-service from a machine but it s excellent.
We had a wonderful stay, even though it was not the luxury standard Peppers experience we were expecting.
Nice rustic cabin experience on the doorstep of the stunning Cradle Mountain NP.