“satisfied”

service

“Irresistible retro charm👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”

Unique retro interior, could be a European chalet in the 1970’s. If you expect modern, light and airy- please look elsewhere. If you like quaint, cosy, charming, old and warm - this is your place. The owner has done a wonderful job and is a lovely human being. Thank you Jerry!!

“i stayed here during my 3 peaks challenge I had an amazing time on the mountain”

the staff were lovely especially the lady , cleaner cook was a lovely person.

“Mediocre at best. Good food but accommodation too cold”

The food in the restaurant was lovely and Chloe was friendly and attentive. Sharma is the nicest person and made lovely scrambled eggs every morning.

“Best place to stay on the mountian,nowhere else like it”

Breakfast was delicious

“Very enjoyable stay, everyone is so friendly here and the vibe is so cozy”

Comfortable, the breakfast, spa and facilities

“This was a very cosy and tasty stay at Karelia Falls Creek, at a budget price.”

I was on a tight budget for 1 person. Karelia has one small room with a single bed, so it was ideal for me, at a budget price. I spent my leisure time in their large lounging-area filled with quaint European memorabilia, Books, TV, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The included continental breakfast didn't quite suit my carnivore diet (health reasons) so Jerry (the owner) happily prepared me 6 poached eggs and bacon or salmon for only $20/day... BARGAIN!! On two nights of my stay, I had the very tasty and massive Lamb Shanks for Dinner at the Karelia restaurant. The waitress each night was a very helpful and friendly young lady.

It’s was eclectic, cozy, comfortable and had great food.

“The stay was fantastic…”

Staff and authenticity

“Quirky, clean, very well positioned with friendly staff.”

Quirky property, in a great location and with very friendly staff. Restaurant also offering very tasty food.

“We felt very much at home with attentive manager and staff. Menu to match the European style of the chalet”

Central location, clean, unique European style

“Not ideal accommodation for a normal sized human”

Cosy, friendly staff

A little piece of alpine magic at the top of falls creek. Jerry and his team are incredible hosts running a personal and wholesome experience. Thank you Jerry! We’ll be back!

“Karelia”

Location, host and the decor. Sauna Beautifully presented. Great breakfast included The dining room and lounge is lovely. Nice fire place Free tea and coffee. Host provided advice about hikes, fishing and tyre repair. Room was dark and quiet. I was the only guest. Secure, private

“Loved my stay in this unique and authentic Alpine-styled lodge.”

Why go to Europe when you can enjoy a similar experience in this unique and authentic Alpine-styled lodge right here in the Australian Alps. Host Jerry was accommodating and attentive. He and all of his staff, chef Phil as well as Śyama, Vera and Sarah were welcoming, warm, friendly and helpful during my stay. My single room was perfect; warm, cosy and comfortable. I did my research and its price was the best and cheapest I could find in all of Falls Creek. Breakfast offerings (continental and cooked) which are included in the price were very good and the personalised service was excellent. I can also highly recommend the braised veal shank and goulash pie, and nothing beats the taste and satisfaction of homemade bread provided in the restaurant. Karelia Alpine Lodge is well and conveniently located within walking distance to the village, bus shuttles and ski lifts. I loved my stay and if ever I decided to return to this picturesque part of Australia, Karelia would be my first choice.

“So insanely baffling that it was too good”

The décor and fixtures are something to behold , as someone that has been skiing in Austria this is the exact kind of thing you would find at a Austrian / Swiss / German / Czech resort and find it remarkably odd but also very interesting, you can’t look at anything without finding it oddly interesting The first person I met was Phil the chef who understandably didn’t know anything about checking in but was very welcoming and assured me someone would be along shortly to help me out (Phil is also the one man kitchen and produces some authentic Swiss cuisine ) Jerry popped up the stairs showed me my room and gave me the run down for breakfast and the sauna and and spa and let me get to unpacking my things , met him down stairs at the bar later and he will give you some great details of falls creek being a stalwart since the 80s. The staff at Karelia are lovely , Vera and Sara will give you any info that you need to get you around the resort to have a good time , Vera is really knowledgeable on venues within the resort and Sara can make any kind of cocktail you can think of ! There is also another lovely cleaner / lady that serves breakfast sorry I forgot your name but is so very helpful and lovely. Breakfast was classic continental 8-9 am you’ve gotta be ready and not at all hungover. but a small selection of hot breakfast from the kitchen Bacon eggs and toast for a big day of skiing , who could refuse especially if they’ve talked you into having their famous boot shot the night before. The bar downstairs opens from 5 decent selection of European beers and liquor, the fondue was excellent. Service from Sara was fantastic and you can see that the small operation of this hotel works well together.

“Loved it, we’ll be back”

Comfortable, lovely staff. Great hot tub

“Quirky, engaging and memorable in a positive way.”

Breakfast was excellent. The ambiance was excellent . The resident cuckoo nearby was poetic. Staff were more than helpful.

“Amazing!”

We got exactly what was offered! Such a cute European lodge 🫶🏼

“Lovely ski in ski out true Alpine lodge. Would stay again for the location, the hospitality and the opportunity to chat”

Guest lounge with log fire. Alpine feel. Staff.