Ski Rider Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

Room options

View all photos for Queen or Twin Room

Bed sheets

Queen or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Wilsons Valley

At Ski Rider Hotel you'll be within steps of Kosciuszko National Park and Kosciuszko National Park. Highlights at this ski hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, The Dining Room, is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski storage. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Wilsons Valley hotel you'll find Perisher Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Kosciuszko National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kosciuszko National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Jindabyne - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Perisher Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Banjo Patterson Park - 15 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Ski Tube Bullocks Flat Terminal Station - 27 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Joe's Garage Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hannah's House Of Board Game Pain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spice Mistress - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Pretty Valley Kiosk, Perisher - ‬149 min drive
  • ‪Maya Asian Cusine - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Ski Rider Hotel

Mountain ski retreat with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
For a free ride to the slopes, hop on the mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Ski Rider Hotel helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.

There are 2 restaurants on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Wilsons Valley hotel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ski Rider Hotel offers 95 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 8:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Ski Rider Hotel Perisher Valley
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Ski Rider Hotel Kosciuszko National Park
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ski Rider Hotel?

Ski Rider Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ski Rider Hotel?

Yep, Ski Rider Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ski Rider Hotel?

The closest beach to Ski Rider Hotel is Sandy Beach (12.1 km).

Does Ski Rider Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ski Rider Hotel?

No, Ski Rider Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ski Rider Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ski Rider Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ski Rider Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ski Rider Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ski Rider Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean but meal quality was inconsistent and wi-fi was terrible. Bistro was like school camp with adults rationed and no seconds offered. Front bbq restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staffs. No park in front of my room as I was told. The room doesn't have a TV, minibar and also is really warm. It most likely a Hostel instead Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay on snow with all the best amenities. Great food, bus transfers, warm and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot just minutes from Perisher

Nice spot, clean and cosy. Dining room had good, hearty meals. Nice family vibe throughout. Very attentive staff. Very convenient to Perisher.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Horrible receptionists for such an expensive price

The foods and the ski hire basically saved the whole hotel. The people at the reception didn’t do anything to help us and clearly expressed they didn’t want to involve in anything more complicated than showing us the dining hall. 1. Transportation: we asked if they can assist us in booking a transportation to the airport. They immediately refused, “We don’t do that here” even after we explained the mobile service didn’t work in the area, and after acknowledging that they still replied, “You can go up to Perisher”. We also told them we didn’t drive they said they didn’t do that here. 2. I have a small wound that needed to be cleansed so we asked if they have a first aid kit or help us in some way. Both of them replied, “We have the kit but we’re not allowed to give you anything.” and offered no further explanation. A young staff told us to go to the pharmacy in town and again we said we didn’t have a car and it’s already 8PM so no shuttle to Perisher. She repeated, “Oh ok we are not allowed to give you anything” 3. We needed to cash out and fully understand the maximum is $100/time/person. So we, a group of 5 adults with 5 cards, asked if we could cash out $300, they refused, “We can’t let you do that”. So we couldn’t even get $100. Even the drivers were more helpful to us. We never asked for anything out of order or illegal but they treated us as if we violated some laws. Is this racist, because I saw them help other families, or simply unhelpful, we never know?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

CD, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

11 km to Perisher

We enjoyed the atmosphere in the grill lounge, the grill was very tasty, the buffet was adequate. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We were disappointed in the quality of the beds and bedding, they were very tiered and the mattresses need urgent replacement. Overall it’s a very handy location, free internet would be appreciated. Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The one day stay was lovely. The staff were very helpful and accommodating and the room was very cosy and warm. I will definately keep this lovely accommodation option in mind next time I am at Perisher.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

* Ski Rider *

Price was reasonable. The distance to the ski field was great. Food was basic but good. Ski hire was great although the wait in the mornings can be a bit long. Rooms were basic but comfortable they could do with better mattresses and there are no TV's in the rooms which is a bummer for those wanting a quiet night in. Phone reception was really bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient location, basic rooms

Convenient location with free shuttle bus to Perisher and Smiggins, on-site parking (have to pay national park fee). Breakfast and dinners included, food quality wasn't bad. Rooms are clean and comfortable but very basic. No TV, fridge or wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Meals are bottom end of the food chain, however very conveniently located close to slopes and free shuttle bus are a plus. Nice communal area with bar, pool table etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

ben, Traralgon Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good visit

Spent one night there early august and it was more than acceptable with a good price, clean rooms reasonable food good booze at a realistic price for a change!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicci, Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff and location

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Staff were very happy and friendly, food was amazing and rooms comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to rest after a big day. Staff are fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Great location, easy access to Perisher with the free shuttle service, good variety of food on offer and helpful, friendly staff... Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

SnowBeau, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenience with some great steaks

Although it hasn't changed much since I first went there 30yrs ago, the Ski Rider's half board has great food in Guppies Grill (where the food is quality and the serving sizes are generous) and a friendly atmosphere. Be prepared to share your stay with school groups, and the lack of TVs can be a little frustrating when you have tired kids. Convenient location means that whilst you still get some snow, your car is not going to get snowed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

pete, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice and close to the snow

Was really good. Beds were a bit uncomfy but we picked their more for the convenience of the snoe and they had a bus that dropped us and picked us up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

SkiLupo, Sydney

Liked: Staff & service

Does the job

Close to snow and with free ski shuttle the Ski Rider does the job, not more not less. Rooms are on the Spartan side without TVs, cruise ship sized bathrooms and beds that are more hostel than hotel. Food is similar, it will get you fed without any pretense of 5* restaurant. That aside Ski Rider is a perfectly fine choice for those wanting easy access to Perisher.

10/10 Excellent

sonya , canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, great service.

I am a convert! After studying at a dozen different places in Perisher over the years, this is the only place I'll go back to. Shuttle bus, nightly entertainment, fabulous food and great friendly efficient service!

10/10 Excellent

Arman, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant. For the price i will recommend this hotel to anyone. Close to the ski fields, good staff attitude, good food, clean room, clean atmosphere. Staff prepared a lovely chocolate cake for my brothers birthday and sung him happy birthday over dinner. Will definitely return.

6/10 Okay

Skier, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Budget hotel close to the snow

Pleasant stay. Noisy when early risers getting up. Woken at 3.30 am! Food basic but plentiful. Rooms very old but clean and warm.

6/10 Okay

Jane, nsw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Close to the snow with shuttle bus

Great food. Shuttle bus really convenient. Room very basic, no tv, but clean.