About Guthega Inn

Guthega Inn is located mountainside on the western edge of Perisher Resort, overlooking the Snowy River and Guthega Dam, with panoramic views from Mount Kosciuszko to Mount Twynam. Tucked away in the peaceful Guthega area, it is a true Snowy Mountains classic, offering a warm alpine atmosphere in one of the most scenic pockets of Kosciuszko National Park. It’s a favourite for guests seeking a quieter mountain experience while still being close to the action.

Known for its welcoming lodge-style charm, the inn combines cosy interiors, hearty dining, and stunning high-country views. The on-site restaurant and bar are a highlight, providing a relaxed space to unwind after a day outdoors—whether that’s skiing in winter or hiking, biking, and exploring in the warmer months.

Guthega Inn offers ski-in and ski-out through winter and direct access to the Illawong Hiking Trail and the Guthega to Charlottes Pass walk in summer.

With its unique location, Guthega Inn offers a more secluded feel than the main resort centres, making it perfect for those who appreciate nature, fresh mountain air, and a friendly, laid-back alpine vibe.

Guthega Inn Guest Rooms:

Enjoy light-filled, generously sized guest rooms.

Each of our guest rooms have a private ensuite bathroom, comfy beds and a mini fridge for your convenience. The rooms vary in size and layout, offering options for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Guests can enjoy expansive vistas from our mountain view rooms, most with balcony, or a bush outlook from our standard and superior standard rooms.

Check-in / Check-out Times:

Check-in time is between 4pm and 6pm. Late check-in after 6pm a charge of $50 per person applies. No check-ins after 10pm.
Check-out time is by 10am.

For the safety of our staff and consideration of our guests, we have a check-in cutoff time of 10:00 pm. If you are unable to arrive by 10:00 pm you will need to arrange alternative overnight accommodation and your nights accommodation will be forfeited. Please be aware there are no other commercial lodgings in Guthega, we suggest seeking overnight accommodation in Cooma or Jindabyne for that evening.

In rare and extreme circumstances late check-ins will be considered at the discretion of the Manager on Duty, noting late check-in charges will be incurred.

Guthega Inn Facilities:

• Licensed restaurant, bar and lounge area with fireplace
• Sauna
• Functions and conference facilities
• Storage room for sports equipment
• Wi-Fi*
• Short-term storage of luggage
• TV in the restaurant and Raven Room
• Oversnow transfers on arrival/departure day

Meals at Guthega Inn:

Breakfast: A continental and/or cooked to order breakfast is served daily in the dining room and is included in the tariff.
Lunch: Pay as you go.
Dinner: Pay as you go.

Getting to Guthega Inn:

Driving to Guthega: In winter, park in the overnight carpark (approx. 850m away) and the oversnow will meet you there. Snow chains required. Oversnow transfers available in winter on check-in and check-out days. During summer you can park on-site.

Private Shuttle: Please visit our getting to Perisher page and scroll down to find the contacts for private shuttles from Jindabyne or Canberra Airport.

General Information:

• All guests, regardless of age, must be listed and confirmed on your booking.
• Additional beds cannot be provided. Portable bedding is not permitted to be brought by guests.
• Please be aware that Wi-Fi is provided for free and is not always guaranteed to be functional due to the regional area/location and rapidly changing weather conditions.  Guests will not be reimbursed for non-operation of Wi-Fi throughout their visit.
• No pets are allowed in the property nor within the Kosciuszko National Park.
• The entire building, including balconies, is non-smoking. Smoking is not permitted within four metres of any entrance or exit to the Inn or anywhere on the terrace while food is being served.

It's Good To Know:

Due to the semi-remote location there are a few things guests should be aware of during your stay.

The Location

Guthega is a semi-remote village on the western edge of Perisher Resort. The Resort offers ski-in and ski-out when snowfalls permit and links to the Perisher Resort via the Blue Calf T-Bar. We recommend checking the Perisher website or download the Perisher App for updates to links and trails. If the links are closed it is an approximate 35min drive (in good conditions) to Perisher from Guthega Inn.

Ski-in and Ski-out

When snowfall permits guests ski-in via the Norwegian Trail and ski-out via the Blue Calf T-Bar which is 250m south.

Is Guthega Inn Suitable for Beginner Skiers/Snowboarders

As long as you book a private lesson, and call to request the instructor begin the lesson at Guthega Inn, it is suitable. Alternatively, you can drive around to Perisher or Smiggin Holes (approx 35min drive in good conditions).  Without a lesson, it is a challenging place to stay for a beginner.

Room Service

There is no room service nor are rooms tidied daily. A room tidy can be done upon request.

Laundry

There are no on-site laundry services except for emergencies only.

Hot Water

Operating within the Kosciuszko National Park, there is a need to be particularly vigilant to environmental concerns. As such, the diesel boilers operating in the hotel when we purchased the Inn in May 2023 have been decommissioned.

Our remoteness also brings resource challenges such as power and water and requires us to operate sustainably.

The substantial limitations from the power grid bring additional challenges during winter when there is an increased need for hot water and warmth. To address all of these resource challenges we have adopted the latest technology by installing a heat pump system, backed up by the gas fireplace in the restaurant area. We also allocate specific times when the heat pumps move from prioritising warming the hotel to providing hot water for 2 hour windows in the morning and evening for showers.

We ask guests to be conscious of the environment especially when holidaying in a national park and to therefore minimise shower times, energy usage & water consumption.

Shower Steam and Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms cannot distinguish between steam and smoke.  The Inn incurs an accidental fire alarm fine of $1,680 every time it is tripped, so guests are advised that doors to ensuite bathrooms MUST be closed when showering/bathing.

We hope you acknowledge these are small inconveniences for the pleasure of staying in a remote location and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation.