Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
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Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
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Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
1650 Alpine Way, Crackenback, NSW, 2627
  • Lake Crackenback
    3 min walk
  • Cuisine on Lake Crackenback
    1 min walk
  • Ski Tube Bullocks Flat Terminal Station
    4 min drive
  • Cooma, NSW (OOM-Snowy Mountains)
    49 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Crackenback

With a stay at Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa in Crackenback, you'll be on a river, just a 3-minute walk from Lake Crackenback and 13 minutes by foot from Kosciuszko National Park. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kosciuszko National Park and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Easy-Does-It Quad Chair.

What's nearby

  • Lake Crackenback - 3 min walk
  • Kosciuszko National Park - 13 min walk
  • Thredbo Leisure Centre - 13 min drive
  • Smiggin Holes Ski Resort - 33 min drive
  • Perisher Ski Resort - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Ski Tube Bullocks Flat Terminal Station - 4 min drive
  • Perisher Ski Tube Station - 65 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lil Orbits - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Mid Perisher Centre - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Brunelli's Cafe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Jax Bar & Chargrill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa

Family-friendly ski aparthotel with a full-service spa
Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa offers 25 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Crackenback aparthotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa and Wellness Centre has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 25 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and dishwashers. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a health club. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
Grab dinner at Cuisine Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Crackenback? This aparthotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Cuisine Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Alpine Larder - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to a ski area, ski runs and ski lifts
  • Snowboarding, snow tubing and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Ski equipment hire

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Full-service spa
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Sports massages
  • Body wraps
  • Prenatal massages
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Deep-tissue massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Free ski shuttle

Family friendly

  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Cuisine Restaurant
  • Alpine Larder

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: AUD 30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Desk
  • Conference space (1356 square feet)

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Near the boardwalk
  • In the mountains
  • In a national park

Things to do

  • Health club
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bike hire on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Rowing/canoeing on site
  • Segway hire/tours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Rafting on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Yoga classes on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 25 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2627

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Novotel Lake Crackenback
Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort
Accor Lake Crackenback Hotel
Jindabyne Novotel
Novotel Lake Crackenback Hotel Crackenback
Novotel Thredbo Village

Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui Murdoch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed there last year when the kids gave us a couple of nights. Loved it so much we came back again this year for another treat (this time we paid for ourselves!). We love the lake and the walks along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accommodation average service
2 bedrooms lake view apartment was stunning, great activities and facilities, but for the price we paid, I would have expected friendlier service and phone calls to make bookings at hotel facilities returned.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location just beautiful
A fantastic place to stay, so much to do and enjoy, and the Cross Tri atmosphere was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Mick, T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alpine Awesomeness!
This place is awesome - we were treated like family by the staff! We felt like we were locals and were given all the inside info on where to eat, local rates for hire and deals on tours. Harro's ski hire gave excellent advise and support for us as beginner skiers and helped us make good decisions on whereceas best fir weather and snow each day - even with all our questions we always felt like a valued guest - not a hassle to them at all. Alex at the Larder makes the best coffee in the region - even if you don't stay here - pop in for s coffee here! This holiday was booked for our twenty fifth wedding anniversary - but it will now be our annual holiday spot! excellent work Team Crakenback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable luxury at an affordable cost
We normally stay in Threfbo but was surprised at the atmosphere of this resort. Will stay here again

10/10 Excellent

naaz, p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in peaceful location
Peaceful and relaxing. It was amazing to have breakfast on the balcony watching ducks in the lake and sunrise

10/10 Excellent

Romano & Jess, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to Stay, Relax and even Propose!
My now fiancé and I stayed at Lake Crackenback, it was just breath taking from the moment you first get there. I proposed to my now fiancé on the balcony overlooking the lake. We had relaxing hot stone massages in the spa at the resort and enjoyed the views from our room. Great place to stay and will definitely be back again.

8/10 Good

Julie, Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great comfortable place to stay
Enjoyed the fireplace and fine dining. Easy travel to the snow fields. Lovely day spa facilities and fun activities to undertake if not going up the mountain. Would love to stay again in summer.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Australia - NSW - Sydney

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

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; ski tube close by making it a great place to stay in winter

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family holiday

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Australia - NSW - Sydney

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

8/10 Good

Kate, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Amateur;

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

8/10 Good

Shirley, Australia - NSW - Wollongong

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Moderate; Service: Sufficient, Polite; Cleanliness: Tidy, Neat;

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 days is not enough

10/10 Excellent

ROD, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value: Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pristine; Plenty of facilities and things to do, that we would like to explore another time.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: A nice treat; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; The shuttle bus service

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

8/10 Good

Eve, Canberra ACT, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful spot for a getaway.
We had a wonderful, quiet and relaxing stay. We were out of season and out of school holidays, so it was very quiet, although there is plenty for more active visitors to do. Our very comfortable and spacious apartment was on the lake (the balcony was suspended above the water) from which we had changing but always beautiful views. We were glad of the many heaters provided and I am sure that in winter the wood fire would be most welcome. The major restaurant was closed the nights we were there which was a pity as they offer several tasty-sounding g-f dishes. The Alpine Larder served us a tasty breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A retreat haven
We were a group of six. Two 3 bed self care apartments. Three nightsspent there. Beautiful lake side situation. Wild life aplenty. All in all a place to which one would return. We drove for 11 hours each wayto come and go. Worth the effort.

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic for families!
Our stay at the Lake Crackenback Resort was fantastic! The apartments are spacious, comfortable and positioned on Lake Crackenback itself. My children and I enjoyed the amazing water sports on offer- kayaks, canoe's and paddleboards. We enjoyed the many bush walks surrounding the resort, especially the paved path around the lake itself, this was spectacular, and easy for the children. What a beautiful place! We cant wait to return. My only complaint was that I felt the staff at the few restaurants/cafe's were really aloof and unfriendly - as the apartments are self catering - I would skip the cafe's all together next time and cook myself.

10/10 Excellent

Joy, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Delightful;

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: It was worth the money; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Spotless;