| there's also a quaint lounge with warm decor, a fireplace and board games, plus views of the mountains. set in kosiousko national park and surrounded by mountains, this relaxed hotel off the scenic alpine way road is 2 km from thredbo ski resort and 6 km from lake cootapatamba. other amenities include a straightforward dining area, a furnished terrace and ski storage, plus seasonal bbqs. unpretentious rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players; bathrooms are shared. upgraded rooms add bunk beds, en suite facilities and/or balconies with mountain views. breakfast is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Snowy Mountains Airport 1 hr 3
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