Overview
Marouka is an authentic ski club style lodge located near Hotham Village Bus stop 7 that boasts easy access from the Great Alpine Road. Marouka is affordable, informal, comfortable and most importantly, very social and family friendly. When you stay at Marouka you will meet new people and make new friends all while having a great time at the snow.
With a capacity of 29, there are 8 bedrooms, some of which have ensuites. Guests and members can prepare their meals in a large, shared, fully equipped kitchen and dining area. We have a cupboard full of board games and and lounge area arranged around a gas-fire perfect for hanging out with the kids or yarning with the adults over a beverage. Our drying room and laundry will ensure that even your wettest gear should be dry and ready for action.
To keep our costs down, guests and members are expected to BYO sheets and towels (no sleeping bags sorry, but our doonas are very cozy), and to do some cleaning around the lodge before they leave. We highly recommend you bring your slippers with you as Marouka has a ‘no outdoor shoes’ policy in place for areas beyond the door leading upstairs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 30 days or more prior to occupancy will be refunded, less a $40 cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to occupancy will not be refunded unless the booking can be re-let - in which case a $40 booking fee will apply.
Communal kitchen, magnificent views, laundry, work room (BYO wax and equipment), hydronic heating in bedrooms, gas fire in lounge room, games cupboard, no television.
The entrance door has an electronic security code.
A drying room off the entry foyer provides storage for boots and shoes, and wire racking to hang outerwear. Street shoes are not to be worn upstairs.
Racks are provided in the entrance foyer for skis and snowboards. There is also a utility room with a workbench and storage for members.
Pillows and doonas are provided for all beds. Members and guests are expected to bring a pillowcase, bottom sheet and either a top sheet or a doona cover. By regulation, sleeping bags are not to be used. Personal towels and soap should also be brought from home.
Each bedroom has assigned a particular duty to be completed in addition to vacuuming the bedroom. Duties range from vacuuming/mopping common areas, cleaning an ensuite, laundering kitchen tea towels to removing rubbish to the collection point outside. Duties are to be completed when required and before departure.
Accommodation Rates
The following are the standard room tariffs per individual.
For premium rooms, increase the following by approx 33%.
| |
Associate member |
Public guest |
| Peak Weekend |
$ 72 |
$ 98 |
| Peak Midweek |
$ 54 |
$ 74 |
| Off-peak Weekend |
$ 48 |
$ 65 |
| Off-peak Midweek |
$ 36 |
$ 49 |
| Summer |
$ 25 |
$ 35 |
Check In Time: After 4:00pm on the day of arrival
Check Out: Before 2:00pm on the day of departure
Staying at Marouka
A visit to Mt Hotham and staying at a club lodge is a unique experience and takes a little planning. It is worth reading the section in this site about staying at Marouka. This includes information on location and how to get there.
Marouka is an ideal place to base yourself for hiking, do the Falls-Hotham Alpine Crossing or have some rest days whilst walking the AAWT. Accommodation is available throughout summer – please check the availability and book through our booking system on our website.
So long as we aren’t fully booked, we can usually amend your booking if you get delayed in bad weather etc so long as you let us know in advance.
There is good phone reception on Bogong High Plains (if coming from North) and some places along the Barry Mountains (from the south).
If you need to leave your car for the duration of the hike, let the Lodge Manager know so they are aware it’s yours and can keep an eye on it.
We have a drying room! Please leave all dirty/wet hiking gear downstairs. The drying room has good storage and hanging space – it’s usually off over summer but the Lodge Manager can turn it on if needed.
Food Drops
Marouka is able to store food drops for those walking the Australian Alps Walking Track. Leaving items is at your own risk. Drops can be stored in our attic that is behind a locked door, so it is fairly safe.
Please follow the following tips:
– Place in a secure (critter proof) box.
– Label clearly with your name, expected arrival and a phone number.
Some people place a large prepaid post pack in their food drop to post any items to be kept home (e.g. spare clothes that are in your drop!). With some planning, this can save you from needing to collect your Mt Hotham drop after your walk. Storage crates in clean good condition can be donated to Marouka if you don’t want to collect afterwards.
See the Marouka Stay Information section in this site for information about mail and postage.
Follow the link below to view Marouka's rates and book online.
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