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The Lions Lair

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Smiggin Holes with free breakfast

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The Lions Lair sits near the city center, offering a comfortable retreat for visitors. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and reliable in-room WiFi throughout their stay. The smoke-free property provides convenient self parking for those exploring the area by car.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen and Single Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen and Single Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Small Family Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Small Family Room)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Queen Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen Room)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Bunk Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Bunk Room)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
10- Pipers Lane, Smiggin Holes, NSW, 2624

What's nearby

  • Perisher Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kosciuszko National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smiggin Holes Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Jindabyne - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Lake Crackenback - 40 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Perisher Ski Tube Station - 2 min drive
  • Ski Tube Bullocks Flat Terminal Station - 61 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunelli's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jax Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Perisher Mid Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Basecamp - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Lions Lair

Property highlights
The Lions Lair provides free full breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lions Lair offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.6 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 16 2025 to June 4 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.6 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lions Lair B&B Perisher Valley
Lions Lair Perisher Valley
The Lions Lair Smiggin Holes
The Lions Lair Bed & breakfast
The Lions Lair Bed & breakfast Smiggin Holes

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lions Lair pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lions Lair?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lions Lair?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Lions Lair located?

Situated in Smiggin Holes, this bed & breakfast is steps from Kosciuszko National Park, Kosciuszko National Park, and Smiggin Holes Ski Resort. Perisher Ski Resort and Village 8 Express are also within 2 mi (3 km). Perisher Ski Tube Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Lions Lair Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice family atmosphere with staff who were accomodating friendly. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Loryin

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

Great on snow accommodation

Great location located tucked away at Smiggins. Short walk to the snow at Smiggins and to the shuttle that connects you to Perisher. Great friendly service and delicious breakfast provided. Room was clean and nice. Bathroom was clean and modern. Great common area with Foxtel and pool table. Only down side was there wa no telly in the room. Definitely will stay again. Very happy

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! Wonderful hosts, clean, spacious room, great facilities. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our time at Lions Lair was wonderful…. Winter WONDERLAND! Michael and Rowena we amazing, they were warm, welcoming, accommodating, helpful and full of tips and wealth of knowledge. The location was just perfect, we walked to Smiggin holes and when we travelled to Perisher it was a 5 min trip in a free shuttle bus. We also walked to our snow/ski hire place, Rhythm Smiggins. My husband and I travelled with 4 young children and we all really enjoyed our breakfast served each day. A big thank you to Lions Lair, and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND others to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

A good 3.5 Star hotel.

Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Bed was comfortable. Parking was good. Good security. There was a large TV in the common area. It would be better if there was a TV in each room as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager Michael was absolutely fantastic, welcoming, hospitable and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good value and comfortable

Very nice place make you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Excellent value for the money hotel!

Excellent breakfast included in the price. Friendly atmosphere. Quiet. Hygienic rooms and common area. Michael is an experienced hotel manager who can provide accurate information about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best possible location in Perisher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Friendly staff. We enjoyed ir stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff friendliness, the amenities and rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elvira, Mascot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at The Lions Lair and can’t wait to come back again next ski season. Monique and Rod are very accommodating and welcoming hosts. Plentiful and tasty breakfast each day. Comfortable facilities with everything you need on ski holidays. Very convenient location. Thank you kindly for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monique, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Such a cosy place. Great location. Delicious breakfast. Extremely clean. Can’t wait to stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

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

Awesome location and hosts!

Hosts are amazing, great place to stay, neat and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

AH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Lovely view from our room (7) over the range. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast was a treat...full breaky with self serve pod coffee- 😊. Really quite good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

A very enjoyable stay.

The Lions Lair felt welcoming as soon as soon as you walked through the door. The staff were friendly and helpful and its in a great spot to catch bus to Perisher or ski at Smiggins. The generous breakfasts set you up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were lovely and rooms clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed with cleanliness, comfort and convenience of The Lions Lair. We are grateful to Monique and Rod for their hospitality and flexibility at accommodating our requests. Can’t wait to stay at this charming place next ski season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

K.Wang, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Smiggin snow field, good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Al, Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly hosts, kids loved their time at the Lair
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Warilla NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management was friendly, courteous and nothing was too much trouble Breakfast was above what we expected and as one member was a coeliac they catered for her which was greatly appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and use of all facilities to prepare meals
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Super convenient for ski trips

Super convenient for ski trips. Few minutes walk to Smiggins or bus stop to Perisher. No fridge or kettle in the room and didn’t see any vending machines. Mattress was a little thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hosts that made us feel welcome. Breakfasts were excellent. Happy to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff nothing to fault very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019