11 incredible stays in and around Jindabyne

From cosy cabins nestled in the mountains to ultra-modern houses just walking distance from town, here are some of the best places to stay in Jindabyne and its surrounds.

If you’re planning adventures in the Snowy Mountains, whether that be skiing in winter or hiking in summer, Jindabyne is an epic base camp. You’ll have plenty of dining options to choose from, the convenience of shops at your fingertips, and a range of accommodation that is usually more affordable than an on-mountain stay.

Here, we found 11 incredible Jindabyne accommodation options, in and around town, that suit all travellers.

1.  Snowbell

Best for: groups, families, central location

An easy 10-minute walk into Jindabyne, multi-generational families or groups of friends will feel at home in this brand-new contemporary four-bedroom property that sleeps up to 10 guests.

Stay in a contemporary four-bedroom property with mountain views.

If you’ve got kids in tow, the bedrooms with bunks and a trundle will make for epic sleepovers. Conveniently for families, there’s a full kitchen and laundry, as well as a covered balcony with barbecue and a lower deck with a fire pit – an idyllic apres-ski spot with mountain views.

End the day with a relaxing dip in your tub.

2.  Wonder on Alice

Best for: groups, families, central location

Designed for long days on the mountain, particularly during the snow season, this house has all the mod-cons including an infrared sauna room to soothe sore muscles, a drying room for boots and snow gear, and heated polished concrete floors to keep feet toasty.

Check into Wonder on Alice for long days on the mountain.

The sleek and modern three-bedroom home sleeps eight guests, with a full kitchen, lounge, laundry and a fenced-in backyard with a mini golf set-up.

Wonder on Alice is a three-bedroom home catering for up to eight guests.

3.  NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park

Best for: families, couples, central location

Located on the edge of Lake Jindabyne, a stone’s throw from shops, bars and restaurants, NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park is an affordable way to experience the mountain. It offers both unpowered and powered camping and a range of cabins and villas – but it’s the Glamtainers that really stand out.

NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park is centrally located near shops, bars and restaurants.

These converted shipping containers can sleep four people in a queen bed just off the lounge and two singles in a separate room. Soothing in a cream, tan and eucalypt colour palette with timber and black accents, the stylish stay is complete with a kitchenette, bathroom with a full walk-in shower and an indoor fireplace for snuggly winter days.

Get cosy at NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park.

4.  Hilltop Eco Cabin

Best for: couples, seclusion, off-grid

On the outskirts of Jindabyne (a 15-minute drive), this secluded cabin is what alpine dreams are made of. Set on 40 hectares with panoramic views that stretch to the snow-capped peaks, this high-elevation cabin is often layered with snowfall during winter.

Go off-grid at Hilltop Eco Cabin.

Simple and neutral in design, the cabin has a queen bed, a full bathroom, a kitchenette, a fireplace and bi-fold doors that open onto a deck, the perfect perch to soak up the sunshine year-round with sweeping mountain vistas to boot.

Hilltop Eco Cabin features a stylish minimalist design.

The cabin is energy-neutral, using solar power, a rainwater catchment system and compositing – and there’s no wi-fi so you can truly unwind in nature. 

Take in panoramic mountain vistas at Hilltop Eco Cabin.

5.  Glamping in the Snowy Mountains

Best for: couples, seclusion, off-grid

Go off-grid in this safari-style tent nestled on a 30-hectare property on the Snowy River, with dreamy views of the surrounding mountains. It’s 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Jindabyne and just 20 minutes from Kosciuszko National Park but feels totally secluded.

Relax on the verandah with outdoor tubs.

The off-grid element encourages guests to get back to nature, but with all the creature comforts including a plush queen bed, lounge, kitchenette with coffee machine, verandah with outdoor tubs, and a gas heater. There’s a separate shower and toilet, too.

6.  Banjo’s Rest

Best for: groups, families, central location

The iconic Banjo Paterson Inn is one of Jindabyne’s best places to eat and drink, but its accommodation is also worthy of a look. The newly renovated guest rooms have a contemporary look with a mountain feel and can all sleep four people, featuring a queen or king bed with a bunk.

Banjo’s Rest features a modern design.

Lakeview room types boast views of Lake Jindabyne, which is just across the road, and the Lakeview Superior Apartment can sleep seven people with the added convenience of a kitchenette. Best bit? You’re in the middle of the Jindy action.

7.  Tiny Luxury Escape

Best for: couples, seclusion, off-grid

Completely off-grid but just 15 minutes’ drive from Jindabyne, this tiny house feels like a true escape with views of snow-capped mountains. It can sleep four people in two bedrooms – one is a loft – and comprises a kitchenette, small seating area and full bathroom.

Be surrounded by snow at Tiny Luxury Escape.

Its location means that during the winter months, the ground is often blanketed in snow making for a magical scene when you wake in the morning.

Escape to this tiny house in the Snowy Mountains.

8.  Crafters Cabins

Best for: couples, seclusion, eco-friendly

Blending luxurious design with eco credentials and a quintessential Snowy Mountains bush setting, Crafters Cabins max out on cosiness and romance.

Stay at Crafters Cabins for ultimate seclusion.

A true alpine escape just 10 minutes from Jindabyne, these two cabins boast stone-clad walls, a toasty gas fireplace, and an outdoor woodfired hot tub for soaking with mountain views or under an uninterrupted starry sky.

Soak in the woodfired hot tub while admiring the mountain views.

Each cabin has a king bed, full kitchen, living and dining and views of Crackenback Peak through the expansive sliding doors.

You don’t need to go outside to see spectacular views.

9.  Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Jindabyne

Best for: families, central location, couples

Sitting on the edge of Lake Jindabyne with tranquil views, Rydges is a great option for travellers who prefer a resort-style stay.

Get cosy at Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Jindabyne.

The property features a restaurant and bar complete with a fireplace, an outdoor beer garden, an indoor heated pool, a gym, a tennis court and bike hire. The three types of self-contained apartments are simple but modern and can sleep up to six guests.

Opt for a resort-style stay at Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Jindabyne.

10. Mill Cabin

Best for: couples, seclusion, eco-friendly

A short drive from Jindabyne, this luxe cabin is the ultimate slow stay. Nestled in the alpine woodlands of Thredbo Valley, there are sweeping views of the Snowy Mountains and Mt Perisher.

The luxe Mill Cabin is nestled in the alpine woodlands of Thredbo Valley.

Built from 26 tonnes of granite rock and Australian hardwood timbers, the construction of the cabin was a conscious process.

The cabin is constructed from Australian hardwood timbers.

Inside, a kitchen stocked with essentials, a wood fire and a range of board games and cards to replace tech. Outside, guests can soak in the Japanese-inspired cedar bathtub. During winter, expect snow to make this iconic Aussie setting even prettier. 

Mill Cabin is rustic but chic.

11. The Jindy Inn

Best for: couples, central location, wellness

Smack-bang in town, this simple lodging offers motel-style accommodation. Choose from the Garden Rooms, Standard Balcony rooms that overlook Lake Jindabyne and Superior Lake View rooms, all of which feature a king bed.

Jindy Inn is a simple lodging that offers motel-style accommodation.

Many of the spaces in the inn have been recently refurbished, giving the old motel a modern look and sense of place with Australiana wallpaper and artworks of native wildlife. Owners Claire and Eric wear many hats: they are passionate about wildlife, and caring for injured and sick wombats at their home, and Claire also runs The OM Collective, with yoga classes held regularly at The Jindy Inn.

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