Pedder Wilderness Lodge

Had to wait until 5pm to be checked in despite check in being advertised for 2pm. Rooms weren’t ready. None of the rooms at the resort seemed to be ready so a big crowd was waiting to check in. Tim Shae room was over priced and depressing. No fridge in room which was very very grim. Man with black hair at reception wouldn’t let us store food in the hotel fridge, wouldn’t even make us a complimentary coffee or soft drink for making us wait so long to get into our room. Rude understaffed workers stressed out because they clearly didn’t know what to do and have little support from management. Only four available for whole resort so difficult to book and expensive too. Advertised kayak company which does kayak tours for resort guests is closed down. I witnessed a fight at reception when man hiring four kayaks didn’t bring them back on time so others couldn’t kayak. Expensive food at restaurant with no bbqs or ways of cooking for Tim Shae rooms. Had booked for three nights but left after our first night. So disappointed. The place needs new management, staff who are trained and supported to be able to actually do their job and perhaps even make guests feel welcome. Don’t go here.

Stopped in for morning tea and came back for lunch whilst exploring the area. Friendly staff and beautiful location and stunning views from inside the restaurant, would have been lovely to sit at the outside tables on a nicer day. Nice hot drinks for morning tea, loved the spotty hot chocolate. Lunch was delicious. A sign at the T inside the grounds directing you to the restaurant would be a great idea.

This is an exceptionally well-run accommodation and restaurant operation in one of the most remote places in Tasmania - Lakes Gordon and Pedder. The welcome and check in was very friendly and welcoming with all the information necessary provided in a casual but effective way. Staff were largely back packers from places as diverse as France and Alaska, some very new but all impressively skilled and supportive. The rooms are 'donga' style but very comfortable. Everything worked - electric jug, television controls and shower controls. Bedding was exceptionally clean and tidy - no worn covers or holes - and pillows were perfect. Bathroom soaps and toiletries were provided. It was almost impossible to find fault. The restaurant is particularly pleasant with wonderful views across Lake Pedder. Both lunch and dinner menus were thoughtful and servings generous (without being extravagant). The wine list is perfect for the style of food provided, which featured traditional dishes like steak, parmigiana, fish and chips but also more unusual ones. The buttered chicken, for example, was deemed as good as you could get in any Hobart Indian restaurant. Overall, our stay was most enjoyable, hassle-free and it was a pleasure dealing with the staff who were superb. We will be back.

we were really looking forward to going to lake pedder and enjoyed our stay at the lodge. the drive there is great and we can imagine the view changing all the time. we went at a very quiet time but can imagine how busy it would be in summer. we got a self contained unit and it was clean/spacious and had what we needed. the bed was comfortable and for us the floor heating was a plus. in the lodge restaurant and bar there is heaps of places to sit and just have a drink or play games. huge fireplace. we went for dinner there and the service was excellent and so was the food. but i do wish they had more info on what to do etc. you had to pay for a map. a free local map on where to explore would of been good. we got a key to the pool/gym area and the pool is suppose to be heated but it had a cover on, which we were disappointed. couldnt find the ping pong balls and bat to play. seems like the gym was the only place to use. also i did send a message and i think it was the manager through facebook and didnt end up getting back to me. if you are going to have a facebook page - reply. we told alot of people we were going there - people from tassie and at home and most people have no idea about the place. it is worth a visit.

Had a lake view room, the weather was sunny and calm, the lake was like a mirror. A must see is the Gordon Dam nearby. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food was great and reasonably priced for a remote area. Lovely place to relax and catch the breath.

We stayed at Pedder Wilderness Lodge for two nights on 17-18 March 2022. This was our second stay - our previous visit was in May 2017. We were in room 4 in the Pedder Wing with a lake view. There were some improvements in the room since our last stay. The room however is still quite small and if you have too much luggage you will be constantly shuffling things around. The bathroom is however a decent size. There is a restaurant and bar in the complex but you cannot hear any of this noise in the rooms. You will however hear other hotel guests in their rooms as the walls are paper thin. You have to remember you don't come out to Strathgordon to stay in your room. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We certainly did not have any complaints about the food. All staff we dealt with were excellent, friendly and professional. Thank you.