The three-pearl Juniper Springs Resort offers skiers one of the area’s best locations next to the Eagle Lodge ski lift, making it a ski-in/ski-out property. There's equipment rental on-site, free equipment storage, and lessons can be arranged for an extra charge. Other highlights include free shuttles into the Village, two pools, six whirlpools, fitness center, free covered parking, and coffee shop. But there’s a hefty daily resort fee, and no full-service restaurant/bar on-site or within a short walk. The 284 residential-style condos and townhouses are spacious and equipped with full kitchens and balconies offering great mountain views. However, all lack air-conditioning, and some of the individually owned units are a bit dated. Travelers looking for an upscale stay can check out Westin Monache Resort Mammoth.
The three-pearl Juniper Springs Resort offers skiers one of the area’s best locations next to the Eagle Lodge ski lift, making it a ski-in/ski-out property. There's equipment rental on-site, free equipment storage, and lessons can be arranged for an extra charge. Other highlights include free shuttles into the Village, two pools, six whirlpools, fitness center, free covered parking, and coffee shop. But there’s a hefty daily resort fee, and no full-service restaurant/bar on-site or within a short walk. The 284 residential-style condos and townhouses are spacious and equipped with full kitchens and balconies offering great mountain views. However, all lack air-conditioning, and some of the individually owned units are a bit dated. Travelers looking for an upscale stay can check out Westin Monache Resort Mammoth.
The three-pearl Mammoth Creek Inn is an intimate, mid-range hotel with local mountain character and the atmosphere of a ski lodge. It's a one-minute walk from the trolley to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and a 10-minute free shuttle ride from the airport. The hotel's 25 spacious guest rooms aren't as attractive as rustic common areas, with a look that's a bit dated, but the biggest drawback is that none have AC. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, iHome clock/radios, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Suites and Lofts with kitchens are available. There's a free continental breakfast, fitness center, indoor hot tub, dry sauna, and steam room, but there's no pool or full restaurant on-site. Travels looking for a hotel that's closer to the mountain can consider the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
The three-pearl Mammoth Creek Inn is an intimate, mid-range hotel with local mountain character and the atmosphere of a ski lodge. It's a one-minute walk from the trolley to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and a 10-minute free shuttle ride from the airport. The hotel's 25 spacious guest rooms aren't as attractive as rustic common areas, with a look that's a bit dated, but the biggest drawback is that none have AC. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, iHome clock/radios, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Suites and Lofts with kitchens are available. There's a free continental breakfast, fitness center, indoor hot tub, dry sauna, and steam room, but there's no pool or full restaurant on-site. Travels looking for a hotel that's closer to the mountain can consider the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
The four-pearl Westin Monache Resort Mammoth offers travelers a convenient location just across the street from the Village at Mammoth, but it's a steep stair climb to get there. The resort's 230 suites are spacious and include fireplaces and kitchens, but they aren’t particularly upscale or stylish. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, robes, mini-fridges, and free Starbucks coffee. Features are geared toward a relaxing vacation in any season, with heated outdoor pool and whirlpools, a fitness center, a full-service restaurant and bar, and supervised children’s activities. A hefty resort fee covers parking and Wi-Fi. It’s crowded in ski season, with guests reporting frustrating waits for service at times, and rates can spike. Travelers looking to spend less can consider Mammoth Mountain Inn.
The four-pearl Westin Monache Resort Mammoth offers travelers a convenient location just across the street from the Village at Mammoth, but it's a steep stair climb to get there. The resort's 230 suites are spacious and include fireplaces and kitchens, but they aren’t particularly upscale or stylish. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, robes, mini-fridges, and free Starbucks coffee. Features are geared toward a relaxing vacation in any season, with heated outdoor pool and whirlpools, a fitness center, a full-service restaurant and bar, and supervised children’s activities. A hefty resort fee covers parking and Wi-Fi. It’s crowded in ski season, with guests reporting frustrating waits for service at times, and rates can spike. Travelers looking to spend less can consider Mammoth Mountain Inn.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa has been a popular Mammoth Lakes ski lodge since it opened in 1967. The family-run resort, about a five-minute drive to the Village, was once a hangout for Hollywood stars like John Wayne and the “Rat Pack,” and today, vintage details pay homage to its storied past. It offers a diverse selection of accommodations, with 149 units including standard rooms, suites with fireplaces, and three-bedroom chalets. They're all equipped with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but not all have air-conditioning. Highlights include three restaurants, a full-service spa, and on-site ski equipment rental, but the pool and gym are small. There's also a hefty resort fee. Travelers looking for ski-in/ski-out accommodations can consider Mammoth Mountain Inn.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa has been a popular Mammoth Lakes ski lodge since it opened in 1967. The family-run resort, about a five-minute drive to the Village, was once a hangout for Hollywood stars like John Wayne and the “Rat Pack,” and today, vintage details pay homage to its storied past. It offers a diverse selection of accommodations, with 149 units including standard rooms, suites with fireplaces, and three-bedroom chalets. They're all equipped with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but not all have air-conditioning. Highlights include three restaurants, a full-service spa, and on-site ski equipment rental, but the pool and gym are small. There's also a hefty resort fee. Travelers looking for ski-in/ski-out accommodations can consider Mammoth Mountain Inn.
The three-pearl Tamarack Lodge and Resort is an ideal place for hiking, fishing, and boating in a remote, natural setting -- and the only resort on the shores of Twin Lakes. The property's 35 cabins range from small, rustic studios, to large, three-bedroom units with multiple decks, while the 11 guest rooms in the main lodge are basic, and some have shared bathrooms. All have fireplaces and kitchens, but no TVs. Dining here can be expensive, though the restaurant has alluring lake views and free breakfast is included. There's also a cozy lobby bar with a fireplace and live piano on weekends. Travelers looking to downhill ski should compare with the much larger Mammoth Mountain Inn, which has direct access to the slopes.
The three-pearl Tamarack Lodge and Resort is an ideal place for hiking, fishing, and boating in a remote, natural setting -- and the only resort on the shores of Twin Lakes. The property's 35 cabins range from small, rustic studios, to large, three-bedroom units with multiple decks, while the 11 guest rooms in the main lodge are basic, and some have shared bathrooms. All have fireplaces and kitchens, but no TVs. Dining here can be expensive, though the restaurant has alluring lake views and free breakfast is included. There's also a cozy lobby bar with a fireplace and live piano on weekends. Travelers looking to downhill ski should compare with the much larger Mammoth Mountain Inn, which has direct access to the slopes.
The mid-range Mammoth Mountain Inn’s biggest selling point is its location at the base of the mountain, where there's a gondola to ferry skiers directly to the slopes. The 216 units housed in this classic 1950s ski lodge are bland and basic, but tidy and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and Aveda bath products. The Inn also offers a solid crop of amenities, including a busy restaurant and bar, a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and everything needed for a day on the mountain. The gym is on the small side but has a yoga studio, and travelers here in summer have to do without AC. Those willing to spend more for a newer property on the slopes may prefer Juniper Springs Resort.
The mid-range Mammoth Mountain Inn’s biggest selling point is its location at the base of the mountain, where there's a gondola to ferry skiers directly to the slopes. The 216 units housed in this classic 1950s ski lodge are bland and basic, but tidy and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and Aveda bath products. The Inn also offers a solid crop of amenities, including a busy restaurant and bar, a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and everything needed for a day on the mountain. The gym is on the small side but has a yoga studio, and travelers here in summer have to do without AC. Those willing to spend more for a newer property on the slopes may prefer Juniper Springs Resort.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Village Lodge offers a great location in Mammoth Village, just a short walk from the Gondola and the Village Plaza dining and nightlife scene. The three-building complex exudes a casual elegance, with an impressive main lobby and lovely grounds. All of its 205 condos have kitchens, balconies, and fireplaces, and standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, coffeemakers, and bathrooms with robes and Aveda products. Recreational facilities are extensive, with a heated outdoor pool and five whirlpools, plus three fitness centers, but there's no on-site restaurant or bar, and expect a steep daily resort fee. Families looking for similar accommodations with a kids' club can consider Westin Monache Resort Mammoth.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Village Lodge offers a great location in Mammoth Village, just a short walk from the Gondola and the Village Plaza dining and nightlife scene. The three-building complex exudes a casual elegance, with an impressive main lobby and lovely grounds. All of its 205 condos have kitchens, balconies, and fireplaces, and standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, coffeemakers, and bathrooms with robes and Aveda products. Recreational facilities are extensive, with a heated outdoor pool and five whirlpools, plus three fitness centers, but there's no on-site restaurant or bar, and expect a steep daily resort fee. Families looking for similar accommodations with a kids' club can consider Westin Monache Resort Mammoth.