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Bear Valley Lodge: Traveller Reviews

3 Bear Valley Rd, Bear Valley, CA 95223
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Carmichael, California
2 reviews
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“Priceless”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011

If you like pristine mountain air and the aroma of a pine forest, this is the place for you. If you like high altitude accommodations, this is the highest you are likely to find; almost three thousand feet higher than Tahoe and Yosemite Valley. If you like the feel of wooden buildings and windows that open so that you can hear the stream tumbling by a stone's throw away, this is the place for you. If you appreciate a dreamer's dreams and the fulfillment thereof, this is the place for you. If historic events still stir your heart and they are recorded in a hundred years of photographs around the walls, this is the place for you. If you can imagine a vast lobby four stories high furnished with comfortable couches and chairs and a massive stone fireplace commanding attention at one end, this is the place for you. If you like peace and quiet, you will like a summer night here. If you like to swim in an uncrowded clean pool, here is one.

If you like personal attention from the waiter/cook/local historian, here is one. His homemade cinnamon rolls and nut bread along with a large assortment of other choices in their continental breakfast will suit your taste.

This is not the Hilton. Nor does it purport to be. No valet parking here, nor is it needed. The parking is close by and is free.

This lodge and its alpine amenities are in a class of their own and offer an experience that is priceless.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
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“Very Rundown/Basic”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011

This hotel is conveniently close to the mountain (5 minutes). But, the rooms were very basic. The whole time while we were in the room we could here other people in their rooms on either side of us. We wanted to get up early, (for skiing) and eat some breakfast, but it didn’t open untill 7am. On the upside, there is a nice big lobby. It is full with boardgames, couches, a big fireplace, and free wifi. The bottom line is, it is very old, but comfortable after a long tiring day of skiing.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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santa cruz ca
2 reviews
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“This was a Great Ski trip with friends, friendly and Clean!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011

I loved a recent Valentine getaway to Bear Valley to ski!
The Lodge has been Fully Remolded and was New clean and Great Breakfast..It is pricey because only
place close to the wonder Bear Valley Ski Resort..
The shuttle was a wonderful and fun experience to slopes
Highly recommend only con some parents let there kids run around but that was not the staff fault it was Slack Parental Problem..

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Anselmo, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Bring earplugs”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2011

Snowmobile noise until 1 am. Management will deny everything. Even the expensive rooms need to be undated. Short-staffed in restaurants. Lodge felt like kids ski house.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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The lodge is quaint -- beautiful great room with fireplace...but that is the highlight. Unfortunately for those that desire to ski at Bear Valley, this is your only option -- and the hotel knows it. The rooms are small, dingy, with paper thin walls (when the hotel provides ear plugs for your room, you know you will have sleep problems). The beds are old, squeak, and are uncomfortable, and the bathrooms are in need of a serious remodeling. At $200 a night during ski season, it is a complete ripoff to say the least -- not worth the $$. The continental breakfast was of poor quality so we didn't come back after our first night (had a reservation for three nights).

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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