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    Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge

    3.8 (51 reviews)
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    Kimberly H.

    Been here so many times. Such an amazing resort, especially after a great storm. Love this place, worth every penny, runs are great, parks are fun, so many runs, easy to challenging, shuttles through out the city, parking can be a challenge but they try. Very clean, and lots of places to eat and drink and buy souvenirs or things you might need

    Marshmallow spike hot chocolate
    Shanoah N.

    Had a few of their custom winter drinks at the bar called tucks. While the kids had ski lessons I took a well deserved break. Was pretty packed, but managed to find seats. And enjoyed my drinks with the view.

    Chili bread bowl
    Karlee B.

    Stopped for lunch while on the slopes and grabbed a bread bowl with chili to skip the lines at the different restaurant. The food was good but was hard to find a spot.

    Leo R.

    Visiting from Southern California. This is a great resort staff was great and views are incredible. Mammoth provides lift for all levels beginners to intermediate. Trails were nice fluffy and well manicured. Cons: Expect big crowds and parking can be a nightmare on weekends

    Wendy L.

    The Main Lodge is the prime hub in Mammoth where the skiers and boarders have access to the gondolas, restrooms, food and drinks, lockers, and places to rest. Like other lodges, it gets crowded during peak season. And when it's crowded, you also get the stench from sweaty people mixed with the scent of various hot food items and all the nasty wet-carpet smell. It seriously made me nauseous walking in here and made me so lightheaded! I also saw a bunch of trash left on several tables (after the lunch rush). Despite the horrid smell, they do serve a good purpose by providing shelter from the cold and a spot to rest up, eat, drink, etc. There is plenty of parking within the Main Lodge as well as on the streets. The road- and walkways are well-maintained keeping snow away. The areas for bus routes are clearly marked. And they have a few pick up and drop off spots, that lead directly from the bottom of the mountain. Overall, can't complain about the services offered; however, cleanliness can also be a priority! On a more brighter note, I will say that they do have employees with positive attitudes here! :)

    Rachel M.

    I returned to Mammoth this past weekend to snowboard one last time before the season ended. Luckily, it snowed when I was there. The Main Lodge is the center of all the action in Mammoth with a lot of foot traffic. The other lodges were closed for the season, and Main wasn't as crowded as it was in March, which was nice. The wait for our lift tickets and rentals was about 10 minutes. Since they had our information from the last trip, it saved some time. They suggested I get a different snowboard size, which I ended up liking a lot better. There are clean bathrooms, good food options, a hydration station, and a bar. It's also nearby the gondola. There's indoor and outdoor seating so you can enjoy the view of people doing tricks in the park or coming down Broadway. Main Lodge may get busy but has all the essentials to make your trip enjoyable.

    Bay M.

    This review is for the food at Main Lodge because I have to say, after visiting a lot of ski resorts, this place had one of the best options for reasonably priced and quality food. Cafeteria style, salad station, sandwich station, grill station, then you have your drinks and dessert in a refrigerated shelf, there's a soup / chili section in the middle where you serve yourself in either a bowl or bread bowl. Baked goods, chips, and snacks by the check out counter. Very easy to navigate and somewhat efficient. I was food creeping before I ordered and was gravitating towards the pastas and the fries / tots. So we ended up ordering their Chicken Alfredo pasta (they don't skimp on the chicken and cheese here - it was delicious!), then we did the mushroom ravioli with pesto (yum!). Each order comes with a slice of bread. Around $12 per plate, it is a pretty generous portion. I had to take half to go. It does take a little while to get your food because they cook per order. The flavors were fresh and good. The tater tots are so good. Made fresh to order as well, perfectly crispy on the outside but soft in the middle. A small size was about $6.25 and it was plenty to share between two. Their chicken tenders with fries look bomb. The cheesecake tasted okay, probably store bought and just packaged but it satisfied my sweet cravings that day. The salads were reasonable for about $12 with protein already. Seating just might be a little tricky depending on what time you're trying to eat. Just be patient and make friends, share a table. I'd eat here again.

    Cari W.

    Visiting during Covid and they are not missing a beat up here. Mandatory masks on at all times. Staff was incredibly attentive and I felt very safe. You do have to order if you sit at the tables on the deck. Sergio is absolutely the best!

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    Mammoth Mountain and the staff are awesome. Best spring skiing in the world. I'll go back this year before they close.

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    One of the best. Fun for family and friends. Also great scenery while eating at the food court. Great

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    It's your typical ski lodge...plenty of lockers available to stuff you stuff in!

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    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

    4.0(835 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    This is review for the ski school. We had the pleasure of booking a private ski lesson with Drew…read moreHarris for our four kids and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Managing a group of kids with very different skill levels is no small task, but Drew handled it with patience, enthusiasm, and impressive skill. He quickly assessed where each child was at and tailored his guidance so everyone felt challenged while still having fun and building confidence on the mountain. Over the two days, Drew took the kids all over the mountain, helping them explore new terrain while always keeping safety front and center. His clear instructions and practical tips made a noticeable difference in their skiing, and it was great to see their progress even within a short time. Drew has a great way of explaining technique in a way kids understand, which helped them improve without feeling overwhelmed. One of the highlights for the kids was spending time in the ski park, where Drew showed them some fun tricks and helped them try new things safely. He struck the perfect balance between encouraging them to push their limits and making sure they stayed in control and confident. By the end of the lessons, all four kids were excited about how much they had learned and couldn't stop talking about their favorite runs. We're incredibly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Drew Harris to other families looking for a fantastic ski instructor. His ability to manage multiple levels, keep kids engaged, and make learning fun made these two days on the mountain truly memorable.

    The crowds here are on another level. One morning we got to the main lodge at 7am and there were…read morealready tons of cars parked down Minaret Road and we ended up having a ways to walk. Knowing how the bus system works is a must as you'll probably inevitably have to take them. This is the only place I've ever seen Disneyland long lines to take the bus at the end of the day at 4pm, while buses are stuck, stopped in a gridlock traffic jam. The line for a chairlift on a Monday wasn't even that long, yet somehow took almost 1.5 hours due to a conglomeration of factors. People either don't know or pretend they don't know how the chairlift lines merge and they have to wait their turn and merge 1,2,1,2, so whole families trying to cut in front of each other ended up yelling at each other, causing a scene. Everyone's frustrated and impatient with the chairlift lines and how slow they move. Yet then you'll randomly find another chairlift on the mountain with no line, and can stick to it all day and it will never grow a line as people's brains don't work too well at these high altitudes and they'll just keep flocking to the same Disneyland long line ones like sheep. The people here are really nice, like surprisingly nice and helpful. People will stop and make sure you're okay if you fall. One guy/simp even spent an hour helping my girlfriend slowly down the mountain after we got on a run too steep for her and got separated. There's a few outliers as always though, with the 3 degenerates in the car parked next to us bragging/joking about all the people they ran down that day, as it was early season and crowded. I saw one teenage snowboarder run down some little kid, and then take off as the kid's dad was screaming at him. As for the employees here, they're extremely nice and helpful. I definitely plan on coming back later this season after the crowds subside.

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    Mammoth Mountain Chalets - Chalet 22

    Mammoth Mountain Chalets

    4.8(53 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Outdoor adventures, hiking, many lakes to go fishing, biking on natural and man-made trails and…read morenice natural sites to explore.

    We had an amazing stay this past weekend at the Mammoth Chalets! Management was so great with…read morecommunication, kind and accommodating, it made our trip that much more enjoyable since we did not have to stress over certain things like check in and parking. I planned this trip with a group of friends, and they could not stop commenting about how the chalets was the best stay they've been in at Mammoth. We stayed at chalet #9 which was not a ski out, but a very short walk to the main lodge/lifts and definitely a ski in from lower road runner. The chalet itself was cozy with plentiful seating, and even extra foldable chairs for our group. The beds were comfortable, and the bathrooms came equipped with hotel sized toiletries, which was a nice touch. The kitchen is a good size and well equipped with all the necessities, along with a fridge/freezer that was the perfect size to fit all of our weekend groceries. I also appreciated that they even had a huge pot to make group meals like pho, even though I had already brought my own instant pot. I would 110% stay here again and recommend the chalets to all of my family and friends. This was such a wonderful find. Thank you for the awesome stay Mammoth Mountain Chalets! :)

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    Mammoth Mountain Inn

    Mammoth Mountain Inn

    2.9(468 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We stayed at Mammoth Mountain Inn for 4 nights during the week and, once again, it delivered…read moreexactly what we needed. The location is excellent -- less than a 5-minute walk to the gondola. They also offer ski valet right in the lobby, which makes the walk even shorter. Huge plus: boot dryers. Check-in was super easy, and we upgraded our room to one of their "condos." Just to set expectations: this isn't a full condo. It's essentially a hotel room with a small living area and a Murphy bed. Still comfortable and totally fine for what we needed. The best part of this hotel is that it's dog-friendly -- and truly dog-friendly. Any size dog, big or small, and there were dogs everywhere (including ours). There's a forested area behind the hotel that's perfect for letting your pup play in the snow. One downside: some guests don't pick up after their dogs, so there was dog poop around even though the hotel provides bag dispensers. Maybe adding more (or enforcing cleanup) would help. The price is good, the hotel is clean, but it is old -- very old -- and definitely showing its age. The hallway floors are uneven, the elevator makes some questionable noises, and nothing about it feels modern. That said, after skiing all day, the four hot tubs and heated pool are amazing and very much appreciated. I stay here for convenience, not luxury. The beds are comfortable, towels are clean, and that's honestly all we need. Plus, it's close to The Yodler, our favorite restaurant. We've stayed here many times before and will stay many times again.

    This was one of the worst hotel experiences I've had, especially given the high price Mammoth…read moreMountain Inn charges. The rooms are noisy with paper-thin walls--you can hear guests walking, talking, and moving around all night long, making it nearly impossible to sleep. It honestly felt like people were walking inside my room. The room itself is poorly maintained and outdated, with dirty, stained carpets and a bathroom that was not clean. Nothing felt refreshed or well cared for, which is unacceptable at this price point. Breakfast was equally terrible. The food was cold, the omelet was tough and rubbery, and overall the quality was far below expectations--borderline inedible. Between the noise, lack of cleanliness, outdated rooms, and overpriced rates, this place is absolutely not worth the money. I would not stay here again and do not recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable or restful stay.

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    Tamarack Lodge & Resort

    Tamarack Lodge & Resort

    4.0(226 reviews)
    483.2 mi
    $$$

    I did not stay here but I hung out in their lounge area two days in a row as I needed a break…read morebetween XC skiing. I came in here around 11am, however, their restaurant doesn't open until noon. There is a really nice lounge area where there are two fireplaces, jazz playing and a really cozy space to just relax. I just came here both days resting between XC sessions, ate some lunch I brought, had some water and just chilled out. Id definitely love to return and have a cocktail here and hang out here with a special someone, flirting the night away, plotting some clandestine tryst (maybe a beautiful hike into the mountains behind - looking at stars, listening for wild animals) and deeply enjoying life, big grins, and making each day count. Id also consider staying here on my next return, the surrounding area is just gorgeous!

    We had a great visit to this spot this August. It's away from town enough that you feel like you…read moreare away from it all, but just minutes from fine food at Skadi. We stayed in a cabin and it was fantastic. We had a deck overlooking Twin Lakes and the cliffs above, a kitchen where we cooked one night (who wants to leave heaven?), a fireplace, and was totally clean. The only downside and definitely a star deduction was perhaps it was too clean and smelled strongly of cleaning solution. We left open all the window and turned up the heat at night and turned on all the fans when we left for the day and by the second day, it was tolerable. Continental breakfast was fine with hard boiled eggs and yogurt for protein and cream cheese and peanut butter and all the toastable carbs. We loved our hikes and I loved kayaking on Twin Lakes. It's a perfect one-hour paddle and so peaceful up at the waterfall.

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    Juniper Springs Resort

    Juniper Springs Resort

    3.4(368 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    For a "shoulder season" getaway, you really ought to put Juniper Springs Resort on your list! I…read moremean, if you're a skiier, you probably already know about it, but in the off season (before the snows), you can get a room for a low rate, and still have the whole of Mammoth Lakes at your doorstep to explore! Tons of shops, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, etc. await! For amenities, Juniper Springs Resort boasts a pool, an exercise room, a jacuzzi, and beautiful lounging areas. The rooms all have small balconies where you can get some fresh air and admire the scenery. And (we learned mid-trip) the resort is one of four regular stops for the local free shuttle/trolley that comes by every 30 minutes or so and is free to use. On top of that, the resort is adjacent to one of Mammoth Lakes' many ski lifts, so at least some of the runs are available literally right at your doorstep. The room we rented was comfortable and spacious, with a full kitchen, nice comfy living room with gas fireplace, and a separate bedroom, and there were TVs in both rooms. Parking, by the way, is underground, which is assuredly a huge perk during the winter snows. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay, and would definitely consider staying there again. Couple of things they could have done better: 1. Guests should be made aware at check-in of the availability of the shuttle/trolley. My sweetheart was stuck at the hotel for a day until we figured this out for ourselves, as even when asked about Uber/Lyft, the front desk never mentioned the shuttle. 2. The ice machine on the 4th floor was perpetually empty. Not sure if it was just being regularly raided by other guests, or if it was in need of service. 3. A blender we attempted to use (provided as one of the in-room amenities) leaked its contents out through the bottom seal like a seive. When I disassembled it to check the gasket, I found black mold. The front desk was unable to help, but offered to remove it for us. 4. The televisions in the room were not "smart" in the sense that we could not "cast" to them from our phones. We do this a lot, so it's not a user error thing. Just beware you will be limited to whatever viewing options the TV/cable service provides. PRO TIP 1: Hinging off of #3 above, the rooms in the resort are potentially privately owned. Apparently ours was, and was rented out as a sort of Air-BnB. This was the reason the hotel couldn't help with the blender, as it is not an item the resort provides, but was provided by the owner. PRO TIP 2: BEWARE THE ELEVATOR DOORS! They close VERY quickly after opening, and we were struck by them several times. Open the door, stick your hand in, and once everyone has gone in or out, then remove your hand. I'll end with a funny/silly observation. In the elevators was posted a list of the hotel regulations, among which were the parking requirements. The advisement ended with a warning that vehicles parked inappropriately, and not corrected within 24 hours, would have a "boot" affixed to their vehicle. In a nutshell, if your vehicle is parked in such a way that it is causing a problem, their "fix" will be to make that situation permanent. Totally makes sense.

    Very much enjoyed my experience, my room was nice, had an odd smell at first but nothing a window…read moreand some air didn't fix. The hot tub we used worked lovely, although the others didn't seem to be working as well. I slept very nice, and I would recommend.

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