such a beautiful inn, with cool supernatural haunting activity, staff was super friendly and it was…read moresuch an incredible visit

Very nice small hotel in the remote western mountains of Maine. The room was so immaculate that it…read moremay have been the cleanest hotel room I've ever stayed in. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the Studio Suite. The room was modern, clean, warm and comfortable, and included a microwave, refrigerator, tv, free wifi, and a lovely electric fireplace. We enjoyed our overnight stay very much.

Great food, service, music, ambience... would go back again 10/10…read more Chicken apple brie quasedilla, the fiddheads, and duck empanadas were all incredible.

Dan is great, always so pleasant. Great atmosphere. Home cooked meals which are delicious, thank…read moreDans wife. Not many places left like this. If you need a place to stay they have rooms also.

The staff here is amazing! I especially love the front desk staff. Kristin rescued me this week…read morewhen my phone got wet, and I tried to dry it out in rice...a piece of rice got caught in the charging port so I couldn't recharge! Crisis! She calmly add patiently loaned me her personal flat-top charger then she took the I give and cleaned out the port by blowing in it! She got out that damn piece of rice that was clogging it up! She saved my life. I cannot live without my phone! Thank you, Sugarloaf staff, especially Kristin!

Alright, so, I struggle with the rating for this hotel because although there are soooo many…read morepositive aspects, there were a few things that put a damper on our trip. Simply put, here are the pros and cons; Pro: beautiful, ski-in/ski-out lodge, direct access to the Sugarloaf village, large hot tub outside that overlooks the mountain, not too unreasonable price wise (not cheap, but you are right on the mountain with amazingly close parking) and charming vibe Cons: the check-in procedure is insane. They won't let you check in until 4pm on the dot. I totally understand if they are still cleaning the rooms, but if the rooms are clean and ready to go, just let people check in at like 2 or 3. During covid, it makes zero sense to have a line of 15-20 parties all waiting to check in at the same time. We had a small baby, and there were also several old people checking in. It just seemed asinine to create a policy that goes completely against all common sense during a global pandemic. Anyway, other cons were; the room was so tiny (which isn't horrible, but there were barely any clothing hooks, shelves or drawers to put stuff in-- and who doesn't have a lot of sh--t when they are on a ski trip!?!) and the housekeeping was pretty invisible (I'm fine with not getting room service during a pandemic, but can you at least pick up my trash and give me some towels!?!). So, obviously the pros outweigh the cons, but, the cons did take away from the comfort of our stay. However, I did have a great stay. If I return, I would just come an hour or two later to check in (if it's during covid), and I'd splurge for a larger room.

This is a review coming from a Thru-hiker…read more What we care about is.... Is the location close to restaurants and grocery stores and within walking distance? Yes! There were two restaurants nearby, a grocery store for resupply, and an alcohol store. For a farther walk you can find a library and a gas station with additional food options. Is a hostel an option? Yes! This morel also has a hostel with hiker boxes and a friendly dog that runs around. There is also a kayak that you can take out for free and kayak on the river behind the motel that leads to a bigger lake. Shower? Yes! Shower with towels included with actual shampoo, conditioner and body wash. You are given one toilet paper roll at a time. Beds? Yes two beds that were comfortable and for $15 extra we were allowed to have a fifth person in the room. WiFi was great and the tv had plenty to watch. Unfortunately no laundry options for hikers nor is there a laundromat in town. That was the only thing it was missing. Kitchen in the hostel.

What a gem - positively magical place!! I came to the lakes region in search of Moose and Loons so…read moreI made sure to book a room in the Haley Pond Lodge section to be right on the water. And while I still haven't found any moose, I saw my first loons in real life right behind my room AND managed to capture their haunting song on video right from my patio!! This beautiful inn has been around for over 100 years - and the inside of the main lodge is full of antiques and is oozing with Victorian charm - so warm and inviting!! All the staff were just fantastic- caring and eager to help and so friendly - in the lodge and the tavern both. I reserved a water view king room in the Haley Pond Lodge and it was huge!! Lots of shelf space and a huge patio overlooking the pond - just magnificent! The room had a standard coffee maker, microwave and fridge. The bathroom was beautiful and everything was spotlessly clean. Water pressure and temp worked perfectly. The grounds are the best part - there are mallard ducks all over the place. I saw two deer right outside my room when I first arrived. One night I heard a moose bugling (mating call) and it was so loud haha! Shame I never saw him lol. There are tons of species of waterfowl on the pond - I saw Ring-necked Ducks and Mergansers!! And the best part was I saw LOONS!! At first, I found a mated pair right out back from my room - and they were fishing - it was so fantastic! And I saw more out across the pond bathing and preening. The mornings were super foggy which created such an eerie ambiance and the loons were crying their haunting song - oh it was just magical! Breakfast isn't included but is served daily. I didn't try it so can't speak to it but I did have dinner in the tavern one night and it was fabulous. I got the Parmesan crab dip and a tavern salad with grilled salmon - all totally delicious. I visited in late September so the fall foliage was just starting to come in - I can only imagine how gorgeous it is during peak foliage. This is a marvelous place to base yourself out of for wildlife chasing, skiing, summer fun on the lakes - for really any kind of vacation honestly. Haley Pond Lodge is detached from the main inn and set quite a ways back - but the grounds are easily walkable. There's plenty of parking and it's very centrally located in the adorable town of Rangeley. I even walked over to the huge Rangeley Lake a few times bc it's so close - it's especially wonderful at sunset. Prices for food and lodging are reasonable, even during peak seasons. All in all I had a great experience and will most definitely be back - without a doubt!

Rangeley Inn is an absolute gem, perfect balance of modern amenities and historic charm! The view…read moreof the lake, the town and the nearby mountains are all breathtaking in all directions. Great meals, and many options, but my favorite surprise was how good the fried chicken was. The Ranegely Inn is a must for any visit to the area!

Rating is for the lounge - Love the fireplace and the lighting over the bar…read more The bartender was not attentive... took an extremely long time to order and receive drinks. Played with his phone while people were standing there waiting for service. He wasn't friendly and acted like we were bothering him. Also, was shocked by our bar bill. 3 house wines (smallest pours I've ever received) and 2 whiskey & gingerales were $71 before tip. Prices aren't even this high on-mountain. We won't be returning.

This is my second trip here. Stayed back in 2020 with the previous owners. Really loving the new…read moreownership and the new vibe. Fabulous sauna and hot tub. Great yoga and meditation room. Easy access to downhill skiing and Nordic skiing. Highly recommended!

We rented one of the least expensive condos they had available on the website, and with the wedding…read morecoupon only about the price of the tax wound up being knocked off. This resort definitely seems to have a monopoly on the nearby lodging. When we got to our room, it was filled to the brim with ladybugs, more ladybugs that I normally see you in a year, and regular flies also. We did not know what to do about the bug situation, so we hunted around the room with an extra coffee cup and shooed them out into the hallway. After speaking with some of the other guests of the wedding, it seems that they had a similar experience with the bugs. In the room, the pictures on the wall were all crooked with people we didn't recognize, and the place itself felt very outdated and hot and humid. The sun poured in, and the shades did not filter out enough of the light for it to be comfortable for us in the evening or the day. We had trouble keeping the fans on at night, because of the noise that they made in the clicking sound of the rotating fan. The beds were also some of the squishy beds. I've stayed in, in my life. It's easy to sink and to never rise again! We only stayed one night, so most of this was not worth complaining about, however next time I might splurge for a non-bottom tier condo room/hotel rental.

I would not recommend anyone to stay here . There was ZERO staff on site when we checked in . It…read morefelt very unsafe and like literally anyone could just walk into hotel . There is no security measures to prevent anyone to get up onto the floors where guests stay. There are no elevators . The room we were given was NOT cleaned . We had to call and get another room ... again no staff on site to assist . The room we were given had ZERO ventilation in the loft area . It was hot and stagnant air . The room was clean . The bathrooms are TINY . This place literally needs to be bulldozed and something else built .

Nice clean hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Free coffee and muffin breakfast to go…read more Pool and restaurant on site. Near shopping and activities. State Park just down the road. ITS trails behind hotel. Pet friendly but only 4 rooms for pets.

This place and the folks that run and own it are literal life savers !!! We were stranded, not from…read morejust one, but two different lodgings while in the Rangeley, Stratton, Eustis area of Maine. It was 9:45pm and other motels,hotels, and lodgers were not answering their phones. On a whim I dialed saddleback inn, and thank god we did! Not only did someone pick up the phone, but they stayed on site until we arrived and we were a good 35 mins away. If anyone has driven route 16 north from rangeley to Stratton they know it's moose alley at dusk especially, they knew and told us to be careful and that they would be waiting. They were right, we saw 7, four females, one with a baby, and two males with racks bigger then mine!! At one point we really thought we may have to sleep in the car... they saved the night and the trip for us. We can not thank them enough. The room was warm, clean and had everything we needed. The sheets on the bed were wonderful and smelled of clean linens. No smoking in the rooms but they give you what you need out on the balcony outside, where smoking is allowed. Being so late to the area, we actually missed our dinner place by an hour. Thank god the saddleback had a fridge and microwave for us to at least have something to eat. They supplied all the goods for a shower and had hairdryers available at the office. The towels were soft and they had extra pillows for the beds. They have dish tv, and so, we were able to watch a movie or two. They do have sleep hours, when no one is in the office, but they do always have someone on site and a phone number you can call if you need assistance. This place was truly wonderful and everything a lodging should be in the hospitality industry. The best pasty was waking up in the morning and stepping onto the balcony and seeing the lake down the way. Such a good view to wake up to when it was too dark to see the night before. We are already planning our next trip, with a stay at the Saddleback Inn in Rangeley Maine. They go above and beyond for travelers in the area and you would be lucky to have them host you and your family !