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Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Basic Tent, Shared Bathroom, Garden Area | Rollaway beds
Exterior
Shower, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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18278 Highway 4, Bear Valley, Arnold, CA, 95223
  • Place, Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Alpine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (One Bedroom Condo) | Rollaway beds

Standard Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (One Bedroom Condo)

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Family Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Rollaway beds

Family Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley

Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free lodge. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley offers 14 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley, you'll be within walking distance of Balancing Rock. Breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and outdoor pool access are available.
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, snow tubing and snowshoeing
  • Steps from Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and a 2-minute drive from Balancing Rock
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and ski storage. Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. The front desk is open around the clock. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Arnold lodge is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Golf
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4.00 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night.
  • 10 per cent cleaning fee will be charged (varies based on unit and length of stay)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4.00 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley.

Property is also known as

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Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keepers were very friendly and nice. They were very helpful. I just wished the hallways were better lite. The light switch was at the end of one hallway instead the front.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajeswara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and nice hospitality. Staff received us very nicely and offered a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was perfect for the price. But walls are thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean

Very clean, cozy cabin with its own snow play area. They charge $20 per vehicle per day (Jan 2018) to use the snow play area if you are not a hotel guest. The beds are soft (not great if you prefer hard beds). Overall, great for 1-2 nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Really neat facility. Nice breakfast. Very nice staff. The only thing disappointing was that there was hardly any room to move in our room. There were 2 beds and a bunk bed, and only two of us in Chalet 12. Would have preferred to stay in a different room that wasn’t as cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casual and Comfortable Family-Run Lodge

My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at Tamarack Lodge for a night. It is a family-run lodge with a communal kitchen. We felt welcomed and enjoyed meeting the three goats and 4 cows on the property, as well as the other guests. The wi-fi does not extend to the rooms but works in the lounging area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel. Bed uncomfortable.

Nice folksy hotel. Stayed in their Chalet in back. #10 . It was for handicapped. Bed was old spring mattress that was hard to sleep on. Otherwise very nice. Not too many choices in that area on Highway 4.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet wooden house in the forest (close to hwy 4)

Very quiet, very cozy and classy at the same time (like at your grandma's century-old house), in the middle of the forest (though 20 m to the highway 4), hike trail into the forest right there. No old power outlet falling out of the wall, no smelly fridge, no rusty taps, no cheap plastic, no cheap... anything! It's obvious that a lot of love and hard work was put in the place. It was a bit cold in the morning - I couldn't figure out how to keep the AC working. Otherwise - absolutely fantastic!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Prima verblijf leuke eigenaren

Het is wat je van een lodge kunt verwachten. Heel basic maar prima. Wij slapen in kamer 12. Kamer niet al te groot, uitzicht op het bod en badkamer is prima. Het ontbijt is goed. Voor ieder war wils. vlak bij is een park met secoia bomen. Yosimeti park is nog een redelijk eind rijden. Zeker drie uur maar de weg er naar toe is prachtig.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Peaceful and very calm. Nice place to stay

I loved the friendliness of the staff. I felt very much at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Low-Key Family Snow Destination

We were coming from the Bay Area and looking for a place to take our two young children to get a taste of the snow. We were very pleased with Tamarack Lodge for this purpose. The room was fine, but more important was everything else. In the main lodge they have a shared living room and play room and a shared kitchen (which we used to cook our meals). You can play in the snow on their property and they have a little sledding hill and sleds and snowshoes for guests to use. The surrounding forests were breathtakingly beautiful. The innkeepers couldn't have been nicer. The drive took 4 hours and was easy, even though it was snowing as we were driving. We would definitely go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darshan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018