Mad River Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Mad River Glen Cooperative

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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2354 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
  • Place, Mad River Glen Cooperative
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Practice Slope Chair Lift
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mad River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Simple (1 Queen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard (1 Queen, 1 Futon)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Room22

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 21(1 Queen,1 Futon)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 20(1 Queen,1 Futon )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Simple-ADA (214835696)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 17(1 Queen,1 Futon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Room 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Waitsfield

In Waitsfield .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mad River Glen Cooperative and 6 miles (10 km) of Sugarbush Ski Resort with a stay here. Blueberry Lake Cross Country and Snowshoeing Center and Camel's Hump State Park are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Practice Slope Chair Lift - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Single Chair Lift - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sunnyside Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mad River - 5 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 25 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allyn's Lodge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wünderbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Green Mountain Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mad River Lodge

3-star hotel near Mad River Glen Cooperative
Mad River Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Waitsfield hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Mad River Lodge offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Waitsfield hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 3 percent destination fee will be charged

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Mad River Lodge Hotel
Mad River Lodge Waitsfield
Mad River Lodge Hotel Waitsfield

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mad River Lodge to the airport?

Mad River Lodge is 27.6 mi (39-min drive) away from the Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mad River Lodge?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mad River Lodge on Jun 6, 2026 start from CA $217, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mad River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mad River Lodge.

Does Mad River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mad River Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mad River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mad River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mad River Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mad River Lodge have a pool?

Mad River Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Mad River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mad River Lodge to downtown Waitsfield?

Mad River Lodge is 2.9 mi away from Waitsfield.

Mad River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 357 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean, and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and met our needs. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, easy checkin, great family room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nandini

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, staff was amazing, and our stay was perfection. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Spacious, clean and close to everywhere. Thank you so much for hosting our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MEAGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good and sooo warm when we arrived, on a snowy cold Vermont afternoon. Plenty of space for our family of four. Innkeeper was prompt with coffee in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place, our room was super cozy and the main common space for all visitors was amazing, lots of board games avalible too. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Lodge. Provided everything we needed. Quiet, family friendly. Good game selection. Ton of snacks and coffee. Super close to Mt. Ellen. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Amazing Lodge

Great place to stay when in the Stowe, VT area. Super cozy red lodge inn. Very clean and quiet. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute accommodations,very clean felt like I was in my room at home. Easy check in/out process would definitely stay again. Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay for Mad River Valley!

Excellent property, great location, reasonable rate. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good. Bath towels are very small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Loved our stay here, the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very prompt with door lock issue and great communication from reservation to check out. The app was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice to go to a room at the end of a long drive and have the room be clean. It was great for what we were looking for - just a place to rest our heads while we went visiting family in Vermont.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

New England fall tour

Awesome facility! 2 BR, 1 bath with a common area worked well. Will definitely stay here when we return to this area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot well run , clean and great location near ski mountains
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean, and attentive lodge keeper. Stayed in a family room and kitchen had everything we needed. Great solution for a one-night condo! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025