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Mad River Lodge

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

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Lobby sitting area
Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Room 20(1 Queen,1 Futon ) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2354 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room 20(1 Queen,1 Futon ) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room 20(1 Queen,1 Futon )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Room 21(1 Queen,1 Futon) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room 21(1 Queen,1 Futon)

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

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Standard Plus Room22 | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Plus Room22

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

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Standard (1 Queen, 1 Futon) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard (1 Queen, 1 Futon)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Standard Plus Room 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Plus Room 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Simple-ADA (214835696) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Simple-ADA (214835696)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Simple (1 Queen) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Simple (1 Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 17(1 Queen,1 Futon)

Standard Room 17(1 Queen,1 Futon) | 1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room 17(1 Queen,1 Futon)

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

About the neighborhood

Waitsfield

In Waitsfield .At this Waitsfield hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mad River Glen Cooperative and 6 miles (10 km) of Camel's Hump State Park. Sugarbush Ski Resort is within 6 miles (10 km) and Blueberry Lake Cross Country and Snowshoeing Center is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Norwich University - 45 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 25 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mad Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wünderbar - ‬8 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.

Languages

English

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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

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 27.5 mi (40-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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mad River Lodge on Jul 27, 2025 start from $157.95, 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. 200 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 315 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little more basic then i was expecting but other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near everything I need
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Suffield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for skiing the Mad River area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shi Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Pipersville

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Mad River Lodge was like a home away from home. Clean, welcoming, close to ski resorts and super easy check in and out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

There are significantly better options

This hotel is possibly the worst hotel in the area. I’ve stayed here twice and both times I’ve regretted it. Paper thin walls, dated ascetic, and zero staff. If you want stay at a boarding house then go for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They don’t provide any services, no making the room no cleaning the bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Farm house style
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved convenience to waitsfield and mt ellen. Have stayed in past and will stay again in future. Floor boards above unit 12 could use some nails, kinda noisey. Fully expect it will get fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Très bien!

Deuxième fois à Mad River Lodge et toujours satisfait de l’endroit. J’y reviendrai.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars... except for maybe the dark showers..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerin N

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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

charming

Very cute place to stay. Very clean and the innkeeper was very nice. Communication was amazing. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice room. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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