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9.29.2 out of 10
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5 reviews
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1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
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8.08.0 out of 10
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1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
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2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
About the neighborhood
Waitsfield
Located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mad River Glen Cooperative, Mad River Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Sugarbush Ski Resort. This 22-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-in.
What's nearby
Mad River Glen Cooperative - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
Single Chair Lift - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
Mad River - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
The Big Picture Theater & Cafe - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
Waitsfield Main Street - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
Getting around
Waterbury Station - 25 min drive
Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Lawson's Finest Liquids - 6 min drive
Allyn's Lodge - 27 min drive
Castlerock Pub - 12 min drive
Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant - 19 min walk
Wünderbar - 13 min drive
About this property
Mad River Lodge
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Mad River Glen Cooperative
Guests of Mad River Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Hair dryers are also included.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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)
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
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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
This property doesn't allow pets
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:
3 percent destination fee will be charged
These are all of the 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
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 payment methods are available for all transactions.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Property is also known as
Mad River Lodge Hotel
Mad River Lodge Waitsfield
Mad River Lodge Hotel Waitsfield
Frequently asked questions
Is a free cancellation option available at Mad River Lodge?
Mad River Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.
What can I see around Mad River Lodge?
This hotel is located in Waitsfield, just steps from Mad River Valley. You'll also find Mad River Glen Cooperative and Green Mountain National Forest within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Mad River Lodge?
Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.
Does Mad River Lodge include a casino?
No, Mad River Lodge doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Mad River Lodge?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.
Does Mad River Lodge have a hot tub?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Mad River Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?
No, Mad River Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.
Will Mad River Lodge allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at Mad River Lodge.
Are there connecting rooms at Mad River Lodge?
No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from Mad River Lodge?
The closest major airport to Mad River Lodge is Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State), which is 27.6 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV), which is around 23.4 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Mad River Lodge?
No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Mad River Lodge.
Mad River Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We spent two weeks traveling New England. Focusing on VT, Maine & RI. 5 days were spent at the Mad River Lodge. Although all the places we stayed were all very nice - none of them left us with the feeling of home away from home like MRL did. The main lobby and opportunity to meet other travellers was very enjoyable. The whole place felt peaceful and homey and would absolutely stay there again.
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!
The room was an adequate size for our needs. The shower was a corner shower but again adequate.
Noisy at times from adjoining rooms especially people arrivingreturning in the evening or leaving early morning.
An allocated parking space right outside our room would have been good given our room was accessed from outside at ground level. It was mildly annoying when other guests parked outside our door. A coffee maker in the room would be a great idea again given that ours was an 'exterior' room and you have to go outside and up the external stairs to get coffee. Complimentary bottles of water would have been appreciated rather than having to pay $2 in the lobby.
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.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Matthew
Traveled with partner
Sep 29, 2025
Great friendly service. Appreciated the ease of entering and leaving the room. Room and bathroom was immaculately clean.
Space was incredibly small. Banged into the tv walking around the end of the bed to go to the washroom in the middle of the night
The bathroom was claustrophobic. Sink must be the minimum legal size. Shower was hardly big enough to turn around in.
Finally, the place wasn’t near anything a half hour drive from Waterbury. The drive was beautiful and the area around the lodge is gorgeous.
Don’t get me wrong. The place was t bad. Just much smaller than I expected. Well worth a stay if you’re ok with the space.
Nice lodge just minutes from Waitsfield dining. Beautiful view towards mountain. One thing I’ll note: the layout with a front deck, and an internal lobby that rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors open onto, is ideal for visiting with friends and family. I was staying here on business so the late night conversations in the public areas kept me up. Not complaining! Just a heads-up about what to expect. If you stay on the first floor in rooms that open directly to parking area this shouldn’t be an issue.
Very basic facility, clean with friendly owner. Stayed in a room with queen bed, TV, shower and large extra room set up for storage of ski's, mountian bikes, etc. About a 5 minute drive to downtown area with dinners, and restraunts.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Very quiet and clean with sweet & helpful staff members. Only complaint is that the bedrooms get a little warm as the AC is just in the living room and not in the bedrooms. Overall great stay!
The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had originally booked a stay somewhere else, and were very disappointed when we got there. We ended up leaving the place we originally booked, and so thankful that we found Mad River Lodge to turn around our weekend getaway. We would absolutely recommend and return in the future.