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Black Bear Lodge

Property class: 3.5

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A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by wooden furniture and plants. - Black Bear Lodge (Waterville Valley)
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Located close to Waterville Valley Ice Arena and Waterville Valley Golf Course, Black Bear Lodge provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this aparthotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Guests can also expect to find an arcade/game room, laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

View all photos for Den Sleep 6

A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Den Sleep 6

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A cozy living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, patterned rug, and a TV on a cabinet.

Den Premium Sleep 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

View all photos for Cub Sleep 6

A cozy living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a TV. There are signs indicating nearby ski slopes and a view of the outdoors.

Cub Sleep 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with two single beds, a large bed, a skylight, and a small window.

Loft Sleep 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and refrigerator. A dining area with a wooden table and chairs is adjacent.

Cub Sleep 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Den Sleep 4

A living room with a grey sofa set, a coffee table, a blue bean bag, a TV stand, and a dining table with chairs.

Den Sleep 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Den Premium Sleep 4

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Den Premium Sleep 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Waterville Valley, this aparthotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Waterville Valley Golf Course and Waterville Valley Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Waterville Valley Ice Arena and Sandwich Creamery. White Mountain National Forest and Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, rock climbing, and mountain climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Waterville Valley travel guide
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23 Black Bear Road, Waterville Valley, NH, 03215

What's nearby

  • A lakeside town with white buildings, autumn foliage, and a mountain in the background.
    Waterville Valley Resort
    7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • A snowy mountain landscape with a ski lift and a person on the lift.
    Loon Mountain Resort
    30 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Waterville Valley Ice Arena
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterville Valley Golf Course
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club
    17 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wild Coyote Grill
    11 min walk
  • Sunnyside Timberlodge
    7 min drive
  • The Valley Pub and Grill
    4 min walk
  • O'Keefe's Speakeasy
    8 min walk
  • the Party Room
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach (direct access)

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 107 units
  • 6 floors
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Built in 1986
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Hot tub access

We have included 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Black Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Lodge located?

Situated in Waterville Valley, this golf aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of White Mountain National Forest, Waterville Valley Ice Arena, and Waterville Valley Golf Course. Waterville Valley Resort and Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Black Bear Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cleuza

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We go to Waterville Valley and Stay at the Black Bear Lodge for almost 17 years, the Property is always family friendly and the staffs is a very polide and kind. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes , everyone was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The pool temp was too cold to enjoy. The hot tub was not working. The pool is also really really small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
Older facility. No food on site. I think I will try to get a place next. It is very close to the mountain. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Close to everything. Parking is very easy. Seconds from Town Square and minutes from the mountain. Very nice and cozy room. However, could have been cleaner. It was clean enough, but some smaller things were overlooked. We had to do some minor cleaning of our own, but nothing too crazy. The staff were excellent. We had to check in very late and Pat waited up for us! She greeted us with a smile at midnight and was great at check in. This was and is greatly appreciated! My kids absolutely loved the pool. Great stay overall. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

lease don't go here :(

Please reconsider this place it is so out dated the stove worked but kept falling apart.The staff was wonderful but didn't offer any solutions in fact when I asked for a late check out and was told no and when we went out to bring our big bags they locked us out,It was 11:05 really.This place shouldn't be on Hotels,com its a condo.No housekeeping.Plumbing problems and dirty pool.Please do yourself a favor go some place else.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good but not great.

We had a great time and the kids loved being in a big hotel room. The place was ok, needs updated and the pool/jacuzzi was not very clean. The location was perfect, beautiful views and places close by to walk around, overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for a ski weekend at any of the 93-N mountains of NH. Waterville, Loon and Cannon all nearby and easy to get to. Property was in great shape. Modern rooms, clean and comfortable. Only issue was the pull out couch still had some debris inside, some found MnM's and Doritio dust on the sheets. Other than that, room was in great shape. Chairs in the living room could use an update.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice family location

Great staff and amenities, great location with lots to do. My room was a bit outdated, but friends staying in other rooms were more updated so seems like they are in the process of changing things over. Great (but small) indoor/outdoor pool- fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay with family after rough start.

Upon arrival, we were told we did not have a reservation and that there were no rooms available. We were a family of five arriving at 10PM at night. After further investigation, it was discovered that the email from the online booking entity was missed and never opened. After one hour of checking she managed to find an available room and just had to check and make sure it had been cleaned. While the room had been cleaned by housekeeping we found several (gross) items that had been missed in the bedroom: two fake fingernails and a used q-tip. Also there were several "loose" tortilla chips on top of the refridgerator that had been missed during cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bobb6

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Room comfort
There were some initial problems but the manager made everything all right. We enjoyed Our stay and have booked another trip at bbl for this fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I highly recommend this place! Very nice & the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Solia

We stayed at room 505. It must be updated. It feels like a motel and shouldn’t be charge over $200 per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a big and nice kitchen, front desk staff friendly, offering free freedom passes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly, great to have access to so many activities (ice skating, tennis, chair lift, etc). Our room was less than clean and a dirty diaper was found under the bed. Size of the room is great for a family- you can spread out, if has a kitchen and large table area great for games and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolitely loved our time black bear lodge. The rooms were very clean, spacious and the staff was awesome!! There is so much to do there! we couldnt even get to it all. Definietly going back and definitely booking at the black bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eder

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bldg and the staff was really nice. The first bedroom in the basement had a strong smell. When i spoke with staff they gave a second bedroom on the 3rd floor that was much worse, a dead fish smell coming from the carpet. The unit was old but everything worked, but the smell was a killer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Excellent but Room for Improvement

Overall, it was good very good stay. My family and I enjoyed all activities around the hotel. Only negative point is the size & comfort of the main bed. It was supposed to be Queen size per reservation, but I've never seen a queen bed so small - seems like it wasn't queen size at all. The bed wasn't really that comfortable either - too springy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lots of activities for kids and adults...recreation center is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel endroit propre et plein de commodités, vraiment apprécié
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

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

False advertising

Very disappointed with the advertised pictures of the pool. The pictures of the pool are actually at a different resort, very misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff. They gave us a great room with a view of the ski slopes. Offered to help when my daughters car battery died.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019