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Aparthotel

Black Bear Lodge

3.5 star property
Apartment with kitchen, steps from White Mountain National Forest

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Black Bear Lodge sits near White Mountain National Forest, offering easy access to an adjacent golf course and hiking/biking trails. Guests relax in the steam room after exploring, gather by the lobby fireplace, or enjoy family time at the playground and arcade room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Den Sleep 6 | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Den Sleep 6

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Den Premium Sleep 6 | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Den Premium Sleep 6

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Cub Sleep 6 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cub Sleep 6

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Loft Sleep 6 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Loft Sleep 6

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Cub Sleep 4

Cub Sleep 4 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cub Sleep 4

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Den Sleep 4

Den Sleep 4 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Den Sleep 4

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Den Premium Sleep 4

Den Premium Sleep 4 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Den Premium Sleep 4

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
23 Black Bear Road, Waterville Valley, NH, 03215

What's nearby

  • White Mountain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterville Valley Ice Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterville Valley Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterville Valley Resort - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Valley Pub & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coyote Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Schwendi Hutte - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Olde Waterville Pizza Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waterville Valley Pizza Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Black Bear Lodge

Apartment with kitchen, steps from White Mountain National Forest
This smoke-free aparthotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Self parking is free. Additionally, a steam room, an indoor tennis court, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
This aparthotel offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor tennis court, an indoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the aparthotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

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

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

Property is also known as

Black Bear Lodge Waterville
Black Bear Lodge
Black Bear Waterville
Black Bear Hotel Waterville Valley
Black Bear Waterville Valley
Black Bear Lodge Waterville Valley
Black Bear Lodge Aparthotel
Black Bear Lodge Waterville Valley
Black Bear Lodge Aparthotel Waterville Valley

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 at Black Bear Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 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 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).

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Reviews

Black Bear Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Bobb6, NH

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Dracut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

YT, Lexington, MA

Liked: Staff & service
The room was so large and confortable. Some property was old and daily cleaning was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

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