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.
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 rock climbing, mountain biking, and mountain climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Waterville Valley travel guide
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.
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
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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?
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 Waterville Valley Ice Arena and Waterville Valley Golf Course. White Mountain National Forest and Waterville Valley Resort are also within 3 mi (5 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
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 97 reviews
10 - Excellent
37
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 97 reviews
8 - Good
43
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 97 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 97 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 97 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heather
2021/11/27
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.
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2021/6/20
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious accommodations.
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2021/6/7
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked everything!
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2021/3/8
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.
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2021/2/28
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.
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
2021/2/26
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.
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2021/2/24
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.
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2021/2/22
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.
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good
Karen
2021/2/21
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!
Karen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joyce
2020/8/25
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.
Joyce
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Bobb6
2020/8/24
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Will be returning.
Bobb6
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
John
2020/8/1
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.
John
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda
2019/12/30
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I highly recommend this place! Very nice & the staff was very friendly.
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Solia
2019/10/28
We stayed at room 505. It must be updated. It feels like a motel and shouldn’t be charge over $200 per night.
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.
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.
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.
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.