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Reviews of Big Bears Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

344 Route 100, West Dover, VT 05356, United States

#7 of 11 hotels in West Dover

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 61 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    7.0
    Awesome location across from Mount Snow, beautiful lodge but could use some staff interactions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was very absent and dismissive of customers, did not seem like any interaction was welcome. Parking lot was iced over (sand would have been nice), ski holding area was nice but not secure at all. No way to get coffee, tea or any liquid unless you attend breakfast.

    Location across from Mount Snow was terrific, room was clean, large and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    7.0
    Would go again for a night or two...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast didn't start until 8am...We are first chair skiers. We also called on Thursday to find out what time breakfast was and we were told 7:30am. The living room area where the shared refrigerator is, is only open between 7:30am-10pm. We were not able to get anything cold to drink before 7:30am because we put our cooler in the shared refrigerator, We were not able to change the temperature of our room...and our room was very hot. So we opened a window but really, what a waste of heat. Lastly, I feel like we were micromanaged with cameras literally everywhere. The man at the front desk was scanning the cameras in the morning when we were eating breakfast. Kind of strange to me.

    The room was spacious and very clean. Check in was simple. Parking was great. The living room was a great space to unwind at night and play a game with family. Staff started a fire in the fireplace which was amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast is served only for an hour between 8AM and 9AM.

    Nice staff, plenty of parking space, big room. Good heating, very clean bathroom.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely getaway leaf peeping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely B&B. Comfortable room, nice sitting area, staff very efficient. Enjoyed the breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, great owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All the little things the owners did for us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    8.0
    Will definitely be staying here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows and mattresses could be a little more firm

    Great staff Great location Great breakfast Good size room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2023

    9.0
    great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place is really nice and cozy. we went for a snowboarding trip, and I’d say there nothing I could complain about this place. great place to stay

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    8.0
    Great location, no frills but cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is no food, drink, or toiletries available at the property. There were a lot of kids running around. You really should not come to this property without a car, anything in "walking distance" is on a busy, snowy highway with little lighting. The hot tub was tiny, and probably could not fit more than 4 adults. Pool was closed and covered in snow. This place is no frills. No hair dryer in room, no mini refrigerator, can hear everything upstairs and next door. If you take the shuttle from the mountain, you have to cross the busy highway road with your skis in hand.

    The manager of the hotel, Caroline, was very kind and helpful. The location to the mountain, a local bar and the market are spectacular. The pool was closed as there was a blizzard, but the hot tub (tiny) was open. Luckily I had it to myself.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2023

    7.0
    Nice homey place, a bit overpriced but mainly for skiers, lots of places to eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Heat was hard to control in room. Room was overly hot.

    Regular home cooking. Nice firm bed friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The inn said there was no place to get a dinner. There is a bar down the street. They serve nice burgers. I got to see where they cook and it looked good. The food tasted well. The people hanging out in the bar where older men and women. It was a relaxed environment and I felt safe to be in there. They should recommend the bar that is less than a quarter of a mile down the street. It is open after 4om.

    Breakfast was good. They did not provide for a gluten free need.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2023

    9.0
    went to d so ki 2 days at Mt. Snow, across the street and the lodge was perfect for our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    very cozy and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2022

    9.0
    I would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice clean quiet place. The hot tub felt great. The breakfast was very good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    5.0
    Below average considering most hotels have offered so much more and a much lesser price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Musty smell throughout building and In our room, no clock or radio, no coffee or tea setups, no ice bucket or ice. Ice machine was empty and could not be used. 40 miles to get your own ice, no refrigerator, no microwave, no umbrellas at pool side to block the sun. Old. Needs lots of updating. We've traveled all over the world and for $210. It was robbery. We should get at least a partial refund. This lodge was way over priced!!! Disappointed.

    The staff was nice. Breakfast was pleasant

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    2.0
    skip it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower didn't work - the water was spitting out of the shower head. The walls are very thin, I could hear every word that my neighbors were saying. Couldn't sleep well because of the noise.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    4.0
    Wasn’t pleasant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast didn’t taste much, and it was the same every day. A hot tub was often closed for various reasons. The room was outdated; the furniture was chipped. The bathroom was old, the shower and toilet were leaking and had rust stains, and the carpets seemed never to be vacuumed. Wi-fi isn't strong. Oh, and the owner prevented someone from talking to me in the hallways and also expressed concern about why I opened the window to air out the room. Overall, just weird vibes.

    Short drive to the Mt.Snow

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    10
    It was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The owners were outstanding people who run a great Lodge ! The breakfast was great, the rooms were clean and comfortable- The location was close to everywhere we needed to be- I highly recommend Big Bear!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Fantastic place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was fantastic. Very close to the mountain.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    6.0
    Met the needs but the accommodations are in need of updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room and bathroom need updating. Would be good if tea/ coffee making facilities were available in room or in the lobby

    Located close to mount snow.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    1.0
    Don’t go here. There is a reason it is relatively affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in room 27 and it was absolutely terrible. The room is on the lower level, next to the staircase. There is no soundproofing at all so me and my kids could hear people above us all the time. And when it would be quite upstairs, you could hear people walking up or down the stairs. Worst of the worst of hotel experiences. Would absolutely avoid this place. When I asked a staff member to put is in another room, I was told they were fully booked. No options offered, no refund. Nothing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    beautiful lodge and was super close to mount snow. Our car broke down and needed to replace with a new tire, the owner Steve was extremely helpful pointed us to exactly where we needed to go. This place also looks waaaaaaay better than I expected with this price! Best place ever definitely would visit again. Give this lodge a try if you’re going skiing at mount snow, you’re gonna love it!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    We were very happy with this stay, it was truly great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast stopped at 9…wish it was till 10… sadly we missed it.

    Clean spacious rooms, very quiet too…excellent location just a minute from Mount Snow. We loved it!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    Nice place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen and Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Second morning there for breakfast we were only offered coffee (which I am allergic to) so I had nothing to drink with my breakfast.

    It was a nice rural location and only 30 minutes drive from the wedding venue we were going to.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally friendly stuff, great value for money, clean, convenient location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2023

    6.0
    For the price it was a great option..close to the mountain
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was terrible. Had to pay 50 cents to play pool and the ball return was damaged. It should just be free. There was a modern security system seems like cameras everywhere. Maybe some new beds and couches would be more important for customers comfort

    Breakfast was good. The location was great and clean. Had a nice hot tub

    Stayed in March 2023

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