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Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley

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Aerial view
Reception
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Ski hill
Rollaway beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
18278 Highway 4, Bear Valley, Arnold, CA, 95223
  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    1 min walk
  • Stanislaus National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Whale Rock
    2 min drive

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (One Bedroom Condo) | Rollaway beds

Standard Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (One Bedroom Condo)

  • 602 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Family Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Family Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Rollaway beds

Family Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Rollaway beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Arnold

With a stay at Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley in Arnold (Tamarack), you'll be steps from Stanislaus National Forest and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company. .This lodge is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Balancing Rock and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Whale Rock.
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What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Whale Rock - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Alpine - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 30 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Bear Valley Ski - 52 min drive - 11.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Alpine Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Barrel Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley

Arnold lodge in Tamarack
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley offers 14 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided on request, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as ski storage. Additional features at this lodge include a television in a common area, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Golf
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4.00 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant 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:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 10 percent cleaning fee will be charged (varies based on unit and length of stay)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4.00 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Tamarack Lodge Bear Valley Arnold
Tamarack Lodge Bear Valley
Tamarack Bear Valley Arnold
Tamarack Bear Valley
Tamarack At Bear Valley Arnold
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley Lodge
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley Arnold
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley Lodge Arnold

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darshan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keepers were very friendly and nice. They were very helpful. I just wished the hallways were better lite. The light switch was at the end of one hallway instead the front.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rajeswara, Bangalore INDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and nice hospitality. Staff received us very nicely and offered a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was perfect for the price. But walls are thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Very clean, cozy cabin with its own snow play area. They charge $20 per vehicle per day (Jan 2018) to use the snow play area if you are not a hotel guest. The beds are soft (not great if you prefer hard beds). Overall, great for 1-2 nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Really neat facility. Nice breakfast. Very nice staff. The only thing disappointing was that there was hardly any room to move in our room. There were 2 beds and a bunk bed, and only two of us in Chalet 12. Would have preferred to stay in a different room that wasn’t as cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Heather L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Casual and Comfortable Family-Run Lodge
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at Tamarack Lodge for a night. It is a family-run lodge with a communal kitchen. We felt welcomed and enjoyed meeting the three goats and 4 cows on the property, as well as the other guests. The wi-fi does not extend to the rooms but works in the lounging area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Bed uncomfortable.
Nice folksy hotel. Stayed in their Chalet in back. #10 . It was for handicapped. Bed was old spring mattress that was hard to sleep on. Otherwise very nice. Not too many choices in that area on Highway 4.

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet wooden house in the forest (close to hwy 4)
Very quiet, very cozy and classy at the same time (like at your grandma's century-old house), in the middle of the forest (though 20 m to the highway 4), hike trail into the forest right there. No old power outlet falling out of the wall, no smelly fridge, no rusty taps, no cheap plastic, no cheap... anything! It's obvious that a lot of love and hard work was put in the place. It was a bit cold in the morning - I couldn't figure out how to keep the AC working. Otherwise - absolutely fantastic!

10/10 Excellent

joe, sacramento, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and very calm. Nice place to stay
I loved the friendliness of the staff. I felt very much at home.

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Bay Area, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Low-Key Family Snow Destination
We were coming from the Bay Area and looking for a place to take our two young children to get a taste of the snow. We were very pleased with Tamarack Lodge for this purpose. The room was fine, but more important was everything else. In the main lodge they have a shared living room and play room and a shared kitchen (which we used to cook our meals). You can play in the snow on their property and they have a little sledding hill and sleds and snowshoes for guests to use. The surrounding forests were breathtakingly beautiful. The innkeepers couldn't have been nicer. The drive took 4 hours and was easy, even though it was snowing as we were driving. We would definitely go back.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Prima verblijf leuke eigenaren
Het is wat je van een lodge kunt verwachten. Heel basic maar prima. Wij slapen in kamer 12. Kamer niet al te groot, uitzicht op het bod en badkamer is prima. Het ontbijt is goed. Voor ieder war wils. vlak bij is een park met secoia bomen. Yosimeti park is nog een redelijk eind rijden. Zeker drie uur maar de weg er naar toe is prachtig.