Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Whale Rock - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Lake Alpine - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 30 min drive - 15.7 km
Bear Valley Ski - 52 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 83.7 miles/134.7 km
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
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley is a great choice for a stay in Arnold. Guests can keep active with onsite cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Tennis
Golfing
Cross-country skiing
Sledding
Snow tubing
Snowshoeing
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Ski storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1950
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 250 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
10 percent cleaning fee will be charged (varies based on unit and length of stay)
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4.00 percent
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Parking
RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
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
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley and nearby?
Have fun with winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow tubing and in warmer months, practice your swing at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley like?
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley is in Tamarack, a short 1-minute walk from Stanislaus National Forest.
Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2019
Darshan
Darshan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 20, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2018
Good hotel and nice hospitality. Staff received us very nicely and offered a good stay.
Rajeswara
Rajeswara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2018
Place was perfect for the price. But walls are thin.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2018
Diana
Diana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2017
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.
Heather L
Heather L, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 2, 2015
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2015
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!
Eugene
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2014
Peaceful and very calm. Nice place to stay
I loved the friendliness of the staff. I felt very much at home.
joe
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2014
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.
Erika
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2014
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.