White Mountain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Waterville Valley Ice Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Waterville Valley Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Waterville Valley Resort - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Loon Mountain Ski Resort - 39 min drive - 45.9 km
Getting around
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 59 min drive
Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 69 min drive
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 88 min drive
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 104 min drive
Restaurants
Coyote Grill - 11 min walk
T-Bars - 7 min drive
Buckets Bones & Brews - 7 min drive
Sunnyside Timberlodge - 7 min drive
La Tasse - 4 min walk
About this property
Black Bear Lodge
This aparthotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from White Mountain National Forest. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or splash around at the outdoor pool or indoor pool. The property features an indoor tennis court, an outdoor tennis court, and a spa tub.
Languages
English
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Property amenities
Beach
Direct access to the beach
Ski
Cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and downhill skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Indoor pool
Spa tub
Steam room
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Playground
Kitchen
Refrigerator (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Living spaces
Living room
Dining room
Sitting area
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Arcade/game room
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Meeting rooms
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Window screens
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Luggage storage
Blackout drapes/curtains
Safe at front desk
Free newspapers (lobby)
Fireplace in lobby
Location highlights
Next to a golf course
In the mountains
In a national park
Things to do
Health club
Outdoor tennis courts
Indoor tennis courts
Indoor pool access nearby
Outdoor pool access nearby
Hiking/biking trails on site
Mountain climbing nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Bicycle rentals 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
107 rooms
6 floors
1 building
Built in 1986
Individually decorated
Fees & policies
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:
Resort fee: 15.00 percent of room rate
Resort fee inclusions:
Bicycle storage
Fitness center access
Health club access
Housekeeping
Internet access (may be limited)
Lending library access
Nearby fitness center access
Pool access
Shuttle service
Ski shuttle
Ski storage
Spa tub access
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Black Bear Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at this aparthotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at this aparthotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at this aparthotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this aparthotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Black Bear Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as hiking, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Relax in the spa tub and take invigorating swims in the indoor and outdoor pools. Black Bear Lodge also has a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Does Black Bear Lodge have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.
What's the area around Black Bear Lodge like?
Black Bear Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from White Mountain National Forest and 5 minutes' walk from Waterville Valley Ice Arena.
Black Bear Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
Nov 27, 2021
The pool temp was too cold to enjoy. The hot tub was not working. The pool is also really really small.
Heather
Heather, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2021
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 20, 2021
Spacious accommodations.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2021
I liked everything!
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2021
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 21, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 8, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 28, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 26, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 24, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 22, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 21, 2021
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
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 24, 2021
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 18, 2021
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 11, 2021
Caitlin
Caitlin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2020
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
Joyce, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 24, 2020
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Will be returning.
Bobb6
Bobb6, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 1, 2020
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
John, 4-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 9, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 2, 2020
Stephen
Stephen, 5-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2019
I highly recommend this place! Very nice & the staff was very friendly.
Linda
Linda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2019
Marylou
Marylou, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 28, 2019
We stayed at room 505. It must be updated. It feels like a motel and shouldn’t be charge over $200 per night.