Mammoth Mountain Inn

Mammoth, California

Star rating

Queen Hotel Room
Exterior winter view of Mammoth Mountain Inn, California, USA.
Condo
Deluxe Loft
Adventure Centre
Queen Hotel Room
Exterior winter view of Mammoth Mountain Inn, California, USA.
Condo
Deluxe Loft
Adventure Centre

The hotel

Built in 1957, Mammoth Mountain Inn was Mammoth's first ski-resort accommodation and the only slope-side hotel at Mammoth's Main Lodge. Today it offers activities year round — in summer there's hiking, biking and outdoor adventures, and in winter it's a core skiers' and snowboarders' paradise, with the ultimate entry point to the slopes. Ski to the hotel at the end of the day and you can soon be blowing the steam off your hot toddy. Take a dip in the outdoor pool or one of the indoor or outdoor hot tubs. The Yodler dining terrace is the ideal place for a light snack on a sunny day and the great après-ski atmosphere in the Dry Creek Lounge is further enhanced by regular live music.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Babysitting service
  • Ski
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In a superb mountain location in Mammoth Lakes. Slope-side at Main Lodge. A 10-minute drive into town.

Hotel information

216 rooms on 3 floors in 3 buildings with 2 lifts. All with HDTV, DVD player, iHome media player, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms have 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2 Queen Hotel Rooms are larger than Standard Rooms, but with a more convenient location, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

King Hotel Rooms are in the main building and have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Hotel Rooms with Loft, in the main building, are larger, with 1 king-size bed and a loft area with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

1-Bedroom Condos have separate bedroom, kitchenette and dining area, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Please note: During winter months, views may be restricted due to heavy snowfall.

Mountainside Bar & Grill (American cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner), Yodler restaurant and bar (Bavarian cuisine, open midday-5:00pm, with daily happy hour). Dry Creek Lounge. Sierra General store (coffees and snacks). Heated outdoor swimming pool, 4 hot tubs (both indoor and outdoor). Fitness room*. Demo K2 performance centre*. Babysitting* (seasonal). Complimentary WiFi. Laundry facilities*. Gift shop. Mountain bike rental*. Ski-valet service*. Complimentary shuttle bus to town each evening. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (978)
  • Very good (604)
  • Average (352)
  • Poor (202)
  • Terrible (136)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing Experience – Not What We Expected, Photos Are Extremely Misleading

Sep 2, 2025 Daniela R

Disappointing! Misleading Photos and Poor Conditions We booked a stay at Mammoth Mountain Inn as part of a family road trip celebrating my parents’ 40th anniversary. Sadly, this was by far the worst hotel experience of our entire trip. After a wonderful stay at the Marriott Timber Lodge in Tahoe, we decided to try something new based on the… Read more
Disappointing! Misleading Photos and Poor Conditions We booked a stay at Mammoth Mountain Inn as part of a family road trip celebrating my parents’ 40th anniversary. Sadly, this was by far the worst hotel experience of our entire trip. After a wonderful stay at the Marriott Timber Lodge in Tahoe, we decided to try something new based on the positive reviews and appealing photos online. Unfortunately, those photos are incredibly misleading — possibly AI-enhanced — and do not reflect the actual condition of the property. The first room they gave us was unacceptable: the sliding door to the balcony was permanently locked because the balcony had holes in the floor and was unsafe to use. This was especially alarming since we had a 6-year-old with us. The room was also dirty and rundown. We asked to be moved, but the second room was just as bad — nothing short of gross. The hallways were dim and dirty, the elevators were tiny and poorly maintained, and to top it off, the lobby was under construction, which added to the overall feeling of disrepair. We refused to stay the night and immediately booked three rooms at the Westin Monache (which was a breath of fresh air in every way). When we explained our situation to a staff member at the Westin, they told us they had previously worked at Mammoth Mountain Inn — and according to them, the carpets there haven’t been replaced in 25 years. While I normally wouldn’t include hearsay in a review, the condition of the rooms and common areas absolutely supports that claim. It’s honestly hard to understand how Mammoth Mountain Inn continues to operate in this state. The hotel has also refused to refund our reservation, despite us leaving immediately. I've posted actual photos from our visit so others can see the reality. Trust me — don’t be fooled by the marketing. This property is in serious need of renovation and does not live up to its online image. Tip: Skip this place and book the Westin or another trusted brand. It’s just not worth the disappointment. Read less
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Sep 2, 2025 Hunter B

All you need close to the mountain! The rooms are perfect and the jacuzzis are a blast! Victoria at the front was so helpful! Can’t thank her enough! Would recommend 10/10
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Aug 28, 2025 Zach H

Marcus was very helpful at the front desk. After letting him now my first time in town he gave me the rundown on summer activities, caught me up on Bear Awareness in the area & give me advice for food places in the hotel & in town. His knowledge on these topics have made my stay even more pleasant & open to returning. The room is awesome as well!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good location, mediocre food

Aug 25, 2025 beb123 San Francisco, California

Great location for a night’s stay before a backpacking trip - very convenient to access bus to Red’s in the morning. Room was nice but somewhat dated. Only real disappointment was the Grill - service was good but the food was mediocre and very expensive.
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Aug 25, 2025 Voyage41684160870 Dublin, Ireland

Again, we arrived late after a long drive and some sightseeing. Girl at reception was lovely and opened the shop so we could get some food. She also upgraded us to an apartment so we could get some rest on the 3rd floor. It was strange and funny having to bear proof your car and seeing the warning signs for bears but all part of the… Read more
Again, we arrived late after a long drive and some sightseeing. Girl at reception was lovely and opened the shop so we could get some food. She also upgraded us to an apartment so we could get some rest on the 3rd floor. It was strange and funny having to bear proof your car and seeing the warning signs for bears but all part of the experience. The building was old, but loads of charm and character. Totally different place to stay than a hotel and we loved it. Mammoth town was beautiful. Pool area was lovely with stunning views. Cable car lifts come into the hotel grounds. Lovely experience from start to finish. Read less