How Axel worksAxel $184 a night vs $214 on Expedia at Outbound Mammoth, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $30 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Choice Hotels · 164 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes
ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop · Garden · Television in lobby · Private check-in/check-out · Fire Extinguisher
Hotels in Mammoth LakesA refreshed 3-star mountain hotel with cabins and chalets
7.8/10
A sociable Mammoth base with useful extras, but room upkeep can be uneven.
Outbound Mammoth is a refreshed 3-star mountain hotel with cabins and chalets, best approached as a casual adventure base rather than a polished resort. We'd pick it for its walkable town location, dog-friendly setup and sociable common spaces. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable, clean rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com guests also rate location and service strongly. The hot tub, fire pits, on-site dining and sauna give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.
Consistency is the catch. Several 2026 Tripadvisor guests describe room odors, broken fixtures or amenities needing attention, alongside plenty of enthusiastic stays. Noise also appears in guest feedback. A mandatory nightly resort fee applies, and dogs cost extra; parking is included. It's a good fit for hikers, skiers and relaxed families, but we'd skip it if quiet rooms and reliably polished facilities are your priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$184 a night with Axel against $214 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $30 a night less (14%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$30/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$193 a night with Axel against $224 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $31 a night less (14%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$31/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$208 a night with Axel against $242 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $34 a night less (14%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$34/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$263 a night with Axel against $281 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $18 a night less (7%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$18/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$275 a night with Axel against $303 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $28 a night less (9%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$28/night less than Expedia (9%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$432 a night with Axel against $468 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $36 a night less (8%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$36/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $184 a night vs $214 on Expedia at Outbound Mammoth, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $30 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 8.
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A sociable Mammoth base with useful extras, but room upkeep can be uneven. A refreshed 3-star mountain hotel with cabins and chalets, scored for what it is.
Outbound Mammoth is a refreshed 3-star mountain hotel with cabins and chalets, best approached as a casual adventure base rather than a polished resort. We'd pick it for its walkable town location, dog-friendly setup and sociable common spaces. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable, clean rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com guests also rate location and service strongly. The hot tub, fire pits, on-site dining and sauna give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.
Consistency is the catch. Several 2026 Tripadvisor guests describe room odors, broken fixtures or amenities needing attention, alongside plenty of enthusiastic stays. Noise also appears in guest feedback. A mandatory nightly resort fee applies, and dogs cost extra; parking is included. It's a good fit for hikers, skiers and relaxed families, but we'd skip it if quiet rooms and reliably polished facilities are your priorities.
Best for: hikers and skiers wanting a town base; travelers bringing dogs; families who enjoy casual communal spaces
Watch out for: uneven room and amenity maintenance; noise in some rooms; mandatory resort fee and extra dog charges
Location: Walkable to town restaurants and shops; this is not a slopeside hotel.
Rooms: Refreshed rooms plus cabins and chalets; comfort earns praise, but noise and maintenance vary.
Cleanliness: Generally positive recent Expedia feedback, with some Tripadvisor reports of odors and poorly maintained facilities.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength, though complaint handling gets mixed feedback.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, hot tub, gym, sauna, steam room, fire pits, arcade and on-site dining.
Fees and surprises: Mandatory nightly resort fee; dogs incur an additional nightly charge; self-parking is included.
Axel's opinion of Outbound Mammoth, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Outbound Mammoth within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $184 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $214 a night on Expedia | $30 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $193 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $224 a night on Expedia | $31 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $208 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $242 a night on Expedia | $34 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $263 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $281 a night on Expedia | $18 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $275 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $303 a night on Expedia | $28 a night less (9%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $432 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $468 a night on Expedia | $36 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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