How Axel worksAxel $384 a night vs $462 on Expedia at The Village Lodge, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $78 a night less (17%). Seen Oct 10.
3-star hotel · 1111 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Terrace
Hotels in Mammoth LakesA mid-range condo resort in the heart of Mammoth Village
8.7/10
A strong family base with useful kitchens and excellent Village access, but not guaranteed quiet.
The Village Lodge is a mid-range condo resort, not a conventional hotel, and it's a strong pick for families wanting space and convenience. Kitchens, fireplaces and balconies make longer stays practical; restaurants and shops are downstairs, with winter gondola access to Canyon Lodge nearby. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean accommodations and helpful staff, while Booking.com's ratings reinforce those strengths. The heated pool and hot tubs add real appeal after mountain days.
The trade-off is staying amid the action: Village events and pool activity can bring noise. The hotel explicitly says units lack air conditioning, despite some listings suggesting otherwise, so heat-sensitive summer travelers should look elsewhere. Individually owned condos also vary in decor and may differ from photos. Expect a nightly resort fee; one garage parking space is included. We'd choose it for convenience over seclusion.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$384 a night with Axel against $462 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $78 a night less (17%).
1 Bedroom Standard room · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$78/night less than Expedia (17%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$584 a night with Axel against $600 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (3%).
1 Bedroom Standard room · non-refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$16/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$266 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $260 a night for these dates when seen.
Studio · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$312 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $272 a night for these dates when seen.
1 Bedroom Standard room (sofa) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$259 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $246 a night for these dates when seen.
Studio (sofa) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$480 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $409 a night for these dates when seen.
1 Bedroom Standard room · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $384 a night vs $462 on Expedia at The Village Lodge, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $78 a night less (17%). Seen Oct 10.
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A strong family base with useful kitchens and excellent Village access, but not guaranteed quiet. A mid-range condo resort in the heart of Mammoth Village, scored for what it is.
The Village Lodge is a mid-range condo resort, not a conventional hotel, and it's a strong pick for families wanting space and convenience. Kitchens, fireplaces and balconies make longer stays practical; restaurants and shops are downstairs, with winter gondola access to Canyon Lodge nearby. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean accommodations and helpful staff, while Booking.com's ratings reinforce those strengths. The heated pool and hot tubs add real appeal after mountain days.
The trade-off is staying amid the action: Village events and pool activity can bring noise. The hotel explicitly says units lack air conditioning, despite some listings suggesting otherwise, so heat-sensitive summer travelers should look elsewhere. Individually owned condos also vary in decor and may differ from photos. Expect a nightly resort fee; one garage parking space is included. We'd choose it for convenience over seclusion.
Best for: Families wanting kitchens and extra space; Skiers using the winter Village Gondola; Travelers prioritizing walkable dining
Watch out for: No air conditioning; Village event and pool noise; Condo decor varies from photos
Location: Central Village setting with dining, shopping, free transit and seasonal gondola access.
Rooms: Kitchen-equipped condos with fireplaces and balconies; individually decorated, without air conditioning.
Cleanliness: Strong ratings across Booking.com and Expedia, backed by recent guest praise.
Service: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise welcoming, helpful staff.
Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, fitness facilities and shuttle service; housekeeping available on request.
Fees and surprises: Nightly resort fee includes one garage space; extra vehicles cost more, and an optional charity donation is added.
Axel's opinion of The Village Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Village Lodge 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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| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $384 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Standard room | $462 a night on Expedia | $78 a night less (17%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $584 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · 1 Bedroom Standard room | $600 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $266 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Studio | $260 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $312 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Standard room (sofa) | $272 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $259 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Studio (sofa) | $246 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $480 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Standard room | $409 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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