Mountain Lake Lodge

182 reviews

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  markpR1582LE

  Family · Mar 2026

  4/10

  Not what it used to be

  Well, here we go. I've been coming to Mountain Lake for 20 years and my wife since she was a child, over 40 years. We have stayed in almost all cabins and the lodge as well over the years. This review is actually painful to write as this place has a special place in our hearts. We got engaged here. Let's start with the prices. Ridiculous. There is no other way to put it. Just ridiculous. The property has seen much better days. While the claimed "renovations" are underway, it's the details on the smaller things that stand out. Broken showers in the cabin we stayed in, toilets that run all night, connecting doors that close but not really. Entrance doors to the lobby that are rusted and rotted on the bottom. The ballards that are in front of the lobby all pushed over and out of place. In a shadow box in the lobby they have a beautiful poster with the history of the lodge, however it is cut incorrectly, so the poster in the shadow box is crooked. It looks like a child hung it. If this place wasn't historic and $1,000 a night you might say, well it is what is is. However at the prices they charge, all these details should be looked after. I tried to book my wife a massage at the "spa" but was told by the spa manager there was no staff and it could not happen. While the staff, by and large was terrific, it really feels like the crew is a bunch of folks who love Mountain Lake, really do their best to look after the guests but are clearly not at the standard that such an expensive property requires. It's 5 star pricing with 2 star skill set. Back in the day this place was an experience that you actually could boast about to friends and family. Now it has become a place that leaves you feeling like to surrendered your time and money to a place that wants you to believe it's what it used to be but is really just a shadow of what it was.

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  Z3669MVtoddl

  Couples · Mar 2026

  10/10

  25th anniversary stay

  I booked the room as a surprise for our 25th anniversary and Mountain Lake Lodge did not disappoint, great hotel great cottages and a lot of fun exploring the grounds of such an iconic film locale. Thank you for all you do

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  zacharyl945

  Family · Mar 2026

  4/10

  The worst

  Why anyone would give this place above a 3, is mind boggling. No A/C, No TV, no elevator, the parking lot is a mile from the hotel, and an overwhelming smell of mildew on top of a long treacherous drive up a mountain. This place might be the worst “hotel” I have ever experienced. If you loved Dirty Dancing, do yourself a favor and just go up for the day. If you are looking for a camping trip experience from the 50’s, and you want your 12000 steps a day, this is the place for you. The best part of our family experience here was, I am finally not the parent who picked the worst hotel and location. (I was the reigning champ with a stay in the world’s worst Airbnb, with no working bathroom and a large mouse family in the heart of Dublin on Saint Pat’s with two toddlers in tow). Thanks Kellerman’s mountain lodge!

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  Discover05002415925

  ANCHORAGE, ALASKA · Couples · Jan 2026

  10/10

  I am.a huge fan of dirty dancing and loved seeing where the movie was made. It was fun to do the little treasure hunt. Loved si

  It was really great to be able to see where dirty dancing was made. Loved to see all of the little locations on what part of the film it was from.

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  R5566LTashleyr

  Couples · Jan 2026

  2/10

  Not worth the time, money, or trouble. Choose elsewhere

  My spouse and I spent New Year's Eve at Mountain Lake, a place I have visited since childhood. While the cost felt high--$900 for one night for two couples sharing a room--we believed the experience would be worth it. Prior to our stay, I called to confirm event details and was told the dress code would be coat and tie for men and evening attire for women. We were also told there would be appetizers at the event. Unfortunately, neither of these representations was accurate. A portion of the $900 included a $100 dinner credit. Based on the information provided about heavy hors d'oeuvres at the event, we chose to skip dinner reservations and instead enjoyed light snacks in our room before the evening festivities. When we arrived at the "party," there was no food whatsoever, and the attire was extremely casual--jeans, tennis shoes, and everyday clothing. We were clearly overdressed and uncomfortable. There was only one bartender for more than 200 attendees, resulting in waits of over 20 minutes for a single drink. Due to the crowd, we decided to walk to the hotel bar for food and a beverage around 9:30 p.m. We were told very rudely by the sole bartender that the kitchen was closed, though she could make us a drink. With no other reasonable options, we returned to our room by 10:30 p.m. because the event was nothing like what had been advertised. The following morning, we attended the included breakfast. The hotel was sold out, yet only three waitstaff were working. We waited over 30 minutes for a table, and once seated, found the buffet completely empty. Guests were standing around waiting for food to be replenished. Before writing this review, I contacted the manager on duty the next day to share my disappointment and ask whether there were broader operational issues at the hotel. I also expressed concern that we were only given a $25 dinner credit instead of the guaranteed $100, despite being told beforehand that heavy hors d'oeuvres would be provided at the event. At no point were we informed that the $100 credit would only apply if we made dinner reservations. Ultimately, given the breakfast experience, we were relieved we hadn't eaten dinner on-site. The manager did credit us the remaining $75, which I appreciated and felt was fair. However, the reason I am writing this review is that the manager took my information and assured me the general manager would contact me within two days to address our concerns. I was told they understood the situation and would offer a discounted weekend stay to make things right, especially since we have been long-time guests. Three weeks later, I have not heard from anyone. This lack of follow-up is yet another disappointment, though unfortunately not a surprise given the experience as a whole. If you are looking to attend a holiday event and want to spend your money wisely, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.