This inn surrounded in the mountains is in a beautiful spot. We stayed in a room with three queens and a fold out couch and is advertised to sleep 8 people. While there is room for 8, the room did not have enough toilet paper when we first came. We went to the front desk and they provided one roll. With this many people, I hoped the staff would have given us more. But the staff were helpful with a requested late checkout and getting us an additional room at the last minute. The ac/heat works well along with the fridge. We didn't use the microwave or TV. The shower head was broken in the single bathroom in this room. Overall it's nothing bad or good. We got what we needed and had an enjoyable stay. read more

So we are visiting Stanley for a family vacation. We tried to plan all our meals but the cook time on something was longer than we thought. The whole family (11 people) decided to go to Mountain Village Resort for dinner. We walked in and of course were told it would take a bit because of having to put tables together. We decided to sit on the deck which was open. We ate a variety of items from taco salad, to chili to chicken friend steak to pasta. I had the Killer pasta with chicken which was very tasty. The deck has a covering but to me, it was still hot outside. Cold waters were served right away and food came out pretty quick. Stanley is a cute city and the Mountain Village Resort is a great place to eat. If I come back to go fishing here, I will definitely be back to eat at this restaurant! read more

Nothing to rave about with this hotel other than the access to their hot spring. We rented a room for the night just to get out of town for a little adventure. Prices aren't the worse, but you get what you pay for. Basic room with no air flow other than a window, but it was incredibly smoky so we didn't want to open the window. So the room ended up feeling super stuffy and stagnate. We ended up getting a time reservation for the free hot spring option too for sunset which was pleasant other than the smoke. Doesn't seem like the reservations matters as a bunch of people kept showing up. read more

The chicken fried steak was great, the batter was the best I've ever had and the steak was nice and soft. The veggies were also cooked perfectly. But we disliked the gravy. The chilli was good but not the best. We also stayed at the resort for the night and the room was very spacious and affordable. The only downside was that we were getting eating alive by mosquitoes at night read more

Mountain Village Resort - Chilli, chicken fried steak - Resorts Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

Worst management ever. Totally screwed us on our reservation, leaving us high and dry for making our river trip. Then hung up on us when we voiced our concerns. Wish I could figure out how to give them zero stars. My advice: stay anywhere but here. read more

I got a room with 2 beds just for a break from dispersed camping. The front desk ladies are unhelpful but nice. Lol. They gave no direction or clarification of anything among check in. The room itself isn't horrible, soft beds, decent shower, microwave, mini fridge. The carpet is old and freaks me out to walk on it barefoot, and the tv continuously clicks. The walls between rooms are very thin, and I could hear the neighbor snoring all night. However, the bed is comfortable and I can't find another place in Stanley that is walkable to all the touristy things. Overall, this is a good place to stay for a night, but I probably wouldn't do 2 days, and the mosquitoes in the room are crazy. My forehead got bit read more

I'm surprised by a lot of the reviews on yelp about this place. My husband and I did an overnight trip at Mountain Village resort. We had a great time there. We stayed in a 2 queen room. The room was spacious and clean. The mattress are a firm memory foam. I have a herniated disc in my back and had no back pain in the morning. Which is not typical with hotel beds for me. The hot tub soak was amazing. You really can't get the same experience anywhere else. The front desk staff was friendly and we had no issues. There are a few things people need to realize. This is a room facing the parking lot hotel. You can hear people in the parking lot. It's not over the top but you can hear people. It's a hotel and I always hear other people. So this isn't an issue for me but I guess it is for other people. If you have mobility issues, this may not be the best spot. The stair case upstairs is made out of real logs. It looks very pretty but the pitch of the stairs is off. My husband and I both felt a little awkward going up and down the stairs. The hot tubs are also a 10 minute walk from the hotel. It's not a bad walk but it isn't level. I would be worried if I had an elderly person with me or if someone had a knee or foot problem. We made a lot of memories and would come back from another trip when we can! read more

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Only one of a few places to stay in Stanley, so not surprising that it is expensive. More options in Ketchum. Front desk folks were nice and helpful. Hot spring reservation system works well, especially if you reserve a day ahead. Beds are firm which I like. Rooms basic but clean. Walls are thin. One of my deluxe rooms had a smart tv and the other did not, so if that is important to you then inquire when booking. read more

Great service all around!! Really loved how we were treated. I love coming up to Stanley and this was the first time we stayed at the mountain village resort. The only thing I have to complain about is the back breaking beds. They are no joke silent killers, luckily if you signed up to reserve time at the hot springs in the morning the wonderful view and hot water will mend you up nice. Worth the price, every single penny, but will definitely bring a mattress topper next time Great food and DRINKS at the restaurant and all your needs across the street if you need or forget anything! Again, such wonderful service and beautiful views . Can't wait to return! read more

Mountain Village Resort - Resorts Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

Basic rooms were clean and stocked. Staff pleasant, wouldn't say they went out of their way to be inviting. Natural hot spring is located on the banks of a water way- beautiful scenery. The hot spring itself was dirty and unkept for my taste. read more

Pretty disappointed by this place. Although we weren't guests we went to the front desk to book a time to use the hot spring. The guy told us it's first come first serve and to come back in the morning at 8am when they opened and we would most definitely get a spot. We did exactly this and the woman at the front this time was unkind and said we couldn't soak and was uninterested in even trying to make this work for us. She also said they opened at 7am, so the guy the day before completely lied to us. I think they need to get all their employees on the same page with rules and hours. It is also pointless to call because they do not answer their phones. If you're planning a trip out here to soak don't count on this place. read more

Very dissatisfied with the staff and service this company has to offer.. we walked in yesterday and we were pretty much guaranteed a spot by the male owner (since they do not take reservations) the next day. He was even kind enough to show us the hot spring and said in his words "I can guarantee there's not going to be anyone here, come in at 8am tomorrow and we'll be able to get you in." Well, the next day approaches and we arrive at 8am and were also told by Bree (who was very rude) the wrong hours of operation. She said they opened at 7am and they only prioritize their guests that stay with them (in my opinion is a horrible operation of business) and the next available time they had was after our checkout time/ after we were supposed to leave. We feel taken advantage of and advise you to not count on this resort for hospitality or your travel endeavors. If I could leave zero star I would. read more

The Good: The resort was very quaint and clean and Stanley is a beautiful town. The food at the restaurant is pretty tasty and much of the staff seems very nice. The Bad: The cook at the restaurant destroyed $50 worth of (what was supposed to be Medium) Prime Rib by sending it out so rare the mashed potatoes were soaked in blood (he also seems confused about what asparagus is). Several other tables complained about the severely under cooked meat as well. Some of the staff also seem to have disdain for having to serve tourists (even though it's their life blood). The Resort also has an inane policy that will allow you to book a room in advance, but not a hot spring appointment. That's first come first serve, so people arriving on Friday book all the openings and the people coming in later are out of luck. That's just bad management. The Ugly: The beds are so bad it feels like sleeping on a lawn chair in a bag full of Doritos. Springs poking through the mattress. Boxsprings so old and noisy that when you move it wakes up everyone if you get up to use the restroom. The walls are so thin you could hear a gnat fart in the next room.We had a family with 4-5 young children next to us, which was so loud it ruined the mood of our romantic weekend getaway. By the time they went to sleep the Cirque du Soleil party started in the room above us and went until dawn. Needless to say, between the noise and the garbage beds, we got no rest at all. Overall: It's a beautiful place to visit, but the Resort needs to invest in better beds and insulation, and maybe rethink it's reservation policies. The restaurant serves decent food, but nothing earth shakingly good. $100 on a bad dinner (anyone can have a bad night), and $40 on an average breakfast won't have us coming back anytime soon. That said, the area itself is gorgeous. read more

Although we were only here for one night, it was an incredibly pleasant experience! The outside does not appear to be anything special, but the rooms are very clean, very aesthetically pleasing, and they were able to accommodate us last minute. The staff is friendly and everyone seems happy to be here! read more

highway noise, employee smoking next door, even after asking staff to request they stop, value was 100.00 a night versus 300.00 they charge. note website shows cabin outpost, no there is no cabin outpost, it's owners house, felt ripped off, saddened by this low budget place.​ when you go to hot springs of there's, loud intrusive rude peeps ruin it. never to return.​ read more

We went there for our wedding anniversary. It was on week day and snow falling so this place was quite and we were able to enjoy hot springs multiple times! Need to walk / short hike to the hot spring but you will soon forget about that walk as soon as you jump in to the hot spring. The office people were nice and all the stuff works at the restaurant, bar are super nice! We would definitely come back and stay here! Thank you for amazing stay! read more

Mountain Village Resort - On the way to hot spring - Resorts Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

We had a great meal (blackened salmon)! The beer and wine menu was equally excellent. Homemade apple ala-mod topped off our meal. Thank you Karen! our server. read more

Mountain Village Resort - Blackened salmon and we heard the chicken fried steak is great too - Resorts Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

It's basic. The beds need serious updating and the pillows. I usually bring my own soaps etc so I don't have to rely on the hotel. We did snag a hot spring spot in the early morning and it was great. It could use cleaning I agree but it was fine read more

I came here pre-pandemic during the spring. It was part of a road trip and my first time in Idaho. This part of the state is COLD in the spring! The accomodation here is a motel style situation. The rooms are a warm refuge from the cold, but they definitely need to be updated. There is a mini fridge and a microwave but no in-suite kitchen. Parking is normally available right in front of your room although there are a lot of trucks with tows so they do take up space. The accommodations themselves are nothing special and dark and shabby -- very 90s motel style. What makes this place worth a stay is the little shed with a hot spring. The pool has reservable time slots although you might be sharing with another party if your group doesn't reach its capacity. The shed is freezing and there was only one working light when I was there. It requires a trek in the snow and the change rooms will be icy and wet. Expect for your eyelashes and hair to freeze while you are in the spring, as the steam condenses. The view is nice from within the shed although they definitely need more signage indicating the way, particularly at night. read more

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Ate lunch at the restaurant (it's decent) and went to the hot springs as a one hour rental (we didn't stay there). Cost like $35 for 4 of us. It is a short walk from the parking along the river. We had the place to ourselves and while it was 27 degrees outside, it was perfect in the water. My wife even decided to go in the rotenburo (outside pool) by the river but didn't last long. Inside the hut is where it's at. Def recommend, especially if you can get the place to yourselves. read more

Review is for their store across the street: Cute mercantile store they own across the street but no masks required. People walked in with no masks on and nothing was said as they talked to the clerk. Sorry, not acceptable during these tough times. Put our items back and walked out. Won't be back again read more

We camped here overnight on our way up into Montana- it was perfect for a quick one night stop. Restrooms (porta potties) and hand washing station was clean and well located. Area was fun to walk around and explore. We had diner and breakfast at the restaurant and it was really good. read more

This review is for the restaurant and hot springs! We didn't stay here overnight. Excellent service in the restaurant! Killer Pasta was bomb after a week in the backcountry! The view from the hot spring was epic! Got a little lost finding it, but not their fault! Super hot, relaxing and loved the sandy bottom! read more

Mountain Village Resort - Hot Spring - Resorts Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

A special place with a few quirks The location is awesome but obviously there's some pros and cons. The rooms are old but they have fridge and microwave amenities. The front staff of the hotel are not very friendly. However the view is amazing and the Hot Spring is unbeatable. The bartender Porkchop is by far one of the better attractions. He has a great attitude and is tons of fun. He makes you leave feeling like family. If you can handle the cons the place is truly a little gem read more

I didn't mind the 12" TV from the 90's since I didn't go there to watch tv. What I did mind was the absolutely worst mattress I've ever slept on. It had to be 20 years old, no cushion, sunken middle and painful springs. The place was nearly vacant but they still crammed us all together so when the people above us woke up at 5:30 am (complete with their car alarm), everyone else was awake. The door lock was nearly impossible to open. The private hot springs is 2nd to none and absolutely breathtaking. We at at the restaurant and the ribs were cooked to perfection but they could lighten up on the pepper dry rub, as that's all I could taste. Service is always excellent and very friendly Room 114. read more

This is a very cool older lodge in Stanley. Stanley is a very nice older small mountain community and this lodge fits in perfect with its character. Our room was a bit dated but clean. Staff was pleasant and helpful. We were staying here one night as part of a long motorcycle journey. We enjoyed it and hope to come back. The food from the restaurant was very good and the service was equally up for the task. I would recommend this place to anybody traveling to or near Stanley. The view is gorgeous of the Sawtooth mountains and the area is just perfect. We were thankful to be there. read more

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Review is for the restaurant. I ate 4 meals here within 48 hours (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners)...outstanding chow...the hash browns were amazing. Had a southwest chicken salad one night and a ribeye the next....both solid meals. Will come back here whenever I am in Stanley. Note: the hot spring is 5 stars as well. The motel?...not so much...worth it for the opportunity to soak but it is a Motel 6 level room if that...terrible beds, no wifi, tv sucked, etc. Also, I stayed 2 nights but they would only let me soak once per their policy (1 soak per visit?). Kinda lame...just think if you stayed here 5 nights and could only soak in the springs once. Don't understand that policy at all. Luckily there are good soakers for free along the river to the east. I might stay again just for the soak, but would limit my stay to 1 night considering their lame policy. read more

No, it isn't always raining or snowing or sleeting in Stanley. But whenever I find myself checking into a $99/night hotel room here, at the Mountain Village Resort, inevitably it is. Generally this is because the MVR is my dependable, Plan B overnight stop when the Sawtooth NRA campgrounds are either closed or so battered by rain, snow, and wind that the prospect of sleeping outside is ... less than optimal. Fortunately, they know this here. They live in Stanley, after all. You get a lot of snow days when you live above 6,000 feet in the mountains of Idaho, and having a warm bed, a hot shower, a lockable door, and a dry roof over one's head goes a long way to keeping one sane. So, too, do the amenities here that defy the norm: a private natural hot springs soaking area within easy dipping distance to the beautiful, if frigid, Salmon River; a $5 wooden token good for a drink (or discount) at the attached Stanley Club Saloon, where you can enjoy a bowl of beef sirloin chili (highly recommended) with a glass of Idaho or Washington wine (or craft beer). The saloon, along with the reception area, offers free wifi, while the rooms themselves do not. I tend to set up my laptop in the saloon in the afternoon, after checking in, order a glass of wine (last time it was a generous pour of 2016 CMS Sauvignon Blanc), and decide how best to leave Stanley early in the morning for my next road trip destination. Each morning, you will also find freshly brewed, strong dark coffee at the reception desk, so fill up your travel mug before you leave! Even if you are arriving on short notice, it's best to call ahead of time to book your room, or reserve it online. Although it may not look it during non-peak times of the year, Stanley's hotel rooms can fill up fast, and the MVR is the closest you'll get to a one-stop destination, complete with car repair services, gas station, an outdoor gear and clothing store, a small grocery store, a music venue, a full service restaurant, and the saloon/bar area which offers food as well as drinks. The hot springs is open to guests in one-hour time blocks; you need to register at the check-in and sign a waiver before you can use the self-service facility, which has two changing rooms next to the tub. The octagonal-shaped tub is around 4 feet deep and protected in a wooden roofed shed that has large barn doors on one end that open towards the Sawtooth Mountains and is the height of rustic elegance when it comes to such things: a soft, sandy bottom, freshly circulating hot water, a metal ladder for easy entry and access, and the chance to dunk yourself in the Salmon River (especially fun when it's full of snowmelt) and then rush back to the warm waters inside. Between the wines for purchase at the saloon, the soaking tub, the soft pillows, and the hot showers, it's hard to find fault with the "luxuries" that MVR has to offer. No, it's not Mar-a-Lago, or a AAA diamond-rated hotel. It's much better than all of that! Snow or sunshine, the Mountain Village Resort has a special place in my heart. It has saved me from cold nights and cramped mornings and given me the time and peace of mind to continue the journey. I am already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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We got the Nachos, Western Burger, and Churro Ice Cream bowl for take out. The burger was good, the fries were great, and the Nachos and Churro Ice Cream were UNBELIEVABLE. The Nachos were perfectly loaded and well balanced with fresh lime juice. The Churro bowl didn't even make it home. Our order was hand delivered to our car not even 10 minutes after we ordered, and the employee made sure the Churro bowl was carefully handled for a beautiful presentation. I would have taken a photo but it all happened so fast! read more

**review for restaurant** Completely surprised how great the food was! Stanley feels a bit like a ghost town in the winter and the Mountain Village Restaurant was one of two places open on New Year's Eve. We ventured over and the place was pretty empty, only a few other patrons, but had a cozy fire and a welcoming environment. Our server was great and really personable. Drinks were cheap so naturally I was bound to love this place. The food was delectable, a small menu but had what we needed. Oh lawd the blue cornbread is tasty, steak and chili hit the spot. I'm gonna bet this place has some of the best food in Stanley and you can't beat the rustic decor! read more

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Place was overcrowded with loud parties all night for both nights we stayed--overflowing from the campground which created no parking for actual hotel guests. People staying in the neighboring camp area partied all night and rooms were hot with scotch tape covering holes in the screens so that leaving the windows open for cool air created a miserable two nights of sleep. When I asked about where I was supposed to park that night the person working could care less. read more

Motel was clean, staff was very nice and helpful. We had our dog with us so we got a pet friendly room. It was clean and well kept. There is also a pet area. IF you are going to Stanley, Idaho make sure you bring your own groceries because you are over 100 miles to a grocery store. The Mountain Village Resort has a small grocery store which isn't stocked very well and there are very few restaurants to choose from. read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THESE RACISTS! I went to the restaurant with my husband (happens to be native and black) and they refused us service. Upon arriving the chef came out giving us a dirty look and said "let them know it will be 30 minutes before they can order" we thought that was strange but sat down anyways. The waitress was just as rude, asked us if we wanted drinks while we waited so we ordered a few margaritas. She came back telling us it was now 45 minutes before we could even PLACE a food order. We said fine as we were not in a rush, then she came back for the third time telling us it would now be 2hrs before we could place an order because the chef was too busy. There were not more than 10 people in the entire restaurant AND bar. She then asked if we still wanted our drinks. My husband said "why would we pay for drinks when your refusing to take our food orders, no thank you." The waitress walked away while calling him the N word and I kid you not a "dirty monkey" fast forward to the next night, our RV was In the shop so we reluctantly decided to stay the night at the hotel. online reservations said they had plenty of vacancy as did the sign out front. My husband gets there to check in and the manager tells him they have no availability and that we can't stay there. I spoke to the guests I saw checking in before us and they said they had no reservations and they checked in just fine. Real nice. I hope this place gets shut down. read more

Dinner is good, but breakfast is even better. Pretty fair prices too. The decor inside the restaurant is perfect for the mountains. Hotel rooms... Well, let's just say you get what you pay for--out dated and doesn't smell the best. Everyone is super friendly whether you go to the merc, the hotel, the gas station or the restaurant. The best part of it all is the lovely hot springs. What an incredible feature on property there! They really provide you with everything you could need in town which is much appreciated when visiting the gorgeous town of Stanley. read more

Mountain Village Resort - hot springs - Resorts Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

Had a great time, Pork Chop is on his game. Needs a jukebox / live music / karaoke Food was good, a little pricy for the service. We booked the hotsprings hoping it would be a private booking and unfortunately got bombarded by other guests, we would have appreciated a heads up that others would be joining us. read more

Had dinner in the bar a couple of weeks ago. No masks on any patrons or staff. Bartender rude. People sitting cheek to cheek all along the bar. Food came quickly, but was disgusting and inedible. We ate as much as we needed to and got out of there quick, as they were having karaoke. I think they should rename the bar the "Superspreader Room". read more

Stopped here to order takeout on our way back to Boise. First off, about half of the staff was NOT wearing masks. The host/server was rude to us from the start. Our two pastas came out to $50, which seemed steep and was not aligned with the price on the menu. When we got the itemized receipt, AFTER our card had already been charged, we saw that the server had added "20% gratuity for groups of 6 or more." We were two people, and had ordered two dishes to go. The server disappeared/avoided us until our food came out. When we asked him about the charge, he said that they are adding 20% gratuity on all take-out orders. This isn't listed anywhere on their website, on their menus, or anywhere at the entrance or inside the restaurant where we placed our order. He didn't give us a heads up or even mention it. If we hadn't checked the receipt and asked about it, we wouldn't have known. Maybe he would've gotten a tip if he hadn't been rude to us throughout the entire transaction. We left wondering if he was racist and if he'd upcharged us because we're not white. Now, after reading the reviews that some other previous guests have left, that notion seems reinforced. I'm still unsure of whether all guests are being charged this 20% take-out fee, or if it was just us. To add insult to injury, the food was not good. I should've just eaten a trail bar and saved myself from this experience. Really disappointed by this place. read more

Two things happened at this resort that ruined our experience of this beautiful town: a complete disregard for security, and a violent, drunk, and incompetent staff. We checked into use the hot spring at the front desk, and our key didn't work. Tyler tried for about 5 minutes get the door to work, and we decided to go to the hot spring because we had a limited time slot. Tyler assured us it would be a quick fix and that the door would work when we returned. The hot spring was nice, very much what we expected from reading a few travel blogs. We lost track of time (there are no clocks on the wall in the spring I should note), and a visibly drunk staff member burst through the door. "Who are you?!" He slurred, demanding to know who we were before indicating who he was or what he was there for. Startled, we politely identified ourselves and asked for his name. "Doesn't matter!" He stammered in response. He was about 5'6" with unkept hair down to his shoulders and a goatee. We surmised it was time to leave, and we quickly gathered our things. "There's no need for an altercation!" He shouted. No one said anything about an altercation... No one said anything to him at all that would even remotely suggest it. "If you lived here as long as I had, you would have done the same thing" he inexplicably mumbled as we left. "No, I don't think I would have." I said. "Whatever, just get the f*** out!!" He yelled as we hurried back to the hotel. We found our door unlocked with a piece of paper Tyler had slid into the latch to keep it open. Our valuables were inside, and we had no indication they would be left unsecured by Tyler. We went to Tyler to complain about the door and, more importantly, the drunken man who accosted us at the hot spring. After saying "she could see both sides" of the encounter, she only offered "she would talk to him." In a customer service industry, any one of these two things would warrant a refund or at the very least an unqualified apology. They almost seemed happy to lose our business. Needless to say, their staff is completely incompetent, violent, and should have nothing to do with hospitality. read more

Rudest manager at the restaurant. Her name is Danielle. Danielle is nothing but an arrogant human being with no sense of customer service and I don't know how she became the manager of that restaurant. My family decided to have breakfast at Mountain Village Restaurant and she seems not having a good mood from the very start. We were welcomed with a blank face and were seated on a table that has two air vents on a cold morning. I get it, that time that maybe the only table available. We kindly asked if we can get another table because we are freezing and she said that " no, there isn't any available table". She took our orders and we got the wrong one. She gave us attitude and said " I can comp your food and you guys can leave". At that point I was shocked because I have never met a person as rude and as arrogant as Danielle. I asked for her name and she said I can get it to anyone and everybody knows her! Wow,she must be a celebrity! I don't care if she is the owner of that restaurant or owner of the Mountain Village Resort. Treating a customer like that is not okay. People visit Stanley because they want to have a good time and not be pissed by a rude and arrogant manager. read more

I have stayed at MVR in both the summer and winter. The staff are super friendly and helpful. It's very nice to have the grocery and bar and restaurant all right there with your hotel. The hot springs is awesome and has the best view in town. The rooms are a little out dated but comfortable and cozy and clean. Room 100 was just remodeled so grab that one if you need brand new! We were able to talk with the owners and found them to be down to earth and super fun people! They even bought us a few drinks! Plenty of Parking in the winter for snowmobiles and trailers. Can't wait to go back again this summer! Top notch all the way around! read more