The parking and shuttles are major bummer but once you on the trails, the experience is much better. The lifts move quickly for the amount of people. The mountains and trails have plenty of options. Stay away from weekends or holidays for the best time. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - Barker crowd - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

This was my first time at Sunday River. I looked online before I went and the website said for military discount you had to purchase tickets at the place. So when I arrived I explained to the gentleman that I have never been skiing before and wanted to know about taking lessons, renting gear, as well as applying a military discount. Since I have never been skiiing I assumed these were the main things to do. He told me he had nothing to do with the lessons and I would have to go talk to the school, and as far as gear I would go talk to the rental place. He then proceeded to sell me ski lift tickets for each day I would be there. Mind you, knowing I have never skied before, he still chose to sell me the higher priced tickets for "all access lifts." Something I had no idea was even a thing and didn't find this out until later that day. I then proceed to the ski rental place, which was right around the corner from "Guest Services." I picked up gear for a day and a half and then proceeded to the school where they give lessons. Come to find out, if you take a lesson the school provides you with gear and a beginner ski lift pass. I signed up for their next available class which was the following morning. Then, the school said I should talk to "guest services" to see if I could switch my lift pass for the next day since the school was already giving me one. I went to "guest services" to inquire about changing the lift passes that I was sold. The woman at guest services said she could refund me as a credit or switch it to a different day. That's when I found out that I in fact had been sold the "all access" lift passes which apparently is more expensive than if I had bought a beginner pass. When I asked her why the gentleman who sold me the lift tickets didn't explain there was a difference in the lift passes nor say anything about the school possibly providing a lift pass and gear she said it wasn't their job to explain everything. She also stated if she had to explain things like that to customers then the line would be out of the door. So, even though I walked into the first building at the ski resort and went up to the desk that said "Guest Services" that still meant that I needed to get that information somewhere else? For the amount of money this place makes off of everyone that walks in those doors, the last thing they should be doing is not providing customer service when it is needed. Needless to say I didn't need the "all access" lift pass after I took a first time beginner lesson, with the gear I rented and made it on the beginner ski lift 2 times. This has really left a bad impression on me and the friends I attended with. They do have an area to keep your shoes and anything you'd like to not take with you on the snow. It is not locked up so I would keep anything of value in there. Overall, the employees handling the rental gear were all very friendly and patient. The women at the school seemed confused when I showed up with my own gear. I took a first time adult lesson with the school. The lesson was with me and 3 others with an instructor learning the basics. Since I was able to catch on fairly quick I was told to continue practicing going down the small hill by myself. I was fine doing so but after about 45mins of me doing this by myself I started questioning why I was paying for a lesson. I checked in with the instructor and she was finally able to take me on the ski lift and down the mountain. And then of course the lesson was over. In hindsight, I should have taken a private lesson and hopefully would have gotten my moneys worth. This place is pretty kid friendly. They could use more equipment stands as there were quite a few people laying their gear anywhere they could find someplace to put it. I don't plan on going back, I'd rather take my money to Loon where everyone is friendly. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - The entrance to the beginner lift. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

Such an awesome weekend skiing at Sunday River thanks to Heidi James and Slopeside Condo Rentals on trails of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine. Fresh powder and 39 trails to enjoy from our ski in/ski out condo at Fall Line. The unit was comfy, clean and super convenient. A great value for our family, too. Highly recommend. -- at Slopeside Condo Rentals on trails of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

"Find your happy place" AKA have big Bertha tell you that you can't bring a bag into the lodge . Sunday river used to be a really good towny ski spot but it's completely chopped now. Oh also you can't bring a bag into the lodge. Or they'll shoot and kill you. read more

Money grab! No excuse for having 2 of 19 lifts open on Christmas week! They have snow but are I'll prepared! It was a total disappointment and will not return! read more

Sunday River is my favorite ski resort. The mountain is expansive with varying terrain that challenges those looking to be challenged, but also easy terrain for those looking to just cruise or who are still learning. Recently, the mountain has been going through some updates. At Jordan, they have installed New England's fastest 8 person chair lift with heated seats and a shield, and they are looking to add a 6 person chair lift to Barker with similar seating in the 23-24 season. They are also looking to expand the mountain more with more lodging, chairlifts, and trails in the foreseeable future. All of this allows for Sunday River to continue being a great mountain. Each time I have gone to Sunday River, the trails are always well-groomed and there are limited lines. When lines do build up, it consistently goes by fast due to the organization of the staff at the chairlifts. Overall, Sunday River is a great resort to check out if you are a skier or snowboarder. There are a variety of restaurants on the strip of the resort to enjoy, and I look forward to its expansion! read more

I've skied Sunday River for more than 30 years. Spoiled by true ski-in/ski-out trailside accommodations, the best snowmaking, grooming, trail and lift system in New England. My most recent trip was to have my new K2 ski boots fitted. Three local people, Kristin, Tom, and Glenn worked on my custom insoles and fitting for almost 2 hours, but it was worth it. Afterwards, those K2s were so comfortable I could just leave them on buckled up all day! I wouldn't buy boots anywhere else but Sunday River Sports. I can stop by the South Ridge Lodge anytime for the life of the boot for a free adjustment. You just can't beat that! read more

First time staying here. Friendly staff and the restaurant on site called "Camp" was really nice. read more

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This review is for the golf course, Jordan Spa, and Grand Summit Hotel: My wife and I were here on vacation about a week ago. We booked a stay at Grand Summit which was amazing. I booked her a prenatal massage with the Jordan Spa and they treated her as if she was royalty. I can only imagine how busy the place is during ski season, but I was so surprised that it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. My wife was the only person at the spa and had the outdoor heated pool all to herself while I was out playing golf. I got paired up with a random that was really cool and we both played pretty fast. I played from the blue tees and shot my second career round of even par with 6 birdies, so it's very safe to say that I really loved everything about the course! Can't beat the on-course views either! read more

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Nice size mountain. Most of the higher terrain on the mountain is only accessible by fixed grip very slow lifts. I would really like to see them upgrade these lifts. read more

We love going to Sunday as it's only an hour and half away from Portland. The mountain has a lot of skiing to offer to anyone looking to have fun! Also they have waffles in the middle of the trail when you're hungry read more

Sunday River is probably my favorite place to snowboard at. I first went to The River when I was a teen and instantly felt like it was both accessible - I don't just mean physically - and approachable... two things I don't feel have ever changed about this spot. It's also a literal snow playground; there's so much space and terrain, that it's easy to stay entertained and active - regardless of skill level - all day long. And the views? Absolutely stunning. There's this one point right before heading down the Two Mile Trail that just overlooks everything - you can't help but just feel total awe (even if winter is not your favorite season). There have been times when I've just stood there taking it all in. And that's okay, because there's no rush here to prove your worthiness as a skiier or rider. There's a variety of lift tickets and "stay and play" specials to choose from, including deals for both Maine and NH residents (i.e. special rates for non-holiday midweek days and select Sundays). Be sure to check their website! And stay awhile after you've hit the slopes: loads of really good dining options (and nightlife) nearby as well! read more

Rented a house for the weekend at the base of the mountain - tried navigating the ridiculous website so we could go up the mountain on a Chondola, Gundola, establish exactly where it is, where I can get easy schedule information.... Show up ONLY to be told to go online to buy tickets, takes you to a site forcing you to join a site to buy tickets.... The woman at the counter was IRRITATED that she had to assist us. GUYS!! You can't possibly be this out of touch when people want to spend $ at your establishment and make it this painful.... It's the slow season, to boot. It's like you're stuck in 2003 or something. Get it together! read more

I'll tell you this place use to be the best mountain in New England at least that's how i felt about it. I paid a visit yesterday for the first time in 2021 ana have to be honest, the mountain was shit mostly. Lotta ice, lotta closed trails and a lotta lines. They were sold out so the one good thing is that anyone who has an Ikon pass can still get in and if they have a friend or family pass they can attend too with no reservation, this seems fair. Said. No. One. Ever... Prices are a bit steep in my opinion, $119 for a saturday in mid march let me know when the off season starts management i'm interested. Bathrooms were nothing short of disgusting, i mean it, they were filthy and i hope the board of health takes note of it. went to the bar / restaurant located at white cap lodge and have to say the bartenders couldn't have been more rude than they were. I asked where we order a drink or sit down and it was like i was bothering them and dumb for not knowing. Sorry barkeeps but with covid i feel like it's nice to check and make sure and where i was about to sit and finally did looked like might be a serving station. So i was being considerate, next time i won't ask and i'll just park my ass anywhere i want. Also the two apps which took forever were cold, not warm, they were cold. Poutine and Chicken Wings. Not sure who's to blame but these are the facts. I still tipped 20% because i know they appeared to be working hard but it doesn't excuse them from being rude. Also if you hate your job quit, that's all. All in all i think i'm good with Sunday River, it's 2 hours from my vacation home and Killington is 2 hours 10 minutes, i'll be driving the extra 10. One more thing, last year my son lost a Ski on a powder day on a trail, looked for an hour and couldn't find it. He reported it, and i followed up with a phone call and never got a return phone call after leaving 2 messages. I'm in awe of this, this wasn't a small item and at the minimum it showed up in the spring, you would think maybe just maybe they would've called and said hey it's toast and no good, but nothing. This always bothered me, as we all know this sport isn't cheap and i feel like a follow up of hey we never found it or anything would've been nice. Not sure why i am giving them 2 stars they clearly don't deserve it but they were at least open its March 12th read more

Really unimpressed with the First Experience ski lesson at Sunday River with Mary C. The lesson, which was nearly $200, was supposed to be for 2 hours. Nevertheless, at 1.5 hours in, Mary C decides to end the lesson early to take 1 out of the 4 people taking the lesson on the ski lift. On what planet does that make sense? Really disappointed. Don't waste your money. read more

Had a great time skiing, went to return my gear and was told i was late in returning my gear even though i requested the appropriate amount of time. guys at the ski shop really wanted me to pay another $90 on top of the $240 id already spent. i was very polite, did not raise my voice or disrespect the two angry guys working the ski return counter, however, Al, a older gentleman working the ski rack asked me where i was from, and when i replied he told me to do him a favor and never come back to Sunday River. I asked why he would say that, as i come spend money here every year with a group of buddies. Ski rental guys are conning people who don't resist paying the additional "late fee". just avoid even talking to them and drop your stuff off without saying a word to them just like everyone else-- as they're just looking to charge you again. Even tried making the argument that "i paid incorrectly" even though it's not my job to punch in the order into their flippin system. read more

Sunday River is too 3 mountains in the east. They have terrain for everyone and their grooming is top tier. Free bag check!!! And you can get a Bloody Mary at the peak lodge for 15 bucks which is unheard of at Killington. read more

I left California and moved to New Hampshire recently, and purchased a season pass to Sunday River after a particularly great day of spring riding. I'm a past pass holder at resorts like Mammoth, Mt Hood, Northstar and Snowbird and found the variety of terrain to be suitable for some fun days on the snow (+ 1 Star). In an average season, I might ride 30-50 days and leverage the longer daylight hours of spring to bring my numbers up. This year COVID happened and Sunday River shut down. I maybe rode 4 days this season, anticipating to spend a long April birthday holiday at the mountain to make my pass "worth it". It's insulting that the corporate wigs can't come up with some type of communication for existing pass holders. I've received email after email asking for MORE of my money so I might "lock in" best prices for next season, with no clear picture of how Sunday River/Boyne Resorts wants to approach those pass holders who got the short end of the stick this season. Docking 4 stars on account of the corporate team being unable to issue ANY type of statement about measures being taken. If I'm going to waste $1200 (less the ~$400 in single day ticket costs), at least have the decency to tell me rather than leave me grasping to bits of hope delivered over social media. read more

Extremely overpriced and really poor conditions. Not worth the money. So many other smaller and less expensive ski resorts around. Expensive food. Definitely bring your own. And the lodging is from the 1980's. Not the best conditions overall and staff are snobby and arrogant. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - Green cheese. Little white cap. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

Over 5 months ago we requested a room close to the elevators and NOT in the south wing which is the furthest away from the restaurant, the lobby, pool and our car in handicap spot! I requested it because I have a DISABILITY! I need an ankle replacement and I can't walk far before it starts hurting to the extent that I can't walk! My husband skis, I don't. I just come along for the pool or hot tub. On four occasions I let them know what I needed. First when I made reservations in the comment field. Second when I called to ask a question about the flooding they had and will they be open. A third time I called and asked if my food card was still good to use. The whole time reconfirming my request because of my disability! The one time I called the woman on the other end reconfirmed that the south wing was not good for me. Today after waiting 5 hours and waited on line twice to see what was taking so long and mentioning again about my disability, they finally at 5:30 PM gave us a room in the south wing! When I spoke to the manager she said "that's all we have and beside u are near an elevator". And she kept saying that to me! Yes, we are near an elevator but the walk to this elevator for me like walking a mile in pain!! I know how much I can walk before I can't. We also couldn't have been any further from the handicap parking where our car is!! "I can give you a wheel chair to use" she said. What good is a wheel chair when I don't even know how to use it or have someone push me! I would be banging the walls with it besides being exhausted trying to get myself to the other end of the resort! She pretty much gave me no choice because where were we going at this point. Now I have to stay longer in my room in between walking back and forth and resting my foot for the next journey! How insensitive this place is for people with disabilities!!! I am totally disgusted with this place! read more

Spent three days and had a great time. Travelled up from NJ so I decided to rent my skis. Did everything online. Take note, don't stand in the rental line - go to the online desk. There was no one there but after standing in line, he said he was around so we should have gone there -umm,ok? Online ticket pickup was easier. Saturday skiing is always going to be busy but lines moved fairly quickly. The mountain is big and the crowd easily disbursed. Food is standard cafeteria fair, better option is Sliders at the Jordan Hotel (see my separate review). We stayed through Monday and we got 3 inches of snow, unfortunately the Sunday night grooming apparently didn't happen. Trails were heavily ridden on Sunday and disappointing on Monday. Snow was all pushed around and lots of ice in between. Good vibe, helpful staff! read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - Saturday snow - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

Beautiful mountain..Couldn't be happier to get back here after many years. I remembered real quick how gigantic it is here, and there was a ton of area ( not able to cover in one day) we never saw..Will be booking slopeside later in season. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

What can I really say the mountain is great. The people are nice. This place is everything you'd want when you snowboard or ski. I will likely change my review much higher if I visit again. However I went this past Saturday and I'm A new learner of snowboarding. I had just bought a new snowboard and my strappings were too small for my boots. So I bit the bullet and bought new strapping's. Which were very expensive. The crew members of the store were nice enough to put them on my board and adjust them. They asked me how I stand normally and decided that I would be a normal position rider. The entire day I did nothing but fall down. I was very frustrated. And I thought it was my board alone. I was so frustrated and I couldn't understand why I was snow boarding terribly. My knees will be sore for a week. Before I left I returned boots I had to rent because my boots were junk and uncomfortable for me to wear. The person who gave me the boots was very informative. But when I returned them, I had explained that I was doing terrible. All day. This different guy looked at my board, and had told me that I was riding goofy all day rather than regular. This information relieved me a little. That maybe I would have hope for the future. I'm pretty sure my wife hated me all day long. She hated my attitude. Because I was miserable. The guy who re adjusted my board to regular standing rather than goofy, was confident that I was doing so poorly because I was boarding backwards all day long (makes sense) Needless to say I'm pretty bummed out. It's very expensive to go snowboarding. Especially at Sunday River. And when someone is in the hope of great customer service. You should expect to get what you're promised. I understand that I'm not the most experienced boarder. But last year, I had a blast using rental boards at different locations. I was comfortable riding. But now I'm skeptical to go again anytime soon. I will give snowboarding a chance again, now that I understand I was riding goofy all day long. I'm just a little disappointed and frustrated. I don't understand how you tell someone you're going to set them up regular, but instead set them up goofy. I mean I don't know the difference and expected that they should have. Because I could've been very much hurt. Perhaps if my board was to begin with set up normal, I would have had a better time. read more

Favorite mountain I have ever been to, very wholesome and authentic. Restaurant is great and atmosphere is amazing. I stayed at the Jordan and had no complaints, the staff is friendly and they are eager to help and accommodate with anything. There are hot tubs and an outdoor pool, great for kids and adults after a long day skiing. The slopes are great for everyone, plenty of green trails for beginners, and some really fun blacks as well. Will definitely be returning for another stay! And if you have a chance, I highly recommend first tracks, one of the best experiences! read more

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My brother and I wanted to get some early season skiing in and Sunday River was the furthest north we could go and figured it would be a good bet. It has snowed quite a bit the week before we got there 11/28/18 so they were opening new terrain and fresh tracks were had in the trees and on ungroomed trails. During the week it was empty, on the weekend it got rather crowded, but the lines moved. The mountain is truly large and expansive, think Killington size. It still has charm that is fast vanishing as resorts become increasingly corporate, but this place stands alone. Mostly a skiers mountain with few snowboarders and great snow and expansive terrain make Sunday River a must for any Northeast ski bum. read more

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Sunday River may not be the black diamond of skiing, but it is a perfect stop for anyone looking for great customer service. After skiing for a few years I've never been quite sure what boot I fit in best. I was told that although a small portion of skiers needed two boots in different sizes, my feet were happiest with a 12 (30). Through a brief encounter with exceptional people I had one of the best customer services experiences ever. Santana was kind, patient, and sincere. She switched boots out with co-workers on the fly. Bobby adjusted my skies. Tim was a familiar face. I had come with a new skier a few days earlier and Tim made the rental experience a comfortable, relaxed process. For a new skier this is crucial! These individuals represent the best of us. In any line of work, few find the great people who connect with their clients and can relate on a human level. Thank you Tim, Santana, and Bobby for a great day of skiing! For more information about Sunday River Ski Resort, click away: http://www.sundayriver.com/index.html - Home http://www.sundayriver.com/TicketsPasses/Lift_Tickets.html - LIft Tickets/Rentals read more

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I don't think this resort has put in as much effort into their summer business as they could. They don't have much going on during the week. However, they have excellent weekend activities. My husband and I hiked three mile trail, which was much more difficult than we were told by staff. The views were delightful though. We took the zipline tours, which were AMAZING. The staff made you feel comfortable and safe. My husband and I are both scared of heights, but I would recommend the zipline tours to anyone. Sunday River's restaurants are delicious. We ate at the Jordan, which had an affordable tasting menu one night. The staff moved quite slow, and our dinner took three hours. However, the food was well worth the wait. We enjoyed a chilled tomato soup, bread salad, blueberry and basil sorbet, an onion torte, and a chocolate cupcake to die for. The menu at the South Lodge was a bit overpriced, but their food was yummy and the staff was friendly. Their bartenders, Lakin and Meaggan (sp?) were fantastic. They made excellent recommendations for food as well as drinks. The front desk staff could have been more friendly, but more important aware of their activities and surroundings. Whenever my husband and I asked questions, they acted as if they didn't live in the area and couldn't make any positive recommendations for food or entertainment in the area. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - Beautiful outdoor pool at South Lodge - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

A few words come to mind when I think of this location: Fun, phenomenal staff, and great classes! I had never gone skiing before so my boyfriend bought me a lesson. Ted was my teacher and he was really terrific with teaching us the basic steps. I had a little trouble so another instructGlenn jumped in to help me. I didn't learn as fast as others and I was embarrassed. Glenn kept me optimistic and made sure I didn't give up. I loved the sports school so much I ended up upgrading for another class the next day. My goal was to get on a lift and ski down the mountain. I met Matt by far the best on the mountain- this guy was so informative and made sure to get me on that lift! I fell a few times- but the support and encouragement this whole staff gives is unreal! If this is your first time skiing don't be discouraged- you will end up enjoying everything! Oh and if you have little ones- there is a friendly appearance of Betty and Eddie the Yetis- can't forget that! Thanks Sunday River!! read more

Fun atmosphere and great food and drinks. Oysters were delicious. So was the scallop crudo. Mister Roboto cocktail is my new favorite.

Cheryl from guest services was extremely rude. For no reason at all She was very short with us.

Living relatively close by Sunday River, it has very hit or miss for me. I have to say that today customer service was outstanding. I want to give a shout out to Cheryl, who made my day at the ticket booth at Southridge. Very stress full situation was handled with great grace and ended up having a great day of skiing. Thank you Cheryl at Southridge ticket office! read more

This place has got it all summer and winter. I usually run the tough Mountain, and the people are super nice and they have everything you could ever want. Games, food, fun, and well hey mountains. If your in the Bethel area you need check out Sunday river in every season, always something to do! read more

Sunday River by far is the best snowboard destination of my life! My boyfriend brought us here for my birthday and honestly it's beyond all of my expectations! The staff are amazing, the conditions are solid and well it's just wonderful in all regards. I've never snowboard for 5 hours straight in my life.I did so for 3 straight days. Stop at Barker Peak Lodge for crazy good grilled cheese. The Peak Lodge has the best Bloody Mary's. Varied dining experiences abound. The music at the lifts also varies but is fun and lively. End of March, mid week, no lift lines at all. Cannot wait to return! read more

Fast service. Sweet potato corn chowder was fab. Many southwest inspired foods. Full bar- congenial atmosphere. Love the view of the mountain. Great place to view fireworks from. Have not seen a live band here but they have events a couple nights a week. read more

Sunday River Ski Resort - The entrance to the Foggy Goggle. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Newry, Maine

Mismanaged to the max! One person working at the ticket counter! Literally hundreds of people in line-- this is bs. It's the weekend, it's not your first rodeo-- bring more people in. Will never come back here again. I suggest you skip and go elsewhere especially if you have kids. read more

How incredibly disappointing that I could not get help getting a gift card for someone for Christmas after calling for a week, leaving messages and following up with an e-mail - customer service is certainly not what it used to be - very disappointing read more

Rented some meeting rooms at Grant Hotel at Sunday River. Incredibly overpriced--real price gouging. Also hidden fees for use of equipment NOT shown in prices quoted in the information provided by hotel. Watch out and avoid if possible! read more

Review for Grand Summit Lodge. Excellent guest services - big thank you to SK at the front desk who helped me straighten out an issue with my lift ticket and also the manager/servers in Camp Restaurant who were wonderful handling my 11 year-old niece's food allergies! read more

Resort: 4.5/5 -$10 for 1 day helmet rental. +$5 for an additional day -So many slopes. If you don't want to be with alot of people, move out towards Jordan's peak. -You can get a tune up and wax from the shop for $35. -Night skiing is only $4 from 4-8pm. Service: 5/5 -The patrol were enthusiastic and willing to help -Most of the employees were friendly -Guest services is only open from 8-4p -There is a free shuttle service that takes you to your parking lot. Slopes: 5/5 -At least 5 peaks with over 100 slopes. -Jordan's Peak was great because it took about 40 minutes to get down to the South Ridge Lodge. -I enjoyed their Gondola lift -Most people will congregate around North Ridge Peak The only downside is the 7 hour drive from NYC to Maine. Other than that this place is awesome. read more

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We stay in Denmark, so Shawnee Peak is way convenient but for MLK weekend, we spent one day at Sunday River. Definitely worth the ride. It was cooooooold, but it was great. It felt like we had the mountain to ourselves. Whereas Shawnee (which is great!) feels like a Mom and Pop mountain, Sunday River feels more corporate although, oddly, their lift pass system is a bit antiquated. Would definitely go back. read more