About Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins
Offering a choice of cabins and rooms in the scenic ponderosa pine forests north of Flagstaff, Arizona, Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins provides affordable accommodation just off US Route 180. It’s just six miles from the Arizona Snowbowl resort offering 40 ski runs.
Cosy rooms and cabins sleeping two to four people feature en suite bathrooms, desks and flat-screen cable TVs. The bungalow cabins feature gas fireplaces, while the upgrade rooms add living areas with futons and kitchenettes.
Conveniences comprise free Wi-Fi throughout and complimentary parking. There’s a pet-friendly policy too.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included and features hot items at the weekends. The on-site restaurant-bar serves a simple menu of American favourites for lunch and dinner.
Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins is about 60 miles from the stunning scenery of Grand Canyon National Park. Flagstaff is about ten minutes’ drive away for stargazing at the Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University plus shopping and dining options.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Cosy lodgings at affordable prices
Reviewers appreciated the choice of hotel-style rooms and suites or bungalow cabins in the woods. Although the accommodation was reportedly straightforward, many travellers felt it was adequately comfy and clean. There was also praise for the kitchenettes and living areas in selected rooms. Budget-conscious visitors often remarked that they got decent value for money thanks to the affordable room rates.
positive:
Handy roadside location near ski resort
With its direct access to US Route 180 this property in a rustic setting amid mountain scenery at the edge of a pine forest appealed to reviewers as it was a short drive from ski lifts at the Arizona Snowbowl plus historic downtown Flagstaff. Lovers of the great outdoors were delighted to be within easy reach of climbing, mountain biking and hiking country. The stunning Grand Canyon National Park was also located within moderate driving distance. The ample free parking also appealed.
positive:
Good customer care and tasty meals
Travellers sang the praises of the pleasant, helpful and professional employees who provided good customer service and often went the extra mile. Animal lovers welcomed the pet-friendly policy. The reasonably-priced meals served in the on-site restaurant-bar appealed to diners.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Free Wi-Fi issues
The free Wi-Fi service occasionally underperformed, according to several critics who claimed the speeds and signal strength were poor in some areas of the premises.
negative:
Claims of shortcomings in some rooms
Critics in some parts of the property were disappointed by cleanliness and maintenance issues like dodgy plumbing, dated decor, tired-looking furniture, inadequately cleaned bathrooms and aging carpets. Some visitors also struggled to adjust the room temperature or disliked the small showers.
negative:
Mixed feelings about breakfast
Although it was free and convenient, the continental breakfast lacked variety for some diners. However, there were additional hot items served at weekends.