Stay was ok. Location was great. We did find ants on our microwave which the manager cleaned up right away. Room was had the basics. Manager was quite nice.
The exterior of the motel looks dated - like 1968.
The room was clean and contained a queen sized bed (comfy), a small refrigerator, and microwave, it’s no frills, but clean and comfortable. We would come back.
My best friend and I had a great stay at the Meadowmont Lodge! We loved the fire pit and the rocking chair in front. We had a really peaceful and relaxing stay.
A place that has plenty of vacancy should not be so stringent about cancellation rules and check out times. Managers were very concerned about damages to the facility. They also could not be bothered after 8pm for questions or requests. This property charges a lot for the minimum they provide.
On 1/3/2025, we got injured in the snow and needed a later checkout on 1/4/2025 to get ourselves together despite injuries. The property was empty, so this should not have been an issue. Natalie had zero empathy for our injuries and was very rude.
We will not be returning and will tell everyone we know going to Arnold to avoid this property.
My criteria: clean, functional room, a bed I can sleep in comfortably. The first 2 criteria were fully met! The bed was an absolute failure; horrible support and tossed and turned all night. Had to actually place a pillow under my hips for support. Booked 2 nights. Bed was so bad I had to cancel night 2. The lodge still charged for night 2. I do not understand how that is reasonable/legal when the facility is not offering what I am paying for.
You NEED earplugs if you stay here. Thin walls and you can hear everyone. Group of people were still drinking/partying past 1:30am and you can hear it all. Its suffices for a stay in Arnold. Great service and super friendly. Just advise bringing earplugs if you want to sleep.
This property is very close to Calaveras Big Trees State Park and that is why we stayed here. It was very clean, and the woman checking us in was friendly. We stayed two nights. We ate across the street at a brewery the first night and at an Italian restaurant the second night. The Italian restaurant, Sarafina's, was excellent.
The property is con enie tly located directly off the main highway (the 4, I believe) in Arnold close to the supermarket and several dining options. The room was comfortable and cozy. Unfortunately the bathroom heater was not working and it was rather cold in there. The detail that kept me from giving the Lodge 5 stars was the check-in process. We arrived at 6:30pm and the office was already closed. Someone eventually answered the Ring doorbell and the check-in/payment transaction was done remotely with us speaking to the doorbell. What really made me uncomfortable was having to stand outside and recite my credit card number. Check-in felt impersonal and unsecure.