Where to stay near Bolton Valley

Researched October 21, 2026 for the 2026–27 season3 sources, 3 official

The short answer

Stay at the Inn at Bolton Valley for direct lift access — it’s the slopeside hotel at the main base, about five miles up the access road. Otherwise, Waterbury and Richmond, each about 8 miles from the access road on Route 2, are under 30 minutes from Burlington.

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Slopeside
Bolton Valley base

The Inn at Bolton Valley, with direct lift access.

Off-mountain
Waterbury & Richmond

Waterbury, off I-89 Exit 10.

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Bolton Valley’s areas, compared

Slopeside at the top of the access road

Bolton Valley base

Lifts: Direct lift access from the Inn[1]
Skiing from your doorShort trips from Burlington

Why stay here

  • The hotel and main base lodge are about five miles up Bolton Valley Access Road from Route 2.[2]

Places to stay here

  • The Inn at Bolton Valley — A slopeside hotel with direct access to the lifts, on-site dining and access to Ralph’s Rec Center.[1]Check prices

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Route 2 towns off I-89

Waterbury & Richmond

No lifts — bus or drive
ValueCombining with Stowe or Sugarbush

Why stay here

  • From I-89 Exit 10 (Waterbury) or Exit 11 (Richmond), it’s about 8 miles on Route 2, then five miles up the access road.[2]

Watch out for

  • Every ski day starts with the drive up the five-mile access road.[2]

Places to stay here

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Getting around Bolton Valley

  • Bolton Valley is less than 30 minutes from Burlington and Burlington International Airport.[2]

Questions people ask

Is there slopeside lodging at Bolton Valley?+

Yes — the Inn at Bolton Valley is a slopeside hotel with direct access to the lifts.[1]

How far is Bolton Valley from Burlington?+

Less than 30 minutes, including from Burlington International Airport.[2]

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Where to stay at nearby mountains

Where to stay near Stowe
Vermont · about 10 miles away
Where to stay near Smugglers’ Notch
Vermont · about 10 miles away
Where to stay near Mad River Glen
Vermont · about 15 miles away
Where to stay near Sugarbush
Vermont · about 20 miles away

Sources

Every fact above links to where it came from. We re-check these before each season. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

  1. [1] Lodging — Bolton Valley Resort · official. Read October 21, 2026.
  2. [2] Getting Here — Bolton Valley Resort, Updated November 2024 · official. Read October 21, 2026.
  3. [3] Lodging: Inns — Mad River Glen · official. Read October 21, 2026.