Where to stay near Sunday River

Researched October 19, 2026 for the 2026–27 season9 sources, 7 official

The short answer

Stay at the resort base — South Ridge, Barker and White Cap — for the beginner terrain, the ski school, slopeside condos and the Grand Summit, one of Sunday River’s two ski-in/ski-out hotels. The Jordan, the other, sits on the quiet west side of the resort. Bethel, about six miles away, has the real main street and the most restaurants.

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Families & beginners
Resort base: South Ridge, Barker & White Cap

Beginner terrain and the ski school at South Ridge Lodge.

Ski-in/ski-out hotel
Jordan Bowl

The Jordan — slopeside on the quiet western peaks.

Condo groups
Resort base: South Ridge, Barker & White Cap

Slopeside condos and townhouses across the resort base.

Restaurants & a real town
Bethel

Inns, a main street and more places to eat, six miles away.

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Slopeside hotels & condos

Resort base: South Ridge, Barker & White Cap

Lifts: The Chondola from South Ridge to North Peak, Barker 6, and White Cap Lodge at the bottom of White Heat[1]
FamiliesBeginnersSlopeside condos

Why stay here

  • South Ridge Lodge is home to beginner terrain and the SnowSports School, plus rentals, tickets and dining.[1]
  • Barker 6 is a high-speed six-person chair with heated seats out of Barker Lodge, the resort’s original lodge.[1]
  • White Heat, which Sunday River bills as “the East’s longest and steepest trail,” comes down to White Cap Lodge.[1]
  • A free guest shuttle runs around the resort.[2]

Watch out for

  • The base is spread across several access roads, so “slopeside” covers a wide range — check exactly where a condo sits.[3]
  • Lodging at the base costs the most.[3]

Places to stay here

  • Grand Summit Hotel — One of Sunday River’s two ski-in/ski-out hotels — full-service, with a pool and hot tub.[4,5,6]Check prices
  • Snow Cap Inn — A cozy inn “in the heart of the resort,” with dog-friendly rooms on request.[5]Check prices
  • Cascades Condominiums — Direct access to the South Ridge base area.[7]Check prices
  • Sunrise Condominiums — Just below Barker Mountain Lodge and above South Ridge.[7]Check prices
  • North Peak Condominiums — At the base of the North Peak quad.[7]Check prices
  • Fall Line Condominiums — Slopeside at 8 Fall Line Drive.[7]Check prices
  • Brookside Condominiums — Slopeside on the Roadrunner trail, within walking distance of White Cap Lodge.[7]Check prices
  • White Cap Village Condominiums — Two slopeside buildings.[7]Check prices
  • Locke Townhouses — On Locke Mountain, bordered by the Wildfire, Road Runner and Tempest trails.[7]Check prices

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The quiet west side

Jordan Bowl

Lifts: Jordan 8[2]
Ski-in/ski-out hotelQuieter slopesViews

Why stay here

  • The westernmost peak, with views of Mount Washington and wide blue cruisers.[8]
  • Its distance from the resort center keeps it quieter.[8]

Watch out for

  • It’s the far end of the resort from South Ridge’s ski school and main base.[8,1]

Places to stay here

  • The Jordan — A slopeside, ski-in/ski-out hotel “perched above the western peaks.”[5]Check prices

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Real town, more restaurants

Bethel

No lifts — bus or drive
Week-long staysMixed groupsRestaurants and inns

Why stay here

  • About six miles from the resort, with “more variety, better restaurants and a real main street” than the base.[3]

Watch out for

  • Every ski day starts with a drive to the mountain.[3]

Places to stay here

  • The Sudbury Inn — An 1873 country inn with a pub, in the heart of Bethel village.[7]Check prices
  • Holidae House — A historic seven-room inn in the center of Bethel village.[7]Check prices
  • Bethel Inn Resort — A 200-acre resort property.[7]Check prices
  • River View Resort — On the Androscoggin River, close to Bethel village and Sunday River.[7]Check prices

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Getting around Sunday River

  • A free guest shuttle runs around the resort.[2]
  • Sunday River is about 90 minutes from Portland International Jetport (PWM) and three hours from Boston Logan.[9]
  • The resort has eight interconnected peaks, 884 skiable acres and 139 trails and glades.[2]

Questions people ask

Is there ski-in/ski-out lodging at Sunday River?+

Yes. Sunday River has two ski-in/ski-out hotels, the Grand Summit and The Jordan, and several slopeside condo complexes, including Brookside, White Cap Village and Fall Line.[4,5,7]

Where should families stay at Sunday River?+

Near South Ridge, which is home to the beginner terrain and the SnowSports School. Cascades Condominiums have direct access to the South Ridge base area.[1,7]

Should I stay in Bethel or at the mountain?+

Stay at the mountain to walk or ski to the lifts — it costs the most. Bethel, about six miles away, has more variety, better restaurants and a real main street, which suits longer stays and mixed groups.[3]

How far is Sunday River from Portland and Boston?+

About 90 minutes from Portland International Jetport and three hours from Boston Logan.[9]

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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] Base Lodges — Sunday River · official. Read October 19, 2026.
  2. [2] The Mountain — Sunday River · official. Read October 19, 2026.
  3. [3] Sunday River Guide — Maine.com, Updated October 2026. Read October 19, 2026.
  4. [4] River Guide — Sunday River, 2026–27 season · official. Read October 19, 2026.
  5. [5] Resort Lodging — Sunday River · official. Read October 19, 2026.
  6. [6] Grand Summit Hotel Guest Guide — Sunday River · official. Read October 19, 2026.
  7. [7] Area Lodging — Sunday River · official. Read October 19, 2026.
  8. [8] Your Perfect Day at Sunday River (sponsored by Sunday River) — Boston Globe, February 2018. Read October 19, 2026.
  9. [9] Directions — Sunday River · official. Read October 27, 2026.