Where to Stay in Vail With a Group of Friends

By Patrick W. Davis, Director of Sales & Marketing

For a group of friends visiting Vail from Sydney or Melbourne, Manor Vail Lodge offers condominium residences with room to spread out and a full kitchen to gather in. Two and three bedroom residences sleep up to eight, so a group can share one residence at the base of Golden Peak.

What makes Manor Vail Lodge work for a group of friends?

Every residence is a full condominium with a fully equipped kitchen, a gas fireplace and a private patio or balcony with a gas grill. The grill runs on a gas line, so there is no tank to refill. After a day on the mountain, your group can cook together, share a table and settle by the fire.

Quick facts for groups

Residences: 90 condominium residences, from studios to penthouses.
Sleeping: studios and one bedrooms sleep up to four, and two and three bedrooms sleep up to eight.
Size: about 700 square feet for studios and one bedrooms, about 1,400 square feet with three bathrooms for two and three bedrooms.
Lift: steps from the Riva Bahn Express lift at Chair 6, with complimentary ski valet.
Village: a five minute walk to Vail Village, plus a complimentary in-town shuttle.
Pools: two heated pools and four shared heated hot tubs, open year round.
Breakfast: a hot breakfast is included for registered guests.
Airport: Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is about 40 minutes away, and Denver is about 100 miles.
Contact: front desk 970.476.5000 (24 hours) and reservations@manorvail.com.

How many friends can share each residence?

Studios and one bedrooms are about 700 square feet and sleep up to four. Two and three bedrooms are about 1,400 square feet, have three bathrooms and sleep up to eight. A group of eight can share one residence. For a larger group, tell our reservations team who is traveling and they will help you plan, and our room block guide explains how group stays work.

How close is the lodge to the lifts and the village?

The lodge sits at the base of Golden Peak, steps from the Riva Bahn Express lift at Chair 6. Complimentary ski valet is available at the lift, and every residence has a private ski locker. The Vail Ski and Snowboard School Golden Peak campus is a very short walk across the street, handy if part of your group wants a lesson. Vail Village is a five minute walk away.

What is there to do after skiing?

Two heated pools and four shared heated hot tubs are open year round. The lodge also has a fitness facility with Peloton bikes, and BioMed Spa Vail is on site. The lodge lists cookies and hot chocolate among its apres ski amenities. For dinner, The Fitz: Elevated Bar + Bites suits families, groups and couples, and Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen is the lodge dinner restaurant. Confirm days, hours and reservations before you plan your evening.

How do friends get from Australia to Vail?

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is the shorter transfer, about a 40 minute drive. Denver International is about 100 miles away, a 1.5 to 2 hour drive on I-70. The Seasonal Schedule page on flyege.com shows current service. Guest Services can help book transportation.

Is a Vail ski trip a good escape from an Australian summer?

Your summer is Vail's winter, so a ski holiday with friends is a welcome change of season.

Frequently asked questions

How many friends can stay in one residence?

Two and three bedroom residences sleep up to eight. Studios and one bedrooms sleep up to four. Setups vary by residence, so confirm the bed arrangements for your party when you book.

Can our group stay in more than one residence?

Tell our reservations team who is traveling and they will help you plan, at reservations@manorvail.com or 800.950.8245. Our room block guide explains how group stays work.

Does every residence have a kitchen and a BBQ?

Yes. Every residence has a fully equipped kitchen and a private patio or balcony with a gas grill. The grill runs on a gas line, so there is no tank to refill.

Is laundry available?

Yes. There is a guest laundry room on the property, and fees apply. Valet laundry is also offered, with fees. It helps on a longer holiday with friends.

Is there a resort service fee?

Yes. A resort service fee applies in addition to the room rate and is separate from taxes. It includes high speed WiFi, access to the spa and fitness facility, in room coffee and tea, local telephone access, lobby coffee and cookies, and daily newspapers. Confirm the current amount and inclusions when you book.

Can we stay for two weeks or longer?

Yes. The residences are well suited for stays of fourteen days or more. Call reservations at 800.950.8245 or email reservations@manorvail.com to plan your stay.

Do we need a car in Vail?

Not for most plans. Vail Village is a five minute walk, the lift at Chair 6 is steps away, and a complimentary in-town shuttle and the free town bus cover the rest. A car is useful for trips beyond town.

Explore the condominium residences at Manor Vail Lodge, or see long term rentals for a longer holiday.