Limelight Mammoth Hotel - Mammoth Lakes

4-star Mammoth Lakes hotel with ski-in/ski-out access and pet-friendly stays

Amenities & Activities

Limelight Mammoth has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool heated to 80 degrees and two hot tubs kept at 104 degrees. The fitness center is one of the best at any ski resort and includes Therabody recovery products. A kids' club with Pac-Man and Mario Kart games keeps younger guests occupied, while the shared lounge and terrace offer spaces to relax. Complimentary Ford Expedition shuttles and Audi vehicles are available for guest use around town as first-come, first-served. The property also has an electric vehicle charging station and valet parking at $35 per night with in-and-out privileges.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms at the Limelight Hotel Mammoth come with air conditioning, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher, and oven. The Limelight Suite (504 sq ft) has a king bedroom, a living area with a sleeper sofa, a dining table, a Lavazza coffee machine, and a SMEG fridge, plus a private balcony with mountain views. Bunk rooms are available for families. All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and each room includes a safety deposit box.

Dining & Breakfast

The hotel's restaurant serves pizza, salmon, aged beef burger, and other items for dinner, with drinks available at the bar including wine and champagne. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served from 7am as a buffet with hot items like eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage, plus pastries, cereal, and fruit. The breakfast area has two Lavazza automatic espresso machines for lattes and cappuccinos, and takeaway cups are provided. A kids' buffet and kid-friendly meal options are also available. Water stations on each floor offer still and sparkling water free of charge. The bar closes at 10pm and does not serve breakfast drinks like mimosas or Bloody Marys.

Ski & Location

Limelight Mammoth Lakes is located 7 km from Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and a 5-minute walk to the Village Gondola. Ski storage is available on-site; guests retrieve skis from the ski storage room (not the valet) and walk down stairs to the gondola. The hotel offers a free shuttle to the Main Lodge and other locations, plus a text concierge for assistance. Complimentary rides in Ford Expeditions are first-come, first-served, and Audi vehicles can be borrowed for up to two hours with suggested scenic routes.

Pet-Friendly & Accessibility

The hotel allows pets but dogs cannot be left unsupervised in the room and are not allowed in food areas or by the pool. No dog-sitting services or doggy daycare are provided. The property has wheelchair-accessible rooms, though some ADA door sensors and emergency call buttons have been reported as non-functional. Visual aids such as Braille and tactile signs are available, along with grab rails and lower bathroom sinks. The hotel is smoke-free throughout.

• Location: 5-minute walk to Village Gondola & 7 km from Mammoth Mountain
• Rooms: Bunk rooms, Limelight Suite (504 sq ft) with balcony
• Dining: Breakfast buffet included, restaurant with pizza & salmon
• Wellness: Outdoor heated pool, two 104-degree hot tubs, top-rated fitness center
• Pet-friendly: Dogs allowed (restrictions apply)
• Transport: Free Ford Expedition & Audi loaner program, valet parking $35/night