Name: Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley
Address: 291 Walnut Avenue, Sun Valley, Idaho, US
Price range: $142–$294 per night
Rating: 8.1

What guests think

Travellers praise Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley for its walkable downtown Ketchum location, spacious comfortable rooms (many with fireplaces, balconies and mountain views), friendly service, and popular indoor pool with outdoor hot tub, offering strong value in an expensive area.

Many appreciate the pet-friendly policy and easy access to the free ski bus and local dining. Common drawbacks include thin walls and noise from neighbors, occasional hot water shortages, and an older look with some housekeeping or maintenance lapses. Overall, expect a comfortable, no-frills base.

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Facilities

Guests frequently highlight the indoor pool and outdoor hot tub as enjoyable extras. Pet-friendly policy is appreciated.

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stacey

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfy. The pool and hot tub were perfect and the location was in walkinh distance of several shops and dining spots.

10

Margaret

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really loved the hot tub/spa.

10

Ashley

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything! Hot tub and pool! Pet friendly! Clean comfy with great service

10

Tiffany

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The check in process was very easy and the front desk staff was great. We were in room 101 and there was so much room. The pull out couch for my child was perfect for him. The king bed had a door to separate it from the rest of the room and it made it so much better for us. The pool and hot tub were nice to use after a long day skiing. The pool deck does need to be cleaned as there was a hair ball at the far end of the deck just sitting. The hotel is a perfect location to just hop on the bus, go to dinner, get a drink or just walk around Ketchum.

10

Karinda

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with pool and outdoor hot tub right in town. Free bus everywhere stop is in front. Upstairs rooms have great Mountain View’s. Downstairs room are best for hauling your luggage but you hear every step upstairs. Best value in town. Great remodel and some rooms have fireplaces

10

Karen

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfortable. Felt safe. Nice pool. The hot tub is outside.

10

Charles

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location! Rooms were clean and updated. Great for pets.

10

Kailing

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute courtyard and indoor pool

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Karinda

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Best value in Ketchum! Walk anywhere or hop the free bus. Great indoor pool and outdoor hot tub.

10

Alan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Doh Friendly for those traveling with Pets. Lots of space in room. Great Indoor pool and hot tub. Overall a great place to stay.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe clean rooms and a well-kept property. A minority report issues such as dirty carpets, occasional odors, or missed cleaning details.

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Andrew

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept property, great beds and spacious rooms. Walking distance to great shopping and restaurants

6

Katelen

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location. The room needed more thorough cleaning between guests- full vacuum, new towels, fresh sheets (not pilly).

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stephanie

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect with easy walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. The staff was efficient and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.

8

Tyler

Jan 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice but had a few issues with bugs in my room and shower not being cleaned properly. Hotel is starting to show its age. Not a $200 dollar hotel though.

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Erika

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very clean. Would definitely stay here again.

6

Rachael

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were on the second floor and could hear everything from the rooms around us. The upstairs neighbor was very loud. Pool and hot tub closed way too early. The carpet made our feet black. The coffee was good

10

Erica

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The late check in was very easy and well explained. The accomodations we needed for a late check out were extremely helpful. The property was very clean and well maintained. The room was very clean and even smelled fresh. Nice and quiet stay.

10

Emily

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really loved this place. Came with our family and dog. It was super clean, comfortable and an excellent location to downtown Ketchum. Honestly, it’s rare to find a pet-friendly room to be so spotless and this place was!

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Jonathan

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn't like how dirty my feet were from the carpet in the room. Also parking is tight if you have a truck or large vehicle. Stayed a few days and had to ask for more coffee and was charged extra. Liked the location to everything.

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Matthew

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I found our room to be very nicely arranged and it appeared to be clean. The staff members were very accommodating and helpful. I think we might make this our regular stay for when we come to this area.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with some offering fireplaces, balconies, and mountain views. Downsides noted include thin walls with noise and occasional hot water shortages; a few basement rooms feel dark.

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Andrew

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept property, great beds and spacious rooms. Walking distance to great shopping and restaurants

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Elizabeth

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Terrific location for all of downtown Ketchum's shops and restaurants and a short walk to Sun Valley. My third floor room had an amazing view of Bald Mountain. Loved having a balcony.

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Corey

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the fireplace suite with a view of Mount Baldy! Such a unique place to stay and lots of nice amenities.

10

Richard

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot in the middle of town. Large room, comfortable bed. Only stayed for one night but would stay again.

8

Kathy

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable to everything. Room was a walkout basement so dark.

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Elizabeth

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Extremely noisy rooms and we ran out of hot water on 2 separate mornings.

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TRACI

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A one-night stay as part of a ID roadtrip. Tamarack was a more affordable option, and we had a large room with a balcony looking out at the mountain. Plenty of dining options. Stores in Ketchum are quaint and lovely (albeit expensive). Had a great stay.

8

Jean

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and clean room. Older hotel so outside appearance is not great and the room is noisy. Could hear people walking above and when they shower.

8

Lisa

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super awesome location. Rooms are comfortable and have been renovated nicely. Love the fireplace in the room. Ran out of hot water pretty quickly and the there is a little bit of road noise but other that that it's a cool place to stay.

10

Lana

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, cozy room with a balcony

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with helpful front desk support. A few guests reported lapses such as difficulty reaching staff or inconsistent follow-through.

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Pat

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean what I was impressed with was the way the staff contacted to let me know my room was ready for check in and later text to be sure that I didn’t need any thing Location is very convenient and walkable to stores and restaurants. I will stay there again

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stephanie

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect with easy walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. The staff was efficient and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.

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Jason

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff extremely helpful, facilities great, comfy bed, large room, fab location. Can’t really fault it

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Rhonda

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay front desk was increíbly helpful — gave us extra blankets and helped nap out the bus stop nearby and time table to get to Sun Valley ski resort.

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Susan

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from our huge window, bicycles available, walkable to restaurants and shops and the staff was ver accommodating

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Martha

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Laura & Jose checked us in and assisted with some questions we had about TV and internet services. They were both Knowledgeable and helpful. We give them both 5 stars!!

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Ted

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk (Jose/Franco) extremely personable and attentive. Honestly, the best shower I have ever had at any property. High pressure, large shower head, as hot as you can stand for as long as you like!

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judy

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great , there was a issue with the tub but was fixed promptly, would stay there again

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patricia

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had to ask someone to come in and change the batteries for the smoke alarm that was going off. And I had asked twice on the phone if we could get a hair dryer. Being told no each time. I physically went to the office to show the clerk the room was supposed to have a hair dryer. Then he got up and got me one. Cleaning staff should have known the dryer was missing and I should not have had to physically went to the office. We won’t be staying there again. The first couple of times were nice this time not happy at all

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David

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Inattentive, inexperienced, ill-informed, often absent, part-time front desk personnel. No amenities. Locked up like an armed camp. Way over-priced for a marginal lodging experience.

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Location

Consistently praised downtown location, walkable to shops, dining, and the free ski bus, with easy access to Sun Valley. Some rooms offer views of Bald Mountain.

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David

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best feature of hotel: Location, when you open the door, you’re right in downtown Ketchum! Starbucks right down the street was perfect for morning coffee! We walked each night to great local restaurants! Place was a bit dated, but very clean and convenient. Would recommend ! It checked all the boxes for us.

10

Andrew

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept property, great beds and spacious rooms. Walking distance to great shopping and restaurants

8

John

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great central location, close to everything in town. On bus route and caddycorner to local coffee shop or Starbucks. 5 minute drive to main base lodge at River Run.

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John

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! We walked everywhere from the hotel.

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Andy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was our 3rd stay at the Tamarack for a ski trip. The location is fantastic. Easy walk to the ski bus stop and lots of wonderful restaurants.

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ALAN

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location right in town. So much to easily get to.

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Andrea

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

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stephanie

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect with easy walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. The staff was efficient and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.

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Richard

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot in the middle of town. Large room, comfortable bed. Only stayed for one night but would stay again.

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Christopher S

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice stay. Nothing too fancy, but the room was everything we needed - comfortable and very clean. Front desk staff was extremely nice and helpful. Great location - just a block away from shuttle for skiing and lots of dinning options within a few blocks.

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1	2	3	4 $142	5 $142	6 $159	7 $158
8 $142	9 $147	10 $142	11 $142	12 $142	13 $158	14 $160
15 $148	16 $148	17 $148	18 $143	19 $148	20 $162	21 $158
22 $149	23 $148	24 $149	25 $147	26 $165	27 $175	28 $184
29 $165	30 $165

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		1 $173	2 $166	3 $173	4 $203	5 $205
6 $190	7 $188	8 $185	9 $185	10 $189	11 $206	12 $202
13 $188	14 $186	15 $203	16 $192	17 $192	18 $288	19 $294
20 $268	21 $270	22 $257	23 $257	24 $273	25 $294	26 $283
27 $285	28 $275	29 $290	30 $290	31 $290

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