Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, United States · ★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Sun Valley Resort is a family-friendly four-star resort in Idaho with six restaurants, a spa, two outdoor pools, golf and a children's club, with the ski area reached by shuttle.
Sun Valley Resort is an upscale, family-friendly four-star resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. It is not ski-in/ski-out: the listing mentions a ski shuttle without giving minutes, and puts Sun Valley Ski Resort about 2 minutes away by car. The nearest lift listed on foot, Half Dollar, is about 16 minutes away. Confirm the shuttle schedule and route with the resort.
The resort has six restaurants, two bars, a full-service spa with aromatherapy and massage, a health club and two outdoor pools with cabanas. Families will find a children's club and a game room. Beyond skiing, it lists a 36-hole golf course, 15 outdoor tennis courts, a bowling alley, bicycle rentals and horseback riding. Free valet parking and WiFi in public areas are included.
Skiing from this hotel
- Not ski-in/ski-out; ski shuttle listed (no minutes given)
- Sun Valley Ski Resort about 2 minutes by car
- Half Dollar Ski Lift about 16 minutes on foot
- Downhill and cross-country skiing listed
- Spa, 36-hole golf course and children's club
The setting
The resort is a large complex in Sun Valley, with shops on site, a coffee shop and the Sun Valley Pavilion a few minutes on foot. The listing mentions both downhill and cross-country skiing and the Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain areas. In summer the focus shifts to golf, tennis, mountain biking and the pools, so the property works as a year-round family base.
Facilities
- Ski shuttle
- Downhill and cross-country skiing
- Full-service spa
- 2 outdoor pools with cabanas
- 6 restaurants and 2 bars
- 36-hole golf course
- 15 outdoor tennis courts
- Bowling alley
- Children's club
- Arcade and game room
- Bicycle rentals
- Free valet parking
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Electric car charging station
Location
The resort is at 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho. Sun Valley Ski Resort is about 2 minutes by car, and the Sun Valley Visitor Center also 2 minutes by car. The Sun Valley Pavilion is about 3 minutes on foot, Half Dollar Ski Lift 16 minutes and Big Wood Golf Course 18 minutes on foot. The listing does not give an airport distance.
Address: 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley, ID, 83353
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sun Valley Resort ski-in/ski-out?
No. The listing mentions a ski shuttle and places the ski area about 2 minutes away by car. Half Dollar Ski Lift is 16 minutes on foot. Shuttle minutes are not listed, so ask the resort about the schedule.
Is it a good choice for families?
It is described as family-friendly, with a children's club, a game room, two outdoor pools and a bowling alley. Ask the resort about ages, hours and any extra costs for children's activities.
Does the resort have a spa?
Yes, a full-service spa is listed, with aromatherapy, body treatments and deep-tissue massage, plus a health club. Treatment menus and hours are best confirmed with the resort.
What can I do outside of ski season?
The resort lists a 36-hole golf course, 15 outdoor tennis courts, bicycle rentals, mountain biking and horseback riding. Availability depends on the season, so check ahead.
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