Hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Snowshoe, West Virginia

Snowshoe is all about hitting the slopes. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, the ski resort draws visitors with its powdery runs, snowboarding parks, and cozy mountain lodges. When the lifts stop, you can unwind with scenic walks, or live music in the village.

For under-21 travelers, options at the resort itself are extremely limited. You’ll need to look outside, in nearby locations such as Marlinton, to find 18+ friendly hotels. Your best bet, frankly, is to bring along a 21-year-old friend or relative. We’ve rounded up the spots that welcome younger guests, making it easier to focus on skiing, snowboarding, and enjoying the mountain atmosphere.

The list 1 hotel for 18- to 20-year-olds in Snowshoe

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• 1 Mountain Quest Inn Marlinton $$$

  
  Guest Rating 8.3

  Our opinion: Featuring a huge library, game room, pool table, and mountain views, this inn works best as a true off-grid base rather than a standard hotel stop. It’s a good pick for travelers who are heading here to hike, ski, explore Cass or Green Bank, and don’t mind trading Wi-Fi and phone signal for peace and unusual common spaces. The upside is character, quiet, and plenty to do on-site without screens. The caution: this place is remote, amenities can feel limited, and the experience seems much better when you arrive prepared with food plans and low expectations for tech and polished service.
  
  The vibe is part rustic mountain retreat, part quirky private lodge. Rooms have air-conditioning, private bathrooms, TVs, and mountain views, and several guests mention that the spaces are clean, large, and creatively decorated with themed, old-world details rather than chain-hotel basics. What really makes the property stand out is the shared space: a dramatic library packed with books and DVDs, cozy reading corners, a lounge for movies, a game room, pool, and even an observation area. The farm setting adds extra personality too, with horses, donkeys, cats, and open grounds that make the whole stay feel more like a retreat center than a typical inn.
  
  The location is beautiful but definitely isolated. It sits near Seneca State Forest and within reach of Watoga State Park, so it’s a solid base for hiking, nature drives, and a quiet mountain weekend. Guests also liked it for trips to Cass Scenic Railroad and even Snowshoe, though that ski drive is roughly 35 to 40 minutes, so it’s more of a budget alternative than a slopeside stay. Green Bank is another notable nearby stop. Just plan ahead: food options are limited, the nearest town isn’t close, and this area is in the National Radio Quiet Zone, which means little to no cell service and basically no normal internet access.
  
  Reviews are split in a pretty clear way. Many guests loved the peaceful scenery, the unusual decor, the spotless or very clean rooms, friendly staff, homemade or cooked-to-order breakfasts, and especially the library, animals, and unplugged atmosphere. At the same time, recurring complaints mention unreliable or minimal breakfast, weak organization at check-in, maintenance issues, broken DVD players or room equipment, and inconsistent cleanliness in some shared areas. A few reviews describe serious service problems, including reservation mix-ups and refund issues, so this is one of those places where the setting is the main draw and the operational side may be hit or miss. Read more

  Address 303 Mountain Quest Lane Show on map

  • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
  • Pool tables.
  • Pets are welcome.
  • Free parking available.
  Available rooms