B&B Ski Accommodation Advice

B&B ski accommodation has many benefits but also a few drawbacks. This page will give you a useful guide to B&B ski holiday accommodation, explain the pros and cons and how to go about getting the best place and best deal you possibly can.

Why go for a B&B?

B&B ski accommodation can be a good choice for most people but particularly useful for individuals and couples looking for flexibility, privacy and basic breakfast catering. B&Bs are more common in Austrian, German and Italian ski resorts, also called 'Pension'. B&B accommodation is on the increase in France and Switzerland due to it popularity. B&B does exactly what is says on the tin - bed and breakfast and normally reasonable rates. There are some high end B&Bs around but most fall into the basic to standard category with basic rooms and continental breakfast.

Pros and cons of ski B&Bs

B&B standards can vary in terms of both, accommodation and quality of breakfast and the rates do not always reflect the standards. The star rating is also not necessary a great indicator for quality. Prices vary depending on B&B location in the resort (ski in / ski out), comfort offered, facilities and seasonal demand

The great thing with B&Bs in general is that you can have flexible start and end date to your ski trip. B&Bs take bookings by the day, not week and tend to be very flexible on the length of your stay. Ski B&Bs also tend to have a lot of extras included. Large ski lockers, boot warmers, free car parking, fitness- and wellness facilities, airport transfers to name a few.

A big draw back of B&B-based ski vacations is often the price. Especially high-end ski accommodation in prime locations next to ski lifts and slopes can come with hefty daily rates. If you are willing to walk a distance to the slopes, take a ski bus or even commute into the ski resort B&Bs can be had for as little as £25 per night.

Things to consider when looking for B&B ski accommodation:

>> Number of rooms in the B&B
>> Check that room has en-suite - floor bathroom / WC are still common place
>> Distance to ski lift, slopes and resort centre
>> Tourist tax included in the price
>> Breakfast on offer - you might be amazed how basic it can be!
>> Facilities available free of charge
>> Any extras such as discount ski pass, ski transfers etc. available
>> Check in and check out time - might just get you some more ski hours

Try Ski Accommodation Finder to find your ski B&B accommodation. Unless you have to, why limit your enquiry to B&Bs only. Our system allows you to submit a request for 'any' accommodation type. See what offers you can get. You might be surprised and pick up some quality, catered accommodation or even a catered chalet for less than the budget you had in mind for your B&B ski vacation.

Please also try our sister site Ski Transfer Finder. Helps you find Cheap Ski Transfers and get Ski Transfer Enquiries in the same way Ski Accommodation Finder does.

Ski Accommodation Finder is the only site that allows you share your B&B requirements with all registered owners and ski accommodation providers. There are no middlemen and there is no commission to pay. This should enable you to get the cheapest B&B accommodation possible.