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Where to Stay  

Orientation: Malletts Bay Boat Club (map) is located about 15 minutes north of downtown Burlington on Malletts Bay in Colchester. Nightlife is centered in Burlington, Vermont's largest city. Downtown boasts a pedestrian marketplace, the Burlington waterfront, the Bike Path, movie theatres, and lots of restaurants.

Special Deals and Ones We Like

Closest to MBBC

MOTEL 6 
802/654-6860
Located just off Exit 16 on I-89 in Colchester and just 8 minutes from the Malletts Bay Boat Club.
Blocks of rooms are reserved for both the WJM's and the Open. Our special rates range from $51.99/night to $60.99/night. Be sure to ask for the "Lightning North Americans" block of rooms.  They are available on a first come first served basis, and there are only 6 rooms left at this rate for the W,J,M.

THE HAMPTON INN 802/655-6177    800-426-7866
Located just off Exit 16. 8 minutes from MBBC. Rates are approximately $100+/night.  We have a group rate here as well  $89 per night.  You need to ask for the "Lightning North Americans block of rooms"

FAIRFIELD INN by MARRIOTT  802/655-1400 
Located just off exit 16.  Just 8 minutes from MBBC.  Rates start at $79 per night.  We have a just secured a group rate here for $69 per night for a block of 10 rooms for the WJM and 11 rooms for the NAs.  These room rates are only on the "Lightning North Americans" block of rooms and must be reserved by July 16th for this rate.

Farther away

DAYS INN 802/655-0900     800-DAYS-INN
Located near Exit 15.  20 minutes to the Malletts Bay Boat Club.

HANDY'S EXTENDED STAY SUITES 802/655-6000 
Located near Exit 15.  20 minutes to the Malletts Bay Boat Club. Separate bedroom, living, and dining rooms

THE INN AT ESSEX 802/878-1100   800-727-4295
Located in Essex Junction. 25 minutes to the Malletts Bay Boat. ClubTriple A, Four Diamond Luxury Hotel, very elegant!!!

NORTH HERO HOUSE 802/372-4732 
Located on Rt 2 North Hero, VT. 45 minutes to the Malletts Bay Boat Club. Charming lakefront luxury hotel.  A bit of drive but very romantic!!!

THE RADISSON HOTEL 802/658-6500    800-333-3333
Located in Downtown Burlington, 10 minutes to the Malletts Bay Boat Club. More expensive, but very nice and the only good place to stay in the heart of downtown Burlington. Ask for a room facing the Waterfront!

SANDBAR MOTOR INN AND CAMPGROUND 802/373-6911 
Located on Rt 2 South Hero. 20 minutes to the Malletts Bay Boat Club. Lakefront motel rooms with kitchenettes. Campground and hook-ups for RV's. Restaurant, store, deli and pool.

Additional Accommodations

South Burlington -Williston Road (Exit 14) About 20 minutes from MBBC:

Anchorage Inn 802/863-7000 
Clarion  802/658-0250    800-CLARION
Comfort Inn 802/865-3400 
Ho-Hum Motel  802/863-4551 
Holiday Inn 802/863-6363    800-465-4329
Sheraton 802/865-6600

South Burlington -Shelburne Road (Exit 13) About 30 minutes from MBBC

Howard Johnson 802/860-6000   800-874-1554

If you are really on budget, there are also a bunch of small independently owned motels in the area.  Quality and prices vary considerably.  

Campgrounds

Please note: No camping is permitted on MBBC grounds.

Malletts Bay Campground 802/863-6980 
Located Lakeshore Drive. 3 minutes from MBBC $150.00/week 
Rent an RV here!  Weekly rentals are available -Contact Chad Shepard at 1-866-486-6867, or 802-863-1870, or cshepardvt@aol.com

Lone Pine Campsites 802/878-5447 
Located on Rte 128. 8 minutes from MBBC $165.00-$200.00/week 

Appletree Bay 802/372-5398 
20 minutes north of MBBC

Cedar Ridge KOA 802/372-9985 
20 minutes north of MBBC

Bed and Breakfasts

Willard Street Inn 802/651-8710 
Brand new B&B in historic old house in downtown Burlington's nicest neighborhood.

Lang House on Main Street 802/652-2500 
Luxury B&B at the top of Main Street in downtown Burlington.

Sunset House B&B 802/864-3790 
Cute little B&B on lower Main Street in downtown Burlington.

Lakefront Cottages and Private Homes 

Lakefront cottages and private homes are extremely limited. 
If you are interested, please e-mail our housing coordinator to see if there is anything available. 
Suzanne Hebeler  

Free Housing for Junior NAs Competitors

We will attempt to provide free housing to all Junior NAs Competitors.   
We will guarantee housing for those who contact us before June 1st.  
Space may be limited however and will be on a first come first served basis after that.  
Please email Janice Lange with all your information if you are interested.  We need to know the following:

Your name and age as well as that of your crew.
Your arrival date and approximate time of arrival.
Let us know if you have an adult traveling with you. 
Janice Lange