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The Little Lion

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Ski Butternut

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The Little Lion offers a perfect base for cultural exploration. Guests can relax in the garden, let kids enjoy the playground, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The staff receives consistently positive reviews from travelers who appreciate their helpful, welcoming approach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
506 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230

What's nearby

  • Housatonic River Walk - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ski Butternut - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 17 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stockbridge Coffee And Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Little Lion

Motel near Ski Butternut
Located close to Norman Rockwell Museum and Berkshire Botanical Garden, The Little Lion provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • A nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Little Lion offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests will receive a text message from the property 1 day prior to arrival with check-in instructions. Guests are required to contact this property if they do not receive the text by 2 PM on the check-in date.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0005701130
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Briarcliff Great Barrington
Briarcliff Motel
Briarcliff Motel Great Barrington
Briarcliff Hotel Great Barrington
The Briarcliff Motel
The Little Lion Motel
The Little Lion Great Barrington
The Little Lion Motel Great Barrington

Frequently asked questions

Does The Little Lion have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little Lion?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Lion on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$251.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Little Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Little Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Lion?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Little Lion?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Little Lion located?

Situated in Great Barrington, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ski Butternut, Berkshire Botanical Garden and Norman Rockwell Museum. The Mount and Lee Premium Outlets are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Little Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 543 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GERALDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and Great location for shows at Tanglewood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, quiet, and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Feels a bit too self-serve

This place is kinda nice... design is nice. Room is comfy. But it strikes me as a a bit overpriced considering no one is ever on site. No front desk, no cleaning staff. If you need something, you need to drive to the Red Lion Inn about 10 minutes away. Also, sounds travel in this hotel. This usually dies down around 11... but until then, you hear everything next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Easy parking and short drive to town. Grounds are well cared for. Self check in was easy. Our bathroom light/vent sounded like a jet engine and the air conditioning unit was noisy. The door to our bathroom looked like it had been scratched by an unhappy dog. Perhaps because it is pet friendly, it’s difficult to keep the bathroom floors clean?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine for the price and location Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

There are better choices elsewhere

What a dump. Old, worn down and noisy rooms. Dirty floors and cobwebs from the bathroom ceilings. No coffee on site unless you bring your own machine (like we did). Room smelled funky and musty. Why the group that has the Red Lion and Porches would want this property in their portfolio is beyond my understanding. I'd never stay at either one now.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Little Lion Inn provides very basic services in very clean facilities with a welcome atmosphere at the Red Lion Inn. a few miles up the road. There is nothing very remarkable about the property — but the Berkshires provide plenty of opportunities for beauty, well designed gardens, places to walk and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, and being pet friendly was a Pius.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this lodging was nice; the easy access getting in, the large bed and thoughtful decor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn with cute decorations and great location. The inn keeper was so nice and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and truly pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness

Q

This is a charming older motel that is quiet with spacious grounds. There was no check in- they just gave me my room number and my code. I personally loved that. It was during a terrible heat wave and the small AC window unit struggled to cool the room, but eventually did. There didn’t seem to be coffee anywhere on the grounds so I would have loved a coffeemaker in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property did not communicate with me about the unit and entry code until 1:30 pm for a 3 pm check-in. The property was similar to a 1970's Motel 6 which may be the "norm" for this area. While adequate, it was far from impressive or even "reflective of the cost."
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and safe, pet friendly. Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great for road trips

this is a great little roadside motel that is perfect for road trips. clean and convenient. close to hoking if you like. minimal but totally fine. it’s what you want on a road trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to check in late. Cute room. No issues. A great place for a quick overnight stay. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pawsitively Perfect for dogs!

This motel was perfect for a little getaway with our dog!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rhonda was super helpful! I really enjoyed my stay at this place 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute stop in the Berkshires

Loved this cute motel halfway between Stockbridge and Great Barrington. Friendly hostess and cute retro place- all that we needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this place a few times and it's always clean and quiet. The property manager -Rhonda- is very friendly and available; she makes the place quaint and personal.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, efficient property. Friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Quiet. Very very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely/Dog Friendly!

Lovely little place just outside of Great Barrington. Lots of space/grounds to walk your dog. Bed was very comfortable. Will certainly look to go here again--especially in the spring for hiking in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I miss the Briarcliff

The Little Lion used to be the Briarcliff Motel 2 years ago. We stayed there 2 years ago specifically because it was dog friendly and the price was affordable. The Red Lion has taken over the property in the past 2 years and the place has changed. It's still largely the same but instead of dog-friendly or dog-welcoming, it's more like "you can bring your dog", which is fine. The cool and funky breakfast and staff are gone, and instead, you can drive 3 miles to the Red Lion parent hotel and buy breakfast (a tasty one) there. There is no coffee in the rooms at the Little Lion, so we had to drive to the Red Lion to get some in the morning. Having in-room coffee would have been a low cost way of making our stay better. The Little Lion's prices have gone up -- which I understand is just the cost of doing business -- but the amenities are fewer. Our in-room microwave didn't work. I would probably go back again with our dog or even without our dog, but the great vibe it used to have (firepit for example) is no longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025