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Kalaloch Lodge At Olympic National Park

Winter Get-Away During High Tide Season
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Zita C from:
Published Date: Jan, 10, 2025 Travel Date: Jan, 1, 2025 Rating: 5 We visited in the off-season as that is the most affordable time for me to visit, and even though the restaurant had limited hours, were enjoyed the same great food and service! The cabin was clean and well appointed, and overall we had an excellent trip. The only unexpected thing we encountered was that the stairs down to the beach had washed out. The views were still spectacular, but to get our beach walks in we drove to Ruby Beach and also did a bit of scrambling to get down to 4th Beach. However, it did not detract from our winter visit, and one has to appreciate that Mother Nature will do her own thing, and to enjoy the experience! The same waves that took out the stairs were breathtaking to watch and to hear during out visit.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 5
- Value: 4
- Sleep Quality: 5
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5

Great property right on the beach.
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27claudettec from: Washington
Trip Type: Friends getaway
Published Date: Jan, 1, 2025 Travel Date: Sep, 1, 2024 Rating: 4 The property is great- restaurant, store on property. We stayed in one of the cabins and found it nice. High ceilings really opened it up so it looked larger. Nice kitchen set up- enough to really cook. They have puzzles you can borrow & put together in your room. A quick tidbit- there is a phone booth!

Mice and no beach access
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sarreg2021 from:
Published Date: Dec, 20, 2024 Travel Date: Dec, 1, 2024 Rating: 2 We reserved a lodge room w/ Wi-Fi, received a cabin w/out Wi-Fi. We came because we wanted walkable beach access--we were not warned either on the website nor at check-in that the access was washed out and nearest access was 5 miles away. The bathroom was awkward to navigate (would have been impossible for a larger person or anyone with mobility issues). The mattresses were old inner-springs.
We ate at the restaurant: the beer and appetizer was good, the Caesar salad was not worth the $14 for a plate of over-dressed old lettuce.
The deal-breaker was waking up at 4am to the sound of MICE and fresh mouse poop/pee all over the kitchenette and bathroom sinks. We immediately packed and checked out--the desk staff didn't seem surprised by the mice but refunded us $50.
Dinner was had resulted in diarrhea.
We reserved 2 nights but left 6am after the 1st night.
Will NOT be coming back.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 1
- Value: 2
- Sleep Quality: 1
- Location: 4
- Cleanliness: 1
- Service: 2

Relaxing - Even in the Rain!
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Kristy K from: Portland, Oregon
Published Date: Oct, 21, 2024 Travel Date: Oct, 1, 2024 Rating: 5 Great place - rustic but with all the amenities. The only disappointment was the hard rain for almost the whole time we were there. We still had fun, walked the beach, played games with family and got caught up on naps and reading and enjoyed the weekend away.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 4
- Value: 4
- Sleep Quality: 4
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5

Kalaloch - Iconic Pacific Northwest
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raquel_ruckell88 from: Reno, Nevada
Published Date: Oct, 14, 2024 Travel Date: Oct, 1, 2024 Rating: 4 If you can imagine the iconic vision of the coastal Pacific Northwest, this is your spot. The Kalaloch Lodge situated within Olympic National Park is a beautiful destination on a cliff overlooking the wild Pacific Ocean. Our cabin had an unobstructed view of the ocean which is accessible by a steep path that could be a challenge for those with mobility issues. Our cabin shows its age, but its a cabin and we love the rustic ambience including the ability to disconnect from the electronic world. No wifi in the rooms, but you can get a signal at the main house if you need it. Our cabin suited our needs but note that the refrigerator is a mini so you may need a cooler if you packed food and drinks. The bathroom was small which may be difficult for some, but we were fine with it. The front desk staff was especially nice and welcoming. The Creekside restaurant, the only restaurant on site, was convenient with limited menu items. What we ordered was very good and the crab macaroni and cheese was a favorite. There is a mercantile that provides basics you may need including ice and a barista who makes tasty lattes. The property is dog friendly which makes it available to your whole family and our dog loved the beach! Kalaloch is surrounded by beaches and specific sites like the rain forests are about 35-50 minutes away. Nothing (other than some of the beaches) is "close" as the national park is huge so plan accordingly. Over all we loved our time there and would return in a heartbeat.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 4
- Value: 5
- Sleep Quality: 4
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 4
- Service: 5