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A grand and rustic lodge built in 1926 in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest among ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks, on the south shore of Lake Quinault. The two-story historic lodge was built in the mid-20s and has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over the world including President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the early 1930s. A restaurant, gift shop, indoor swimming pool, sauna, game room and small conference room are available. Nearby trails make it easy to explore the temperate rain forest found on the western side of the Peninsula. The Quinault National Recreation Trail System adjacent to the lodge on the south shore of Lake Quinault contains many family friendly hiking options to explore this unique ecosystem. To view segments of the trail and learn more explore the Quinault National Recreation Trail System interactive map.
From Aberdeen, WA travel north on US Highway 101 for 45 miles to the junction of South Shore Road. Turn right (east) and drive 2 miles to Quinault Lake Lodge.
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Staying at the Lake Quinault Lodge was like stepping back in time (in a really great way). It's full of historic charm. Set along Lake Quinault, in Olympic National Forest, the lodge has a cozy, secluded feel, while not actually being that far from the main road (and there's actually a gas station nearby). The attached restaurant is phenomenal - and was open until 9pm, which was great for a trio of travellers not rolling in until 7:30pm. The beds are comfortable, the staff is helpful. This would be a good place for a group trip or family reunion.
We stayed at Lake Quinault Lodge the last night of our honeymoon and what a perfect way to go out! The lodge itself is BEAUTIFUL, exactly what you’d expect from a national park lodge. We shared a bottle of wine looking over the lake followed by a lovely dinner. After dinner we sat on the beach and watched bats fly around the lake as we watched the sun set over the water. Our room had a fireplace and a lake view and was exactly what we needed. And the lodge was so close to many hikes. We went to the other side of lake quinault and found a ton of amazing, less-traveled parks that made us feel like we were the only ones in the park (plus we saw bears). The staff were also wonderful and so helpful (even heated up some leftover Chinese food we had)
Great views. Service is ok. Breakfast is good. Dinner is overpriced for bland and low quality food. We booked in the main lodge for 167. We went into our room and heard the neighbors talking and then later the kids crying and screaming. Lodge room are very small with paper thin walls, 1 star for that room. The Lake View room was great but the upgrade we agreed to not held up by the manager when we checked out. We have the card from the manger and he said he would call us between 3 and 4 pm today the 18th of December. Staff seem nice but do not keep their word and do not value customers. Showers do not get hot, only warm. Sauna is a warm room is definitely not a sauna by any meaning of the word. Would not recommend this facility to friends or family.
We stayed in the annex which has much larger rooms than the main lodge. Enjoyed sitting by the fireplace in the lobby. The wifi is very weak and only free for 30 minutes per day. The dining room is very pricy and not always open. There was a winter special which made the room very affordable.
It’s an historic hotel, so the rooms will be smaller and kept true to their time period. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant at the lodge is wonderful. The view of the lake from the hotel is stunning. The hiking trails adjacent to the property show how gorgeous the landscape is. The fire in the main room is always lit and many seating places for people to enjoy. This is one of my favorite places I’ve ever been to, and I’m already dreaming of the next time I can go back.
