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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361
  • Backbone Lake Trail
    5 min walk
  • White Pass Sports Hut
    5 min walk
  • Cruisers Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Cruisers Sports Lounge
    5 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA,, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor

WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor | WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Parking included
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Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (940)
The price is CHF 111
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
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About this property

Cowlitz River Lodge

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Backbone Lake Trail
This smoke-free hotel features laundry facilities, a computer station and gift shops/newsstands. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Change of towels is available on request
Cowlitz River Lodge offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Cowlitz River Lodge's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Backbone Lake Trail. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a computer and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Backbone Lake Trail and 5 minutes on foot from White Pass Sports Hut
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Cowlitz River Lodge offers its guests a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Packwood hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 998 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except for the dining options. It was a small town with few places to eat. Also the TV reception was awful. We couldn’t watch anything without constant interruptions or complete loss of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Md Mezbah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The person in the reception was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

King

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and good locations from the national park, with a bit dated furnishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were 2 screws sticking out about 1/4 inch from the middle of the floor entry and I stepped on them twice injuring my foot. I told the staff about them and they already knew about the problem, but never bothered to fix them. The place is old and a bit shabby, but probably on par for the area. The shower head needs replacing. Very few outlets to plug adapters into. But they do provide outlets to charge EVs, though only at 120v.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine, Moses Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Watching the herd of elk out our back window was a treat. The property is quiet and spacious. The outside of the building could have used a power wash but everything inside was clean and appealing with rustic cabin style decor. I would stay again. Be aware that breakfast choices in town are limited so breakfast would have been a nice extra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Messed up reservation. Impossible to communicate with hotel. Hopeless mess
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

BRENDA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
While we were within normal Checkin times, we had to wait 5 or so minutes for the gentleman to arrive at the desk. Appeared he was next door at the gas station getting his snacks. He was not hospitable at all. Bathtub still had hair and dirt in it, and what appeared to be the rag to be used to clean said tub was clean, dry, and sitting on the edge of the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The elk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Amenities
Remote control needed batteries, window did not lock. Did not feel safe traveling alone. Need more locks on the doors
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Take a look at this hotel.
Clean, friendly and safe. We were pleased with the value and accommodations at this hotel.
Herd of elk, a pleasant sunrise surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room was nice, very clean, dining nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David, Madison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding trip
Cowlitz River Lodge was a very nice rustic type of lodging. Our stay was very pleasant as we experienced the wedding of our grandson.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and conveniently to surrounding to tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Furman, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time using the lodge as a home base for visiting Mt. Rainier. The staff were very helpful. We will definitely visit again if are in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, but for the fact that they tried to give us a room with two queen beds, when we paid for a room with a King bed. It should not matter to staff why my partner and I want a King sized bed; we paid for one. Also, you can hear everyone walking around the property. Bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa, Quincy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I called to inquire about future reservations I was told they were full. Went on Expedia to find that that was not true. When checking in...manager not friendly at all btw and after speaking with other guests I was not alone in my opinion. I mentioned that to him and was told that he didn’t know why that was said but it doesn't matter she has less than a week left. The laundry room has two broken washing machines and one broken dryer and only one working washer and one dryer. Definitely not enough for the guests. The rooms were just okay, shower head sprayed everywhere and got water all over the floor, the bathroom sink was clogged and there were gnats in the room. Rules made for guests to abide by, do not apply to the resident dog. Tje guests dog must be on a leash at all times and you are supposed to pick up behind your pet. All very reasonable and expected but the managers dog roams freely and relieves herself without anything being picked up. I will not stay there again, overpriced for accommodations with basically zero amenities, management rude, grumpy and clearly doesn’t want to be there. The only positive is that the cleaning ladies and young lady that multitasks by being office representative, cleaning lady etc were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay…clean and quiet. Welcome at front desk could be nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

xiangming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
My rating of 3 is not at all a negative rating. It's just a fair rating so everyone has reasonable expectations. This is not the nicest, fanciest place you'd ever stay (a 5 rating), but it's definitely not the worst place you'd ever stay (a 1 rating). I don't think the people giving those ratings are being fair to the hotel operators or potential visitors. The room was basic, but clean. The lobby area wasn't much, but we didn't need it to be. I think there are some misleading pictures of the hotel that make it look better than it really is, but aside from that I don't really have any complaints. It's a small, independent hotel in a small town, serving a large national park that doesn't really have a lot of nearby, convenient lodging options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024