Lodging in Olympic National Park comes with a decidedly rustic flair, but wherever you end the day you'll find a comfortable room and a good -- sometimes great -- meal.
There are four lodgings inside the park's boundaries: Kalaloch Lodge, on the Pacific Coast in the park's southwestern corner; Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, on the north end; Lake Crescent Lodge, which is a bit further east of Sol Duc; and finally, the Log Cabin Resort. New concessionaire Explor Olympic LLC, a subsidiary of ExplorUS, operates both Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, and Log Cabin RV & Campground. All of these lodging options are extremely popular and book quickly, so it's a good idea to make your reservations far ahead of your intended stay.
In addition to what David and Kay Scott, the Traveler's lodging experts who toured the properties during the summer of 2011, had to say about each location, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson stayed at several of these lodges in 2019 and a Traveler reader emailed Rebecca to share thoughts on a three of the lodges at which they stayed in 2025.
Note:Pricing has been updated to reflect 2026 rates.
Kalaloch Lodge (open year-round)
Kalaloch’s focal point is the Pacific Ocean. The lodge dining room and many of the cabins offer excellent views of the ocean. Ten rooms, including two suites are in the main building. Another 10 rooms, including four suites, are in a motel-type building that sits back from the bluff overlooking the ocean.
Most guest rooms are in cabins, some directly on the bluff, and others a short distance behind those on the bluff. Rooms run from $397-$528 in the main lodge to $477 for a Seacrest House motel-type room. Cabins range from $328-$843. Prices depend upon room choice, season, day and month of desired reservation, whether or not you are bringing a pet with you (not all rooms are pet-friendly), and what kind of package you may be interested in (Senior rate, bed & breakfast package, etc.). There are also ADA accessible cabins available.
The cabins are, overall, warm, rustic, and charming. The cast-iron stove heats the cabin well during chilly mornings and nights, and every day, a new bundle of wood and fire starter are delivered to the doorstep.
Note: due to accelerating coastal erosion, 10 of the cabins are permanently closed. Thirty-four cabins — 31 structures including three duplexes — will remain available for rental.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort (open March 20 – November 1, 2026)
Aramark-operated Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort consists of 32 modern cabins scattered about a meadow in front of the main lodge that itself has no guest rooms. Each cabin has a covered porch, and picnic tables and swings are scattered about the property.
Some cabins have kitchens while others do not. Some front on a river. Cabins range from $235-$353, depending upon style and whether or not there is a kitchenette. There’s also the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 3-livingroom Riverside Suite for over $500 per night that sleeps 10. The suite is located on the second floor (stairs only) of a separate building along the Sol Duc River, just a short walk from the main lodge.
Cabin furnishings are dated and spare, but they are clean and pet-friendly. Note: The Riverside Suite does not permit pets.
The draw at Sol Duc for most guests is the mineral springs that feed three pools behind the lodge. The pools are each at different temperatures allowing guests to gradually adjust to the warmest water. A large swimming pool has fresh heated water. Lodge guests have free access to the mineral pools.
The Sol Duc area offers hiking trails including a three-mile trail to beautiful Sol Duc Falls. A restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Click here for more information and the menus.
Lake Crescent Lodge (opens April 17, 2026 – January 1, 2027)
Lake Crescent offers a series of cabins and motel units, plus five historic hotel rooms without a private bathroom on the second floor of the main lodge. The latter, around $171 per night (not including taxes), are the least expensive rooms here. Prices reflect room type as well as day and month of desired reservation.
It is important to note these hotel rooms are historic. The rooms are simply furnished and small: a bed, two chairs, and a sink. The walls are thin and noise carries. Also, there is only one bathroom for men, and one for women, with one toilet and one shower in each bathroom serving all five of the rooms on the second floor. If you are looking for something a little more modern with a private bathroom, you might want to check out the motel units not too far away from the cabins.
The majority of Singer Tavern Cottages sit along a row facing the lake on one side of the main lodge. These rent for about $412-$439 per night (not including taxes), depending upon room type as well as day and month of desired stay.
One Traveler reader mentioned staying in the Crescent Lodge's Singer Tavern cottages and felt "they were in need of a good scrubbing and maintenance. The settings of course, were lovely. The prices were way too high, though, for the quality."
Four more expensive Roosevelt Fireplace cabins on the opposite side of the lodge are pretty much on the lake’s shoreline. These are very popular and quite difficult to reserve, ranging from $481-$514 (not including taxes) per night.
Motel units are arranged in three pods on the far side of the cabins. Of these, the one-story Marymere rooms with large picture windows and the best lake views are our favorites. The other two motel complexes are each two-story and a little further from the lake. These rooms range from $284 to $287 per night (not including taxes), depending upon room type as well as day and month of desired stay.
Lake Crescent Lodge is very popular and it’s wise to book your room months in advance of your stay.
The lodge's Singer's Table restaurant also opens for business April 17, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are not required for breakfast or lunch, but are recommended for dinner by calling the lodge directly at (360) 928-3211. Dinner reservations may be made up to a month in advance.
Click here for more information about dining and menus for Singer's Table (opening for business April 17, 2026) and Log Cabin Resort's Shoreline Kitchen (opening for business May 15, 2026).
Log Cabin Resort (season opening May 15, 2026)
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Crescent, Log Cabin Resort enjoys what may be the best location of any of the lodges other than Kalaloch, which sits overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers rustic cabins, motel-style rooms, A-frame chalets, and camper cabins, with prices ranging from $109 - $375 per night (not including taxes), depending upon lodging type as well as day and month of desired reservation. All the units enjoy excellent views of Lake Crescent and the surrounding mountains.
The resort advertises itself as being on the “sunny side of the lake” which apparently means it enjoys more sunshine than Lake Crescent Lodge that sits on the opposite shore.
We can’t vouch for the claim, but assume it may be true since mountains produce strange effects on the weather.
Our take on Log Cabin Resort is that it is popular with families, in part because the shoreline is more conducive to swimming in the lake. The Sunyside Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Click here for more information and the menus.
Lake Quinault Lodge (open year-round)
Though it's practically on the park's border, Lake Quinault Lodge is outside the park. But it definitely should be in the mix when considering a visit to Olympic.
The lodge certainly enjoys the ambiance of a park lodge. It consists of six buildings, including a two-story main lodge that was constructed in 1926 on beautiful Lake Quinault.
In 1972 two buildings with larger rooms were added to the west end of the lodge. These rooms, called Fireplace Units, are the largest and most expensive rooms at the lodge. Nearly 20 years later, a contemporary three-story building was added on the opposite side of the lodge. These Lakeside Units are quite nice and many rooms offer good views of Lake Quinault. The lodge also includes a “Boathouse” with nine rooms of varying size. Room prices range from $170-$582 (not including taxes), depending upon room choice and type, day and month of desired stay, and whether or not a deal is offered. ADA accessible rooms are also available.
We have found that, unlike many concessionaires, ARAMARK wheels and deals on room rates depending on the season, vacancies, and even the time of day. During the off-season you might be able to get a Lakeside room for lower than the advertised rate. They also offer specials, such as buy one night, get a free night, or food and activity credits with a room purchase.
The focal point of the lodge is the large lobby where guests gather to read, play cards, and chat with other guests. There always seem to be people in the lobby, even at 5:30 a.m. The large brick wood-burning fireplace that always appears to be burning is a major attraction here.
The adjacent dining room has large windows that offer excellent views of the lake. During evenings guests often gather around a bonfire beside the lake.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the lodge’s Roosevelt Dining Room, along with views of the lake from the large picture windows. Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended for dinner and parties of 5 or more guests by calling (360) 288-2900.
Click here for more information about dining at the lodge and the menus.
The Traveler reader who had stayed at the Kalaloch Lodge and Lake Crescent Lodge in 2025 also wrote of their disappointment in the Lake Quinault Lodge regarding room cleanliness, pricing, and overall management.
Lake Quinault Lodge is a cash-free lodge. The lodge (including the dining room) does not accept cash for any services or lodging deposits, but all major credit cards are accepted.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 15th, 2026 4:35am
