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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel within walking distance of Backbone Lake Trail

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
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Located near Backbone Lake Trail, Cowlitz River Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests, who also praise the location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
$139 nightly
The total price is $153
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361

What's nearby

  • White Pass Sports Hut - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Backbone Lake Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Packwood Lake Trailhead - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • White Pass Ski Area - 33 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Packwood Brewing Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Droppers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Goat - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Spruce Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cruiser's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cowlitz River Lodge

Cowlitz River Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Mount Rainier National Park. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cowlitz River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cowlitz River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Cowlitz River Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around Cowlitz River Lodge like?

Cowlitz River Lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Gifford Pinchot National Forest and 5 minutes' walk from Backbone Lake Trail. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is within walking distance to various dining options, including a great brewery restaurant and ice cream airstream. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great stay

Great one night stay. Clean, comfy room with large smart TV and AC
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The only reason why I’m doing this review is cause hotels.com keeps bugging me get your crap togetherhotels.com
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Comfortable clean rooms check in hilarious- couldn’t be less bothered
Emma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

OK Motel

This is a motel, not a "lodge" . As so it's a basic (yet ok) motel in a very small location. Ok to crash for a night, not more.
Chanan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Will do

Just okay. Not much in the area.
Dennis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!!!

Cowlitz River Lodge was a place of refuge for my son and I. It was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. I love the fact that there was a sink with a mirror outside of the bathroom. The lobby was extremely helpful. It had cold water for our water bottles, tea and hot water. I even enjoyed a bag of popcorn my first night there. I would recommend the cowlitz River Lodge to anybody that is going up to Mount Rainier. The national park is only 10 to 15 minutes from there. The lodge is also near a gas station and market. There are also a couple restaurants that are open late if you need them after coming back from the national park.
Sherry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for the location
PREMSUMAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was nice but starting to age a bit. The guy behind the counter did not speak much at all and wasn’t very welcoming. Also he said nothing as I dropped the key off in the morning
Terry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room

Just the basics but clean and comfortable bed
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in Packwood

Easy check-in. Walking distance from several restaurants. Very clean. Spacious room. No elevators.
Melissa or Brent, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a unique lodge near Mt Ranier. It is comfortable clean and quiet. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
martha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vacation hotel near Mt Rainier

The lodge uses a weird smelling oil on their furniture which makes the room smell. Also the receptionists were not very friendly.
Charlotte, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok place to stay

Coffee in lobby was run out at 830 am with no plans on making more. No breakfast provided. No elevators for handicapped hubby so she put us in a pet room on bottom floor and charged an additional 35.00, even though we didn't have a pet. Front door was dented and scratched, making us wonder if people break in often. On the bright side, bed was comfortable and room clean. We're not that picky but this was an ok hotel with no views and pictures on website make it look so much better than it really is.
Karen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No parking was available, and the hotel was incredibly noisy. WAY too expensive for the poor service and bad environment.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute clean and roomy room. Loved having 2 sinks, one in the bathroom and one outside the bathroom door.
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight before skiing White Pass

Great spot to overnight before skiing white pass
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It pays to pay a little more, excellent room , clean, quiet, & relaxing
Ron & Caren, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Smelly room

We didn’t stay because the room smelled so bad. We got a refund.
Carrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was good, although nothing special. The room was clean and tidy, with a soft & uncomfortable bed. I would be unlikely to return
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot close to the mountain. Quiet and clean.
Carolyne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Desk staff were very brusque and seemed put out by my presence in the lobby. Room was big and comfortable
Larry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, outside needs attention. Staff not friendly at all.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and conveniently to surrounding to tourist attractions.
Chrystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, room was nice, very clean, dining nearby
Jane, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

person at work at check in could have been friendly all he did was ask for ID
william, 1-night trip