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Lake Crescent Lodge
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416 Lake Crescent Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 928-3211
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 928-3211
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5 reviews for Lake Crescent Lodge
Only 3 reviews for this magical place?
This was one of the highlights of our Olympic National Park trip. No pictures can do justice of the beauty that is Lake Crescent. Do not expect WIFI or even a television set in your rooms. Heck, the water pressure was awful. But the room was spotless and the air was so clean that I slept like a baby.
The only regret I have is spending only one night here. If you are visiting the park, this Lodge is a must do, even if you are not spending the night. Go grab breakfast or lunch at the Lodge and head off to one of two great trails that start here. I can't wait to go back.
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This review is for the bar only. The view and the vibe rate top stars!
I always enjoy a road trip that includes a lodge cocktail tour. I gave an extra star just because the lake made me high. Listen up now... do not order the Bloody Mary. It was shockingly bad.
You've been warned.
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I LOVED this place.
About me: 28 years old, like hiking & nature. Don't like bugs, esp ones that bite me. Like cleanliness a lot.
Lake Crescent was AMAZING. Sure, the room was basic, but it was clean, which is more important to me. Each room (maybe not the ones above the lodge) has a little balcony with two chairs, where you can sit and watch the sun set. The lodge restaurant had super delicious food - we had dinner & breakfast. (They have the most amazing chorizo omelette my husband & I have ever had! Also, for dinner, the cornish hen & duck were awesome.)
On our vaca out to the west coast, we also stayed at Lake Quinault Lodge & had dinner at Crater Lake Lodge. Lake Crescent takes the cake! (I would not recommend either of the other two, I'll be reviewing those shortly.)
I really can't rave enough. It's not like you're staying in a five star Marriott or anything, but it's super laid back and comfortable.
At first blush, this place is amazing. It's right on the shores on a beautiful lake and set at the foot of a towering hillside. If location and beauty were the only criteria, this'd get a 6 star review. Yep, I said 6. Deal with it. But, as a place to stay for the night, I really can't recommend it at all.
If we had it all to do over again, we'd spend half as much and stay at a cheap motel in Port Angeles proper -- it's 20 minutes from Lake Crescent and, at least for us, we were only in our room to sleep because there's so much to do in the Olympic National Park/Forest.
Moreover, I feel outright cheated. When we reserved our 2 night stay, we were told we'd have to switch rooms because they were the last available for each night. Fine by me, last minute plans and all... the upside was that the 2nd night's room was $99, compared to the first night's room at $199. This fact was verified by myself and one other person who called.
When we got there, we were told that we were in $199 rooms both nights and that they had no other rooms available. I let it all slide after it became clear there was no way around it at that moment, but when I checked my notes on it all, that wasn't the way I had it recorded.
So, yeah, I feel cheated and because they only do phone reservations, I have nothing more than a confirmation number, tied to a reservation they claim never changed. I have no proof except my word and the staff at the lodge weren't interested in resolving the issue in the least. Honestly, that's called 'bait and switch' and it's just craptastic.
Now, let's talk about the rooms... we were in the Singer Tavern Cottages -- little 1 or 2 bed room cottages (or duplex cottages) with the aforementioned amazing views. The beds were OK -- certainly not what you'd expect for $200 a night, but beyond that, the rooms really were no-frills and not worth the price.
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If you find yourself in the middle of the wilderness, I suggest stopping in for a drink or a coffee and enjoying the view.
I think the pictures speak for themselves.
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