Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park is one of those lodges you can't believe you get to stay at. Located on the Pacific coast of Washington this lodge truly blew our minds. We stayed in the Kalaloch Suite and honestly it was one of the most amazing National Park Lodge rooms we have stayed in.
From the moment we walked into our room at Kalaloch Lodge we honestly did not want to leave. The view is beyond epic! We are already talking about planning a return trip during the winter to see the storms blow in from the Pacific Ocean.
This is a lodge you could easily spend a week relaxing. Reading an amazing book, watching the weather pass by, eating delicious food, and soaking up no wi-fi or strong cell phone signal. You can use the spotting scope to look for Bald Eagles and whale watching. You might even spot sea otters and gray whales in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
The Kalaloch Lodge is the perfect place to stay while exploring the Olympic Peninsula. Super close to Ruby Beach and the Hoh Rain forest. The ocean views are just beyond words!
Kalaloch Lodge
Kalaloch Lodge One King Bed Suite - Kalaloch Suite
Room Amenities
The Kalaloch Suite had a king-size bed, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, armoire, table with a spotting scope, soaking tub, and an epic view of the Pacific Ocean.
The bed has a custom-made Pendleton Blanket that is beyond soft and I thought about buying it to take home with me. We found the bed to be super plush and comfy. It is one of those hotel beds you really do not want to leave in the morning.
The soaking tub is pretty large and perfect for relaxing in. There is also a stand-up shower.
The sitting area has a comfortable couch with views of the water. There is also a small table with chairs and a spotting scope for looking at whales when they migrate past the lodge. Just looking out over Kalaloch Beach was epic.
There is a small deck wrapping around the front of the suite that is perfect for watching the sunset and stars at night. We wrapped up in the Pendleton blanket and spent a long time watching for falling stars and looking at constellations.
The sunset was amazing. Can you imagine watching the huge storms roll in off the Pacific Ocean while staying warm in your room? This definitely has to happen next winter.
Kalaloch Lodge Restaurant
The Creekside Restaurant at Kalaloch Lodge offers not only epic views of the water but delicious food. From breakfast to dinner you can expect to enjoy a great meal with an epic view.
All food served at Creekside Restaurant is free of trans fats. All meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and produce that is served at the restaurant are free of hormones and steroids.
The restaurant prides itself on serving delicious and healthy food options to guests. During the growing season, the restaurant serves 60% of its food that is sourced within 150 miles from the lodge. Even the wine selection is all amazing Washington State Wines.
We really enjoyed both dinner and breakfast at the Creekside Restaurant. We enjoyed amazing service with great waitresses who had us smiling during our entire meal.
The food was served fresh and hot. The fish and chips were nicely portioned and perfectly paired with a local IPA. My wife enjoyed a veggie burger that was huge and she could barely finish it. The french fries were crispy and tasted amazing.
We were so full that we skipped dessert even though it looked delicious.
Breakfast was super relaxed and the food was great.
Creekside Restaurant Menus
Things to know when planning a trip to Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park
There is a small gift shop in the main lodge that has Olympic National Park souvenirs and field guides that are perfect for exploring the park. Across the street a few feet there is a small market with groceries, ice, firewood. They have a great selection of Washington wines and beers.
Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Reservations: Make sure you book through the hotel directly! There are a few websites that show up on search engines that charge pretty large fees to make a call to the hotel and book the room for you.
Make sure you make your reservation as soon as you know the dates you wish to visit Kalaloch Lodge or any of the Olympic National Park lodges. I would definitely try to get your reservation in at least four months ahead of time during the busy summer months.
Season: Kalaloch Lodge is open year-round
Smoking: All guestrooms are non-smoking
An optional $3.00 donation to the Washington National Park Fund will be added to each room night at Kalaloch Lodge and the Group Campground.
Deposit Policy: A deposit equal to the first night room rate plus tax will be charged at the time of booking.
Cancellations: A $25 fee will be charged for all cancellations.
Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to the day of your arrival will result in a forfeit of your deposit.
WI-Fi - There is no Wi-Fi available at the lodge
Smoking - All rooms are non-smoking
Pets - Pets are allowed in any of the Kalaloch Lodge Cabins but are not allowed in the main lodge or Seacrest House. There is a $25 per pet fee, with a limit of two pets per cabin.
Kalaloch Lodge Phone Number - 360-962-2271
Kalaloch Lodge Address - 157151 US Highway 101, Forks, WA 98331, United States
Kalaloch Lodge is run by Delaware North an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.
Where to stay when visiting Olympic National Park
There are multiple National Park Lodges within the park. Deciding on which lodge to stay in will largely depend on what part of the park you plan to explore because it certainly is one of those National Parks that you'll visit multiple times and still have something new to see (like we do!)
Kalaloch Lodge
Season: Year-round
Location: Along Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean
The Kalaloch Lodge is a perfect place to stay while exploring the Olympic Peninsula and was indeed one of our favorite National Park Lodges we've ever stayed at. With well-equipped rooms and unbeatable views of Kalaloch Beach, you're sure to fall in love with this lodge.
Lake Crescent Lodge
Season: May to January
Location: Beside Lake Crescent, approximately 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington
The Lake Crescent Lodge boasts phenomenal views of Lake Crescent and offers a variety of accommodating options like cottages, lodge rooms, single tavern cottages, and more for you to choose from. If you end up deciding on a cottage (like we did), you'll get a chance to catch the gorgeous sunsets over the lake from your front porch. You can also rent kayaks from the property to go kayaking on the lake.
Log Cabin Resort
Season: May to September
Location: On the shore of Lake Crescent, 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington
The Log Cabin Resort includes chalets, camper cabins, RV/tent-camping sites, and more with stellar views of Lake Crescent. We stayed in a 2 Bedroom Kitchenette Cabin and had a great time at the place, which was spacious, had all the essentials, and a picnic table with a view, right outside the room.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Season: Mid-April to the end of October
Location: Right by the Sol Duc Hot Springs
The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is a rustic, serene property located by the hot springs. With a reservation at this resort, you'll also get access to swim in the hot springs, which was undoubtedly the highlight of our stay there. The property's prime location in the forested region also gives you easy access to the nearby trails, the Sol Duc Falls, River, and Valley.
Lodging near Olympic NP
Olympic NP borders multiple gateway communities including Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, La Push, Olympia, Forks, and Shelton.
Lake Quinault Lodge - At Lake Quinault Lodge, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The onsite family restaurant, Roosevelt Room, features American cuisine. In addition to a firepit and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi. Available to book on Expedia
Tree house at Twilight Beach - Stunning Tree house looking over the Strait of Juan De Fuca is a total North-West Washington experience. It is made of cedar with rustic touches. Once you are inside you will never want to leave as the floor to ceiling window looks onto the straight and with constant moving landscape of cruise ships, wildlife, and bald eagles soaring across your window.
Olympic Inn & Suites - located in Port Angeles. Olympic Inn & Suites provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor - Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 48° North, the onsite restaurant. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Quality Inn & Suites - Located in Sequim. Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at Quality Inn & Suites at Olympic NP. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Olympic Railway Inn - located in Sequim. Stay in converted Caboose Train cars!!! Each caboose has a different theme!
Click on the map below to see additional hotel and vacation rental rates in the area.
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Check out all of our Olympic National Park posts for additional places to stay and things not to miss in the park!
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