Curly Redwood Lodge

A cute, very well-maintained original retro motel with nice management. Very roomy. Not a ton of amenities, but it's a motel. Hair dryer at front desk sort of thing. A little expensive for what you get, but it was peak tourist season, so I understand. For those very environmentally/chemically sensitive: whatever the bed or bedding is washed with, it made me itchy and restless all night. I literally got only 2 hours of sleep. The room didn't seem mildewy or anything, and no bugs at all.... it was clearly the sheets, or the pillows. But I haven't seen this mentioned in other reviews, so it doesn't seem widespread. Oh - my 2 pillows were extremely puffy and too high for my neck. I didn't realize this until very late at night and didn't want to bother the office after hours. There are few to no motels away from the roads in Crescent City, so if you are sensitive to road noise, this might not be the best choice. But it's quite roomy and cute if you like retro.

Loved my stay! Such a nice motel. Bathroom and bedding were fully updated and modern but cute nostalgic touches such as a vintage-looking microwave and fridge recalled a 1960s motor inn. Also loved the redwood paneling on the bathroom and closet. And all at a price point much more reasonable than others I saw in the area. Highly recommend!!

We were traveling on vacation and making room reservations as we traveled. When I looked for rooms in Crescent City, this place came up. By looking at the pictures, we booked two rooms. This is a great place to stay! The rooms were clean and beautifully decorated with a retro feel to them. Walking distance to restaurants and the pier. The owners are great people and service oriented.

Interesting place. Liked the overhang for the vehicles. Room had plenty of room. Had two chairs for watching the flat TV. We wore earplugs since we had a window open until 3 am, we could hear road noise. Bed was a little hard for the wife. Took a long time to get hot water in the shower. But once we had it all was good. Liked the separate freezer and refrigerator. Won't have a problem staying here again.

This is a 1950s-style motel, and special enough to warrant a stay, in large part because it was constructed entirely from a single humongous redwood tree harvested in the early fifties. The tree was a relatively rare 'curly redwood', meaning that its wood grain is not straight but wavy -- and when sanded and finished is lovely. Our room was large and furnished with period-style fridge, freezer, lamps, chairs, even a retro-styled microwave. Comfy bed, quiet sleeping.

this is a older motel but the space was adequate for one night. there is no breakfast for those looking and i felt the cost was a little high for a nights sleep. the shower was older and the sink outside the bath with the area being somewhat small. if you can imagine an older quaint coastal motel then you have this one with a slight smell. ok for a night or two and location was great but limited in amenities, updated plugs and furniture

I stay in C.City often for work, and this motel intrigued me on my way to and from other lodgings. I decided to give it a whirl. Front desk staff was very pleasant, despite a busy check-in period. My room was on the second level, and I needed to get back onto the street and drive around the back of the building. Kind of some sketchy woods back there, but my car never got messed with. They really lean into the whole ‘1960s Motor Lodge’ theme, with faux-vintage appliances, etc, in the room. The ‘bathtub’ was tiny, like a dog washing tub-size, kind of hilarious. Nice Keurig in the bathroom. Seemed clean enough. Pretty near the highway, and car noise audible from within the room. I’m surprised with how many 10/10 reviews the place has; it’s fine enough for a night, but how can people possibly think this place is ‘best of the best’??

Definitely had an old-school retro vibe to it without feeling rundown or dirty. The appliances in our room were a cute mint green and it was nice having covered parking (as long as you park allll the way in). The room was spacious and the heater worked well. I think they are really pushing water conservation which is great, but toilet couldn’t have flushed more than a half a gallon, causing it to clog, and shower water volume was also low. Cheap tiny bar of soap and little bottle of shampoo. There was only one ice machine located near the lobby which can end up being quite the walk depending on where your room is. Only one ice machine also has a far greater risk of having no ice when you need it.

I've stayed here twice in my entire life - and while I was too young to remember the first time, I do remember this last time! First off, how cool is it this place is made from a frickin' redwood tree!? Second, the man who checked me in was quite nice and kind - my room was next door to a room that was getting updated, and the next morning, when I was packing up the car, he checked on me to make sure the workers hadn't woken me up (they hadn't!) Third, the rooms are both funky and yet updated. By funky I mean, a vibe that only the Curly Redwood Lodge could ever have - it personally reminded me of my favorite movie that takes place in a motel - just without the creepiness - and that motel was funky! But unlike that motel, this place was also nice. The bathroom in the room I was in had been remodeled and damn, it was nice! I'd recommend anyone to stay here! I wanna stay there again! Like right now! Great wifi! Clean! No bugs! No weird smells!

Staff is nice, check in/out was easy. The price here is unbeatable! The rooms themselves are very vintage and it feels like you're transported back to the 70s. If you just need a place to stay without many amenities, this is a great option. It's a very historic facility as well... made from a redwood tree (?) This lodge is not on the ocean side, but I walked to the harbor easily in less than half a mile so you can still easily access the beach. If you're looking for something a bit more upscale with a gym, pool, etc, this isn't the place for you.

This is THE cutest place to stay!! It feels like taking a step back in time. The staff were so nice and we felt safe. The place was clean and just the cutest! This is a place we would come back to!

The good: Friendly check in staff, beautiful spacious room, love that it is non-smoking, covered parking, clean The needs improvement: one keurig coffee pod for 2 people. Also keurig-style? Why? So wasteful. I know, having lived in Crescent City, that it's not first in recycling, but seriously, this is a coastal town. They see all the plastic crap that washes up on the beach. Why still do disposable, non-biodegradable? Please, please, please, for the future of the beautiful planet and the most lovely and unique redwoods, stop with the keurig-style coffee makers. Put in one of those 4 cup mini-coffee pots.

Stayed here, November 8th for one night with my sister and we both found It was clean, spacious, comfortable beds, fun retro rooms with what one needs, basic amenities. Plus front desk was helpful when making a reservation on the phone as well as check-in. Local to all. Also a great history to it. Thanks front desk.

Historic lodge with clean rooms. Staff were very nice and friendly. They have enough parking for each of the rooms. It has a 50's vibe with an awesome bathroom! Recommend for a stay when in Crescent City. Also very centrally located!

Chose to stay here for the price. Should've paid a little more and stayed elsewhere nearby. The hotel was clean, but room layout was totally dysfunctional. No towel hooks or rods to hang damp towels after shower. Vessel sink is pretty, but consumes most of the vanity top. No blower, coffee pot (a tiny single cup thing), TV was way to the left of the beds, chairs ands table blocked access to one side of the bed. Beds were doubles not queens so husband and I slept separate the second night, a single, super tiny "night stand" table between the beds could barely accommodate a single CPAP machine (we both have one). The rooms are spacious, but are not laid out functionally. Mini fridge and microwave should be where the TV is, a regular auto-shut off coffee pot should be provided on that "desk area." TV should be mounted in the wall across from the beds. A regular bathroom vanity/sink would provide more counter space. A shower head with detachable head & hose would be more efficient than the unmovable shower head located almost 7' from the floor, which makes rinsing difficult at best! Would not stay here again. Pillows were also awful! The employees were great and helpful, but the hotel itself needs some help.

If you are a fan of googie, mid-century architecture, then this is the motel for you. Perfectly placed in town, a wonderful cafe across the street. This is a wonderful, family-run business. Have been a visitor for 50 years; highly recommend.

Very easy check in, except my receipt say a different total than my credit card receipt. They charge everyone an extra $3.00 for hotel fee. ? . Very nice professional lady Willow at front desk. The bed is super hard, old and very noisy. It sounds like it is going to fall to the ground every time you move. Absolutely no pets or smoking so the room doesn't have a bad odor. Convenient location. Listened to sea lions barking all night until early morning. Maybe from the full moon?

Want to warn others, that yes, reviews look fine, so I booked. But I had to attend a funeral and had to cancel my reservation. Tried through email, got no response, so I called 2 days later and they said it was canceled, but later I noticed they still charged me. Called to ask about this, they told me they'd call me back. Never did. Called again two days later, same thing-- they told me they'd call me back and never did. They were polite over the phone, but they seem a bit disorganized and avoidant. Finally had to dispute the charge with my credit card because I'm tired of calling and being told to wait for a phone call from them that never comes. If they're fumbling over something as basic as a cancelation, it doesn't give me the confidence that they would suddenly be stellar in other ways. In the future, I will give my business to a place that has more reliable customer service.

I've been staying at the Curly Redwood lodge for about 10 years. Every time I visit Crescent City, this is where I stay, and I tell all my friends about it. It has exactly what I look for in a place, lots of character, while being clean and comfortable. Therefore, it saddens me to have to share this. The last time we stayed here, it started out well enough. The person at the desk was kind and courteous. I really liked him. We settled in and had an enjoyable evening. At some point, my partner noticed that the sheets had come untucked from the mattress. She proceeded to tuck them in, and accidentally spilled her red wine. She tried to clean it up as best she could. The next morning, we left the room cleaning sign out and went about our day. When we got back that evening, there was a fan blowing air on the carpet to dry it. The carpet had been cleaned and the sheets and matress protector on the bed had been replaced. The bathroom had been shodilly cleaned and nothing replaced though. About an hour later, there was a knock on the door. My partner answered it and the same man who had checked me in the night before proceeded to harangue her for a solid 10 minutes about how horrible she was for spilling wine and ruining his day. She apologized multiple times and took full responsibility, but that did not assuage his anger. He just kept going on and on. He treated her like she had thrown some kind of raucous party, rather than someone who had made a simple mistake. My partner has been staying in hotels for over 30 years, and this was the first time she had spilled anything besides water. We were charged an extra $200 cleaning fee, which I understand. We have no problem paying for our mistakes. We do however, have a major problem being treated like we intentionally trashed a room when a cup of wine was innocently spilled. I spent the better part of a decade in the service industry. I never once was rude to a customer, no matter how rude they were to me. I simply cannot conceive of someone in the hospitality industry being rude over a simple mistake, much less delivering a 10 minute diatribe about it, to a customer. What I would have expected from someone who is a professional, would have been a a simple statement of what he had had to do, and that we would be charged for it. That statement should have been delivered with courtesy and an understanding that everyone makes mistakes.

This hotel is very cool. A real 50s kitsch vibe. Rooms are clean and you get your own carport. Staff is friendly. Supposedly the whole hotel was made from one giant redwood tree.

My mom and I stayed in an accessible two bed room. The room was quiet and the beds were comfortable. The only downside is no breakfast offered but there plenty of choices in town. The lodge is centrally located to anywhere you would want to see in Crescent city.

Inflation hedge alert! What you get: Big rooms. Comfortable bed. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee pot. Parking close by. Great price. Quirky motifs. Decent restaurant right across street. Walking trails right across street. The downside are as expected at this price point. Road noise. Crappy pillows. Thin windows. It's our second stay and we will be back. In a see of corporate sameness in budget hotels this place is worth the visit.

I initially booked on hotels.com. According to the hotels.com website, this establishment is open until 11pm. That is a mistake on the hotels.com website. Last check-in is actually 10. The lovely Indian couple that own the motel were kind enough to allow my check-in at a late hour. They were prompt helpful and professional. I cannot thank them enough! They even warned me about the potentially dangerous night driving conditions in the local area. Lastly, they saw I was tired, and gave me a room on the ground floor! I highly recommend staying here!

If your looking for a five star hotel with all the amenities, this isn't it. I understand why it has 5 stars and it isn't for any of the reasons you may think. I'd like to give it 5 stars but it was lacking in some key areas. Pros: super fast check in and check out, very clean and well kept rooms, close to downtown and the beach. The whole hotel and furnishings were made out of 1 Redwood tree. Cons: no amenities in the room (fridge, microwave, etc) no hotel amenities (pool, etc) old school 90s tv, very short shower and super small tub, squeaky bed, the clock was set to the wrong time. Now don't get me wrong, I would stay here again. This is where you stay when you want to remember what it was like to live in simpler times.

Great stay! Clean and the rooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff was courteous and helpful. Highly recommend!!

Friendly Service, Not Great Value/Quality $220 a night after tax, pretty steep for the quality here. It's pretty run down and the beds are pretty much older and destroyed probably sometime in The 80's or even the 1970's.... Stained floors, old musty smell in the rooms. Open space under the door to let critters in and out. The guy working is from India I think, he was polite. This place would be acceptable if it was about $100/night total. $199 plus tax makes it $220 which is pretty steep! Gets noisy in the highway around 6am so don't plan to sleep in in the am...

Chose this motel after reading multiple reviews online. We typically stay at a Hampton Inn or Residence Inn for reference. The room was clean and spacious. We were only staying one night so we decided we could handle a queen sized bed, typically we always book a king. The decor was retro and very comfortable. We were in room 2 which is very close to the highway. We did notice the road noise, but after an active day it did not keep us awake. We would definitely stay here again.

Pretty cool place to stay- the lodge is built of redwoods & shots across the street from the pacific ocean! My stop so I could explore the redwoods was more than expected. I booked online & check in was easy- ring the doorbell & you grab your key at the window. I got a suite- main room had 2 bed & a separate room had my bed, plus the bathroom. There was cigarette ash on my made up bed- but i couldn't smell smoke. Gross, but good there was no smell. The bathroom could've used more scrubbing in the shower- but I'm fussy about that. Otherwise- it was a good stay. The boys said their beds we're comfy. I was cold all night- the main room was comfortable, but my room ran cold. Water was hot. Location was fabulous. Overall- very happy.

We arrived at 10:30. The front desk person gave us keys to a room for our family of four. We opened the door and someone else was already occupying the room. The man in the room Yelling, "hey, hey." We went back to office and front desk person started yelling at his wife who came down brushing her teeth. She apparently booked a room but didn't enter it into their system. Are you kidding me!?! Front desk people extremely unprofessional. Very thin walls. Can hear everything. Towels were brittle Not clean, run down, rusty around shower. Stained floor, musty smell. Yellow stain on sheets near our heads. Would definitely not be back. Pros: This place has so much potential. Unique story. Large room Fridge Microwave

This place changed $500 to sleep in a bed that sink in the middle! I'm asking the others and they're acting like they can't get him! I've watched them this morning clean 5 rooms and haven't changed any sheets! NEVER STAY HERE!!!!

Absolutely horrific stay. There was a large tractor trailer idling in the back parking lot for hours and hours on end, including overnight. Multiple calls to the front office did nothing to resolve the issue. Did not sleep at all; could not leave that place fast enough. Note: if you want happy guests, do not allow large trucks to leave their engines running indefinitely! No one wants to listen to that.

Dump hotel with unkind management. I booked through Priceline and had the money and the management would not let me check in. I didn't have trouble with my credit card but figured it out and was shamed by mangagment. Do not stay here if possible

Fantastic stay - very clean and comfortable! This hotel is a living mid century museum that has Original door hardware and furnishings from an era long gone. Besides the obvious and rare curly redwood found throughout the hotel, the real charm is found in the vintage details unattainable by new hotels. Brass hinges and doorknobs and door sights ...because they are very close to the ocean, are well built and preserved and still very operational. Vintage tile work and bullnose and shower hardware not seen in fifty years is found here in each shower - clean and well working! Same w the counter tips and curtains and lighting and furniture and - it's a MCM Minimalist fan's dream come alive. I never thought I'd see an actual (non reproduction) display of MCM minimalist decor and design in a everyday-to-day business operation. This place is a JEWEL! I could go on and on. I have taken so many pics of detailed artifacts in our room to include the vintage metal tongue-and-hook coat hangers in the closet, which are mechanical masterpieces and still functioning and should be display pieces of mid century American craftsmanship. I dearly hope the owner continues to preserve this relic of a hotel. Maybe he'd even consider removing flatscreen TVs and other evidence of modern tech in a couple of the rooms to provide a true MCM feel for this of us who'd even pay extra for it! Ugh I'm demeaning I know. Before this dream goes away, don't miss out on this gem if you're a fan of non-reproduction, functioning MCM craftwork!

Neat experience for anyone looking to visit! Frequent spot for car collectors and enthusiasts. Said to have been build from a single redwood - amazing! The bed left me darn near crippled. Felt like an inflatable mattress under a mattress topper. That's not an exaggeration. The bed felt like a mattress with air in it underneath a layer of foam. Everything else was excellent. Friendly staff, great location, and exceptionally clean. If you don't need to sleep you'll do great.

Horrible experience. Dirty rooms, loud noises from street traffic, banging and crying from the room next door. The refrigerator didn't work, some of the lightbulbs were out, and mold in the shower. The sheets and towels were old and hard, and the beds had springs poking through. The shower lip was too high for my short mother to get in so she couldn't shower. The management didn't seem to care and refused a full refund for the remaining days we had booked.

I booked this hotel on Expedia but when we arrived at 0100 the lobby was closed despite saying open 24hr. I rang the emergency doorbell and and no one ever came to front lobby. I called and voice message says office is closed. Exhausted we had to find another hotel. Next morning I called office and she told me I would of needed to call and arrange late checkin. Personally I think if you want to run and "mom and pop" motel, than the appropriate action is to call customers who have not checked in. She had my number and just chose to charge me and ignore us when we arrived. Front desk that answered phone was rude and hung up on me when I asked to speak to manager. DO NOT BOOK THIS MOTEL! Also it looked terrible, old and run down. We stayed at different hotel that was nicer and cheaper.

It's not the most updated motel in crescent city, but it is exactly the same as it has been my entire life. That is the magical part about staying here. The rooms are always clean, the owners and employees are always great. The whole place has been made by one curly redwood tree, truly a one of a kind stay. Like said, not the most up to date place to stay by the ocean, but by far the most original, and you cannot beat the nightly price. Even when I have the chance, I never stay at any other place when I visit beautiful crescent city California. Thanks for staying the same curly redwood lodge, I'm fifty years old and I have been stay with you since I was young with my grand parents, and my children have also grown up staying with you too, can't wait to stay again. You're the best, so many memories and you have always stayed the same. Awesome. Oh, and one more thing, love the location! Close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets in summer. See you in September :)

Yes, the retro feel does give it character. But it felt less retro and more like it simply hadn't been updated in 50 years. Dingy, thin towels and terrible mattresses. The walls are paper thin - we could see daylight through the door crack. Add the road noise and the Crescent City foghorn, and there wasn't much rest happening. Tiny corner shower too.

I booked 2 rooms for 2 night unaware the electricity was going to be out, my Elder Auntie, who is from Red Bluff drove to Crescent City and she has a breathing machine, i paid for the rooms shory after the electricity shut off, I left concerned if they would provide some kind of power I have never booked a room with no electricity before. I went back to the office asked if they would provide electricity of some sort for her machine or lighting, I was told no and the man there got really rude i asked for a refund for the first night because I was going to have to take my Aunt where the was a generator, but keep the rooms for the next night, the man did not care and left for outside. unfortunately I had to pay for the night with no electricity and no one stayed in the rooms but I definitely canceled For the next night I will find a way better place with better atmosphere. will not recommen!!

I was a little annoyed when the concierge refused to show me the room before I purchased a night there, but it was 10 PM and I didn't have many options. The room was clean with big windows a beautiful paneled wall of their namesake curly redwood, and little vintage details like furniture, ceiling lamps and light switches. Bathroom was large and clean but there was no tub, just a slippery tiled walk in booth like thing (be careful while toweling off)?3

Terrible experience. Terrible customer service--really, possibly the worst I've ever had. The woman behind the desk lied to me at least once, and then again when I called two days later. I made the reservation on Priceline but canceled within minutes, as I had an encounter with the employee (probably part owner, if I am guessing correctly, but most likely family member of owner, if not). I canceled after the woman asked for my credit card. I told her I paid on Priceline. She told me she didn't have my credit card info from Priceline and there would also be a $300 deposit. I told her no thank you, and I was canceling. I called Priceline to cancel, as well, and they told me I would have to handle that with her, because she would take a cancelation fee. The cancelation fee was the price of the room. I told her I would not be staying, and she did not have the right to take any money from me. She then told me that she actually did have my credit card. When I asked her if she was going to take money from it, she wouldn't answer me. I left and called my bank immediately to dispute. Two days later, sure enough, the price for the room showed up on my debit card statement. I called the motel to speak to a manager or owner, and the same woman answered. She said the owner wasn't there, and I would have to call back tomorrow. I asked for the name of the manager or owner, and she said she didn't know it. This is clearly a lie. I am disputing the charge with my bank, but I really wanted to talk to someone in charge there before writing this review and filing with the BBB, which is what I intend to do next. If you are traveling through this town, best move on to the next one where you can find a reputable hotel with established trust and decent customer service.

The room smelled of wet animals, the beds felt like I was sleeping on gravel. When the housekeeping came in to change out the rooms they didn't even change the bedding, they just made the bed with the same sheets from the guests before. Smh what nasty place. I would not ever in my life rent from here again...they charged me $500 for a 3bed suite and it was literally a studio they took out the living room and added 2 beds smh horrible service. I'd sleep in my car before I spend another penny with this slumm!

The Curley Redwood Lodge is your basic hotel TV, beds, small fridge, microwave, shower. Nothing super fancy, the beds were fine. Our heaters work they were small old style heaters. Customer service is very straightforward. However I do have to complement the staff for providing extra blankets with no problem, and when I left my diamond earrings in the hotel room they gladly got them and I sent them a pre-paid envelope to return and I got my earrings within a few weeks. I know other reviews say there's no where to eat or just one place. However, that was not the case there were tons of places close by within 5 to 8 miles driving distance some fast food, just a few nice indoor restaurants. Depending on the fog you can hear the fog horn throughout the night. That was only one night for us. Location is good to some hiking trails.

I had a hard time figuring out where to stay for a reasonable price and I wanted it to be memorable. When checking in there was a few pictures on the counter of huge redwoods on my way out the lobby I grabbed a brochure which had information about the motel. The hotels wood accent pieces in the rooms and the doors are made from 1 single red wood. It amazingly retro, very clean. It's not super quiet at night based on being located on highway 101 but it definitely worth it. It has so much character. Spacious room with microwave, refrigerator. Hair dryer are available at the front desk. I recommend staying here close to the harbor and crescent city beach.

Our vintage Volkswagen group booked most of the hotel for a few days in June, coming from all over the country (and Canada). What a beautiful retro motel! As others have said, the redwood paneling is stunning. The rooms are average size, the bathrooms small (as was the style in the '50s when this was built), but clean and functional. I like that style and it was comfy and neat. It hasn't been "modernized" which would take away its charm, but it has been kept up well. All the usual small amenities like wi-fi, ice, cable tv, coffeemakers, and such all worked. Perfect! Lots to do in the area, and several great restaurants within easy walking distance. There was a farmers market across the 101 one day. All in all, a pleasant and easy stay! But most of all, the owners were so accommodating and helpful to our group. They didn't mind at all when we (quietly, mind you!) did some serious car repair, and also when we got many local visitors stopping by to see our 15 vintage cars. The owners live on-site so any needs were met instantly. I would definitely stay there again next time I'm coming through town!

If you love wood and hate plastic- this is the place for you! We've stayed a few times on our way down 101 and have truely enjoyed the gorgeous wood, spacious rooms, and the feel of a bygone era. The lady manager was very gracious and understanding about a booking mistake I had made when my husband stopped there recently. She could have charged us double, but after I explained what had happened she charged a nominal fee to remove one of the booking fees! It could have been a nightmare- and thanks to her it was negligible! THE beautiful setting , harbor views, salt air- and just across the road we found this wonderful little Cajun shrimp place with food to die for! Have a memorable stay at a place that takes you back to a less stressful time! We give it a big thumbs up!

Family owned, super clean every time we stayed. Friendly management and walking distance to food, beach and harbor. Love this place!

If you like mid century architecture this place is a hidden gem. All the rooms are very large and well equipped for the modem traveler. The entire hotel was built from one Redwood. The craftsmanship is everywhere you look.

Hey! Look at this ENORMOUS REDWOOD TREE! It looks like it once had some lightening or drought damage -- the wood is funny! I have an idea - let's cut it down, take some pictures and turn it into some buildings! We'll be helping it out - it's probably suffering anyway (even though it's 200 years old!) Who thinks that? Right? Apparently - someone did! Curly Redwood Lodge is quite a throwback - the story of the origin of the wood for the lodge is documented in the front office under the glass of the check in counter with photos, postcards and articles. There are some pieces of furniture that have the signature "curly" grain on display -- and the rooms are all paneled in gorgeous redwood. The rooms all have parking right in front and a nice overhang to protect you from the rain as you go out to your car/motorcycle. The room I had was pretty simple -- comfortable bed, clean shower (no tub) and small writing desk. The tv was kind of tiny and not so easy to watch from bed -- but all in all, it was a comfortable place to spend the night. I plan to return here on future trips on the coast.

Although dated, this is a very comfortable, spacious beautiful place to stay. The Lodge owners couldn't be kinder or more welcoming. I usually stay in upper end hotels, but was absolutely satisficed and pleased with the accommodations and the beauty of the woodwork which in itself is something to behold. IF you're looking for a comfortable hotel with spacious accommodations that screams value for your $, this is it

Second time staying here. Clean and good value in a beautiful area. The curly redwood panelling is awesome.

Wonderful hidden little gem. Nothing fancy, but the parking lot, lobby, and rooms are comfortable. Price is competitive. The only problems were with pillows that smelled badly, and a moldy-mustiness left on our pjs. The real appeal though is the retro charm! If you love mid-century modern you will want to stay here when staying in Crescent City!

This is a CLASSIC 1950's "Lodge" type of Motel. Amazing it is still with us... There are certain things that make you smile. A Kitten's invitation to play, introducing a child to His/Her FIRST Oregon Blackberry capped onto their fingertip, and, for me, the Curly Redwood Lodge. Now mind you, I am a career Carpenter. I have built most everything you can imagine, REALLY!! I have worked with nearly every type of wood. American hardwoods to Exotics. Softwoods down to even Balsa for special effects. Casework to doors and beyond. I have a Love Affair with wood. I run my hand over it and feel its power, sense its life force, grade its special character. I can see a twist, calculate a "check", and recognize its very finest calling. This place is so very unique folks. I am an old man now. I work with particle board and worse nowadays. I worked on projects ~Like~ this Motel. Solid Redwood homes with site built doors and windows. Working special pieces to prominence and ALWAYS on the lookout for THIS type of wood.. I wish I had worked on this structure. I doubt I will ever get the chance again.. I walk here, running my hand over everything I can. It is amazing. Google its history.. A true love affair which I appreciate.. Stop here. Get a 5 gallon bucket first then go across the street to the crab harbor.. Dungeaness Central.. Get a couple of live ones and take 'em to where you will spend the next night with family or friends and tell them about your stay at "The Curly".. Tell your kids how this place was built from ONE log.. It will be gone someday, but the folks who have it now, GET IT!! They strive to keep it in great shape, and DO!! My compliments, and I stay whenever I can.. Please participate so it keeps going... Google it!!! Read less Useful 5 Funny 2 Cool 6

I made reservations for 2 nights and was told that the price would be $168 per night. When I checked in, I was charged $299 for the first night and $349 for the second night. The girl I made the reservation with denied that she quoted me the $168. This motel does not stand by its word.

Fabulous place ! Love the decor, mid century modern from the 70s in the most glamorous way! Very clean rooms and very well kept! You can tell the new owners are really taking pride in this lodge by the ocean! Highly recommend, pretty affordable for the area!

Stayed here 20 years ago on a road trip. Decided to stay again for memory sake. I was not disappointed. Comfy and clean. Friendly staff. Cozy rooms and very quiet. Would stay here again!!!

This is my first review ever! I am writing this because my stay here was enlivening and restful. The owners are kind and generous with their time. The room was large and clean. I am grateful for my time here. Thank you for your kindness and effort to make my stay better!