Dunsmuir Lodge

Mike at the front desk was lovely. We stopped here while traveling from California back home to Oregon with our dogs and they were very accommodating. Beautiful views and a nice relaxing quiet night stay on our road trip. We forgot one of our phones in the room after we left and we called the owner who came out and helped us right away. We really enjoyed our experience here. Nice outdoor area of the dogs to stretch their legs too.

The Dunsmuir Lodge is a lovely, budget-wise little gem. It definitely has an old-school road trip vibe. Comfy bed, delicious water right out of the tap, wifi, a sheltered porch with welcoming overhang, a gazebo, two different little picnic table areas, gorgeous old oak trees, blackberries to pick in summer, and what seems to be a large meadow for kids to run around in the downward slope out back. It isn't fancy, but it is homey, and very clean. Our room (11) had its own air conditioner and it wasn't too noisy. Other family members stayed in the suite, down near the office. They seemed happy! Our only very minor quibble - the in-room coffee pot leaked. It had already melted/marred the table surface before we ever used it. This risk could easily be amended by replacing the coffee maker and/or putting a waterproof tray under the coffee service area. Next time we come to the area (soon!) this will be our go-to motel choice.

Overpriced for outdated rooms with poor internet access..and, in our room, Adventist furnace that made an incredibly loud backfire noise multiple times a night. Made for a miserable night.

I discovered this lodge in April 2024 during my drive from WA to the Bay Area; had a great experience. I returned to this lodge last month (July 2025) to spend time with family who drove from the Bay Area. We all had a great time! Friendly staff, well-kept lodge, pet-friendly, and conveniently located to many great outdoors/recreational spots. I look forward to my next stay here 🙂

Stopped by last minute for the night around 10:30-11 pm and was charged $175 (aka price gouged ) for a room he knew didn't have AC unit working. What was worst was the ants surrounding the bathroom floor, that trailed to the living room to our breakfast. Spiders in the main room and webs in the ceiling. Pet hair in the sheets... The infection control in this room was so questionable we didn't feel comfortable sleeping in the sheets. We immediately left early in the morning because we couldn't sleep properly, and called to request a discount or refund due to the uncomfortable stay. And was met with denial and hostility about why we didn't call or get him at 11-12 pm.

The front desk man was super nice and welcoming, even though I checked in pretty late. They do allow pets, and even offered an extra blanket for my dog. It's super cute here, very quiet very clean, and it feels way nicer staying here than at a large, plain Jane chain hotel. . I would definitely stay here again.

Welcoming, attractive motor inn! The staff obviously care about the property and their guests' experience. Everybody we talked to (which really came down to two people; it's a small operation) was very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a good stay. Our room was in good shape and nicely appointed, and, to its credit, didn't feel just like a generic American motel room. Noise wasn't an issue, and the whole vibe was good. You're a minute from the freeway, and around a mile from downtown Dunsmuir on a green and semi-rural stretch of road that I've always liked.

The gentleman at the front desk was very nice while checking in. We got the double room door number 12 for the family. When we first checked into our room we noticed at least 50 ants crawling all over our toilet. Not including the ones on the wall in the bathroom, or the ones around the room. We quickly brought this to staff and the gentleman said ants must have crawled into the room when they left the front door open while washing dog urine that was in up front of the room. (I say bs!!) They were coming in from the cracks on the walls and elsewhere. We left for a few hours. When we returned, we noticed the staff left a can of ant spray on the toilet along with a rag to I guess wipe up and kill more ants. Looked like they did kill some of the ants. There was ants crawling on that rag and more that we found in the bathroom. We again brought this up to the staff and said this was unacceptable. We’re leavin.We wanted a refund. The guy said all he could do was refund only one of the two days and he’d talk to his boss about the other. We never stayed more than 20 minutes in our room. I can’t believe management would think this is acceptable for a family to stay in. The pictures online look better than reality. We had some sketchy people staring at us sitting outside of their rooms drinking and smoking cigarettes. The front office is old, dirty, and not presentable. Take your money and go elsewhere.

This clean and friendly hotel was where I had to temporarily stay for two nights after a hospital stay until I could return home. Eric the owner was very considerate and did everything he could to make my stay comfortable. The cleaning staff was awesome and the price as reasonable. I would definitely recommed this hotel to any friends or family needing a place to stay in Dunmuir. Thank you so much Dunsmuir Lodge, Susan Ginter

So disappointing! I too was in room 6. The guests on either side of me did not seem to be on an overnight stop. It also seemed that they had woken up right as I checked in at 4pm. Consequently they were up all night long banging on the walls. I called the front desk to complain and no one answered. When I called the second time someone picked up and when I said I couldn't sleep because of the noise there was a long silence and finally the guy said he'd talk to them. Nothing changed and the noise continued so I don't believe that he said anything to them. At midnight I opened the door and asked the people talking outside my room to please be quiet. The sound of the jet engine A/C could not drown them out. I had zero sleep and got up at o-darl-thirty to get the heck out of there. But it gets worse, as I drove away I began to itch all over. I was covered in bug bites! All of this for nearly $200? Are you kidding me? Do yourself a favor and stay someplace else. I would have been better off to have slept in my car. Don't stay here!!!!! signed- Still scratching my bites 3 days later!

Our car broke down and we found this motel in Dunsmuir near Mt Shasta. Older motel that is being updated by the on-site owner. Friday of memorial weekend he had one room left. Eric, the owner, called his mechanic, who had closed for the weekend, He opened his shop, ordered parts and worked on the car instead of going water skiing. Finally got it running right on Tuesday. Saturday Eric was full so he called around and found us the last room in town, then drove us there, picked us up the next day and took us back to his place. Eric or his maids shuttled us to town for meals and a grocery stop. Stephanie and Sam, the maids, were wonderful and took good care of us. 5 plus stars all the way.

We stopped here on our halfway and we enjoyed it. The staff was very polite and they have the beautiful backyard with BBQ zone. Our number was good and clear. The small coffee maker is nice. This motel is pet friendly. On the backyard we had the old fireplace. It was nice. Their parking has Tesla chargers, that is super cool. The owner Eric explained us anything about the local famous and historical places. We took a bike ride around and we satisfied a lot. If you want to spend your time in the good and quiet place I recommend this place. Thank you Eric.

This place was fine, but WAY overpriced for what you got. Rooms were pretty crammed and the beds were limp with no support. It's an ok place to stay on a stopover somewhere, but not worth almost $200 a night.

Awesome stay! Erick was so helpful with our late check in (early AM) and even gave us a generous discount. Rooms have a cute cabin feel- shower amenities, comfy beds and blankets it's the perfect stop between San Francisco and Oregon!

I've stayed at The Dunsmuir Lodge a number of times over the years. I like staying in the older places that have a history, as long as they are being kept up. This is a nice place and they keep the prices pretty reasonable. Now that Cave Springs has been taken over and refurbished, it's become quite expensive. I'm up in the Dunsmuir - Shasta area somewhat regularly. I use to stay at Cave Springs quite a bit but as expensive as it's become, it's just not worth it...I'll continue staying at The Dunsmuir Lodge. It's a very nice older place, the rooms are comfortable and the prices are reasonable.

Great find!! Super reasonably priced accommodations, incredibly clean rooms, and the friendliest service! Yes, it's a roadside motel and no, it isn't luxurious. But the rooms are thoughtfully apportioned and the beds are comfortable. The walls are thin but again-- you get what you pay for. Also, the lodge has a massive seating and picnic area where you can grill out, hang out, and watch the stars. It is within walking distance of downtown Dunsmuir but it is a hump. The crowd can be a bit rough- we had some families and bikers also staying there when we stopped by (Memorial Day weekend) who were polite. However the couple in the room next to us had a middle of the night domestic dispute and my partner and I were awoken by a loud physical and verbal altercation. There was a large group at the end of the block of rooms that also appeared to have been on an extended stay in the hotel. Overall, great place and I hope they continue to make improvements. The motel has a lot of potential.

This is my 5th time here with my family in the span of 5 years in this wonderful hotel in Mount shasta. This place is owned by Erik he's a great guy and make sure everyone's experience is great. Aswell as the staff Stephaine,Samantha, and Susan who make sure the rooms are supplied and freshly cleaned everyday. And ofcourse mike who helps us book a room comfortable for us and for the time we need. It's a great place if your coming to Shasta with kids or even alone I would definitely recommend this place! (Kid and pet friendly)

The bed in room 6 was awful. It was hard and crunchy, crackling all night long. My wife and I didn't get one solid hour of sleep. And the heating/a/c unit was as loud as a Boeing 777 Rolls Royce Trent engine! We figured that even though we picked the "economy" room, the bed would be something better than a torture platform. We still had some driving to do and places to see the next day and all we thought about between waves of pain in our entire bodies, and sleep deprivation, we couldn't wait to get home to our own bed!! Yes, it was that bad! So, my advice is test the bed first before you commit to stay for the nite!

I have found my new favorite place to stay on my frequent trips between Seattle and LA. This place is perfect. Quiet, clean and such a nice departure from all the chain hotels on I-5. So relaxing- I really wanted to stay an extra night but they were sold out. The town of Dunsmuir has a lot of good dining options and a few great places to sit down by the river. I had my dog with me- he loved the hotel grounds and walking through the meadow area- all pretty exciting for a city dog. We will be back.

Fantastic lodge 15 minutes from ski lifts at mount Shasta 10 minute drive to downtown mount Shasta Fabulous rooms with handmade wooden beds and furniture Awesome staff Beautiful mountain side location with gorgeous views Stargazing galore on the lodge grounds with no light interference Highly recommended

Dunsmuir lodge is amazing! So welcoming and saved us from the heat wave when our car AC broke with it being 104 outside. Thank you!!!!!!!

Room was very small. "Renovated?" Perhaps 8-10 years ago. Limited cable & had no hot water for showers in the morning. Office attendant was extremely rude.

Room wasn't ready - had to wait an hour. Cable TV didn't work & front office was closed. NO hot water in the morning. Front desk was rude.

i can tell there are new owners, room was a matchbox with a king size bed, stand up and you are in the closet. Door did not have a number, just a piece of paper with "16" printed in ink and tape. The door had a 1" gap at the bottom and you could see light all around from top to bottom and did not close properly. Not worth $150 a night, I have stayed in worse but this is an embarrassment for the new owners. They tried to renovate and failed.

Definitely a one stop type of place and very conveniently located for those stopping between the San Francisco Bay and Oregon. The host was very nice and even accommodated our late arrival time of 1AM. The room was clean with a mini fridge, shower, and a parking spot that is directly in front of your room.

Passed through to sleep for the night and this place was super comfy, clean, and had a great staff/host. We were able to check in early and really enjoyed our stay. Staff made great recommendations and was very kind

Dunsmuir Lodge is a cute little motel in the little adorable town of Dunsmuir. The motel is clearly a labor of love and the people there are very friendly and accommodating. We needed a late check in and they were happy to oblige when I called. The beds are cabiny with large quilts and very comfortable mattresses. While this isn't the most modern and up to date everything was clean and tidy. Perfect when you are passing through and want a cozy place for the night. We had breakfast the next morning at the cornerstreet cafe down the street and it was fantastic. We plan on this being our go to stop when road tripping down or up the I-5.

This is our go to place when travelling north. Pet friendly. Beautiful view. We stayed in room 14 last and it was nice only thing kinda wierd is the coffee pot turned on all by itself at 4:30 am. It doesnt have a timer, you have to actually turn it on for it to start brewing.

Love this place Relaxing very friendly. Home away from home. Over looking a beautiful meadow with a lot trees.

I have stayed here many times. The best Lodge in the area by far. If you are skiing or snowboarding in Shasta area it's worth driving the extra few miles to stay here. Rooms are clean and cozy. Its a large property with lots of room to walk around and enjoy nature. Eric, the owner, is a wonderful host. The lodge has a VERY laid back atmospere. Rates are affordable as well. Flowers are stunning in the spring. In the area I've noticed that you can pay a lot more for a LOT less. They are super, mega, dog friendly too! What more can you ask for?! Simply awesome.

This place is the perfect stop for us when we travel from Los Angeles to Seattle on family trips. The big oversize beds are wonderful, the rooms are tight, but always clean, and the fields are the best way to spend the morning out with the dog. On top of that, the staff goes out of their way to make sure we have everything we need. On our last trip I forgot my clogs in the room and discovered halfway home that an earring that I knew I'd put on before leaving was missing. I called Eric and the clogs had been turned in, but no earring. I asked him to please look around in the parking lot outside of our room, not really expecting any outcome. Imagine my delight when the package arrived with the clogs and the missing earring!!! I love this Lodge and the staff. Kudos.

Eric that runs this place is a nice guy. Rooms are very clean and the beds comfortable. Coffee in the room and we had a refrigerator. Very quiet

What a cute motor court style motel with beautiful scenery. Our room was clean and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and my dog loved going for walks. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was also nice and quiet. There are train tracks nearby but the train wasn't loud. Great rates for such a nice place.

Very unassuming exterior w unexpectedly lovely rooms ad decor! Dog friendly and an espresso truck outside to boot. We arrived late so the desk were flexible with key handoff as well. Great stay and will be back!

We were looking for somewhere to stay last minute, from Shasta to Dunsmuir and this was the only place that had some vacancies and also accepted dogs. The staff were really nice and knowledge about the local attractions, including dog friendly trails. We stayed in the king room, where the bed took almost nearly the entire room. Kind of a tight fit for two adults and two small dogs, but it had a very cute lodge feel. Changes I would recommend: microwave in individual rooms rather than in the office.

It was a perfect, quiet stop for me and my little dog Lucy. They are pet friendly with nice areas for them to go. Quaint little town. I'd go back!

Expected something way better than this. I saw the pictures online and looked very cute and nice for the one night stay. I walk in, it is super beat up. The walls, curtains, appliances. Everything. They have older T.Vs from 2004 which is fine with me but just so you know and there was ants all over the bottom of the bathroom shower. LIVE ANTS! There is no soap and the bathrooms are tiny tiny. Also, the bed is as hard as a rock. The pictures online are lying.

The dunsmuir lodge is a great classic motel, clean rooms and friendly staff. A great affordable stop in the sierras.

Super cute and cozy needed a close get away and this was so perfect and relaxing clean quiet and dog friendly..staff is great super helpful and welcoming

Clean, quite with friendly staff! Comfortable bed and a mini fridge. No frills but nice place.

In October of 2018, I happened to be passing through Dunsmuir again, and I called this place for a reservation. I left my name and number. I called twice. No body ever called me back. So I went online and tried to make a reservation, but their system would not take my information. So I emailed this place, and no body ever got back to me. I was doubtful that they were still in business, so I reserved a room someplace else. Imagine my surprise when, upon arriving in Dunsmuir, I drove by the lodge and saw that it was open. I wonder why they did not want me to stay there.

We love the Dunsmuir Lodge. We have stayed several times over the years. Pet friendly! The people are super nice. We loved our room this time! Cozy. Great place! Quiet.

I would stay here again. The lodge is older, but typical of a cabin in the woods. It was very clean And very quiet. We are a senior couple and really had a lot of laughs. We had a large king size bed. I have to say if you are 5 feet or under and you want a king bed, you might ask them for a small stool. It is a great bed made of large logs; I could not get up on it without a chair. Manager was very prompt to take care of the problem with the television cable. Unfortunately he wasn't available for me to share our funny experience. LOL

I have never stayed at such a wonderful cottage the staff was amazing they were so accommodating I open the door to my room and much to my surprise is was darling !! handmade wooden bed with dresser and a fridge and a beautiful bathroom immaculately clean I was only able to stay here for a couple hours of sleep during my travels I wish I could stay longer I highly recommend visiting here if you're ever driving through

It is quiet here. The rooms are very old-fashioned and very outdated. They are pretty clean and you get a tiny shower with old tiles so this is not fancy at all and the air-conditioner works --the TV was good Lots of clean fluffy towels. It's not really a Inn--no common room like an inn would have. it's just an old-fashioned motor motel. A frig. Coffee maker. King bed. But over priced. The suite isn't a real suite. No sitting area.

The charge to my credit card was 32% higher than the quoted rate The walls were paper thin The hot water was difficult to get

Pros: Cheap, pet friendly Cons: Bed bugs, filthy carpet Got what I paid for. Cheap room & I could bring my dog. Unfortunately the carpet was so soiled I could feel the grime under my feet, I had to wear shoes the whole time I was there. And the bed bugs were so terrible I woke up with bites all over me. There aren't enough outlets to plug in chargers except for one inconveniently located under the bed and one near the ceiling.. The TV was old and smaller than my laptop. The bathroom was tiny and had bad water pressure. Would not stay here again. (Room 10)

This is the third time we have stayed here. It is rustic and VERY well maintained. The beds are made of round pine poles which adds to the feeling of another time...a simpler time. We highly recommend it to everyone. The lodge is not on the freeway so there is no traffic noise so you can actually get a good night of sleep. However it is only about 2 minutes off the freeway. The owners live on property to assure that things are under control.

I had to evacuate Redding because of the Carr Fire and was stranded over the weekend in Dunsmuir. I was told to try the Lodge by one of the locals, and I could not have asked for a better safe haven in such a time of need. Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by lush greenery, this beautiful lodge is a quiet and small heaven with a very personal feel to it. Eric is a sweet man and the housekeepers are always happy to help. The rooms vary in look and feel, but they are extremely cozy and welcoming. It is close to delicious restaurants and Mount Shasta, and so many other outside adventures. I had so many adventures in Dunsmuir and could not have asked for a better place to calm down from the adrenaline. The rates are wonderful especially for the location and the staff is helpful in every way. I truly was blessed to spend the weekend and several other weekends after the fire in this hidden gem, and highly recommend anyone else to check it out!

Back in the 1940's when Gauchos were (short) men and women knew their place ;) (ouch, hey, lay off, didn't you see the smiley?) a couple would tie up their horses at the El Rancho Motel, sleep in beds the size of apple crates and hold square dances in the bathroom. These days, however, super-sized Nordamericanos park their Escalades at the renamed Dunsmuir Lodge, duck to get through the door and wonder why they can barely squeeze into the bathroom. Nevertheless, this is a very nice "lodge" (meaning a place to stay) so please support small local hard-working businesses and give them your credit card. Our unit #6 was very nicely re-decorated and crammed with all the necessary amenities: table, desk, 2 chairs, bureau, TV, fridge, ceiling fan-light, closet, night lamps with real shades, Mr Coffee and a log bed so big that my mate and I had to call each other on cell phones to arrange to meet in the middle when we wanted to "snuggle." I could not locate the Bible. More plusses include a steep back forty where, if your kids roll down this hill and onto a passing Amtrak train, the back seat of the Escalade will be much quieter for the rest of the trip. I like the box of rags by the Coke machine with the sign "Use these clothes to wipe down your Rottweiler or greasy Harley instead of the white towels in your room or you'll be charged." Oops, better stop polishing the Caddy.

This is my midway stop every time when I'm heading up to Portland. The first time I stumbled onto this place was due to needing a place to rest and ever since I book this as my go to place when traveling north. The staff is super friendly, clean rooms, great price, dog friendly, you almost always end up throwing down a cold one with the fellow travelers that are staying at this lodge as well. I now make this place more of a part of the vacation rather than just a place to catch some sleep.

We highly recommend DUNSMUIR Lodge!!! The owner and his staff are absolutely incredible! Very kind and understanding and helpful. We lost our keys on the ski resort slopes and he helped us out with a ride as we were stuck out in the parking lot freezing cold! You don't come across too many good people anymore. It was such a blessing he called us to verify our room right as we were stranded! They make it affordable and comfortable for you to feel right at home! We will continue to stay at Dunsmuir Lodge every visit! You can't find better service and such a cute little room! Thank you staff Dunsmur Lodge for going above and beyond for our family and friends! We Genuinely appreciate your kindness!

At 11:30 at night, with a screaming baby in the car, we arrived at this hotel. The desk guy was super friendly and helped us in our hour of need. We checked into our room and it was clean and had all the amenities you would need, soap, towels, etc. I was pleasantly surprised how clean the room was. The only issue we had was squeaking doors! I think the section of the hotel we were in was a bit lopsided. A great experience overall! Super friendly staff!

We stayed here on our way from SF to WA state and I believe this is right by Mt. Shasta. I had to praised the owner for being so nice and patient when we ring the bell at 1am. We got the last two rooms and it was clean, quiet and comfy. Yes, this is probably closer to a motel than a lodge as it doesn't have any amenaties but I appreicate the upgrades the new owner had putt in and I would defintely return if I ever return to this area.

Conveniently located just off I-5 and 7 miles from the town of Mt. Shasta, this is an amazing two star inn. OTI is a non-smoking facility with very nice front desk and clean rooms. The linen were well kept and clean. The hedge creek falls are at a walking distance from the inn and mossbrae falls are also less than a mile away. There is a chevron gas station that has a subway within a mile if you take a left on Dunsmuir Ave under the I-5 bridge. Last but not the least, there is Penny's diner as part of the property. This 24hr diner serves excellent meals and worth the money. Price wise this place is not cheap. Expect to pay $100 per room per night and $12per person per meal. Still, I am a fan and will definitely come back again.

I think there is only one true review so I'm going to be honest. This place is old and run down but it's really cute on the outside. Fortunately we got a room that was "renovated" and we checked in when it was dark. The first room we looked at was pretty beat up. But the renovated room was somewhat better and we were desperate. The bathroom, well I skipped the shower in the morning. ants everywhere. Bed was hard and had a weird stain on the sheet which I didn't find till morning.ugg! The handle for the hot water was missing! Whoever checked us in was very nice. I had to laugh since we'd stayed in some really nice places before this one for only a little more. I guess location is the reason for the price. This place has a LOT of potential but falls short of a nice place. Will do in a pinch for one night.

I stayed here two nights and was satisfied. My room was clean and had an oversized bed. There was a hair on my towel however, but I will overlook that. The room had a new T.V. And refrigerator, but a very old coffee pot and bathroom (70s shower tiles) NOTE: Sound goes through the walls very easily.