Whittaker's Bunkhouse

This place was way over charged. I could have get way better room or the whole Airbnb for less then this. And the room was very dirty and sheets weren’t changed, Heater was not working and I was too cold at night that i couldn’t sleep. There was no tv and WiFi was so slow. At Night we hear so many random noises and knocks around that we get terrified because I was there with just my girls. I would not recommend this place.

Stayed here last minute for an overnight to shorten the 1 day ski ascent of Muir Snowfield the following day from Paradise. Room 1 was spacious with 2 queen beds, microwave and fridge, and hot shower and had windows around with only one shared wall. We did arrive during a cold spell with outside temp of 25F and found the room to be about 45F when we checked with a drafty French door and an open air conditioner window vent. The two resistance wall heaters could not get the room warm for at least 4 hours so we were quite cold getting to bed and then overheated in the night. A nice upgrade would be to put in heat pump heating or at least a thermostat that gets the room to a comfortable temperature and stays there when guests are arriving. Convenient location to park entrance but you do hear cars zooming up the road. Didn't get to use the cafe but look like a good spot.

Perfect place for accessing the national park! I checked in after a long day's hike to relax, and it was convenient to head back up to Paradise the next morning. My room at Whittaker was very clean, cozy, and comfortable. The room rate was reasonable. Delicious ice cream in the front office/cafe, convenient parking, and easy check in/out. I'll definitely be back for my next adventure at Mt. Rainier.

Rustic and dated. Great location for going to Mount Rainier. The room may not have been used recently because there was an active spider that had dropped dead carcasses of flies on the bed’s headboard. I’m not afraid of spiders and I appreciated the flies being eliminated but it would have been nice if the carcasses had been wiped off before we came. The toilet leaked and puddled along a baseboard. The coffee was delicious though and the cafe charming.

Basic accommodations at a decent rate. Queen bed was comfortable but firm. Quiet, serene setting. Fans provided in the room. I arrived late in the evening and was gone by 10am the following morning for a day hike at Mt Rainier. Unfortunately the regulator in the shower wasn’t working so there was just freezing cold water. When I mentioned it to the front desk at check out they said they’d have maintenance look at it, but no discount was offered.

This is review is for the Bunkhouse food. We always stop here for a milkshake when going to Mt. Rainier. I think they have the best Huckleberry shake anywhere around the mountain. It's usually pretty busy and I wish they had more seating, but we will always stop here!

Terrible terrible experience. The hotel is outdated. The boards on the porch are uneven and unsafe. The beds are hard. The curtains are a bit ratty. In addition, there is no air condition but they provide fans. We were there in August and it was hot and trust me fans did not cut it. The hotel is way overpriced for what you get. I believe they can charge that amount only because of their location. That is all they have going for them. In addition, the staff did not seem to be very knowledgeable but were nice. ||This was our first trip to Washington, Oregon and we were so excited. This was our first day of our trip and first stay at this hotel. We will never stay here again and I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. It is not cute or quaint. It’s just old and outdated. It could be super cute, but they have some work to do. Also if they do not have air or tv and spotty wifi- they should let people know that. I think those features are just a given. 👎😞. Big disappointment.

If you are looking for a place to stay near Mt.Rainier NP without breaking the bank, this might be a good option for you. The location is great and having a bar/restaurant on site is a nice perk. Just some things to consider... I know part of the charm of this place is "roughing it" so when we arrived and realized there was no TV in the room, my reaction was "okay, oh well". But my wife and I arrived to a hot room with no air conditioning and two small fans. Both were caked in dirt/dust and one didn't work. Upon further inspection of the bathroom, shower and toilet were in desperate need of a good scrubbing. Water temperature and pressure were inconsistent. Ive taken better showers at backwoods campgrounds. The cherry on top was the rock-hard beds that prevented us from getting a good night's rest. TLDR - probably best to spend a few extra bucks for 21st century amemities and a clean room somewhere else, but to each their own.

Great location close to the park. Our room had a microwave and fridge. The bed was also really comfortable with easy check in. I thought the room could have been cleaner. There was just alot of hair in the room, the bathroom and else where that didn't match mine or my partners. The room didn't have a hair dryer but it did have a portable air conditioner and alot of books and games in the shared areas.

Project Pat keepin it trippy out here in Ashford yall. This place reminds me of those bagels you get from the grocery store that are frozen and so you have to microwave them first and then toast them but you still know it for sure ain't fresh but it's all good because they're cheap a** bagels from Safeway and you're just chillin at your house on a Saturday. It's kind of like that. Also, the fact y'all don't cream cheese the bagel either about kills me. Coffee keeps it real. Breakfast sandwich: for a microwaved bagel this place kind of pops off. If there was more competition from a local bakery y'all would have a tough time but enjoy what y'all have goin right now. Stay trill. 5 stars.

We were on our way back from Mt Rainier and looking for a coffee shop to give us an afternoon pick me up. The kids were ready to get out and stretch their legs as well. We can not speak to the motel part of the business, only the coffee and ice cream shop. The location is right off the highway and was a quaint little motel with shop in the front. Easy to see and access from the main road. The kids got ice cream. They have about 5 or 6 different flavors to choose from. I got a vanilla latte and it was very very weak. If you're looking for stronger coffee, ask for another shot of espresso or less milk. Overall, it was a neat little tourist place I'd at least recommend checking out.

Stumbled upon this cozy little coffee house, and glad we did! The eggnog lattes are excellent. Nice selection of ice creams and sorbets too. The staff was friendly and greeted us with a smile. And, learned that it's owned by the first American to top Mount Everest. Had no idea! Lots of pictures and memorabilia adorn the walls. Small rock climbing "play ground" out front for the kiddos too. Small bites offered as well.

4 out of 5 for a quick stop for coffee and ice cream - staff was friendly, and everything was tasty (and not too pricy), definitely stop by if you are going up or back from Mt. Rainier.

WiFi is terrible, intermittent at best. No hot water, no refrigerator, no TV, no hair drier, no microwave, no phone, no ice. The beds are terrible. The room is in disrepair. To cool the room we have an 8" fan. We did not enjoy our stay.

I can only speak to the coffee shop as I was staying at an Airbnb nearby. The coffee shop is cute and has several indoor and outdoor options. The staff were fine - perfectly friendly and nice. I tried a couple different coffees and both were overpriced and weak. There is another expresso shop that is 0.5 miles down the road. I'd probably try there if you're a strong coffee drinker!

We had a pretty great stay here. It's conveniently located, check in was easy and room was spacious, comfortable and clean. There is no AC but since we were on the 2nd floor we opened the balcony door and the temp was perfect. The place itself is so cute and it was fun learning about Lou Whittaker through the decor and information in the Cafe. The Cafe was extremely cute but the employees seemed quite inexperienced and they twice forgot my husband's order even though he was standing right there. Other than that, we had a great time here. It was quiet and peaceful and we'd definitely stay again..and bring our own coffee :)

The apple cider was amazing. Tart and tangy with a dark amber honey color. Delicious !

Affordable stay on the west side of the national park. Basic clean, quiet and generally comfortable. A window A/C unit would be welcome during the really hot days but they do at least provide a fan. Staff was friendly but it was a bit odd waiting in line with cafe patrons to get checked in.

Great atmosphere, delicious food, knowledgeable staff and legendary services for your expedition.

Over priced ice cream and breakfast items, probably since they're one of the few in town. Ice cream was average, nothing special. Chill vibe. Friendly staffs.

Was disappointed in my stay at Whittaker's Bunkhouse. DO NOT BOOK Room 23 -Not worth the money and wish I would of dispersed camped near Mount Rainer instead of staying here. The beds were uncomfortable, and there is no way for a breeze to flow through the room on a warm day (it on has only two small windows). The shower was gross and needed a deep cleaning. There was hair left in the shower, and the drain needed to be unclogged. Also the majority of the water was flowing into the bottom faucet and not through the shower head. The refrigerator was not cooling to the appropriate temperature! Pros -Appreciated the coffee shop opening at 6:45 am so we could have coffee before heading up to the mountain. The coffee was good for the price!

I was hesitant to stay here after reading mixed reviews, but decided to give Whittaker's Bunkhouse a chance.. I'm absolutely shocked at the bad reviews. This place was absolutely perfect for our stay in Mount Rainier. The room was so cute and nice and just what we needed after our 2 long days of hiking. The cafe attached to the motel was amazing! Breakfast sandwiches and coffee every morning and ice cream at night was such an added treat to our stay. The motel is situated right in between the two restaurant/bars in mount rainier so you can walk right to dinner! I truly cannot believe the bad reviews.. if you are on the fence, book your stay here-- you won't regret it!

Cute place! Our room was clean and yes there are some spiders in the corners of the room but they are harmless...just beware the cancellation policies at this hotel are very strict.. even in a wildfire and pandemic..which I think is crazy. Also I think the girls at the front desk could be a little friendlier and learn some customer service skills. The WiFi here is a little show and there is no tv in the room. It's super close to the park though so that's nice.. not sure it's worth the price though....

Great latte!! Milk steamed to perfection! The barista was super friendly and the fireplace was perfect for a cold November morning! Great location, tons of coffee options, tons of outdoor seating!

If you're okay with no frills (no tv, simple décor, the heat is off until you occupy the room, outdoor entrance to room), Whitaker's Bunkhouse is the place for you. It's just what I wanted - $65 for a queen with an en suite bathroom - and clean - and wifi - no complaints here. I've actually come to find that I enjoy accommodations without tvs more than those with. It really changes the way your evenings look - especially when your alone - in my case, the peacefulness is welcomed with open arms. Another big factor Whitaker's has going for itself, quite possibly the biggest, is that it is located just a few (4 to 6) miles down the road from the entrance of Mt.Rainier National Park and with that, there are plenty of nofrill eateries in the area (see Copper Creek Inn review) to go along with your nofrills room. A few of my favorite parts about the stay: 1.) absolutely no cell phone service (reality check: I'm not that important), 2.) the shower water stayed as hot as I wanted it for as long as I wanted it, 3.) the wooden floors of the porch outside the rooms have a gentle creek when people walk down them - 5 stars for charm, 4.) Whitaker's boasts an on-site coffee shop/sweets shop complete with chai and blackberry ice cream and lastly, 5.) The wall art is so ugly it's cute. I'd definitely stay here again and recommend it to others. Let's be honest, it's hard to beat $65 with that location And cleanliness.

This is a great place to stay, considering the price and location in comparison with other lodging options nearby. I arrived at about 12PM, around lunch time, hoping to check in, but the room wasn't ready. It's understandable since check-out isn't until 11AM and the room was being cleaned at the time. The young female in the cafe was friendly and said I could wait if I want. I decided to come back later and instead, used the restroom (a single restroom on the first floor that was very clean), then headed to Mount Rainier. I returned at about 3:30PM and the room was ready. The same employee showed me the paperwork, had me fill out some information, and informed me about the hours of operation, WIFI, rules, and answered all my questions. The room (#24 with 2 queen beds) was spacious and clean. There were some basics such as shampoo and soap, but no hairdryer or anything else. Just a no frills type of place, yet very comfortable with a heater and fan, and the window opens too. There were also extra blankets. The WIFI worked really well, we had no problems at all. One problem was that since I was on the 2nd floor, the ceiling tilted inwards on both sides, so laying on the outer sides of the bed, my brother and I kept hitting the ceiling each time we stood up...ouch! The cafe, where check-in and check-out take place, also serves food, drinks, snacks, and ice cream. After dinner, my brother and I each got a waffle cone, so delicious and generous with the portions. I recommend bunny tracks & huckleberry! Next to the lodging area is the Base Camp Grill with good and decently priced food, an area for equipment rentals, a rockclimbing area, and a gift shop that sells clothing, souvenirs, equipment, snacks, and more. It's only a couple miles from the Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier. I would definitely stay here again!

I'm sitting in my room, I checked in earlier today. I figured since I have wifi, writing a review would be a fun idea! No mobile service. No room service. This bunkhouse is the perfect place to stay if the following are your requirements: - clean - rooms have heaters - hot showers plus clean towels - close to Rainier and local climb companies - gear shops nearby - you can get food and water on-site - wifi available if you feel the urge to Yelp or send emails This place has its charm and there are so many stories waiting to be told and heard. Stay here if you are looking for comfortable and affordable lodging with a laid back Ashford vibe. :)

I expected a little more from this motel based on the price and how cute it looks outside! The beds were really uncomfortable and the floors were dirty. The drain in the shower didn't drain so the bathtub filled up as we were showering. Also I ran out of hot water less than 10 minutes into my shower. There was also no TV in the room (which isn't a deal breaker at all but good information to have) and the wifi was really slow (there was no service there). On the positive side, the cafe attached to the motel was great!

There was an envelope in our room for a tip. The person who came to our room left more shampoos and soaps but didn't make the bed. They were listed under b&bs but that was wrong. They are not. Their cafe, u stand and Oder a bagel or bagel sandwich. Three of the four girls working behind the counters had very long hair which was not pulled back or covered in any way and they were continually flipping their hair around. The pierce county board of health is going to hear about this. The interior of the cafe is very cute with climbing/skiing memorabilia every where and most of the breakfast patrons were climbers or guides giving it a very authentic mountain feeling.

It was 90 degrees and we had restless kids in the car. What a lovely little stop, with a freezer full of ice cream and a fridge full of cold drinks. Even better, a shaded area for our kids to play while they burned off some sugar. Definitely recommend!

Awful. Stayed here for 2 days while hiking in the park. The bathroom was DISGUSTING. The towels were dirty. There was mold on the ceiling, in the shower and on the molding of the walls. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. Only 2 pillows on the bed and they were this as paper. You Can also hear everything from other rooms next to you and above you. Spend a few extra bucks somewhere down the road. Food was also disappointing and staff was not friendly at all.

We only came here because of the Wifi. When you drive further toward the park, say bye-bye to the internet. But we needed online access for something and had to drive down here from Paradise. We just ordered drinks and they were surprisingly good. I tried their hot chocolate and a cafe mocha. They also offer tasty shakes, but the weather was too cold for me to get this. We liked it so much that we came back when we were leaving the park the next day. I haven't stayed in their rooms, but they posted pictures of the rooms they offer on the wall outside the cafe. They looked pretty good for the price, not exactly upscale but comparatively much more roomy and a better deal than what's offered at the Paradise Inn in Mt Rainier NP. Next time I'm here, I will look into this place.

$65 a night for a clean room and a comfortable bed. If you're staying here you're probably hiking or skiing all day and will be exhausted when you hit the hay. This place is GREAT for that. In our room (maybe all), they had spring mattresses. I've never slept on a spring mattress and thought it was going to suck, but it was fine and I slept great. If you know you hat that kind of mattress camp on the ground I guess. The coffee in the cafe is very good and I'm a coffee snob. If only their was a decent restaurant in Ashford.... Drive to Eatonville for dinner.

Goood blackberry latte very yummy and neat readying and looking at all stuff. Staff friendly and fun talk to.

I will not be staying here again. There is no insulation in the walls or the ceiling of this noisy hotel. Rather than "the bunkhouse" it would be more aptly named "the thumphouse". Every child's yell, every step, every word in the next room is easily heard and difficult to ignore. If you want help from management, say to request a room that is not under loud screams and running, they are unavailable to respond from 6pm to 8am. No one responded to my call or e-mail, you are on your own. (Not sure what they would do if a pipe burst...) After a night of very little sleep that led me to end my trip early, I questioned the wisdom of no management availability 14 hours of the day. The response was "that's how we've done it for 20 years". This may explain why there are so many other places to stay in Ashford these days. If you want to relax, and maybe even sleep, this is not the place to stay. I do recommend their cafe for a cup of coffee and the staff is friendly. If you cannot find somewhere else to stay, while incredibly noisy, the rooms are clean. One of my two stars is for these things.

Whittaker's Bunkhouse was the first stop on our day-trip to Mt. Rainier National Park. Ostensibly, it was a bathroom stop, but you could also pick up some food, grab some souvenirs from the small gift shop, watch people getting ready for the summit up to Mt. Rainier, or like we did, grab some huckleberry ice cream from the cafe. This was my first taste of anything huckleberry and at 9 am, it seemed a little early for ice cream, but boy, am I glad I sprang for a cup. The ice cream is made by Dreyer's but I can't seem to find it anywhere here in the Bay Area (if anyone knows, please let me know!). The huckleberry tastes a little like blackberry, but it seems more fragrant and perhaps just a bit more tart. I'd certainly stop in again for the huckleberry ice cream, but for you adventure-seekers, Whittaker's Bunkhouse seems to be the best start point for those on the way up the summit. While we were there, people were learning how to tie harnesses and how to stay safe on the mountain. Apparently, the guides that work here are legendary - I guess if you're risking your life climbing the mountain, you're going to want the best. I'd be back!

Like many national park destinations, accommodations near Mount Rainier tend to be either luxurious and pricey or cheap and, uh... cheap. I picked this place because I wanted to be near Mount Rainier and have decent but frugal accommodations. Well, they got the frugal part down: With tax my room cost under $100 per night. My room was smallish and done in a rustic style with lots of unfinished pine. So far, so good. The carpet looked like it was once quite nice, some years and a few dozen stains ago. The mattress, too, was probably once pretty good -- most likely around the time Bill Clinton left the White House. There was no closet and very little drawer space, just half a dozen hooks from which to hang clothes. The bathroom, alas, looked like something from a Motel 6 that had received bare minimum maintenance for decades. The enclosure around the tub/shower combo was in several sections that appeared to have come apart and been badly glued together, likely more than once. What caulking there was around the tub (not much) had black mold in multiple places. The wood plank walkway in front of the rooms and the fact that the only windows faced the walkway and courtyard assured lots of noise at all hours, since mountain climbers get up early. There was a hot tub, which looked nasty and reeked so intensely of chlorine that it almost knocked me over. I did not try it. The front desk doubles as a cafe, staffed usually by two young women who seemed not to know obvious stuff, like a good place to get a sandwich to tuck in one's backpack (it turned out there were two choices within 100 yards). The cafe had a very limited menu: coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, cold cereal and assorted quasi-Egg McMuffin type breakfast sandwiches. These all seemed to be pre-made and rewarmed when you order. Not great, but a functional quick/cheap breakfast. All in all, a barely tolerable experience. But I'm not sure there is anything better nearby without spending lots more. Oh, and there's a big sign in the room warning of a $100 charge if any items are left in the room when you leave. Really? $100 if I forget my toothbrush?!?!? Yikes.

So you've come to the Pacific Northwest and you want to climb the big mountain, huh? That's right. You saw Rainier in the distance and you called up the best guide service around (That's RMI, in case you didn't know) and told them to haul you up there and back. Now you just need somewhere to crash before, and maybe even after the big event. Well look no further than Whittaker's Bunkhouse *right next door* to RMI basecamp. That's probably the best feature of this place. Well that and the free wireless for the the geek in all of us. However, that's not to say those are the only good features. The stay was pleasant with friendly front desk staff as were most of the people staying there. The rooms were nice and clean and, though sparse, got the job done exceedingly well. I suppose the climb up to 14,410 ft could have deluded my judgment but have no fear, I stayed there before the climb as well! I stayed in a couple different private rooms as well as the bunkhouse and enjoyed both experiences. This is no Hilton, but I think it's a perfect fit for the target audience - those looking for something a little simpler in the wilderness or as a waypoint in heading to the big mountain next door. If you go, you can try telling them Damon C sent you...but I doubt it will actually get you anywhere. ;-)

This place is pretty much a joke. Let's see... Apart from the amateur hour they call a pizza and burger joint here--operated by friendly but ultimately frustrating staff (except burger flipper girl, who was smart and should have traded places with the witless high school cant pour me a beer order taker/cashier) -- the average burgers were just ... yep, average, and they've been out of pizza crust (which accounts for more than half their entire menu board-- and reports from others that they've remained pizzaless for 4 consecutive days). But I digress... So far (since sleeping here is impossible), I've killed probably half a dozen HUGE stinging ants (like an inch or more long with Africa-sized mandibles!!) in our Bunkhouse room. One had wings and was flying around. Looked like a huge black wasp, but on closer inspection, it was definitely a mutant giant ant. The others were wingless and crawling the bathroom floor and countertop, and one even made it up into my bed onto my arm. Barefoot to the bathroom for a middle of the night pee? Not if you want to be able to walk tomorrow. The windows, as another reviewer said, are tiny, and inexplicably have no screens so as to absolutely ENSURE you cant sleep because of all the bugs that fly in out here 'in the woods', and it has been 90 degrees in this goddamn room all day and nite. It got only slightly better at around midnight, but its still cooking in here. In fact, our cheap ass, broke ass Walgreen's stand 'fan' is about the only thing about this place that doesn't blow. Skip this place and go somewhere thats been even slightly cared for since the 1960s and you'll be better off. The history of the place is great, but today's reality of it sucks. It's 2012, people. Not good enough by a mile, even for a no-frills place. Bafflingly crappy. Note: Theres no AT&T or Verizon coverage here, either. (Dream on, Sprint customers.) Back to food: no sides of substantial things like fries or rings or wings or hearty soups for starving climbers... Weird. Beer selection's not bad, tho. Espresso: tasty. Ice cream: rad.

It was OK. Room was rustic but I did expect that. No TV etc. They had internet but I was only able to get it to work once during my two day stay. I had issues with them returning my calls when I had questions about my reservations. There is very limited cell service in the area and no pay phones available. The cafe is very nice and had good coffee and light breakfast items. The area is beautiful and Mt. Rainier is just a few miles up the road.

Best lodging deal near Mt. Rainier NP. This basic place is no Hilton, like other reviewers mentioned - it is full of uniqueness and energy, that's why! This place is simple and clean, very comfortable. No TV's in the rooms, large room sizes. The decor fits in well with the surroundings. The place does not try to pamper you, but simply takes pride in what they do do: provide a simple living space. The cabin itself is quite old, originally used by loggers when they were razing the trees in that area of the cascades, and they left when all the trees were cut down. The bunkhouse was abandoned and nearly destroyed when Lou Whittaker, famous mountain climber, rescued it and rebuilt it into it's current manifestation as a hotel.

Good enough for an overnight stay! Great location in proximity to the Nisqually park entrance on the south west corner of the park. Clean, simple rooms, $93 w/ tax for a room with 2 twin beds. No fridge, but thankfully had a nice and toasty heater. Rolled in late around midnight, and was able to pick up the keys at the office - was just a little concerned that they were in an envelope taped to the door instead of a safer place. Couple notes: Keep in mind that the porch that wraps around the building is hollow and creates a lot of noise. In the morning, our neighbors left early and it seriously sounded like they were purposely trodding around trying to wake everyone up. Also, beware of running hot water in the sink and the shower at the same time - the shower gets EXTREMELY hot.

My spouse and I stayed there for 3 days in Sept 2018 in room 8 with 2 twin beds & private bath. We wanted a simple private room, not too distant from Mt Rainier from a town with not a lot of choices. It even had heating in the room. We were worried that the wood floors will be noisy from guests walking about, but we had no problem the first 2 nights. At 6 am of the 3rd day, we were awakened by doors banging shut, equipment being dropped on the floor, very noisy footsteps (seemed everyone up and about had heavy feet), music playing. We figured the noise should die down in 5 minutes, but it went on for half hour. I got up to look for where the noises were coming; it was from the cafe that was packed by a big group having breakfast. Perhaps room 8 was a bad room, with thin walls and being next to the restaurant.

If you are looking for a nice accommodation at a budget price, this is the place. It is the valley's best kept secret. If you manage to get a room at this place, jump on it. The rooms are consistently themed per the mountaineering/alpinism theme. All very rustic and woody. They don't have a fridge, tv or A/C, but they have a fan and heating. Holly, the one in charge if the rooms, did a pretty awesome job preparing it for our arrival. This place would definitely get a 5 star rating for location, staff, and price. However the walls are paper thin and the beds are noisy. We could hear the people moving around in their beds in all rooms around and above us. The cafe is convenient and the staff super friendly. Note: if you arrive after they have closed (reception is not 24hr), your key will be left on the office's door on an envelope with a map and your rooms location. The hot tub is a bonus after a long hike, but we never found it.

My boyfriend and I stayed here on our way to Mt Reineer national park. We stayed in multiple hostels along our travels but we were surprised that we had a bathroom to ourselves in our room. The room was small but nice. We only stayed for one night. The cafe was awesome as well, with coffee and inexpensive breakfast. We will definitely stay there again if we travel back there.

I rarely write reviews, but this place is awesome! It had just what we needed--a clean bed, hot shower, hot tub and great service for an affordable price. When we arrived staff were closing up the office, but Win Whittaker, the owner, was still there and made sure we had everything we needed. It's quaint and comfortable and it has free Wi-fi! The outdoor hot tub was lovely, surrounded by twinkly lights. Perfect temperature--And only steps away from our room. I don't know how busy it gets in high season, but we had it to ourselves the first weekend of December. If you want the perfectly appointed room, with a perfect bed and lots of amenities, go somewhere else. This is a clean, budget motel/hotel that has character, great customer service and an ambiance that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle. Three things I will always do when I'm not camping in this area--stay at the Whittaker Bunkhouse, visit the Whittaker store and eat at the Copper Creek Inn (lots of gluten-free options). Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Friendliest coffee and ice cream stop West of Longmire. Just what we needed after hiking to Comet Falls (Plus Free Fast WiFi).

Kelly C and I stopped here to stretch the limbs and grab some caffeine before the long road back to Seattle. The cafe is a cute, intimate, relaxing space to read, hang out and chat, or sit quietly with a book. There's one pay-for-use computer (no free time with coffee purchase). Our service was super friendly, oh and the breakfasts look good, too. The bunkhouse rooms look clean, tidy, and functional (some with private baths, some with shared) and have wi-fi. Snowshoe and x-country ski packages are available.

Arrived a little after the office closed at 8:00. Key was left in an envelope taped to the office door which was fine, but there was no information in the room about the hotel or area. Apparently there was suppose to be. Signed up for this hotel as it was moderately price for the area and offered a hot tub. Found the the tub had a combination locked in place. Figured we just needed the number so we went looking it. Since we found no information in the room and the office was locked we asked others guests and found they had a book in the room, but no combination listed. The next morning we asked about it were told sorry it's been broken for a few days and won't be fixed during out multi-day stay. They could of at least put a sign on the door saying it was broken/out of service and saved us the trouble of trying to find the lock combination. Room was ok, but walls leaked noise more than any other place I've stayed at in memory. Bed was a typical spring mattress on metal frame with no headboard and not attached to the wall. As a result if you sat up in bed against the wall the bed simply pushed away from the wall leaving you with no backrest. Definitely would not come back. Spend a few extra dollars elsewhere.

Visited the cafe a few times. It features Tully's coffee, which is pretty good. They also have ice cream, which is a nice treat. Also available are various bakery items and simple hot foods. There are a few tables inside. The outdoor porch seats are nice in the summer. The staff is friendly. All in all, a nice place to stop on the way to/from the park.

So I was not staying here pre-mountain climb. I just wanted a decent nights rest in a clean room. The check in was friendly. The room was clean. But, the good nights sleep wasn't because the bed was horribly uncomfortable. I had a room with twin beds and they were both very bad in my back and body. I pulled the sofa futon to the floor and it was a bit better, but for 120 a night this faculty should be able to afford quality mattresses. Be wary.

it's a cute motel/lodge right off of the main hwy/road... We were attending a wedding near mt rainier and decided to stay here because the rooms were so cheap (65.00)! rooms were small with little amenities, but what can you really expect for 65.00 dollars! the coffee shop connected to the lodge was amazing... I got a white chocolate mocha and although it was a bit pricey (5.00) it was so good I'd probably stop by again if I was ever in the area just to get one lol... beds were ok, pillows were a bit flat, water pressure was nice and overall the room was probably a 3... BUT because the freaking price was only 65.00 you really cant complain about muchlol...

Super quaint, comfortable hotel just a few minutes down the road from mt rainier. We stayed in one of the "small" rooms. It had 2 twin beds and a private bath. We were in town for a wedding and really only used the room to sleep the one night we were there. But we were very happy to have wifi as we didn't have cell service up there. Check in was super quick and easy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The coffee at their coffee shop was delicious. Parking was easy and we were able to park next to our room. My only complaint about this place was that the beds were not very comfortable and they also made a lot of noise even if you barely moved. Other than that, this place was great and I would stay there again. The price was very reasonable and it was a beautiful little town.

On a tour of the area included two overnights here. Clearly the person who recommended this place didn't clearly understand the makeup of this group. Our trip included under $100 'unique' places to over $300 a night national park lodges. Wide variety of rooms here. We were upstairs; since it was cold out thought it should be comfortable but it wasn't, even with the windows open. It was too warm. Figured ventilation was a problem as there were two fans standing in the very large, empty room. But the fans were thickly dust overhead and I don't want to blow all that stuff around and certainly wasn't gonna clean them. Others of our group complained about enthusiastic loud climbers being too vocal in the rooms. Trying to pump up the adrenaline? Cafe was nice, but a long wait in a very hot confined space. That bookcase headboard was a problem. Could not lean against it to read. It swallowed the pillows, plus it wobbled. The rooms downstairs were very small and cramped. Rooms in the back buildings were two bedrooms with a connecting bath. Go figure. Not sure what you'll get with your reservation. Passed another lodging down the road to Rainer. Will definitely cost more, but looked full of amenities.

This place was convenient and cheap for a quick trip for MTTA tour de huts weekend. The room was small with no frills. No TV, which was nice, and two small twin beds. The whole place had little insulation so I'd recommend ear plugs. You will hear everything, road noises, people talking, , laughing, walking. The little storefront cafe was great. They actually made a great Tully's Coffee Americano. We were highly impressed, since we have very low coffee expectations while traveling outside of Seattle.

We stayed in room #3 which had a private bath and carpeting. Awesome location for hiking in southeast portion of Mt. Rainier. Great prices and options for accommodations. No fridge available for storing any food, but with a store close by you don't really need to worry about all that. The heater works great considering how small it is. Plenty of space in the room, but limited storage for things with no closet. Bed is a little old and lumpy, but it works. Breakfast in the cafe left a little something to be desired, but it got the day started. Will definitely come back here again when visiting Mt. Rainier.

I stayed here with my partner for 3 nights and it was so wonderful! I just wish I could be there right now. It was so cozy and so nice in the cottage. The gas fireplace really heated the place up. It was fun to read the paper make a nice breakfast and have a cup of coffee on the porch. The only thing i would warn about is that you can hear the cars driving by since it isn't that far off of the road. Can't wait to go back!