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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Backbone Lake Trail in Packwood

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Lobby sitting area
Hiking
Exterior
Lobby
WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361
  • Place, White Pass Sports Hut
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Backbone Lake Trail
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rainier National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets | WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA,, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA,, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Packwood

In Packwood .Your stay at this Packwood hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut. Mount Rainier National Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and Grove of the Patriarchs Loop is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • White Pass Sports Hut - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Backbone Lake Trail - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gifford Pinchot National Forest - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 13 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • White Pass Ski Area - 25 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Packwood Brewing Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Droppers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Goat - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruiser's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Spruce Saloon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cowlitz River Lodge

Hotel near Backbone Lake Trail in Packwood
Cowlitz River Lodge offers its guests a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Packwood hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Cowlitz River Lodge offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowlitz River Lodge to the airport?

Cowlitz River Lodge is 93 mi (141-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowlitz River Lodge?

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowlitz River Lodge on Dec 8, 2025 start from $139.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cowlitz River Lodge.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Cowlitz River Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cowlitz River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Cowlitz River Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge have a pool?

Cowlitz River Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cowlitz River Lodge to downtown Packwood?

Cowlitz River Lodge is 0.3 mi away from Packwood.

Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room for the night. Dog friendly rooms were a great plus! Staff were also very friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was nice but starting to age a bit. The guy behind the counter did not speak much at all and wasn’t very welcoming. Also he said nothing as I dropped the key off in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only reason why I’m doing this review is cause hotels.com keeps bugging me get your crap togetherhotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

BERNARDO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great, people nice and convenient. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lobby interior, also the popcorn machine and andes mints were a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Will do

Just okay. Not much in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, SALEM

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kazi

Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk staff were a bit rude throughout our stay. From the moment we checked in, the experience felt unwelcoming. When we first received our room keys, I was putting my credit card away and the receptionist immediately called out “next” without even a simple “thank you” or “welcome.” During our stay, each time I went to the lobby, the interactions felt awkward and uncomfortable. For example, when our room keys stopped working and I asked for assistance, the receptionist seemed surprised—as if it was unusual—and instead of handling it calmly, she began ranting. It made the situation unnecessarily unpleasant. Overall, the front desk team could definitely improve on basic hospitality, courtesy, and professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fariya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were not friendly. The man at reception was quite rude about a simple request for housekeeping. Also had issue with shower not draining. Room was fine otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

OK Motel

This is a motel, not a "lodge" . As so it's a basic (yet ok) motel in a very small location. Ok to crash for a night, not more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the 4 queen bed suite. Perfect for a family!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wenning

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Comfortable clean rooms check in hilarious- couldn’t be less bothered
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Location is great. The grounds around the facility could be upkept better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

SHARON, San Diego

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a live band when we stayed, we were not aware of it. I could have book somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025