Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park, Washington

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Kalaloch Lodge

Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park is one of those lodges you can't believe you get to stay at. Located on the Pacific coast of Washington this lodge truly blew our minds. We stayed in the Kalaloch Suite and honestly it was one of the most amazing National Park Lodge rooms we have stayed in.

From the moment we walked into our room at Kalaloch Lodge we honestly did not want to leave. The view is beyond epic! We are already talking about planning a return trip during the winter to see the storms blow in from the Pacific Ocean.

This is a lodge you could easily spend a week relaxing. Reading an amazing book, watching the weather pass by, eating delicious food, and soaking up no wi-fi or strong cell phone signal. You can use the spotting scope to look for Bald Eagles and whale watching. You might even spot sea otters and gray whales in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

The Kalaloch Lodge is the perfect place to stay while exploring the Olympic Peninsula. Super close to Ruby Beach and the Hoh Rain forest. The ocean views are just beyond words!

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Room Types

Main Lodge Rooms

The Main Lodge, built in 1953 of milled logs washed up along the shoreline, houses ten guest rooms on the second floor: eight modest-size rooms and two suites. All rooms have private bathrooms with shower. Ocean and creek view rooms face the Pacific and Kalaloch Creek, while standard rooms overlook the forest or Highway 101. The two suites are among the most sought-after rooms at the lodge. National Parks Traveler

Standard Room with One Queen Bed
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Ocean View Room with One Queen Bed
Ocean View Room with Two Queen Beds
Kalaloch Suite with One King Bed, Sofa Sleeper, and Wood-Burning Fireplace (panoramic ocean and creek views)
Becker Suite with One King Bed, Sofa Sleeper, and Wood-Burning Fireplace (panoramic ocean and creek views)

Bluff Cabins

The Bluff Cabins sit right on the edge of the bluff overlooking the beach and the Pacific Ocean and are the most coveted accommodations at Kalaloch Lodge. They are available as studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, with most offering full kitchens or kitchenettes and cozy Franklin fireplaces or wood stoves. Several are pet-friendly.

Bluff Studio Cabin with Two Queen Beds
Bluff One-Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen and Fireplace
Bluff Two-Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen and Fireplace

Kalaloch Cabins

The Kalaloch Cabins sit just behind the Bluff Cabins in the trees and offer the same comfortable amenities with peek-a-boo water views rather than unobstructed ocean frontage. Several feature kitchenettes and Franklin fireplaces and are pet-friendly.

Kalaloch Cabin with Kitchen and Fireplace
Kalaloch Cabin with Kitchenette and Fireplace
Pet-Friendly Kalaloch Cabin

Seacrest House

Seacrest House is a separate two-story building tucked among the trees within walking distance of the main lodge, Creekside Restaurant, and the beach, offering four suites and six hotel-style rooms with private patios or balconies. Upper-level rooms have ocean views. Suites include wood-burning or open brick fireplaces, separate living areas, and can accommodate larger groups. My Port Angeles

Seacrest House Studio Room with Two Queen Beds and Private Patio or Balcony
Seacrest House One-Bedroom Suite (sleeps up to 4 guests)

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Room Amenities

Private Bathroom with Shower (all rooms)
Wood-Burning or Franklin Fireplace (select cabins and suites)
Full Kitchen (select Bluff and Kalaloch Cabins)
Kitchenette (select cabins)
Mini Refrigerator (select rooms)
Coffee Maker (select rooms)
Pendleton Blankets
Walking Stick in Every Room
Private Patio or Balcony (Seacrest House)
Ocean and Creek Views (select Main Lodge rooms and Bluff Cabins)
No Television (except Kalaloch Room and Becker Suite in Main Lodge)
No WiFi on Property
No Telephone in Rooms
No Air Conditioning
Pet Friendly (Kalaloch Cabins only, $25 per pet per night, maximum 2 pets)
ADA Accessible Rooms Available
Full-Service Dining at Creekside Restaurant
Gift Shop
Kalaloch Mercantile General Store (groceries, camping supplies, souvenirs)
Group Campground with Ocean Bluff Views
Open Year-Round

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Our Stay in the Kalaloch Suite

Room Amenities

The Kalaloch Suite had a king-size bed, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, armoire, table with a spotting scope, soaking tub, and an epic view of the Pacific Ocean.

The bed has a custom-made Pendleton Blanket that is beyond soft and I thought about buying it to take home with me. We found the bed to be super plush and comfy. It is one of those hotel beds you really do not want to leave in the morning.

The soaking tub is pretty large and perfect for relaxing in. There is also a stand-up shower.

The sitting area has a comfortable couch with views of the water. There is also a small table with chairs and a spotting scope for looking at whales when they migrate past the lodge. Just looking out over Kalaloch Beach was epic.

There is a small deck wrapping around the front of the suite that is perfect for watching the sunset and stars at night. We wrapped up in the Pendleton blanket and spent a long time watching for falling stars and looking at constellations.

The sunset was amazing. Can you imagine watching the huge storms roll in off the Pacific Ocean while staying warm in your room? This definitely has to happen next winter.

Kalaloch Lodge Restaurant

The Creekside Restaurant at Kalaloch Lodge offers not only epic views of the water but delicious food. From breakfast to dinner you can expect to enjoy a great meal with an epic view.

All food served at Creekside Restaurant is free of trans fats. All meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and produce that is served at the restaurant are free of hormones and steroids.

The restaurant prides itself on serving delicious and healthy food options to guests. During the growing season, the restaurant serves 60% of its food that is sourced within 150 miles from the lodge. Even the wine selection is all amazing Washington State Wines.

We really enjoyed both dinner and breakfast at the Creekside Restaurant. We enjoyed amazing service with great waitresses who had us smiling during our entire meal.

The food was served fresh and hot. The fish and chips were nicely portioned and perfectly paired with a local IPA. My wife enjoyed a veggie burger that was huge and she could barely finish it. The french fries were crispy and tasted amazing.

We were so full that we skipped dessert even though it looked delicious.

Breakfast was super relaxed and the food was great.

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Kalaloch Lodge General Information

There is a small gift shop in the main lodge that has Olympic National Park souvenirs and field guides that are perfect for exploring the park. Across the street a few feet there is a small market with groceries, ice, firewood. They have a great selection of Washington wines and beers.

Check-in: 4:00PM

Check-out: 11:00AM

Reservations: Make sure you book through the hotel directly! There are a few websites that show up on search engines that charge pretty large fees to make a call to the hotel and book the room for you.

Make sure you make your reservation as soon as you know the dates you wish to visit Kalaloch Lodge or any of the Olympic National Park lodges. I would definitely try to get your reservation in at least four months ahead of time during the busy summer months.

Season: Kalaloch Lodge is open year-round

Smoking: All guestrooms are non-smoking

An optional $3.00 donation to the Washington National Park Fund will be added to each room night at Kalaloch Lodge and the Group Campground.

Deposit Policy: A deposit equal to the first night room rate plus tax will be charged at the time of booking.

Cancellations: A $25 fee will be charged for all cancellations.

Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to the day of your arrival will result in a forfeit of your deposit.

WI-Fi - There is no Wi-Fi available at the lodge

Smoking - All rooms are non-smoking

Pets - Pets are allowed in any of the Kalaloch Lodge Cabins but are not allowed in the main lodge or Seacrest House. There is a $25 per pet fee, with a limit of two pets per cabin.

Kalaloch Lodge Address

157151 US Highway 101
Forks, WA 98331

Olympic National Park Guided Tours

Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 9 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability

The ancient forests, mountains, and rugged beaches of the Olympic National Park provide some spectacular hiking opportunities. On this tour, visit two of the most stunning natural spots - Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach - and enjoy short hikes at both destinations. With round-trip transportation, National Park fees included, and an optional packed lunch, everything is taken care of, so you can focus on admiring the views.

Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 12 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability

Have a special chance to explore Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide - and make your sightseeing logistics smooth and hassle-free on this small group tour from Seattle. With round-trip transit from your downtown hotel, getting to the UNESCO-listed park is made simple. From beaches to mountains to forests and beyond, experience the best of this spectacular landscape, seeing and doing more with your guide than you could alone.

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Olympic National Park
⭐️ Rating: 4.4 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours to 1 day | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

Download this audio tour and you'll discover more on your Olympic National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as the lesser-known gems, including the most easily accessed mountain area in the park with superb views and hiking trails, a unique temperate rainforest where you can walk amongst the giant trees, and incredible beaches rich with tidepools.

Olympic National Park Lodges

⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Kalaloch Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Season: Year-round
Location: Along Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean

The Kalaloch Lodge is a perfect place to stay while exploring the Olympic Peninsula and was indeed one of our favorite National Park Lodges we've ever stayed at. With well-equipped rooms and unbeatable views of Kalaloch Beach, you're sure to fall in love with this lodge.

⭐️ 3.8 of 5 Stars - Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Season: Mid-April to the end of October
Location: Right by the Sol Duc Hot Springs

The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is a rustic, serene property located by the hot springs. With a reservation at this resort, you'll also get access to swim in the hot springs, which was undoubtedly the highlight of our stay there. The property's prime location in the forested region also gives you easy access to the nearby trails, the Sol Duc Falls, River, and Valley.

⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars -Lake Crescent Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Season: May to January
Location: Beside Lake Crescent, approximately 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington

The Lake Crescent Lodge boasts phenomenal views of Lake Crescent and offers a variety of accommodating options like cottages, lodge rooms, single tavern cottages, and more for you to choose from. If you end up deciding on a cottage (like we did), you'll get a chance to catch the gorgeous sunsets over the lake from your front porch.

Lodging near Olympic National Park

⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars -Lake Quinault Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Open Year-Round
Location - Located on the South Shore of Lake Quinault near the Southwest portion of Olympic National Park.

At Lake Quinault Lodge, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The onsite family restaurant, Roosevelt Room, features American cuisine. In addition to a firepit and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 48° North, the onsite restaurant. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.

Click on this link or the map below to see additional hotel and vacation rental rates in the area.

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Olympic National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$75.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.

Additional Information on Olympic National Park

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Kalaloch Lodge - Olympic National Park