Ultimate Olympic National Park Lodging Guide

If you are looking to stay in the park, these are the best Olympic National Park Lodging options! We have stayed in every lodge in the park to make sure we can share the best information with you!

View of the Pacific Ocean at Sunset from the Kalaloch Suite in the Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park

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Olympic National Park Lodging Guide

One thing to know when planning an amazing trip to the Olympic Peninsula is the top things to do in Olympic National Park are not always close to each other.

It is not uncommon for attractions/highlights to be an hour or two away from each other.

The park encompasses 922,651 acres of preserved wilderness with three distinct ecosystems: coastal, rainforest, and sub-alpine. The park is primarily contained by Highway 101, which loops around the peninsula.

When planning your lodging you may want to stay in multiple lodges and move around the park. We normally stay in 2-3 different lodges depending on how long we are planning to be in the park.

This way you are not spending your entire trip on the road from place to place. This also gives you a chance to spend more time diving into the amazing destinations within the park.

Olympic National Park Lodging Map

As you can see on this Olympic National Park Lodging map the lodges are spread out around the park.

If you are looking for other Olympic National Park Hotels that are chains or more mainstream you will want to look in Port Angeles. There are a few motels in Forks, Washington right on Highway 101 also.

Port Angeles has a variety of lodging options along with a ton of restaurants. If you need to be near a city this is the place to look.

The rest of the park lodges and cabins are pretty remote to cities. Lake Crescent Lodge and the Log Cabin Resort are closest to Port Angeles and town.

Kalaloch Lodge

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Season: Kalaloch Lodge is open year-round

Location in the park: Along Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean.

Kalaloch Lodge is our favorite place to stay in the park! There is just something so magical about staying right next to the Pacific Ocean and Kalaloch Beach. We would happily make this our home away from home any chance we get.

The Kalaloch Lodge has a main lodge with the gorgeous Kalaloch Suite and Becker's Suite, the Seacrest House which is a two-story hotel building, and a group campsite.

Kalaloch Lodge Address:

157151 US Highway 101
Forks, WA 98331

Kalaloch Lodge Activities

🌊 Walk the wild Pacific beaches below the lodge, strewn with enormous driftwood and sea stacks
🐚 Explore tide pools at Kalaloch Beach and nearby Beach 4 for sea stars, anemones, and marine life
🦅 Birdwatch for bald eagles, great blue herons, black oystercatchers, and shorebirds along the coast
🌲 Hike the Hall of Mosses Trail at the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the finest temperate rainforests in the world, about an hour's drive north
🌿 Walk to the Kalaloch Tree of Life, a famous Sitka spruce clinging to an eroded bluff above the beach

Check out our Kalaloch Lodge Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!

Kalaloch Cabins

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Season: Kalaloch Cabins is open year-round

Location in the park: Along Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean.

The Kalaloch Cabins are located next to the Kalaloch Lodge in Olympic National Park. You can choose from a bluff cabin overlooking the Pacific Ocean or the Kalaloch Cabins that are just back from the bluff cabins.

You do not want to judge these cabins by how weathered they look on the inside! They are absolutely gorgeous on the inside. We stayed in a 2-queen bed with a kitchen cabin and it was amazing.

These cabins are a great place to enjoy the cool Pacific Ocean breeze while relaxing next to a wood fire.

Kalaloch Cabins Address:

157151 US Highway 101
Forks, WA 98331

Kalaloch Cabins Activities:

Same as Kalaloch Lodge (above)

Check out our Kalaloch Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!

Lake Crescent Lodge

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Location in the park: Next to Lake Crescent, approximately 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington

Lake Crescent Lodge offers multiple different room types including lodge rooms with shared bathrooms, Singer Tavern Cottages, Roosevelt Cottages, and motel type rooms.

The views from our room at Lake Crescent Lodge was unbelievable. We looked directly out at Lake Crescent and watched the sunset from our front porch.

Built-in 1915 as a base camp for park visitors among, the lodge's accommodations include historic cottages, mid-century modern hotel-style lakefront rooms, and mountain rooms tucked amongst the giant fir and hemlock trees.

Lake Crescent Lodge Address:

416 Lake Crescent Road
Olympic National Park, WA 98363

Lake Crescent Lodge Activities

🌊 Sit on the lakeside porch of the main lodge and take in the extraordinary blue-green water and mountain views
🛶 Rent a rowboat, kayak, or canoe from the lodge dock and paddle the impossibly clear waters of Lake Crescent
🥾 Hike the Marymere Falls Trail through old-growth forest to a beautiful 90-foot waterfall a short walk from the lodge
🏔️ Climb the steep Mount Storm King Trail for panoramic views over Lake Crescent and the surrounding peaks
🌿 Visit the Sol Duc Hot Springs, about 12 miles west, for a soak in thermal pools surrounded by rainforest

Check out our Lake Crescent Lodge Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!

Log Cabin Resort

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Season - open May-September.

Location in the park - Log Cabin Resort is located 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington on the shore of Lake Crescent.

Accommodations include newly built authentic log cabins, lodge rooms, A-frame chalets, rustic camper cabins, and RV/tent camping sites.

We stayed in a room with a kitchenette and it was an amazingly spacious room. We were amazed at how much space was available in the room.

Log Cabin Resort Address:

3183 East Beach Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363

Log Cabin Resort Activities

Check out our Log Cabin Resort Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!

Click Here to Book Your Stay at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Cabins

Season - Resort is 0pen March-October.

Location in the park - The resort is located next to the Sol Duc Hot Springs

Featuring 32 rustic cabins, 1 River Suite (up to 10 people), and 17 RV sites, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort offers easy access to the hot mineral springs pools, Sol Duc Valley, and Sol Duc Falls.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Address:

12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Activities

♨️ Soak in the outdoor thermal mineral pools surrounded by old-growth rainforest, the heart of the Sol Duc experience
🌊 Swim in the freshwater pool on warmer days as a refreshing contrast to the hot springs
🥾 Hike the Sol Duc Falls Trail, one of the most popular and spectacular short hikes in Olympic National Park, just 1.6 miles from the resort
🌲 Walk among enormous old-growth Sitka spruce and Douglas fir on the valley trails surrounding the resort
🦌 Watch for Roosevelt elk, black bears, and river otters along the Sol Duc River corridor

Check out our Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!

Hotels near Olympic National Park

Lake Quinault Lodge

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Season - year-round

Distance from the Park - Lake Quinault is located near the southwestern portion of the park.

On the National Register of Historic Places, Lake Quinault Lodge was built in 1926 to commemorate the lodge that originated at the lake in the 1880s and burned to the ground in 1924.

Lake Quinault Lodge features 91 rooms including the Boathouse rooms and one traditional suite, many without modern-day distractions such as televisions, phones, and in-room free Wifi.

Lake Quinault Lodge is the only accommodations that are available right in the rainforest along the shores of Lake Quinault.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt dined here, prior to the restaurant becoming his namesake, Roosevelt Dining Room. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lake Quinault Lodge Address:

345 South Shore Road
Quinault, WA 98575

Lake Quinault Lodge Activities

🌿 Take the Maple Glade Rain Forest Trail for a stunning walk through a grove of moss-draped bigleaf maples
🌲 Walk among world-record trees on the Rain Forest Loop Trail and Quinault Loop Trail surrounding the lake
🥾 Hike through the Quinault Rain Forest on trails draped in moss and carpeted in ferns
🛶 Rent a rowboat or canoe from the lodge dock and paddle the glassy waters of Lake Quinault
🌅 Sit on the lakeside porch and watch the mist rise off the water in the morning
🍽️ Dine at the Roosevelt Dining Room inside the lodge, with views over the lake and lawn
☕ Warm up by the stone fireplace in the lodge lobby after a rain-soaked forest walk
🏊 Swim in the lodge's heated indoor pool, a welcome amenity in the famously rainy Quinault Valley

Check out our Lake Quinault Lodge Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!

⭐️ 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 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 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.

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