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Reviews of Dunsmuir Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Dunsmuir Lodge
6604 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 85 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient. One level so easy to unpack & pack car. Comfortable bed. Outside smells good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meldrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for a stop on our way to Oregon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet, it served its purpose as a one night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughter was traveling home and needed an overnight stop. We travel that route regularly and we are so happy to have picked this spot for her to stay. The front gal was awesome! She called immediately after booking to see what time for arrival. Great Customer Service. My daughter said it was perfect! They are pet friendly too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Traveled with family
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michaelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Front desk staff was very helpful and gave me a list of restaurants to visit and location I could visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stacy, Atascadero

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected!
Unexpectedly good stay on our way to ski the next day. For a 2-star hotel, I was very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Jane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looked charming but wasn’t. Tile missing in the shower, sheets that were bagging and old. Pillows were disgusting and the mattress was horrible. The heater was loud and went all night! Total waste of money!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Dunsmuir Lodge on 2023/1/14
We are so sorry you were not happy.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Authentic Lodge
Cozy authentic rooms in a delightfully traditional town. There’s nothing plastic or ultra-modern about this lodge…and that makes it perfect. If you’re going to Dunsmuir, you love nature—rivers and forests and mountains and fresh air. And you’ll love the Dunsmuir lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from The Lodge on 2022/10/24
Thanks, Diane. We really appreciate your lovely review.

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Lodge on 2022/10/5
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Suz on 2022/9/28
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Lodge on 2022/9/18
Thank you!

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We paid almost 300$ for one night here, the beds were hard. The shower head points at the wall (cannot adjust) The window unit air conditioners took all night to cool the room. The tv’s channels did not work due to slow internet service. Worst nights sleep ever.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Eric at the Lodge on 2022/9/7
Hi Matthew, Sorry you had a bad night. Your suite was 275.77 on a holiday weekend for a 2 bed room suite with pillow top mattresses, which get many compliments from other guests. We provide cable TV and would have been glad to help navigate either or both of the TV's. Both rooms have A/C units, and when set to cool room temps have always worked in the past, and have not garnered complaints before or since your stay. We did check the shower head and it adjusts and works just fine. I hope you find the experience you are looking for next time.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from eric on 2020/1/2
Thanks. We aim to please with comfortable rooms and close access to the Ski Park!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! Great beds, friendly staff, good breakfast place in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from eric on 2020/1/2
Thanks, don't forget to ask about local trails and hikes nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Close to everything. Clean and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/10/16
Thanks for your review! We aim to please. While conveniently located, our setting and views from the property feel like your peacefully secluded from all the distractions of the world.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/10/10
Thanks for your review. We aim to please.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/9/22
thanks, we aim to please. We're here 24/7 to make sure that you're as comfortable as possible. Ask where the local waterfalls are- we can point you in the right direction...

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great view of the mountains and also nice little coffee and breakfast truck outside was very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from eric on 2019/9/4
Thanks for your comments!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous. Room was clean, quaint and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Eric at the Dunsmuir Lodge on 2019/8/18
Thanks for your review! We aim to please.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Knowledgeable of restaurants and events happening in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from eric on 2019/8/5
thanks, aim to please.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing in nature's beauty at it's best. Affordable, clean and comfortable. I've stayed here at least 6 times over the years and never been disappointed! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from eric on 2019/8/5
Thanks! We aim to please!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice affordable lodge, good location Mount Shasta
Nice lodge with clean, comfy beds at good rate and location. Check-in is at exactly 2 pm, and they will charge extra if you want to check-in early. Only complaint was that our rooms were partially cleaned each day - meaning only new towels were re-supplied, but beds were unmade and toiletries were not re-supplied daily. Unsure if they were under-staffed during the weekend of July 4th. Wifi is bit weak in the area, but it is in a small town close to the mountains, so expected weak connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Eric at the Dunsmuir Lodge on 2019/8/18
Thanks for your review. The only reason your room would be left untended by housekeeping is if "do not disturb" sign is on door. Our housekeepers are also instructed not to touch or move your personal belongings- so your bed might be left unmade if full of personal belongings.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/8/18
Thanks for your input!

8/10 Good

Dee/Sandra, Lafayette, CA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband heard about it from an article written by a fellow motorcyclist. we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/7/8
Thanks for your stay and great review! We are happy to host two wheeled travelers!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and accommodating to our parking needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from eric on 2019/7/3
Thanks for your review! Don't forget we also have a BBQ area with two sites for wood or charcoal cooking, plus a warming fire pit. -Eric @ the Dunsmuir Lodge

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint little place, quiet , friendly people and nice town to stay in. Very relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/6/26
Thanks for your comments! We aim to please with nice, comfortable rooms, and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere compared to standard hotels and motels. With our large parklike setting, you feel miles away from the city, with great food and outdoor activities just minutes away.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from eric on 2019/6/26
Sorry your were less than happy. We hope you will give us another chance to get you a comfortable, quiet night off of the road.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting, quiet, simple room, no unnecessary extras. Being on the East side of hwy 5, the sound of the train is great. If the location was on the west side it would be too overpowering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Eric on 2019/5/22
Thanks! We aim to please.

10/10 Excellent

E, San Francisco, CA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was rustic. A little "lived in", but charming. The heat was comfortable for cold winter weather. The beds were very comfortable. A nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Eric on 2019/2/5
Thanks for your review. We are always trying to improve your experience. For the nicest rooms, choose Premium Rooms or Standard, which have been renovated and are a little more comfortable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right off I-5. Very friendly staff. I had a pet friendly room and it was spotless. Bed and pillow were very comfortable for me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Eric on 2019/1/30
Thanks for your great review, we appreciate positive feed back, hope to see you again, call us direct to beat the internet prices & fees. Have a great day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge stay
The lodge was great and comfy I recommend it to anyone traveling through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/12/30
thank you! We work hard to make sure your rooms are clean and comfy; and that your questions about how to have fun locally are answered! -Eric @ the Dunsmuir Lodge

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/12/23
Thanks for your review! We are always here to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible

10/10 Excellent

Glov, San Diego

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eric & Mike made double sure that we were happy & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old, historic hotel
The Hotel is old and historic with a great back yard meadow. The owners are very kind and gracious. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/11/22
Thanks for your review! We're always here to make sure you're comfortable. Let us know at check-in if you need any tips on where to go to enjoy our area! -Eric at the Dunsmuir Lodge

4/10 Poor

Gweb, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as nice as Motel 6 at twice the price. Grounds need upkeep. So called 'resort fee' but definitely not a resort, and was told at check in that the fee was for third party booking, but orbitz denies that they collected any fee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/11/12
Hi, I'm sorry you weren't happy with groundskeeping. Unfortunately, online travel agencies do charge fees for their services. We are a small property and must pass this cost on to the guest for booking with companies other than us directly. We are proud to serve guests and will continue to offer the most comfortable room possible for your night's stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointment
This was a so called "economy" room still,but it doesn't mean it should have a door and sink like this, I mentioned to the mgmt I went there as I was happy with a stay back in the 90's. Well sadly, its not been kept up very well over the years- I was very disappointed with the shape of the small room, with the king bed which seemed ok - I stayed as I was tired and it was late. Since the door didn't seal, you could see light, hear everything outside The room was $90 + with taxes-fees (inc Hotel.com fee) Altho pleasant - the mgmt explained times have been bad, that is understandable - but was very defensive and even so called lower priced room was doesn (to me it was a 2.0 star room) obviously doesn't care about repeat business.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/10/29
I'm sorry your weren't happy with your choice of room. For basic needs most are quite happy with our economy rooms. Our standard and premium rooms have been renovated, including the bathrooms. For a more comfortable stay, choose those rooms, or our premier room #1, which is larger, and comes with a fireplace insert and 40" tv.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Had to wait 30 minutes to get in the office just to get the room called a day prior to let them know I'll only be staying 2 night instead of 3 and they still charged me three nights
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/11/12
Hi, I'm sorry you weren't happy with online policies. due to cancellation policies, and Expedia's commissions charged, we could not refund any amount. This property has been monitored 24/7 by onsite owners since 2005; no one ever waits that long for service here. We are proud to serve guests and will continue to offer the most comfortable room possible for your night's stay.

6/10 Okay

MeganS., Meridian, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: Nice, low-price option for overnight stay. Beautiful location. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Negatives: Room was very small, facility is old and getting tired. There were tiles missing in the shower surround, the dresser blocked part of the entry into the closet area, and the included continental breakfast was practically non-existent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Eric the Dunsmuir Lodge on 2018/9/26
Thanks for staying with us. For Value and Service, I'm here 24/7 to help you. We focus on the guest. A happy guest in a clean and comfortable room is our number one priority. If you're looking for great customer service and help with the local area, then Dunsmuir Lodge is for you. For the NICEST experience, choose our "Standard" or "Premium" room, they have been fully renovated, with more amenities. Our "Economy" rooms are 'cheap' to compete with the lower-end motels, like motel x, without the noise and theft, etc. They have not been renovated, and have wear. We also do not offer breakfast, as there are there are 7 places nearby to get a great breakfast, from 'fast', but homemade breakfast sandwiches and burritos to seated restaurants with excellent food. I hope to see you again and provide service at a great value.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very quaint... loved the surrounding area. The pillows and bed could have been softer. Especially for the price I paid but will definitely consider staying again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Eric on 2018/9/26
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

KatrinaO, Hillsboro, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from eric on 2018/9/19
Thanks. We are here 24/7 to make sure you're comfortable. We can give you tips on where to go for a quick (or long) hike on your way out of town, or tell you a great place to eat. Our Economy rooms are comfortable and clean, but for a more updated room, choose our Premium Rooms. They have been fully renovated with more modern touches.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay here. Friendly staff, clean rooms and good neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from eric on 2018/9/19
Thanks for your review. We work hard every day to make sure all guests are comfortable and happy! Thanks-Eric @ the Dunsmuir Lodge