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The Lodge at Hocking College

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nelsonville with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Premium Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
At The Lodge at Hocking College, enjoy a continental breakfast and unwind on the sunny terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, take advantage of bicycle parking, and appreciate the helpful staff who have received top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(135 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
15770 OH-691, Nelsonville, OH, 45764

What's nearby

  • Hocking College - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fun Barn - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Stuart's Opera House - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Mariachis - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Hocking College

Property highlights
At The Lodge at Hocking College, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lodge at Hocking College include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Lodge at Hocking College Hotel
The Lodge at Hocking College Nelsonville
The Lodge at Hocking College Hotel Nelsonville

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Hocking College pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lodge at Hocking College?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Hocking College?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Hocking College?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Hocking College located?

Situated in Nelsonville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Hocking College. Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Rocky Factory Outlet Store are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Lodge at Hocking College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 778 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet affordable stay at a lodge managing by the students at Hocking College.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, quaint and charming little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, very clean room and common area. I personally love the waffles, but could use more options for those that don’t for breakfast. Will be staying here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Really nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were attractive with very basic furnishings. Good for a short stay. Good alternative to expensive Athens hotels on Ohio Univerdity big weekends. Athens is an easy 20 minute drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to bike trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short drive to OU campus. My husband looks forward to the waffles.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk worker was very nice. Check in was fast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and the room was cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to the bike trail. Always clean and quiet with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge is a great value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
For a hospitality college facility, the room designs werw strange.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Delores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
New rooms, quite, nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor and flooring.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only spent the night and did not explore the property. We were in town for a gravel cycling event at Snow Fork event center. We really liked the hotel though and commented that we need to go back to spend an entire weekend exploring. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay overnight

Check-in was easy room was very nice and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying here during an event for our son who is a student at OU. We were just as happy this time around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean affordable place to stay but more services on weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed mattress was too soft. Could be better lighting for reading.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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