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Dawson House Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain adventures await at this lodge where travelers can row, canoe, join ecotours, and end their days relaxing by a warm fire

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Travelers find a welcoming fireplace in the Dawson House Lodge lobby. The mountain property offers water sports equipment and ecotours for exploring the area. Free WiFi and express check-in/out services, along with helpful staff, make this an ideal base for adventure seekers.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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The Porter Loft

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

The Trupp Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Caddis Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Caddis Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

The Jessup Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Cowboy Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

The Cowboy Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Rose Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Rose Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Queen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Queen and Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Queen and Double

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Motel Queen and Twin | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Queen and Twin

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chemult, Dawson House Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Umpqua National Forest and Crater Lake National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Willamette Pass Ski Area. Diamond Lake and Crater Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding. Visit our Chemult travel guide
Map
109455 Hwy 97 North, Chemult, OR, 97731

What's nearby

  • Crater Lake National Park
    Crater Lake National Park
    27 min drive - 29.3 miles
  • Crater lake view
    Crater Lake
    46 min drive - 44.4 miles
  • Chemult Ranger Station
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walt Haring Sno-Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Willamette Pass Ski Area
    38 min drive - 40.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chemult Station
    2 min walk
  • Klamath Falls, OR (LMT-Klamath Falls Intl.)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    5 min walk
  • Ponderosa Public House
    5 min walk
  • Wheel Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Big Mountain Cafe
    3 min walk
  • KJ's Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Dawson House Lodge

Hotel in the mountains
Dawson House Lodge provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing and ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and water sports equipment
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dawson House Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 40
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day plus USD 40 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dawson House Lodge Chemult
Dawson House Chemult
Dawson House
Dawson House Lodge Hotel
Dawson House Lodge Chemult
Dawson House Lodge Hotel Chemult

Frequently asked questions

Is Dawson House Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 40 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dawson House Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dawson House Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dawson House Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Umpqua National Forest, Crater Lake National Park, and Diamond Lake. Chemult Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Dawson House Lodge Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 595 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price and close to Crater Lake National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Molly

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was cute and the room decorations were cute but the bed was hard as a rock and the jacuzzi tub didn't work or drain when I took a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eliat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very shabby. The staff person who admitted us in did not smile or make any effort to be friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities
This is a fun, old school motor lodge, the kind of place that was the standard roadside place to stay in mid-century America. You drive right up to your room, and the manager gives you a real key, not a card, to open the door. Does it have all the bells and whistles that a generic, boring… Days Inn have? Of course not, but it’s got SO much more character and charm! My wife and I stayed here on our way up to southern Oregon, and greatly enjoyed it. There is an old bar right next door, the Klondike Klub, which has been there forever, and it is filled with very welcoming regulars. The room was comfortable, clean, cute and cozy. The manager was very helpful and friendly. We’re glad we stayed here, and will do so for sure next time we find ourselves in the Lake Shasta area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vaibhav Kanth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Get what you pay for. The room is good and bed is comfy. But the bathroom has thick mold smell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room itself was clean, but it was apparent that the bathroom floor had not even been swept, ket alone mopped. Some trash and a large tienail clipping, along with other general dirt, was in obvious places on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

S. Dwight

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend at any price. Not our style of lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Chemult is a small town relatively close to Crater Lake. The property was clean and the room was spacious and had both a fridge and a microwave. The room had a balcony overlooking a highway. Coffee was offered for a period in the morning, but breakfast was on our own. It is located on US 97, which is a major truck route from Canada, so trucks went by frequently throughout the night, which were easily heard in the room. Dining in the town was very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
I love the history of this place. It’s quaint and very basic. Others have mentioned they had a hard time sleeping because of road noise. That was not my experience at all. I slept great both nights I was there. My husband and I stayed there because we were visiting Crater Lake. I can’t emphasize enough that this is a very basic, no nonsense place. I felt safe and secure in my room and in the area. It was nice to step out of our room onto the balcony that goes all the way around the building. A good place to chill and read. The porch is a common area, so if there is someone in the room next to you , you will meet them on the porch. We ate at at Jen’s Coffee across the street. Great hearty breakfast, huge portions and nice, friendly owners. Plenty of donuts available too for a quick cup and donut to go. My only real complaint was that our room, the Rose Room had a jacuzzi style tub and the jets didn’t work. The manager said it needed to be serviced. I specifically picked this room because of the tub/jacuzzi and was disappointed that it didn’t work. In spite of that it’s a huge tub and very comfortable to have a bath in. While we were there it appeared that upgrades were being made to the building and some of the issues that others reported appeared to have been resolved. Basic coffee available in the lobby starting at 6am. It’s a 35 or 40 minute drive to Crater Lake from Chemult.
Rose Room. Comfortable space. Porch door to the left, by window.
Nice tub, but jets didn’t work. Manager said it needed to be serviced.
Shot from across the street
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only thing this property has going for it is that it’s close to Crater Lake! It’s a historic former boarding house that has seen better days.Its right next to a busy highway so it’s noisy. Check in was quick, bed was fine, but the only blankets were non-washable decorative covers over just a sheet. The bathroom sink /counter had been updated and a linoleum floor installed . The bedroom wood floor may have been pro but it really creaked walking on it. The room had a working TV with Satellite channels, a working refrigerator and a small microwave. The building was in the process of being painted, so all exterior benches were covered with scraping/sanding dust, as well as the balcony outside our upper level rooms. We walked across the highway to a pretty good restaurant for dinner, and stopped on our way back to the hotel at a little market that seemed to have everything for ice cream. We would have loved to sit outside and enjoy it but for the condition of all the outside benches. We didn’t use the air conditioner that was directly above the bed or the small wall heater that next to the other side of the bed. There was a lighted ceiling fan mid-room with pull cords for light or fan that had a wall switch near the door to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint rooms. Friendly staff. All you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Animesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price, it felt like it could have been better. Maybe the location of this property being conveniently close to Crater Lake dictates the price. That said, the exterior looked rather unappealing and even a little unsafe. Still, once we got to our room, it turned out to be comfortable and cozy overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had a weird smell. Furnishings were very outdated and not in a charming way. Bathroom had weird deep blue tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dawson is an older property that is fairly well maintained. The bed was comfortable, the room clean. Chemult was close to our destination, Crater Lake. The locals told us the place was haunted, but we didn't see any spirits!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Dawson about 15 years ago and loved this charming old guest house. This time, I found mold in the shower and mold on the floor near the shower, flimsy towel bar with paint cracking and falling out of the wall. Not even one hook to hang anything. Looks like it's being painted mint green... Not the color you would expect to find on a western Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

basic motel

Very basic and run down motel. was clean enough. Was ok for me, but too run down for some people. some road noise, depending on your room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Update the place it’s old and dirty!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very basic. Not a lot of room. Linen and towels were clean, but the room itself needed a good cleaning and some TLC. The room we had was next to the road and there cars and trucks that went by all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Merle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing but noisy. Tractor-trailer trucks rumbling by your window, literally 10-15 ft. away All night. You will not sleep. You'll still be 50 minutes to Crater Lake. Wait until you can get a cabin at Crater Lake instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was OK, but the room was small, and being right on the highway, it was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a good time. The room was accommodating and clean. It was a bit difficult to keep the curtain closed that led out to the back of the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good service easy access to breakfast places and clean surrroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could use a lot tlc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025