See all properties

Cowlitz River Lodge

Property class: 2.5

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Cowlitz River Lodge

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a view of the outdoors. - Cowlitz River Lodge (Packwood)
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level. - Cowlitz River Lodge (Packwood)
A living room with wooden floors, a television, a fireplace, and mounted deer skulls on the wall. - Cowlitz River Lodge (Packwood)
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee table. - Cowlitz River Lodge (Packwood)
A lodge with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Coulitz River Lodge". - Cowlitz River Lodge (Packwood)
Located close to Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut, Cowlitz River Lodge provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Off-peak, on budget: 30% or more off select hotels in our fall sale

Skip the crowds, keep the savings. AARP members save more after Labor Day. Book by Oct 7, 2026.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a microwave, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a microwave, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA,, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA,, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a microwave, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Packwood is home to Cowlitz River Lodge. White Pass Sports Hut is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Backbone Lake Trail and Mount Rainier National Park. Grove of the Patriarchs and White Pass Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Packwood travel guide
Map
13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a reflection of trees and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Backbone Lake Trail
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A marina with sailboats, a mountain in the background, and a forested area.
    White Pass Sports Hut
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A snow-capped mountain with dense forests in the foreground.
    Mount Rainier National Park
    15 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • A snow-covered mountain range with a winding road through a forest.
    White Pass Ski Area
    29 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
    Narada Falls
    54 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    141 min drive

Restaurants

  • Packwood Brewing Co.
    9 min walk
  • Cliff Droppers
    10 min walk
  • Santo Milagro
    5 min drive
  • The Mountain Goat
    7 min walk
  • Cruiser's
    5 min walk

Similar properties

A row of cabins with green roofs, wooden decks, and a gravel driveway.
Packwood Lodge
Packwood
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,010 reviews
Packwood Lodge
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowlitz River Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowlitz River Lodge located?

Situated in Packwood, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut. Mount Rainier National Park and Grove of the Patriarchs are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and hotel was conveniently located to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel but room was clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think they are under new management/ownership and wow I loved this place to sleep after a busy long day in Mt Rainer. The rooms are fantastic and the vibes are great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay. Rooms were clean. Staff were friendly. Close to MT Rainier, grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Packwood close to dining and convenient to the Paradise entrance. Cute lodge great mountain view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qilu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel seemed like the nicest one around, room was clean and in order. They had plenty of parking and even laundry. Pleasantly surprised!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient location with easy access to Mt. Rainier, plus great shops and restaurants nearby. Unfortunately, the noise from upstairs footsteps and water pipes made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were able to let me check in early, and helped me whenever I needed assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to use to visit Mt Rainier. Beautiful area, not too expensive, clean, and maintained by friendly and helpful staff. The bed and bedding were extremely comfortable and the room had everything we needed. We had a great time here and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, room very clean & super comfy bed, great place to lay your head
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay at Cowlitz! The rooms were nice, clean and spacious. And the staff was wonderful and welcoming! Special mention for Aaron who was very friendly, helpful and immediately took care of any issues or questions we had! Will definitely return next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the office was great!! Thank you for a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff are kind and helpful. Room was clean, spacious and the AC worked very well. Bed was pretty comfortable for a hotel room bed. Shower was not great. The shower heads are terrible. Overall a great stay, would stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was helpful. I was under whelmed with the overall amenities. Could do more for the travelers, maybe water bottles in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was fantastic. The rooms were beautifully updated and the bed was the comfiest bed I’ve ever had staying in a hotel. The lobby has games for families and things for your kiddos to do. It’s close to the town for food and a IGA for snacks. They have food menus for guests in the lobby as well. The location is perfect for hiking and the park enterance to Mount Rainier. Everyone was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean good location for it needs. Friendly prepared staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room for the night. Dog friendly rooms were a great plus! Staff were also very friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a first class experience there....staff were friendly, personable and helpful; the facility was very clean and comfortable. We were hoping there might be a continental breakfast, or fresh fruit to nibble on, but that wasn't a deal breaker for us Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Rainier down the street too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay if you intend to hike Mt Rainier in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, safe and quiet, beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025