We were fortunate to get a lakeview room at this gorgeous historic lodge. The park had a fire in a northern section and there was quite a bit of smoke over the lake one morning, but otherwise it was perfect. We enjoyed a boat tour (that hike back up is a killer!) drinks on the patio in the evening, and had a great dinner in the dining room. The pork chop was juicy and delicious and my husband had the bison beef stew, which he said was great. Our room was on the small side and showed its age in a few places but it was clean and pleasant. The front desk staff seemed a bit disengaged but everyone else we met along the way was friendly and seemed to love being in the park. Our waiter was Jack and he really knew the menu and treated us like VIPs. Overall, Crater Lake is a must see destination in a unique place. You need to visit at least once to believe it.

You can't beat the view from this historic lodge set right on the edge of the caldera. The room was small but felt vintage. Unlike some of the other reviews, our room was clean and cozy and we had no issues. The housekeeping staff was friendly and helped us quickly get more towels when we needed them and left us a hand written welcome in the room. Check in was ok. The staff was not rude but I would not say overly friendly. It was the only place we felt didn't live up to expectations. We asked about the gorgeous fireplaces and they said they were broken. I'm not sure how all three are broken at the same time, but I know this company just took over from the trainwreck of the previous company so we expected some hiccups. Dinner service was good - we both enjoyed the steak and had potatoes and added on a risotto cake that was a delicious addition to the meal. For dessert we shared a berry cobbler (good) and banana bread burbon bread pudding (great). The manager came by to ensure we were enjoying the meal and suggested we try the Crater Lake lemon shakeup drink, and it was a can't miss. We enjoyed drinks on the patio, even though it was chilly, and the stars in the night sky left us with unforgettable memories. Overall, we enjoyed every minute of our short time at Crater Lake. If you are looking for a high end hotel, you won't find it here, but you will find a vintage historic lodge that is showing its age a bit, but still a true delight.

This is a lodge built in 1915, I didn’t expect designer accommodations. I did expect things to be in working order with typical lodging toiletries and such. This was the case. I was away from my room all day enjoying the spectacular scenery, except when I had a dinner (I made a reservation three months in advance) and breakfast without a reservation, although I added my name to a list of people waiting to be seated. I visited Crater Lake NP in October, the dining room was not at full capacity during my stay when I had a meal. Where the lodge has no air conditioning, the cooler October temps and less humid air allowed for comfortable sleeping. I also enjoyed the lodge’s stone and wood character, something I seldom see. The lodge is adjacent to the lake, I joined several other guests sitting in rocking chairs taking in the view of the lake. So, I have no complaints, my mission to see an extraordinary natural feature is a quest accomplished. I will always have a soft spot for Crater Lake National Park.

Mice in the heater crawling around...could hesr it all night in the room. Complained to the front desk because I wasn't able to sleep. The front desk gal said "what do you expect this is a 100 year old lodge and the mice come in when it gets cold". Food was not good. Burnt fish n chips due to old oil. Said something to the waitress and she said it's not burnt its just old oil. She didn't bother to ask how to make it better.

We stayed two nights in a lake view room, as part of a California and Oregon road trip. The lake is stunning, and as the only accommodation for miles it’s the only place to stay. The room was comfy, though not the cleanest, but it was peaceful and quiet, with amazing views over the lake. The main areas of the lodge itself, don’t seem big enough for the number of rooms. The main lounge/bar does not have a huge amount of seating, and people were standing or sitting on windowsills! The restaurant obviously has an issue with trying to fit everyone in. The first night we’d booked a table for 7pm, and were finally seated just after 8! Food wasn’t great on the first night, the second night it was definitely better, and Breakfast was ok. We’ve stayed in several National Park lodges, so know what to expect - food is always hit and miss. Not that it should be of course! The main reason for staying is of course to enjoy the lake, and the trails around it - and that was all amazing.