Charming motel, friendly owners, good location if you're passing through or staying in the area. We're winging on this trip so we found this motel around 8pm on a Thur and hoped for the best. We received a warm welcome during our check in, where owner suggested things to do near by, which was nice. Our room was quaint, cute with little decor, although has an outdated look, but you can tell they try to add a little extra. The bed and pillows were comfortable, but we found it odd the blanket wasnt on the bed, was up in the closet and didnt smell fresh. The room was cold so we had to use it. There are minimal power outlets so were thankful we brought our own multi-plug outlet from home. Those are our only complaints. We thought this place had charm, with the beautiful trees on the grounds, even has a large parrot cage area with koi pond. We both agreed we would return here again. read more

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Still love this motel! We stay here probably once or twice a year for days at a time. The owners are amazing and accommodating. The location is perfect for the outdoor lovers. The rooms are cozy and some are dog friendly and you really can't beat the prices. read more

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Dirty. Went to use the bathroom first thing and all the hand towels were dirty and had like makeup all over them. Then I pulled down the top blanket to lay down for a bit and black dirt like stuff was all over - on both beds!!! Then I thought about taking a shower but there was hair all over the bottom of the shower! I'm definately not feeling very comfortable here. Wouldn't come here again AND if they'd refund me now I'd leave!! Forgot my pillow, had to drive back to get it. The owner said he cleaned the room himself, and there was no pillow, then as he walked away he said, if you hadn't written a bad review I could have helped you out with your pillow. He retaliated against me for complaining about how dirty the room was. Then tried to blame me for the dirty room, which again had bed bug dust in both beds and make up all over the towels. I am a man who does not wear make up! read more

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When I arrived about eight guys were in the courtyard outside of the rooms, blasting music & drinking. I was a woman alone. I expressed my concerns -specifically about safety as the guys were getting drunk- to the owner. She said they were in town for a painting job and were nice guys. She also said their music would be off by 9 PM. It's 10:20 PM as I write this review. They are drunkenly yelling and blasting music. (And when I say blasting, mean Blasting.) I'm thinking about grabbing my stuff and getting the heck out of here, except now I'm afraid to leave my room because it is dark and these guys are all over the courtyard which is right outside my room. EDIT: 10:27, I called the owner. She said she would ask them to turn the music off. It was turned down for five minutes then back up. Called the owner again, she listened, then she hung up on me. Forget this! I called 911 and told them I'm afraid to leave my room and go to my car, I ask for a squad card to come by to be a presence while I get out of here. Police came. They ended up arresting at least one person. The owner never called me to apologize or offer a refund for my loud, long, scary night. I saw no reason to go to the office and speak to her, the lack of responsiveness said enough. read more

Up graded clean sheets nice friendly atmosphere. Recommended to stay here. I love this place . read more

My room was filthy. The most concerning were the blood stains, yellow spots, hair, and dead bugs I saw in the sheets. I called the owner and asked for replacement sheets, which also had blood stains. He told me I could leave for a refund but it was 11:30 at night. I also saw dust bunnies on the floor, saw two big black beetles during my brief stay, small moths, and flies. The place wasn't kept up well - a tile was missing from the bathroom floor and a bathroom wall was half painted. I would never stay here again and would recommend you not either. The walls were also thin and I could hear my neighbor's TV. read more

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You get what you pay for here - in a good way! PROs: Fast and easy check in. Great Value and Location. I thought the bed was comfy. Relatively clean. Nice touches like complimentary soap and shampoo. There's AC. CONs: You can tell it's old and the bathroom smelled like sewage. Wifi is really slow. read more

If you can afford to go elsewhere, you should. But everything else around here was really expensive. Cheaper in Redding, if you don't mind the 1 hour drive to Shasta. It was 105F and the AC barely works. Fortunately it cools down at night. Holes in the towels. Barely cold fridge. Room as minimal as you can imagine. That said, the woman in the office is very friendly. Big meh. read more

The outdoor grounds were littered with trash. It made sitting outside uncomfortable. The room had noticeable spider webs. Ice machine was broken. Price was good but quality was poor. Darling town though! read more

In walking distance to TWO amazing waterfalls. In the heart of the Mt Shasta forest. $10 fee for dog or cat. Comfortable bed and nice towels. All for under $80 - you would be crazy not to stay here in a pinch / overnight on your way to wherever. Not fancy but not dirty and the lady at the front desk was super nice - for what this place is - I have spent way more for much less Plus there's a Koi pond and aviary - this is a family run business who clearly cares read more

I stayed here last night on my way from Washington to Arizona. This place wasn't the most up to date motel I have ever been in, but it's more than I expected for the price. Most important part was the bed was extremely comfortable, I slept like a rock. They have a cool bird enclosure outside that was cool to see before we took off on our trip. The hotel I am staying at tonight is making me consider turning around and driving 7 hours back to this place. Staff was extremely friendly and if I'm ever in the area they have my business. read more

The bed close to the door smelled like human urine. The rooms need updating really badly. read more

Great location, right off the 5! The woman at the front desk was incredibly kind and informative, offering me recommendations for dinner with a cheery disposition. The rooms are simple, clean, and cozy. Like staying at a grandparents house. There is AC and heat in the room, and you can drop your key in the drop box if you take off early. Felt safe and quiet, important as a woman traveling alone. Definitely recommend! read more

Never got to stay here. Called the office to make reservations and was greeted by a hostile indian guy hung up called back and he was twice as rude told him i wanted to talk to owner told me he was owner dont think he was. Ended up renting an air b and b for half the cost and no attitude read more

like a horror movie motel - but in a good way - its old, full of character, and super comfy the sheets were great, the tv worked, they had toiletries - and the parking was easy i highly recommend - alot of character, alot of charm in a horror movie old school shining way read more

Rustic describes it outward appearance, but we were more than pleased with the room and the service. Especially in it's price range. When I realized that the rain was going to keep us from driving through the night, I started looking for a place to stop. Unfortunately, the cell service was spotty and kept getting cut off when I tried to call. But, they kept calling me back and was able to get my name and held a room for us. The bed was extremely comfortable as was the room itself. read more

DOG FRIENDLY! Peaceful hotel to be in. Nice spot since it's close to the freeway so it's easy to drive in and out. About 5 mins away from the towns Main Street. They have a big cage with birds. I don't think they clean under the bed since we found a sock. Everything else was clean though as far as we could tell. I believe the front desk staff is the owner. Really friendly and informative as far as tourist spots. Will definitely book again when we go back for Mt. Shasta read more

Pros: Clean Coffee pot new Fridge new A/c new Front desk sweet Comfy bed Cons: Tiny Old school needing of major upgrades Seemed a bit sketchy Felt sorry for the birds in the aviary If they could update they'd be sitting on a goldmine. read more

It was just OK and we wouldn't stay here again. Here's the thing, it is so charming on the outside, a great vintage motel. Sadly, the inside was not great. Don't get me wrong, it was clean and spacious enough with a mini fridge and micro. But sooooo dated and old. Old carpet that I didn't want to walk on in bare feet. Old art, curtains and bedding. The thing is, it wouldn't take much to spruce up the inside and this place would be great. Take out that carpet and put in laminate. Please! They're pet friendly and the check in was easy. read more

I'm in Dunsmuir for a week on a fishing trip. The Cedar Lodge has good rates for this area. Through research, I found the other motels in the area to be quite over priced for what they offer. I was greeted by a very welcoming family who run the place, actually getting into a nice conversation with them about the area and a little bit of the families background, they are Pakistani. I booked a queen, for the week. The room was very clean with a fridge and microwave, coffee and other standard accouterments. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the bed, it was sagging in the middle, and when I talked with the owners they quickly moved me/upgraded me to a larger king room with a perfect bed. I think they were unaware of the mattress condition, and who knows how it happened, as the king is very comfortable and in great condition and they were very apologetic. The king room is a nice size with a larger fridge than queen. It also has a little coffee/ breakfast nook area that makes the room very functional. There is a little aviary on sight with parrots and cockatoos that people seem to get a kick out. There is an outside sitting area near it that I have seen folks sitting at and enjoying themselves politely. Overall, this is a good motel, with owners I would love to support again. read more

A quiet place to spend the night in a neat little town. Room was very small but was clean. Pillows were not comfortable. Bathroom was very tiny as was the shower. One negative was the heat did not seem to have a thermostat so it stayed on until you turned it off. Made regulating the room temperature difficult. However the owner was pleasant and offered information about area dining and the price was extremely reasonable. We would stay again if traveling in the area. read more

Such honest and wonderful owner of the place who graciously mailed me my wallet after I left it in the room. Everything in my wallet was as I had left it, cash and all. Can't thank them enough! It's the people that make a place like this really stand out. read more

Comfortable and friendly owner My husband and I stayed at the lodge this past Monday thru last night. The room was nice, roomy and clean and had a fridge and microwave, which came in handy. Also had air conditioning, which we liked as the weather was quite warm. It is conveniently located near Mount Shasta and also very close to Hedgecreek Falls. The owner, Sylvia, provided helpful tips on where to eat and interesting places to visit in the area and was very personable. Would stay there again. read more

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I like this little motel. It is not fancy, but very comfortable. Nice beds. Quiet. A charming little place to stay. The manager was very nice. They gave me a good deal. I will definitely return when I find myself traveling northward once again. read more

Really cute place to stay close to highway. Lots of pine trees, a true motel. Really clean yet dated in a quaint way. I'd stay there again! read more

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We were so grateful to find this extremely clean, quiet, and serenely located gem after a long day of travel. Our room was huge with a flat screen TV that my children enjoyed. The aviary was an unexpected treat. The family who own this motel clearly love what they do and it shows. Beautiful and well run property! When we travel north we will definately stay again! read more

Short version: Did not honor confirmed booking and asked me to find new hotel Long version: The receptionist told us right off that he does not have the room we had booked 10 days ahead (I had confirmation) and can't accommodate us when we arrived. He blamed it on booking.com for overbooking him and did not see any problem in his own book keeping. I have had overbooking with booking.com before, but then the owner has called me right after booking moment and notified me about it and the problem was solved. He was just slandering booking.com all the time while he was going through pile of printed out booking documents and could not find anything. He was very grumpy and upset and did not know how to handle the situation. He said that other hotels would not give rooms for his customers even if they have availability and I should call form my own number. That tells you already that he has systematic problem which was confirmed by the other place I went to. He asked me to call around at the location and see if I can find another hotel in the town. He did offer me a number to call which had an availability luckily. read more

The motel is old and small. The room was clean but very small, approximately 9'x12' with a tiny shower. The staff were friendly but were unable to direct us to a cafe for breakfast. It was cheap, clean, and marginally adequate. read more

Do no stay here! People at check in are very nice. That's the only good thing! Quick check-in is good. We stayed here beginning of April. When we got to the room, it was freezing cold. Looked to see where the central heat would come from. NONE! The guy at the front desk said if they heaters "may" not be working, they have space heaters and work very well. What a joke! That was outright lie. The space heaters did not keep us warm at all. You literally had to stand in front of it to keep warm. I was hoping to get nice a warm and comfy room after our long drive from Washington. The bed was comfy but no extra blankets at all. Good thing we brough our own blankets. We had to wrap ourselves in our own blankets to stay warm. The only wall heater that worked was in the bathroom. And that looked like an old '70's coiled wall heater. Worked better than the space heaters, that's for sure!! I was hoping to take nice, hot shower in the AM to warm up and wake up for the next leg of our journey. The water was barely warm. More like room temperature. Woke me up for sure. We kept the heater on in the bathroom to keep us warm. Then I tried to blow dry my hair (cuz it was cold/snowing outside), I blew a fuse. Could not believe it. That was our last straw. The guy fixed it right away. But by that time, we just had had it already and waned to get the h*#@ outta there. We booked this room for the kitchenette but said fugetboutit in the AM. Packed our car with the quickness and took off! I don't know if summertime is better but I would not book here ever again. I would pay the extra for some good ol' heat. The rooms are super outdated and some of the outlets don't even work. So take your chances. It may be quant and better in the summertime but NOT in winter. You get what you pay for! read more

The front office lady was pretty rude on the phone and even more so in person. I arrived exactly at the check in time that was specified and had to wait in my car for an additional half hour. No pool/hot tub, no complementary breakfast, the hotel front office very rarely accepts phone calls from not only current but prospective customers as i had to call numerous times to get ahold of someone to get a room/information. First off the beds were comfy, though the pillows were horrible. The rooms are pretty small and difficult darken if you gotta sleep during the day. The tv was extremely small, especially considering how far away from the head of the bed they are. The wifi was absolutely atrocious, completely unusable. The showers were extremely small, water pressure was very minimal. Despite getting a good deal on a queen size room, compared to other nearby hotels, i will likely not return to this establishment. read more

I've stayed here twice and I like it. Yes, it's small and a bit funky. The price reflects this and it should be expected considering the location. This place is clean, comfortable, quiet and they allow dogs. read more

This place was awesome! Very scenic for being right off of I-5. The host was great and the rooms were nice. This is the perfect resting spot while making the drive from Portland to San Francisco. Patty's Diner is right down the road and is open 24/7. Patty's and the Cedar Lodge is the perfect one two punch! read more

Excellent hotel for the price!! Quite inexpensive, quaint and cute exteriors, great staff, and amazing aviary and koi pond! The room was a bit small, as was the bathroom, but the room was clean, the bed was soft (a little too soft for us), and you could make the room very dark. The walls were a bit thin, but we only heard people next door for a couple minutes. Great value and awesome place to stay right off I-5! read more

Outstanding place Extremely clean and super friendly Service, the front desk guy went out to dig my car out of the snow. Also affordable I recommend highly. read more

Stayed here last night, I love all the trees, felt like I was in the middle of a forest!, I love the birds and fish pond they have set up in the Bird Aviary. Very peaceful, I would go back if it was closer to me :) read more

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I am very picky when it comes to hotels/motels, etc. I travel with lysol wipes and clean everything before I let my kids inside. I took a chance on this place as it was a halfway point on my drive home to LA. I couldn't have been happier! The room was SPOTLESS. The decor was dated but in a charming way and literally sparkling clean. Even the carpet was spotless and plush. The room smelled fresh too. The family who owns the place are absolutely lovely. Would definitely stay here again! read more

Felt like home. Older and quaint but well kept, new paint and comfortable. It was the perfect home away from home to relax and commune with nature. Front desk agent was friendly and hospitable. We will be back. read more

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This was the only last minute booking I could find Memorial Day weekend, but I got lucky, and I was taken aback by the quaint, cozy atmosphere at half the rate of other places. The cabin-style room was very clean and better looking than many I've booked recently. You would not get this kind of quality for this price anywhere in county. If you get a chance in the future, give it a try. read more

We are here for the 2nd time in just about 30 days. Our first experience was a good one so we chose to come back. The staff is great and flexible. Rooms are clean and comfy. They include a microwave, small fridge, sitting area and comfortable beds. We recommend Cedar Lodge Inn to anyone needing a place to stay in the Dunsmuir area. Room rates are very reasonable. read more

I've stayed here many times it the only place I stay when coming to fish the Dunsmuir area. Cliff and his wife are great people and the rooms are always spotless. Quite comfortable rooms at a great price. Can't ask for more. read more