Clean, affordable, with a great view. The club house is amazing with a cozy nook, comfy chairs, a…read morepool table, LOTS of board games, and a table-side fireplace on the porch. Didn't get to the spa aka hot tub but definitely nice to have and the bathrooms in the club house has showers conveniently. Beware of the noises if you are sensitive to it: road/building/bathroom/fans etc. Front desk doesn't have earplugs so bring some with you or you can get some at the market like we did. All considered, I still would recommend this motel for your stay in the area.

First trip here. Welcoming staff at the front desk. We rented a dog-friendly Coho cabin. This…read moreadorable tiny home style cabin has a drop down Murphy bed and was clean clean clean and quite stylish. We got a welcome gift for the pups. They also have a small dog run, which is awesome. Best suited for larger pups due to the gap size of the fence. The price was super reasonable and there's a water view hot tub. A super short drive to Hoodsport. Not really any comfy lounging areas in this cabin so I'd recommend the owners add some cushions to the benches and some hooks on the wall for jackets. Otherwise perfection and we will be back!

Cabin was clean and well stocked. Nothing fancy, but just what one might expect for camping in the…read morewoods! Comfortable sleeping.

A great place to stay if you are fishing diving you cant beat the location. the new owners have…read moredone a really great job on renovations adding a new dock, and another cabin to their property. Walking distance to town. great job. Brad

We stayed in the "rustic" cabin, across the road from the inn itself. It was indeed rustic, and I…read morewouldn't want to cook there -no cooktop, and tiny kitchen space. In fact, tiny everything - living area, bathroom - except for the great king-sized bed in the bedroom. What really made our stay was hanging out in front of the owners' house next door, right on the canal! Amazing view and setting, so relaxing we would just sit and stare, or have a glass of wine. There is a fire pit, so if there's no burn ban that would be fun. Leo and Caroll were great hosts, and insist that they are OK with people like us virtually living in their front yard for hours!

Creekside is a quaint, rustic, but immaculate inn a bit North of Hoodsport proper. The tidy…read moregrounds include a firepit, potted flowers, and a groomed and expansive backyard. Wendy, the owner, and her manager, Royce, are professional, responsive, and thoughtful people. During a three week stay during the covid restrictions, I witnessed the rooms thoroughly cleaned after the departure of each guest, with employees wearing masks the entire time they were in each room. Units include living areas, fireplaces, separate bedrooms, and kitchens, which can save on food costs during an extended stay, and there is a laundry machine and dryer. One possible drawback is the quite dedicated Mom Hummingbird who built a nest immediately in front of the office entrance. She doesn't hurt anyone, but prepare to be startled!

Positives: 1. Sliding door, & latch is very sturdy and new…read more 2. Interior of the room is very modern, nicely decorated. 3. The view is beautiful. 4. Veranda seating. 5. Microwave, fridge & freezer in the room. 6. Temperature perfect. 7. Coat rack on the wall, as you come in. 8. Quiet. Hubby can't hear me talking when I'm inside, unless I yell! 9. Love the floors! Negatives: 1. Faucet handles needs upgrading. 2. No stopper on the sink. I use a Kleenex, to prevent anything small falling in the pipes. 3. The room is not so bright. I have to turn on the TV for additional lights, so I can see what I'm doing. I cut & sew! I need ceiling lights! 4. No EWTN TV. 5. The bathroom and the bed is not ADA Compliance. I have bursitis, so it's difficult for me to climb up the California Bed. We have that at home, but I get up on a step stool, to get in/out of bed. The tub is hard to get out, specially if it's slippery.

A little more like 4.75783256, but 5 works. What a gorgeous property, recently remodeled, nicely…read moredecorated, and super friendly (and LGBTQIA+ friendly) people. We were in room 25, with a gorgeous view of the Sound. We had two queens (haha, so very appropriate...!). The mattresses seemed new and were comfortable. The room was clean, the sheets fresh, the kitchen area clean and stocked with Keurig cups (well, that's a bit of a downer, but not their fault). The room was very nicely decorated with all kinds of quirky prints and hangings, making the room cheerful and fun. The TV was quite large (55" ?). The halls and other common areas were clean and well decorated, again cheerful and fun. The grounds include a parking area for RV's which was well organized, neat and tidy, with a couple green areas and some cabins on the North side, but that wasn't the main event... ! They have a very pretty little stream that even had a few flowers when we visited and which empties into the sound, where the estuarial mix of fresh and salt waters attracts birds (and fish? need to find out!). They have a small pebble beach with steps leading down where they said it is fine to launch a kayak or two! To the South there is a power plant outlet! My excitement might puzzle those of you who don't fish in Winter, but not only is it deep and fast running, but may be warm enough to attract fish. It, like everything else we saw about the waters, appeared clean and free of trash, as one might typically see nearby RV camping. And..., There are some lovely businesses nearby at HoodCanal. We had coffee there at a very nice little shop (HoodCanal Coffee, who'd have thunk it?) and then ventured next door to the little wine shop, which was FULL of curios, art, and so many lovely little things. The proprietress was wonderfully chatty and really helped fill us in on the area. And that leads us to the people... ! The nice lady running the hotel was out of the office (pro tip: there is a call button to the right of the office door that pages her, so just tap that), but popped up quickly. She was very friendly and, when we ran out of coffee creamer, which we mentioned in passing in the hall, she told me not to bother coming down the stairs to the office and that she would bring it right up, which she did. She also had more information on the local area that was very helpful. We were very pleasantly surprised and will certainly be back... with kayak(s)!

It's perfect for a little getaway. I came with my youngest kiddo and our dog. We enjoyed the hot…read moretub, corn hole and tether ball at the beach too. We also walked the grounds and found a lot of swings, a hammock, and stream. The sound of the frogs at night is awesome. It's a pretty little area and nice and peaceful.

Me and my group of friends arrived before check in. Apparently our cabin was left UNLOCKED after…read morethe last guest. We walked in to find the place smelling like mildew and sewage. When I walked in the bathroom it was worse. Also the place had an ant infestation along with other bugs. On the toilet there was a booger along with the ceiling upstairs above a mattress. The light was falling apart and the door to the downstairs bedroom is missing. Apart from the many boogers, there was also dirt and grime on the upstairs ceiling. Usually I would be like oh no problem they can't easily reach the ceiling but upstairs it is like 4 feet up so you can't even stand up all the way. They also mentioned that the water was only hot for 15 mins and needed 30 mins to reset but I was able to shower for 5 mins max and the water turned freezing. I know this isn't a big deal but the curtains are also see through so you never 100% have privacy unless you're in the grime filled bathroom. Other than that, it was nice how many things there were to do. But, it still didn't make up for our cabin

We mortgage our boat there…read more Pleasant Harbor is very pleasant. Leora and Frank are lovely.

Beautiful little spot. Good food. LOOOONG wait times for dinner, hour + for even appetizers when…read morethere are more than a few tables in the small restaurant. What bothered me was that our waitress looked like they were wearing pajamas. She had on flip-flops, a tank top, and biker/yoga tight shorts and their long hair was down. Didn't seem very professional. Carrying plates of food with hair down is unsafe as hair can easily shed and get onto the plates. Also seemed unsafe to carry plates and glassware (without or without beverages) up and down the stairs in flip-flops. Even at beach bars and restaurants in Mexico etc. the waiters wear closed-toed shoes. We also didn't see her after taking our order; we had to go up to the bar (and a different waitress) to ask for more water and a second round of drinks.

I was planning a last minute weekend hiking trip for my brother and me in the SE corner of Olympic…read moreNational Park. I found the Salmon Cabin at Elk Meadow Farm to be the best lodging option. I determined our two hikes - Mt. Ellinor and Mt Townsend - then explored all hotel/motel/b&b options from the Union/Hoodsport area to Quilcene with 2 beds. There was basically 2 options with 2 beds - one higher end hotel (Alderbrook at $320/night for their most basic room, and not ideal since we were literally there just to sleep, and there was going to be a wedding) and motels. The Salmon Cabin was in between and at $140/night was great value. We arrived after hiking the Mt Ellinor trail. The owner, Jim, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us additional info on the Mt Townsend hike. He left us hot coffee in 2 travel thermos at 6am the next morning, and then came to the cabin to check us out after our hike since he knew we were pressed to make our afternoon flights out of Sea-Tac. What made it great: - 2 rooms - bedroom with queen for my brother, and living space with futon for me - Bathroom was very clean and they left toiletries - Great use of space, with a full kitchen if you want to cook, washer and dryer if you are staying several days - They let us stay one night, and were flexible with check-out to allow us to shower after our morning hike - It was quiet and peaceful on a side street off Route 101 A few things to know: - A great central location between Mt. Ellinor and Mt Townsend, but limited options for dining/groceries in Brinnon. Therefore, we planned an early dinner at Hama Hama Oysters before closing (5:30) on our way to the cabin - This is a great value option - the sheets and towels were good quality for the price but you should not expect luxury hotel linens

I booked a night in a Tower room since my work holiday party was being held in the Salmon room at…read morethe casino. The tower rooms are very conveniently attached to the casino and easy to get back-and-forth to your room. If you stay in a Resort Room, that building is not attached and you have to walk through the parking lot to get to the casino. I would say that that's the only downfall during the winter time of staying over there. But that is where the pool is so it just depends on what you're looking for at your stay. I have no complaints about the room, very clean and nice decor. My husband wished there was room service for breakfast the next morning but that is not available. I also wish they had valet parking. There is not nearly enough parking in the parking lot so if you don't find parking, you have to park in the parking garage and then walk all the way around back in to the hotel. Hotel staff were very friendly and the checkout process was easy. The second part of this review is going to be on the service from my work holiday party. The room was beautifully set up and the food was delicious. The staff that were coming around refilling water and taking plates were very attentive and friendly. We really liked Richard. The one employee that we encountered was the bartender assigned to our room. My first encounter from her I thought she was just having a bad day and I let it go. Not welcoming or friendly at all. Not even a smile. But as the night went on people started talking and it seemed everyone was having a not so good encounter from Robyn. She did not ID anyone all night, except my coworker that asked for a mocktail. She was rude to some people and unprofessional to others. It just progressively got worse. Yes the management will be reaching out to the contact they have at the casino to let them know. I was just so taken back about how somebody could go out of their way to be so rude at a fun holiday party. Other than that, the experience was great and I would highly recommend renting an event room there. Is it worth the drive?...yes

Celebrated our 28th Anniversary at Clearwater this year! What a fabulous time, fantastic food, fun…read morechoices of slot machines, our room was great, bed was comfortable and were located close to the casino. The service was friendly and prompt. It's worth the beautiful ferry ride across the water, plus ended we getting our ferry costs refunded at the Players Club. A win WIN!

We went for the first time for my birthday and we loved it! Staff were so kind and there were so…read moremany thoughtful touches. We loved going on the nature trails. I was impressed by how many fun things there were to do. The boat and paddle board rentals on sight were great to have, though we didn't have time to take advantage on this trip. I really enjoy a good classic a resort, but sometimes they are hard to find. The massage was amazing. She did such a wonderful job getting out knots and tight spots without hurting me. The only thing I wish there was is fresh coffee in the lobbies in the morning. I hate K cups, personally. They don't taste good and are bad for the environment. Plus making coffee in the room wakes my wife up and I like to let her sleep in. They have a coffee shop, but I wanted it in a mug. We ended up going to the restaurant for coffee and a fruit bowl which was perfect. I loved all the little spaces to hang out and enjoyed writing in the little workspace on our floor. The view and setting made it easy to feel productive and made my writing feel less boring than usual (I'm in school). The staff were all super sweet and thoughtful throughout. So happy that this magical place exists! Excited to return. Our favorite part was Brook the kitty. We are big fans of hers.

We went to Alderbrook for dinner on a weekday evening hoping for a better experience than the one a…read moreyear before. Sadly, no. Although we were seated quickly and had a nice view of Hood Canal, the service and food have not improved. Our waiter was very bland and gave the impression that he wasn't all that interested in being there. My GF had the crab cakes. As you can see in the photo, each was about the size of a fifty-cent piece. So each cost around $20 and were not worth anything close to that. My miso sturgeon was only ok. Dry and without a hint of miso, it was disappointing. The best item was the side Brussels Sprouts. Crisp and tasty. So, the restaurant and resort are well located, and I'm sure the hotel rooms are nice. You just may want to eat elsewhere.

I can hardly believe there's a place that's so amazing, a vintage beauty - so available in…read moreWashington on the canal! I prefer this place over the expensive Alderbrook suites and Oceanside stays. It's a laid back atmosphere, so much hiking behind the park, you can bring your dog and nobody minds, there's even an awesome easily accessible forest dog trail. This is affordable yet safe and private. You can kayaks, swim, shrimping, crabbing, boating and it's safe. Theres a gazebo and fire pit with bbq grills. Completely affordable. I'd recommend this for any family with or without pets, or solo traveler who wants to get away, far better than air bnb prices and rules.

The most amazing hidden GEM! Family run and always a lovely crowd. They have paddle boards,…read morefloaties, kayaks, you name it. The general store is stocked with the most amazing take and bake pizzas, beer, wine, snacks, ect. Each villa or camper are so adorable with all the details you would want. Perfect for a family affair or a nice escape! Oysters can be collected from the beach (state limits apply) and it is a dreamy experience to be there. Very hard to leave!