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I'm not a motel person since I'm a bit bougie, but after seeing the pics of River Lodge online I decided to book a room for a recent work trip. I could not love this place more! Easy to find and tons of free parking out front in their lot. When I went to check in at the front desk I was greeted by Hope who was so nice, welcoming, and fun to chat with. One great bonus is that if you need anything at all during your stay you can text the property and someone is there to help you. The room was awesome! Quite spacious and hip with great details throughout and a cute corner fireplace by the mini bar. The bed was super comfy, the bathroom was spacious and very clean, and my room had a little lawn in front of it with a hammock which added to the charm. The bar was great as well! Peter could not have been nicer or more accommodating, especially since I walked up 10 minutes after the bar closed and he still made me a Martini when he could have just offered a glass of wine. The food at the restaurant on-site was great, too, and love that you can have it delivered to your room. An excellent plus to the pool area is that it's 21+ over so you don't have to listen to the shrill sounds of children when trying to relax. One last thing to note is there's a drive thru Starbucks less than a 2 minute drive from River Lodge, as well as a few other businesses in case you forgot something or want to grab a cookie at Crumbl. I will definitely be back on my next work trip, this motel was pure magic!
I really enjoyed my stay here. They had early wonderful decor and aesthetic. It was also very quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed the fireplace because it was winter and it had a little bit of an ambience. I think it was very cozy and they just hit the mark on style.
Where do I begin... Seriously, me and my wife found River Lodge in a pretty random way, and since then my life has changed completely. Our first stop at RL (That's what the locals call it) was an overnight stay, and honestly it felt like a lifetime. We had the best night of our lives. THEN, we came back months later, because when you try it once, there's no going back. We bought the day pool pass and it could have been 300$ each, and I would've bought it. The pool is so nice and warm, the bar full of friendly staff, and the drinks cool and crisp. Tons of space to lounge. I'm not joking when I say you need to go here, PLEASE! This sounds like a joke but I'm so serious. GO HERE! Also if you know me and think this review is a joke, call me. I will expand upon this even more.
Recently opened and stayed for 3 nights. The renovation is great and has good vibes. The rooms are cozy and well designed. The towels are big and plush and so nice. Soap and lotion all smell relaxing and spa like. The pool area is beautiful and has very comfortable lounge chairs/beds. There's a decent size spa and two fire pits on the property. They have bikes you can check out and ride the area. Very cool and fun perk. The bar and restaurant staff are great and the drinks are good. They have a breakfast layout in the morning. Croissants, yogurt, fruit and coffee. The coffee was not super strong and I wish they switched up the baked goods but good. Biggest issue is finding the lobby. It's in the middle of the property with no signage. With all being said, loved the property and staff and had a great stay.
The Mrs. and I spent one night at the River Lodge this week. Lodging options have gotten pretty luxurious in Paso Robles over the last 20 or so years. The River Lodge sits in a good location. It's very close to the wineries on the west side of the 101 and about one exit down from Spring Street which is the Paso Robles's main road. It is across the street from a small shopping mall with a Target and a few other shops and restaurants. We arrived on Monday afternoon around 3. Pre-check in was done via email short of assigning a room. We then made our way to the lobby and were greeted by Hope. She quickly finished checking us in and assigned us room 21. Room 21 is a large room with a king bed. The decor is minimal but eclectic and comfortable. The bathroom was pretty big. There is a walk-in shower with a small bench built into the wall. There is a separate vanity space with a large mirror and counter. A large closet the houses a small refrigerator. The bed was probably the most comfortable motel bed I've ever slept on. The pillows were large and plentiful. The linens were soft and luxurious. Each room has its own front porch with two chairs and a hammock and a small fenced in yard. There is a pool, which is heated, and a jacuzzi. The pool area houses the restaurant and bar called Ciao Papi. We had a few drinks at the bar and they were good. Ciao Papi is entirely outdoors so you are at the mercy of the elements when you dine. It was about 53 degrees Monday night so the restaurant wasn't busy at all. I only have a few minor negative comments. The first one is we ordered a pizza through room service. It was delivered with no plates or napkins. None are provided in the room. We ended up eating our pizza on some napkins that were in my wife's purse. The second was the bathmat is on a towel bar inside the shower and washcloths aren't hanging in the shower area they are on the vanity. When I realized this I had to get out of the shower and retrieve one. The floor is made of tile and can get pretty slippery. The water pressure in the shower was weak but that is to be expected in older buildings but it seemed to me that the shower head was smaller than the space it occupied. The staff we encountered were very friendly. All of them on the younger side and all very eclectic which added to the charm of the River Lodge. They all seemed to genuinely care about providing a great guest experience.
Wow, what a fantastic stay. We visited Paso in one of the hottest weeks of the year, and were so happy to have chosen River Lodge as our lodging. The room was incredibly clean and well appointed. We loved the style and decorative elements, that all felt very polished and cohesive. There are hammocks outside the rooms, as well as your own small yard/lawn area. Great little rooms. The pool and bar were also great. Pool was not overly crowded despite the weather and the fact that there was no vacancy one night. The bar had everything you could want, and specialty cocktails were also very nice. We felt so relaxed after our stay. Definitely recommend!
River is lodge a completely renovated midcentury modern roadside motel dream! The designers here did not miss a single thing. Everywhere you look there are such thoughtful and cute details: the custom furniture, the tiles, the room key hooks, I could go on and on! This place is styled to an absolute t. The pool is the true gem of this property and you feel absolutely transported kicked back on a comfy lounger with a drink from the bar...and it's heated! We were here for one night in a classic king which included a fireplace and front porch with a hammock. The room was spacious and well laid out, the shower towels were super soft and the body care products smelled heavenly. We slept so well in the comfy king bed and loved the croissants they served for breakfast from the local bakery. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and attentive, and we had dinner at Ciao Papi which was delicious. Couple of things to note: Check your pre arrival email the day of because when you get there it's difficult to know where to park and find the lobby as there are no signs. They've only been open for two weeks so hopefully they'll have better signage soon. As far as noise goes, all of the rooms surround the pool and they play music until 10pm so if you are needing to go to bed very early this may not be the best choice for you. The windows are thin and they do let in a lot of sound from the outside (including your neighbors who might be enjoying their hammocks), however, the actual room walls themselves are super thick and we couldn't hear anything from the people on either side of us at night. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and wished it was longer. We will absolutely be back next time we are in Paso. I have a feeling this is about to be the new hot spot in town!
Love this place. The room was great and the pool was amazing with the bar and cafe! We hiked in the morning and spent the rest of the day by the pool. Service was perfect. Then, every evening we would enjoy a great meal in downtown Paso Robles.
Such a cute boutique style motel. Rooms are pretty spacious for being revamped from an older style motel. Free wine tasting when you check in. Each room has a patio with a hammock. Rooms are decorated nicely with a small fireplace inside. Pool is nice with multiple lounge beds. Nice bar poolside. On Saturday there is a DJ at the pool.
3 months ago
3 months ago
River Lodge was pretty great and a fun place to stay. It doesn't look like much at first since it's right next to a freeway and across from Target but the ambiance of the grounds and the room designs were super nice and definitely "a vibe" as David says. We loved that we could bring our dogs, the pool area was so chill and the restaurant Ciao Papi was pretty good too. They also serve coffee and crossaints in the morning which is a nice touch. And adults only was also a plus! The rooms have no phones or clocks inside which is odd but I guess I didn't really miss them. I only heard the freeway noise slightly so that was also a pleasant surprise. I did take a star off for the paper products in the room, the toilet paper and the tissue. They were only 1 ply and not soft at all and I feel they should be nicer. But overall what a gem of a motel. read more
10 months ago
Absolutely loved our stay here! The motel has a boutique vibe with lots of beautiful upgrades. The complimentary wine hour was such a nice touch. We loved being able to borrow bikes to explore the area. The pool area was super cute with a great bar, perfect for relaxing in the afternoon. Staff was friendly, everything felt clean and well-maintained, and overall it was such a great experience. Definitely would stay again! read more
I'm not a motel person since I'm a bit bougie, but after seeing the pics of River Lodge online I decided to book a room for a recent work trip. I could not love this place more! Easy to find and tons of free parking out front in their lot. When I went to check in at the front desk I was greeted by Hope who was so nice, welcoming, and fun to chat with. One great bonus is that if you need anything at all during your stay you can text the property and someone is there to help you. The room was awesome! Quite spacious and hip with great details throughout and a cute corner fireplace by the mini bar. The bed was super comfy, the bathroom was spacious and very clean, and my room had a little lawn in front of it with a hammock which added to the charm. The bar was great as well! Peter could not have been nicer or more accommodating, especially since I walked up 10 minutes after the bar closed and he still made me a Martini when he could have just offered a glass of wine. The food at the restaurant on-site was great, too, and love that you can have it delivered to your room. An excellent plus to the pool area is that it's 21+ over so you don't have to listen to the shrill sounds of children when trying to relax. One last thing to note is there's a drive thru Starbucks less than a 2 minute drive from River Lodge, as well as a few other businesses in case you forgot something or want to grab a cookie at Crumbl. I will definitely be back on my next work trip, this motel was pure magic! read more
5 months ago
I really enjoyed my stay here. They had early wonderful decor and aesthetic. It was also very quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed the fireplace because it was winter and it had a little bit of an ambience. I think it was very cozy and they just hit the mark on style. read more
3 months ago
Our stay at River Lodge was nothing short of perfect. We arrived and were amazed with the thoughtfulness of each detail in the rooms and pool area. The staff were kind and helpful, especially Michael and Mina. We will definitely be visiting the sister hotels and will be back here! read more
3 months ago
Where do I begin... Seriously, me and my wife found River Lodge in a pretty random way, and since then my life has changed completely. Our first stop at RL (That's what the locals call it) was an overnight stay, and honestly it felt like a lifetime. We had the best night of our lives. THEN, we came back months later, because when you try it once, there's no going back. We bought the day pool pass and it could have been 300$ each, and I would've bought it. The pool is so nice and warm, the bar full of friendly staff, and the drinks cool and crisp. Tons of space to lounge. I'm not joking when I say you need to go here, PLEASE! This sounds like a joke but I'm so serious. GO HERE! Also if you know me and think this review is a joke, call me. I will expand upon this even more. read more
2 months ago
5 months ago
Our friend recommended us to stop by and have lunch and wow we fell in love! The perfect retro motor inn throwback! The food the sights and the staff were on point! The server named Andrea was amazing! Friendly helpful and made the experience even better! We will be back to stay soon! read more
Recently opened and stayed for 3 nights. The renovation is great and has good vibes. The rooms are cozy and well designed. The towels are big and plush and so nice. Soap and lotion all smell relaxing and spa like. The pool area is beautiful and has very comfortable lounge chairs/beds. There's a decent size spa and two fire pits on the property. They have bikes you can check out and ride the area. Very cool and fun perk. The bar and restaurant staff are great and the drinks are good. They have a breakfast layout in the morning. Croissants, yogurt, fruit and coffee. The coffee was not super strong and I wish they switched up the baked goods but good. Biggest issue is finding the lobby. It's in the middle of the property with no signage. With all being said, loved the property and staff and had a great stay. read more
The Mrs. and I spent one night at the River Lodge this week. Lodging options have gotten pretty luxurious in Paso Robles over the last 20 or so years. The River Lodge sits in a good location. It's very close to the wineries on the west side of the 101 and about one exit down from Spring Street which is the Paso Robles's main road. It is across the street from a small shopping mall with a Target and a few other shops and restaurants. We arrived on Monday afternoon around 3. Pre-check in was done via email short of assigning a room. We then made our way to the lobby and were greeted by Hope. She quickly finished checking us in and assigned us room 21. Room 21 is a large room with a king bed. The decor is minimal but eclectic and comfortable. The bathroom was pretty big. There is a walk-in shower with a small bench built into the wall. There is a separate vanity space with a large mirror and counter. A large closet the houses a small refrigerator. The bed was probably the most comfortable motel bed I've ever slept on. The pillows were large and plentiful. The linens were soft and luxurious. Each room has its own front porch with two chairs and a hammock and a small fenced in yard. There is a pool, which is heated, and a jacuzzi. The pool area houses the restaurant and bar called Ciao Papi. We had a few drinks at the bar and they were good. Ciao Papi is entirely outdoors so you are at the mercy of the elements when you dine. It was about 53 degrees Monday night so the restaurant wasn't busy at all. I only have a few minor negative comments. The first one is we ordered a pizza through room service. It was delivered with no plates or napkins. None are provided in the room. We ended up eating our pizza on some napkins that were in my wife's purse. The second was the bathmat is on a towel bar inside the shower and washcloths aren't hanging in the shower area they are on the vanity. When I realized this I had to get out of the shower and retrieve one. The floor is made of tile and can get pretty slippery. The water pressure in the shower was weak but that is to be expected in older buildings but it seemed to me that the shower head was smaller than the space it occupied. The staff we encountered were very friendly. All of them on the younger side and all very eclectic which added to the charm of the River Lodge. They all seemed to genuinely care about providing a great guest experience. read more
10 months ago
4 months ago
11 months ago
Wow, what a fantastic stay. We visited Paso in one of the hottest weeks of the year, and were so happy to have chosen River Lodge as our lodging. The room was incredibly clean and well appointed. We loved the style and decorative elements, that all felt very polished and cohesive. There are hammocks outside the rooms, as well as your own small yard/lawn area. Great little rooms. The pool and bar were also great. Pool was not overly crowded despite the weather and the fact that there was no vacancy one night. The bar had everything you could want, and specialty cocktails were also very nice. We felt so relaxed after our stay. Definitely recommend! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
River is lodge a completely renovated midcentury modern roadside motel dream! The designers here did not miss a single thing. Everywhere you look there are such thoughtful and cute details: the custom furniture, the tiles, the room key hooks, I could go on and on! This place is styled to an absolute t. The pool is the true gem of this property and you feel absolutely transported kicked back on a comfy lounger with a drink from the bar...and it's heated! We were here for one night in a classic king which included a fireplace and front porch with a hammock. The room was spacious and well laid out, the shower towels were super soft and the body care products smelled heavenly. We slept so well in the comfy king bed and loved the croissants they served for breakfast from the local bakery. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and attentive, and we had dinner at Ciao Papi which was delicious. Couple of things to note: Check your pre arrival email the day of because when you get there it's difficult to know where to park and find the lobby as there are no signs. They've only been open for two weeks so hopefully they'll have better signage soon. As far as noise goes, all of the rooms surround the pool and they play music until 10pm so if you are needing to go to bed very early this may not be the best choice for you. The windows are thin and they do let in a lot of sound from the outside (including your neighbors who might be enjoying their hammocks), however, the actual room walls themselves are super thick and we couldn't hear anything from the people on either side of us at night. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and wished it was longer. We will absolutely be back next time we are in Paso. I have a feeling this is about to be the new hot spot in town! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Love this place. The room was great and the pool was amazing with the bar and cafe! We hiked in the morning and spent the rest of the day by the pool. Service was perfect. Then, every evening we would enjoy a great meal in downtown Paso Robles. read more
1 year ago
Such a cute boutique style motel. Rooms are pretty spacious for being revamped from an older style motel. Free wine tasting when you check in. Each room has a patio with a hammock. Rooms are decorated nicely with a small fireplace inside. Pool is nice with multiple lounge beds. Nice bar poolside. On Saturday there is a DJ at the pool. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
So much character and such a chill vibe. We hung out by the pool a couple afternoons and the staff were super nice, Cristy was our favorite. Would definitely recommend this hotel. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
What a wonderful retro style motel. Hip vibe with the most dog friendly place I've been. Staff was so helpful and friendly. Pool/ bar scene is so fun and relaxing with dogs allowed at the pool. Each room has its own little yard and hammock. My wife and I will be coming back many times and finally found our permanent stay while visiting family and wine tasting here. One of our favorite places we've stayed ever. Love the palm springs desert style vibe the throw at you. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
My husband and I are in our honeymoon and booked this place on a whim for one night. It's been so nice and relaxing we extended two more nights. The rooms are so cozy with the fireplace and love the little patio with a hammock. 10/10 recommend also the restaurant Ciao Papi is AMAZING from the drinks to the food it did not disappoint. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
Wife and I stayed here when we saw Lord Huron in Paso Robles.. This place has an awesome vibe. Loved the entire look and feel, loved the room, really nice pool/bar scene, the staff were super accommodating AND there's a great restaurant alfresco called Ciao Papi. Five stars well deserved. We'll be staying here again for sure. read more
2 years ago
I highly recommend this Motel. Such a great new place in Paso Robles. A lovely well renovated run down motel rose up from the ashes like a gorgeous Phoenix! And those of us lucky enough to have been the first 500 people to stay at newly renovated motel is just amazing! Hammocks at the doors, kitchy, 1960s vibe, plush towels, excited and helpful staff! Beautiful views and classy cocktails and food options including free breakfast! read more
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