Service was superior from reserving prior week and checking in. Will add more after golfing.

Easy check-in and check-out Friendly and helpful staff Peaceful environment Walking distance to village Clean room Bathtub was the best Lots of parking spots We'll definitely thinking to go back read more

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The staff was very warm and welcoming, and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and good food, and it's walking distance to the village (the positives). Our room, sadly, was in bad shape. The cottages are cute on the outside, very woodsy, but as we entered our room we were very disappointed. Our room had a musty/stale smell that we could not get rid of. The carpet, curtains, furniture, and areas around the room were dated and worn down/chipped/corroded. Our door had a small gap at the bottom which let creepy crawlers in. We ended up leaving a day early. read more

Price - reasonable (4 stars) Location - excellent, only 1-2 mins away from the "Village" (5 stars) Hotel receptionists - friendly (5 stars) Complimentary breakfast - average in terms of taste and variety, but they don't refill trays fast enough. (3 stars) Room (standard) - standard room is extremely small (2 stars) Bathroom - huge tub! (5 stars) Cleanliness - average overall, but there's some dust on the corner + edge of carpet (3 stars) Other: there is Seven Eleven (24-hr open) right next to the hotel (5 stars) read more

Saddleback Inn - Room #20 (Standard, Queen bed) with a fireplace (gas) - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

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This review is unique because we actually never got a chance to stay here but I think it's pretty amazing of that they called us to refund us because the roads are completely closed with the horrible storm this weekend! Very very much appreciated and next time we play on to go to lake Arrowhead we will definitely be staying here! Just wanted to reach out because I feel that they went above and beyond read more

Truly the worst hotel I've ever been to. Our room was a mess. Toothpaste on the duvet cover. The shower curtain wasn't even on the hooks and the hooks had mold and mildew on them. One of the lamps was held together by electrical tape and there were burn marks on the rug. WiFi didn't work and parking was rough. Also; the room was 58 degrees and the fireplace didn't work. That was so disappointing, we were really looking forward to I was so disappointed! It was Valentine's Day and we don't usually celebrate AND going to lake arrowhead was the first trip my husband and decided to take since covid happened. Covid or not, the conditions were unacceptable. Especially, the cleanliness. The gentleman working the front desk was very kind. From check in to him offering our money back when they didn't have another room. He was apologetic and happy to help. That was the only good part and the only reason this review gets any stars. read more

The inn itself is so cute, but we stayed in a cabin and could hardly sleep because of the horrible mattresses. Unbelievable. Won't stay again. Shame on you. read more

Very good and filling food. Classic ambiance and menu. Feels like a place with history and food is legendary.

It was an awesome stay just a fast get away from the house ...dinner was awesome here ..the people were extra nice that work here ..room nice and clean ..... well I go back just an hour away from the house ..yes I will worth every $$$$$$$ read more

Saddleback Inn - Picture of the map - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

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Stayed at this great inn a few weeks back. The cottages are homely and clean and cozy. A huge part of this grade was the amazing customer service provided by the staff, both over the phone and in person when we got there. We were able to book a weekend stay quickly and painlessly at the last minute. The lodge is a very short 5 minute walk away from Arrowhead village, attached to a 7/11, and across the street from a pizza place. Not to mention their restaurant, which built a sweet outdoor patio for Covid compliance. It was really nice eating outdoors in the nice weather that day. For a quick weekend getaway with the family, this inn in highly recommended. read more

Always good. NY strip is finally on the menu as a regular and is delicious especially how they do it w bleu cheese. Love the salads. The schnitzel is my favorite on the menu and the duck is a must. Mashed potatoes are ok just not consistent. Some nights great some nights not. Jenga ribs are amazing just whole lot. The appetizer is the way to go so you can eat an entree too! Bread pudding is the perfect close to a good meal. Oh I cannot forget Jasmine! Greatest bartender up here. read more

Stayed here for a couple of nights and we were relieved to leave. The workers were friendly but the service was very poor. I called and asked for new towels/sheets and the attendant told me to come to the front desk to pick them up (I've never been at a place that doesn't bring them to your room). Our room felt like an oversized closet. We had a queen bed which was totally fine but we barely had any room to even walk around the sides of the bed. We had a spider come out of our bed sheets (probably because of our door, which would not close unless I slammed it shut with all my strength). Breakfast was literally nothing but fruit loops cereal, bagels, and juice. It's wrong to actually advertise that as breakfast. Both days we stayed were rough. Would definitely not come here again! read more

Charming cottage. We stayed in suite number 40 that's a 3 bedroom 3 bath suite. It's larger than expected. All rooms have their own restroom and you'll need a room key to enter your room within the cottage. There's a small fridge, small sink, small coffee maker and microwave. The restrooms are old but very functional. The wires are crazy hanging from the TV but didn't bother me, the carpet is red and old but again didn't bother me. Keep in mind this is a cottage and has character, if you're looking for modern Amenities this isn't the place. It's tucked up against woods, across from a 7/11 and walking distance to the village. It's located on a fairly busy highway however the trees and setting made up for it. The chimneys in each room are easily turned on and it's cozy. Honestly can't complain. They were sweet at the front desk and I'd love to stay again. Oh being your own toiletries and they don't give you enough towels but I'm sure a phone call could fix that. Great experience. read more

This place is magical! Adorable, affordable little cabins in the snowy mountains less than a mile from Lake Arrowhead and Lake Arrowhead Village! Heather was amazingly kind and accommodating. They even allow pets and the atmosphere is just amazing! read more

We stayed here over a holiday weekend (Veteran's Day) and were able to book a room with two double beds and a rollaway. We are a party of six so this was a perfect room for us. (One was an infant and she was in a pack n play that we brought). Our room was "45-Eagle". It had a small fridge with an actual working (tiny) freezer. I have ice packs and snacks so I always appreciate a fridge/freezer combo. Note: there is only a standup shower which was ok for us but I know that traveling with kids often dictates the need for an actual tub. This place is really cute with small individual cabins. There are a lot of stairs so keep that in mind if you need to schlep back and forth to your car. They offer a free hot breakfast which had eggs, sausage, home fries, fresh fruit, cereal and toast. There was also a coffee/tea/hot chocolate station. Breakfast is served in their restaurant which we also had dinner in with friends. I was easily able to get a reservation for nine people (!) the morning of our dinner. Our large group had a little bit of everything and everyone was happy with their selection. Lovely desserts too - a VERY rich chocolate cake was a crowd pleaser. Our purpose for this trip was to visit Skypark at Santa's Village and this is about a seven minute drive from there. After the taxes and all that the room was just under $200 a night but it saved us from going up and down the winding mountain road. Additional note: the hotel shares a parking lot with a 7-11 (no gas station) and that was super convenient since we were traveling with kids. We were able to start our day with Slurpees all around! I would absolutely stay here again. Good location, nice breakfast and restaurant, clean location, and friendly staff. read more

We had a great stay! This is not a luxury hotel, it is more like cozy. The staff is amazing! Friendly and helpful all the way. Location is great. Easy walk to the Village, or, you can walk the other direction and have a quiet walk through the residential neighborhood (my dog loved it!). Very pet friendly and very quiet. The property is made of a few different buildings and some of the rooms are "cabins" that you have all to yourself. Very comfy beds. They have a free continental breakfast (cereal, bagels, danish and coffee). Although you have TVs in the rooms, there isn't much selection but we didn't watch much TV anyway. Wifi was good (and free). read more

Our dogs love coming here. We have stayed in about 5 different cabins, depending on our weekend needs and really don't have a favorite. We have used cabin 27 for the large living room to watch a sporting event with friends. It has 2 bathrooms. Cabin 23 is small but the view of the sky is unobtrusive for viewing a Perseids shower. 33 has extra bedrooms for our kids to stay with us, but it's supposed to be haunted! Most cabins have large porches. Employees are friendly and always helpful. There is a great 7 Eleven next door, that has everything. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

Spent two nights at this hotel. Friendly staff and great location. Walk to Lake Arrowhead Village - central!! Hotel is old and in need of major updates. Very basic accommodations and dated! Water pressure in shower was low; bathroom light kept flickering and turning off, walls were paper thin...you can hear everything! Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable! Plenty of towels read more

I will never, ever stay in this place again. The website indicates they have karaoke on Tuesdays and Fridays and you can "hear" the karaoke in rooms 10 - 20. What they don't tell you is that these are the only rooms at the inn, so if you think you might be able to change rooms when you get here, forget it because that's not an option. To say you can "hear" the music is an understatement. It was ridiculously loud. Almost sounded like the karaoke machine was set up in our bathroom. And it seemed to get louder as the night went on. Why a place would intentionally subject all of its guests to this noise two nights a week is beyond me, but my next long weekend in Lake Arrowhead will definitely not be spent here. The included breakfast was a minimal buffet of scrambled eggs, sausage, and potatoes. There were a few kinds of cereal and some fruit. Not the kind of breakfast you would expect from a quaint inn. More like what you would get at a motel chain. To add insult to injury, the mattress was saggy and uncomfortable. This place is not inexpensive. I definitely did not get my money's worth. I feel ripped off. read more

No longer hosting weddings! I reached out for a quote, received a quote a few days later (after I reached out again). When I emailed to set an appointment to tour I was told they are no longer hosting weddings. SUPER BUMMED. read more

I love the 80's. Hell - I grew up in them. But I don't need to stay in a time capsule devoted to that era. The "Sooner" cabin (#24) came complete with an Oklahoma Sooners football poster...dated..you guessed it...from 1982, which was indicative of the last time this room was updated. In short, the room was disgusting. Bad/exposed wiring in the room, a "Whirlpool" bathtub that I would be afraid to bath my dog in, peeling paint, and that musty "This room has not been aired out since 1982" smell to it. In addition, it was much too tiny to fit two adults in..which was never made clear to us when we reserved it. One thing in particular that bothered me is that when we checked in, the front desk clerk ran my check card for the entire amount of our stay, as opposed to an initial deposit/hold that most hotels do upon check-in. Shame on me for not catching that initially - definitely a tactic for making sure we would not pull out of the reservation once we looked at this ridiculous room. When my wife went back to the front desk to inform them that this room was not appropriate for two adults, and if we could upgrade to something cleaner/bigger, the clerk said "Well I told Matt when he called to reserve it that the room was small". False - my wife made the reservation...I had never spoken to anyone on the phone. Lying is not a great selling point for your establishment. Also - during our first night, the car parked next to ours in the spots allocated for the cabins had the passenger side windows broken out. When the patrons asked the hotel to have someone clean up the glass where the break-in occurred, they ignored their request. So each time I parked in our designated spot I had to make sure I was not driving over broken glass. When we asked for more towels during our second day, the front desk told us we could come by and pick them up ourselves. Really? You can't have someone drop them off to our room? And why they were at it, sweep up the broken glass next to our car? On our final day, I plugged in my cell phone to charge it. While doing this, I sliced open my finger on the broken/exposed screw on the 1982-era electrical outlet. Took me about 15 mins to get the bleeding to stop. This is a very long-winded way of staying do not stay here under any circumstances. Room we stayed in is not adequate for two normal-sized adults - it was dirty, dated and the office staff was incredibly unhelpful. Spend your hard-earned money elsewhere. read more

Saddleback Inn - Outlet I sliced open my finger on - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

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Saddleback Inn is quaint, nestled into the forest. It is walking distance from Arrowhead Village. Staff was very helpful and accommodating with our reservation, and with suggestions for activities and trails. Restaurant is beautiful. We look forward to our next visit. read more

I spent a relaxing, rejuvenating weekend here. My cabin was cozy, quiet, equipped with super jacuzzi bath tub and fireplace. I was footsteps away from restaurant and bar all located in a 100 year old building. Very charming. Hot breakfast every morning, eggs, sausage, potatoes, cereal, juice, and coffee. This was all a short walk from Lake Arrowhead which has shops, restaurants, and park. Wonderful experience read more

Came here in January and really fell in love with Lake Arrowhead, it was snowing and I was still on a high from Christmas and New Years. The Saddleback in while a little older still had plenty of charm, we stayed at the Bruins Cabin, it was 2 stories and had room for about 5 people, large upstairs, large sofa bed and a roll away in the room. The cabin, had a gas fire place, a old school jet hot tub (it got the job done), 1 and half bathrooms, and a kitchenette. While it was supposed to be a romantic weekend getaway trip I did feel guilty about having all that room for just the 2 of us. Breakfast was great, actually brought it back to the room. Will definitely plan to come back. read more

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Stayed here over a three day weekend. Our cottage had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms since it was a large group of us. It was very cold so at least our heater was working great downstairs. I think the heater might have been broken in me of the upstairs room. It's perfect stay if you want to bond with your family away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can drive out a few miles and park your car so the children can ride sleds. Also, there's a 7-11 within walking distance where you can pick up almost anything u might need. The only things that were concerning were the stairs (very steep) in the cottage. Also, I know that due to safety concerns, there's no stove where the kitchen area was so we had to spend additional money to either order pizza from the pizza place across the street or get food elsewhere every night. It can add up especially if your party eats breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, 2 of our windows blinds in the bathroom and the dining area were no working properly. We couldn't get them to go down. So you could take a peek inside and we didn't like that. read more

Just A-Ok... The room was clean, but at the same time not. The front desk was nice, but not exactly 100% pleasant.. This hotel just gives you that eerie feel when you stay there. From the outside, it looks okay but when you get in you get that spooky old feel. Clever that they put the name of the old star that stayed in your room, however, I wish they would keep the hotel a bit cleaner. I found 2 trash bags inside my room and there was mold on the ceiling and chipped walls. Great that there is a jet tub and a comfortable bed, but other than that., the red and green carpets along with tacky decor, kind of threw everything off. The hotel needs a little bit more renovation and also decor to make the place seem like it did back in the early 1900s, but not tacky. Other than that... the free breakfast, brisk walk to town, and abundant parking does make up for many things. read more

Horrible policies. We have stayed there many times and when we had to cancel 48 hours ahead of time because one of us was sick, Michael refused to cancel the reservation and said we would be charged for one night. We will NEVER go back to this place. read more

We had to reserve a room, spur-of-the-moment, in Lake Arrowhead. Since Saddleback didn't have online reservations, we had to call to get pricing and pet policy. I'm really glad we did as the friendly lady that answered gave us a great discount for the following evening. It had everything we wanted on a tight budget - a cabin, queen bed, jacuzzi and fireplace and a very reasonable $7.00 fee for our little dog, evie. see picture :) The Saddleback Inn is a property with individual cabins of varying size. It's not on the lake, which really didn't matter to us. It's a very pretty place, especially surrounded by the beautiful blue haze of fresh-fallen snow on very tall pines. I miss the seasons. As a native new yorker gone for over a decade, snow was something i miss dearly. So, coming from palm tree land this was an exquisite experience. The forecast called for snow that night and that it did. What awesome timing on our part ;) Please refer to the pictures of our beverages on the deck over the course of the evening (hehe). The room was clean, cozy The jacuzzi tub is for two which was nice and the bathroom very spacious. The gas fireplace was nice, however we prefer wood burning but oh well. Still a great value for the money. Their on-site restaurant, although pricey, provided a pleasant meal. We were the ONLY customers that evening as we were there mid week in a snowstorm. Cozy and inviting inside; there even was a jolly older irish gentleman drinking at the bar. The food was delicious, fresh and prepared beatifully. It's only a dinner restaurant and the room comes just with continental breakfast, which brings me to the not-so-hot. Annoyances: Star removal for the following. The bed was hard. The thermostat didn't work and wouldn't turn off until it was set at 45 degrees to keep it at an actual 70 or so. Not figuring this out until experiencing a restless night due to constantly having to turn down the thermostat through the night was a major downer. (I admit that I didn't complain about it so they probably still don't know about it.) Also, there was no microwave, and no wireless service as promised because of cloudy weather. Excuse me? lol...clouds. oh well. So, unless it's clear skies, no one is getting online, apparently. Another star gone for the continental breakfast which was coffee in an urn, another with hot water, powdered creamer, hot cocoa, and some cellophane wrapped pastries that looked like they would be great for a post-apocalypse. Overall, the important stuff was satisfied averagely while the hotel's incredible natural surroundings more than made up for the negatives. I would definitely recommend this hotel as it is great for the budget traveler. read more

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On our first trip to Lake Arrowhead we got lucky & chose The Saddleback Inn for our stay. It was the greatest lodging decision we've ever made. The rooms are great, the staff is amazing & rates are very reasonable. Within walking distance to the village, restaurants, and of course the lake :) PS. Karaoke Fridays is the hottest party in town. I've even seen many celebrities here belting out tunes at the top of their lungs. read more

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Vibes weren't very great , food was so salty and I mean extremely salty and not edible. We've been coming here for over 12 years and this was definitely the last time we'll come back. read more

Thank you for such a peaceful and serene getaway experience. We rented an entire cabin which included units #40, #41 and #42. It had everything that you could possibly want. 4 fireplaces (gas), 2 extra large Jacuzzi bath tubs, a full bath tub, mini fridge, microwave, full kitchen table and large flat screens in every room and Main living room. Our room also had a roll away bed for extra visitors. Easily fits 6-10 people. I thought it was a bit odd that they could rent out each room separately at times, but that was our only little quirk about it. The décor fits in for the area. Cabin-shiq. We all had a great time. Super close and within walking distance (5-8 minute slow walk) to center of Village and lake. The town isn't very "sidewalk friendly" though. I found that strange, but not the Inn's fault. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and will absolutely come back. read more

We stayed for 3 nights just after Thanksgiving. The cottage was very quaint, clean and very comfortable. Loved the whirlpool tub. The restaurant has great cocktails and food and accommodates families nicely. The staff was so nice and Karen was the greatest! It's a great location and only 5 min walk to town. We will be staying here again when we come back to town! read more

We had a fabulous stay at Saddleback Inn and couldn't have been happier with our pet-friendly room. It was clean and perfect for our family. We had a two-bedroom, two-bath, kitchen area and fireplace. It is across from the Village. Michael and Karen were helpful and so welcoming to the Inn. We were lucky to have a delicious, special dinner and look forward to staying there again one day soon. In addition, they were on point with all Covid restrictions and all was incredibly clean. Great place to stay! Linda L. read more

We just stayed here in Feb 09 I would have given this place 5 stars but it was a little steep. We did get a "jacuzzi" room (which is like a giant bathtub with jets) by itself for $129.99 on same day. It did seem a little out dated but had "mountain charm" I guess you would call it. We stayed here because the snow got really bad and didn't want to go down the mountain. The lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The bar and dinning area was closed, I believe for renovations. There is a 7-11 in the parking lot so that was convenient to get some snacks and stuff. I really did enjoy my stay here though, it was pleasant and memorable. Though I think it was a bit pricey. The only reason we got to pay $129 was because we told her we lived very close to Arrowhead so it wouldn't be THAT big of a deal for us to just go home. Originally she had wanted us to pay $180 (but I think it was for a better room though). I'll post some pics since I don't see any here. read more

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Stopped into the Saddleback Inn bar for a cold beer and cocktail. What a cool bar! Staff was extremely friendly and found it to be an inviting comfortable spot. Our bartender, Amber, was beautiful, friendly and attentive to everyone at the bar. Based on a quick stop for a cold drink, I plan on returning with my family for a few nights stay. Thank you ! read more

Saddleback Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

Love this place. Our second time here. First time only my husband and I stayed in a one bedroom cottage for a romantic getaway. 2nd time I brought the kids and stayed without the hubby for a mini vacay.. this 2and time we stayed in the upstairs downstairs cottage with walk in shower and huge huge jet stream tub. We had our own little living room downstairs and gas fireplace. Everything was comfortable and cozy.. very nice place to stay for a quiet lake arrowhead experience and romantic as well.. I love the comfortable king beds love the Quant gas log fireplace and the simplicity of it (you just turn a knob).. love the tub and walk in shower (note only 2 cottages have the walk in shower with the jet stream tub). Love that we were able to get netflix on our flat screen and caught up on many movies while there.. love our little patio.. everything felt safe quiet peaceful and cozy.. we stayed during winter and the snow surrounding the cottage just really set the atmosphere.. Only cons for us were the place was freezing and we could only really feel the heat upstairs.. downstairs never got too warm a d we constantly had to have a blanket over us while hanging out down there. The gas log fireplace is beautiful but during winter it really just serves as a decoration as there is very little heat that comes from it.. during warmer summer months it would be perfect.. also keep in mind the cottages are older so dont go it expecting everything to be perfect.. there are things that can use some up dates but honestly I love the charm of these cottages and they are clean safe and cozy and really what more can you ask for.. oh and cant forget how wonderful their customer service is.. I so wish I could remember the gentleman's name who checked me in.. he was absolutely wonderful and pleasant. Was a tall gentleman.. we will be back without a doubt read more

Great historical character. Rented a cozy cabin with gas fireplace. Nice and bright with plenty of windows. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom a bit dated. Would definitely return. read more

Such an amazing concept! I would love to give the highest rating but, the room is very dated, with broken blinds, old carpet, not enough outlets and lack of maintenance and upgrades. Fantastic location, staff was kind and welcoming. read more

My girlfriend and I loved our stay at the saddleback inn.. The rooms have an old western vintage feel with fireplace in the room. We stayed in a room with a small view of the lake and the arrowhead village sign. Couple negative things I would say is that the fireplace is on a timer that makes constant clicking noise and the bathroom looks like a Roman Bath house or gym. read more

This is not a review on the hotel but on customer service. Please understand that everyone's experience is very different. Ole to Heather.... Oh Heather, Heather, Heather....SMH Heather. I don't know what to say. I believe you told me you were the manager....Heather, Heather, Heather. You should get a letter of commendations from the owners of this property because you are probably one of the greatest employees in protecting the interest of the property owners. Oh Heather, Heather, Heather...I've never encountered a more savvy, insensitive and disrespectful person in my life. Oh Heather, Heather, Heather....thanks for reminding me that I was unprepared for inclemental weather and should have never made reservations during the winter and would never make it up to the inn. Everyone I should have known but didn't...my fault! Oh Heather, Heather, Heather....we made reservations for Thanksgiving. We were so excited about enjoying the holiday at your inn. Three women (83, 77 and 55). Oh Heather, Heather, Heather....we watched the news intensely and hoped nothing would spoil our holiday. But it was snowing in the area and torrential rain below the mountain trying to get to the inn. We were stuck. Oh Heather, Heather, Heather.... Thank you for reminding me that money is more important than customer service. We were stuck and didn't know what to do and what did you say Heather, Heather, Heather...its not my fault you don't know how to use chains. Oh Heather, Heather, Heather.... As you told me when we spoke I'll pray for you and happy holidays read more