The location of the Saddleback Inn is wonderful on the main road into Lake Arrowhead Village, easy walk or drive to village.It is an historic site being over 100 years old. The choice of rooms are either in the main building or separate cabins winding up the hill from the main building. There is a super restaurant, Diane's, along with a cozy bar and fireplace. The whole facility has been modernized to a comfortable level but still retaining the old world charm. My husband and I got a fabulous midweek rate by booking on the internet directly on the Saddleback Inn web site. There were pictures of all the rooms and cabins, and we chose Number 24, Sooners, because 24 is our lucky number. We arrived at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, and had to wait until 12:30 PM for the room to be ready which was not a big deal because checkin isn't until 3:00 PM. The clerk at the front desk suggested we look over the village or drive around the area, and he would call our cell number when our room was ready. Our cabin is up several flights of stairs from the parking lot, but nestled into trees that block the view of the parking lot. We have a king bed, TV, small refrigerator, microwave and jacuzzi tub. It is air conditioned; however, the cross ventilation from the windows and the lovely front deck patio with chairs make AC totally unnecessary on this visit. Due to the cool night air, our duvet comforter was cozy and more than adequate. Our cabin was immaculate. We would stay here again; however, we would never choose Cabin 24 because of the noise from the 7-11. Noisy trucks, cars and people are coming and going all day and night; and, we couldn't sleep until about 1:00 AM. There is karaoke in the main building on Tuesday and Friday nights; and while fun, the crowds are rowdy and loud until after midnight. read more

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My fiancé and I spent an overnight, mini vacation here for the first time this week ; and we will definitely be back. This quaint, cozy and romantic inn is within walking distance of Lake Arrowhead Village and full of charm. From the gas fireplaces to the enormous jetted tubs, this mountain retreat is the perfect getaway. Bonus: This Inn is pet friendly! Our fur baby traveled with us and was welcomed as warmly as we were. The icing on the cake is the incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff, most notably Michael at the front desk; who made us feel comfortable from the moment we walked in and the door. Can't wait to visit again! read more

My review is for the restaurant. We went there for my birthday. The food was delicious. My son said his ribeye steak was the best he'd ever had! Our waitress (Courtney) was the sweetest ever. We were a party of 10 and it was hectic. I will definitely go back! read more

Five Stars due to Michael at the front desk. He went out of his way to make things more that right after a small glitch. Rooms have gas fireplaces that give the cottage a cozy feel. There are many different configurations of rooms/cottages. Ask what will best meet your needs. Rooms are being upgraded from carpet to hardwood floors. Loved the individual cottages set among the trees. Even a rainy day didn't dampen the wonderful ambience. Thanks again to Michael. He made our romantic get-away. read more

Had our 25 year renewal vow ceremony at Saddleback Inn, this place is great for weddings . Location is beautiful! We were very satisfied with the wedding coordinator she supplied everything from decorations to the music to the photographer, the reception was amazing the food was excellent! We had approx 30 people and everyone stayed there and everyone was pleased with how cozy and clean the rooms were. The free breakfast was good too...eggs, sausage, toast potatoes fresh fruit coffee orange juice...they had something for everyone!! they even had karaoke on Friday night which was a lot of fun!! I would highly reccomend this place for a romantic getaway, for family fun or for weddings, it had a little something for everyone!! read more

Saddleback Inn - Walking down the aisle next to our own little honeymoon sweet nestled in the woods! Just beautiful! - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

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Perfect spot for a romantic get away, we got a small room because we booked last minute but the room we got had a private door that led to the parking lot. It was perfect because we didn't have to go through the lobby every time we needed to leave. Spacious tubs, it isn't a brand new inn nor is it extremely fancy, but it's cozy and the fireplace is a nice touch. I didn't find anyone really talking about this but the dominos a few miles away does deliver to the inn, you've got a 7-11 right there as well for your alcoholic needs :) I loved this place read more

Saddleback Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

Awesome great getaway great restaurant highly recommended me and my wife had a great time in a little cabin

If I could give less than one star I would. The staff here is abysmal and have a terrible attitude. They are not empathetic at all and quite frankly they were rude. Never EVER make a reservation here. You will be sorely dissatisfied. read more

Room #43 is amazing! It's 2 stories, with a gas fireplace, jacuzzi tub, mini fridge, and lots of space! Very cozy. The second floor is just the bedroom. There's a sleeper sofa downstairs in case you go with another couple or have kids. My parents stayed at the Mae West room #20 in the main building. It's tight quarters, but a nice room for the night. Friendly service, great location (walk to the village), continental breakfast included, and a nice bar. I hope to stay there again soon! read more

Super disappointed. We were paying $350/night for Cabin27 because we have a 15 lbs dog. The cabin is awful. Old, totally depressing, not romantic at all, gross, old furnishings, old carpet. I'm so upset. Not the nice relaxing getaway I was planning for my hubby and I. Spoke to front desk, she did give us options which was nice but nothing nice enough to justify that kind of money. They did work with us so we left and are now we super happy at a gorgeous Hyatt for less and still with our dog! read more

Friends visiting from GA, had the 3 bedroom 2 story cottage, very disappointing, very dated bathroom dirty & old, towels thin. Our view from our front door was a parking lot. Only thing positive it is walking distance to the Village. read more

All in all this hotel is fine and clean. Cute exterior, fun, rustic restaurant/bar and walking distance to the village (not worth $200+ per night though.) However we found ourselves incredibly disappointed by the customer service received: Instead of booking online, I called the hotel directly as my friend and I really wanted a room with a fireplace, I spoke with Jeffrey who was pleasant enough at first and booked a room with the promise of a fireplace. We discovered it didn't work, they couldn't fix it and didn't offer to change our room (but did refund us the $17 resort fee). When we spoke to Jeffrey about it the next day he essentially laughed in our faces, saying something about "well if you're staying tonight...oh wait you're not hahaha". It was rude and I would not have booked a $200 room if I had known there was no working fireplace or that we would be treated so disrespectfully. Additionally we were the only room with no chairs on the little deck, something we shared with a woman even ruder than Jeffrey (wish I could recall her name) and she shrugged it off and chairs never appeared. When we dealt with her prior to that, she ignored us/didn't acknowledge us, waved us off when we had questions and acted from our first interaction on like she "didn't like us". It was unnecessarily unpleasant when we were requesting basic amenities promised upon booking If you're coming here for the weekend consider an Airbnb instead- I wish we did. read more

Took forever for the hostess to even acknowledge us, then she seats us away in a corner and we waited for 20 minutes and left! Nobody came to offer drinks or let us order! Can't review the food because I never got a chance to even taste it! The service sucks! read more

This ended up being a really nice and cozy place to stay but it started out kind of bad. Luckily, I know how things can go... working in the hospitality industry myself... So I try to be understanding.... But it was our anniversary and My husband had reserved a cabin up in Lake Arrowhead through our travel link... and the young girl at the front desk... pretty new I think... tried to charge us twice... My husband said... he thought he'd paid already through the travel co. She just continued and maybe didn't hear him... so I piped up and said... He SAID he thought he paid... Oh yeah he had... whoops... she said and ripped up our receipt... We laughed and she sent us to our cabin... and the key didn't work... we went back to the lobby (which was a little hike). She gave us the right key.. we went in and our room and the porch was a little messy but inside... it was VERY Cooooold and very small.... but I wasn't sure what my husband had ordered until he noticed that the bed was not a KING. Sooo we hiked back... and the older woman got off the phone and said Noooo... the rooms had been mixed up by the PM staff and gave us the correct room key and directed us to our correct room which was very nice and warm and prepared for us. It was very nice once we were given the right room and it had a big spa tub and bathroom along with a gas fireplace that seemed more for ambiance but it still was nice. Breakfast was included but no one but diners were in the room around 9:30 AM when we came in the next morning. They were very nice though ~ and one even followed us out to tell us the procedure of ordering and where the coffee was but it still kind of smelled like dinner from the night before and so we opted to go to breakfast elsewhere... not knowing who was going to be in charge of breakfast. I am giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 because of the lack of staff in the main lobby... They obviously need more for it to be a little more organized for check-in and to seat their diners. But all in all I would recommend it and would probably go back. read more

The staff was really friendly and helpful. The beds were nice and the drinks at the bar great! BUT... Our cabin didn't have hot water after a day. They graciously upgraded us to a cabin suite ... Which also only had luke warm water. Dear Saddleback Inn & Grill, Your staff is awesome, especially Taylor and Ryan. Please do the following. Your inn could be sooo much better. - Update your art. - Update your bathrooms. So many handles and tiles are cracked. - Keep a maintenance guy on staff. - Especially if you're going to advertise jacuzzi tubs, have hot water... - the breakfast is terrible. - get a new grill chef. - get some games or entertainment. Good luck! read more

Where to begin... I'll start with the bar as it's the first thing you see when you check in, and probably my favorite feature of the Saddleback Inn. Nostalgic, warm and at night, a melting pot of locals and visitors alike. This is how bars are supposed to be. If you're lucky, you will catch karaoke night. There is a Neil Diamond impersonator that crushes it. We stayed in The Howard Hughes Room. Would recommend the fireplace almost all the time. The room was everything you would expect from an inn/lodge. Nothing more, nothing less. Above all, it was warm and felt like a home. The bed was insanely huge and comfortable. The restaurant connected to the bar is reminiscent of a Ruth's Chris except on a mountain with a more personal touch. Rich, hearty food with a classy touch. If you can make the pork chop happen. Do it. Overall. Warm, inviting lodge on a mountain that feels exactly as it should. Will be back. read more

Decided to get away for our anniversary for one night. The hard thing about living in LA is not being able to see some lush green and get that feeling you are away from home. This spot is the perfect place to be! It's not too far to travel to so its perfect for a one night stay. About 2-3 hours drive from central la, the inn is right at the entrance of the small village and is really only 3 minutes walk from the actual town where all the shops, restaurants and lake is. Can't speak for some of the negative reviews here but we found our go to getaway here. The staff were amazingly kind and friendly. I was shocked! Only two hours away from LA there lives people who smiles and goes beyond their seats to help you? This is Oz. They not only greeted us the minute we walked in but made sure we were happy with our room and also pointed out the best places to eat which was true to the dot! The decor has an old school world charm to it and the bar is a great thing to watch if its karaoke night. The locals and some newbies put on a crazy show! The rooms are all in individual mini cabins with its own porch and name. The rooms were cozy, clean and nice all with a gas lit fireplace. The bathroom is about the size of the rooms and believe me you'll probably spend most of your time in here with the tub/jacuzzi. Pop on next door to a small inconspicuous 711 and grab a bottle of champagne to sit with your tub full of jetted bubbles. This place really was a nice escape from the busy city if you're looking for a complete change in atmosphere but arent willing to travel far. And pretty decent for the price they charge. O and dont forget the free breakfast! Highly recommend it! I am for sure a regular now! read more

Just spent my weekend with my boyfriend here!! We just love the place and would love to come back again. The Queen size room is the best for two people. The bedroom is neat and it has fireplace and heater which are very useful in Autumn. The bathroom is spacious and we do love the Jacuzzi. But it was just too bad that the hot water wasn't enough to fill up the tub. The front desk, Michael, was very friendly. I am a tourist coming from different country and he answered my questions in a very pleasing manner. Which I do appreciate it so much. We had dinner at the restaurant, I ordered the Chicken Gloria, Jack Daniel and Sprite "yeah I know. "Weird combination".. , which I had to give 1 star because I only like its cheesy pasta while the chicken was not delicious at all. But my boyfriend's "Giddy Up" Steak was a BOMB!!! 5 stars for that one! Ariana, our waitress, was very helpful and friendly as well. The workers are giving such a good vibes so we do feel this place is very homey.. The breakfast was just fine. Nothing very special about it. And one more good thing is because this place is quite close with Lake Arrowhead Village that has few stores and some restaurants. Do visit the lake to take pictures and grab some chocolate at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The hot chocolate is perfect for a cold weather in Autumn. read more

Hi I went there with a party of 8..the service was bad..when we walked out of building we were approached by a employee saying if we left she would call cops for not payin9 bill..the employee didn't add bar tap on to food..i thought we were square..so brother and I went back in to make right..there is a bar customer by the name of charlie..we decide to take of matter by calling me a women beater..and stood up to fight..i just had surgery on acl and mcl..im on crutches..but still made a scene in front of customers..bad place shitty service and very unorganized read more

HOT HOT HOT!!! This place is so much fun and the service is great. The ladies take pride in customer service and go the extra mile ! Corinne is my favorite at the bar but most of the ladies that tend bar all names all start with a C ... AMAZING FOOD. Love the pork chops. All fresh ... nothing but fun. Check out karaoke Tuesday and Friday. It's a sight to be seen read more

Pros: Nice cozy cabins that can accommodate two people. Rooms were neat and clean and the indoor Jacuzzi tubs are really great. There was plenty of parking and staff was very friendly and helpful. There's also a 24 hour 7-11 convenience store in the same parking lot that comes in really handy. And most importantly, Arrowhead Village is walking distance. Cons: there's an additional "resort fee" per night, tacked onto your bill. There is no iron or ironing boards in the rooms. And this is just me being picky, but each cabin has a sports name like "the Oakland Raiders cabin" and "the Anaheim Angels cabin". I would hate to stay in a "Dodgers" cabin with Dodger décor inside if I were to be a Giants fan. Maybe consider naming the cabins with names that go with the scenery of the lake and or nature. Overall: I had a pleasant stay and will highly consider staying again. Thank you Saddleback Inn read more

What a wonderful weekend! My Love and i stayed here for his birthday from March 4-6. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I did a lot of research on our room/cabin by calling the Inn and asking the staff what would be best for us as well as looking at photos online based on what we wanted which was away from everyone else. We stayed in Cabin #36 Maple Leaf which is a seperate cabin at the very back of the property away from everyone else and next to cabin 35; it's still a very short walk to the on site resaurant (Diane's) and Lake Arrowhead village. The room is smaller than some of the others, but it's all we needed when we were in it.... lounge in bed, watch TV, soak in the large hottub/bath/jacuzzi. It was perfect with it's stone fireplace, refrigerator, and comfy bed. We had a little front patio which we didn't use but was nice to have anyway. What makes this place unique is that it's not a B&B where you share meals with others like some other local Hotels, but rather you have the choice of being in the main lodge with more activity and people or you can be more secluded. Loved it and would stay here again! Thanks Saddleback! read more

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My boyfriend and I decided to book a last minute trip up to Arrowhead for the night. I was shocked I found this place, since it's a 5 min walk to the Village and lake. I loved it. We just stayed in a normal Queen bed room, and it was on the small side, but if you come up to the mountains and stay in your hotel all day, you've got issues. The staff was very friendly, the hotel was well taken care of and clean. Even had a mini fridge in the room. The free breakfast in the morning was your standard hotel buffet, I wasn't too impressed. But I'm a picky eater, my boyfriend was content with it. All in all, great experience here and we would love to stay here on future trips. read more

Walked into the room and saw a picture of Nicolas Cage and a bag Funyuns as requested. They have a great sense of humor and our room general Custer is cozy. read more

Saddleback Inn - Nicolas Cage and a bag of Funyuns waiting on the bed haha - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

Loved out trip!! So glad we decided to try this gem of a find in Lake Arrowhead! Michael, the manager was awesome in hosting us for our cozy weekend getaway!! If you're going to Lake Arrowhead you really must stay here. So much charm and history and so convenient to everything!! read more

my family stayed in a 2-bed room suite and I was not very happy with the design. Downstairs was a pull-out bed it took up the whole room. Upstairs was a cluster of stairs uneven a lot of step-downs and up. My husband fell off one of the steps and split his head open and has big shiner blood was everywhere. I wouldn't recommend the two-bed room suite if you want to live .... but I have to say my daughter had the one-bedroom and it was beautiful read more

I am disappointed every time we stay- this used to be a treat for lodging in the mountains- this visit made me unhappy- purchased a stay for my son and his family- the bedding was dirty- I guess we need to find another place- read more

For a charming, rustic experience, the Saddleback Inn is a lovely experience. There is significant history in this establishment, including famous movie stars who frequented the place, as well as a "friendly" ghost which is drawn in on their map! I went in not expecting a resort experience, but the charm and humor of the place really won me over. I stayed in the private cottages, and they were set amidst cobblestone roads and beautiful dogwood and birch trees - it was really reminiscent of Holland. Granted, the rooms were a bit dated, yet the place was impeccably clean and the bathroom itself was updated, along with a double-person jacuzzi (which I did not use because I am a public location germaphobe, but it looked really relaxing). The location was great, just a 2 minute walk across the street to the Arrowhead Village. Or, you could follow the whimsical signs at the Saddleback Inn, which point to Glasgow, New York, or London... :) My only warning is that you should NOT stay Sunday night, as Monday morning means trash pick-up day, and I swear the huge trash trucks were picking up the commercial bins for hoooourrsss. I took a mid-week trip, and got really amazingly low rates, plus an extra $20 in cash handed to me at check-in for gas! Make sure you ask for the "internet special," which can take off 20% from the room rates. read more

It's just ok. The rooms are themed really weird. We were in the "raider" room. It was decorated country and then some Raider pictures thrown in. To me, it just didn't go together and it looked weird. But, i'm not a Raiders fan, so what do I know. The price was kind of high but was the best we found. Like I said, it was ok. read more

Saddleback Inn - Map of rooms--each room is a theme--sort of. - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

This is for the restaurant only... We have been to the saddleback grill twice now and we have not been disappointed. We recently move here from Pasadena and we find the food to be delicious, good service and clean restaurant. Be never stayed at the inn myself, so I can't say if it's nice, but the restaurant food is good. read more

I like the "free breakfast with room" when they charge you a $15 (per night!) resort fee that is for breakfast, Internet, phone, and self parking... The last three are pretty standard so I would say it looks like your breakfast isn't so free after all. The inn is beautiful on the outside and decent on the inside. Bathrooms are a little dated but everything works just fine. I like the fireplaces in the bedroom that is a nice touch in the winter :) Watch out for karaoke if you are in certain rooms don't expect a romantic night it... You will hear music from below until midnight. Overall decent stay, a little pricey though. read more

Came for the night. Smaller comfortable cabins nestled in the woods. Quite with nice deck for lounging. Space is mostly for two people (at least ours was)so with two kids we used air mattress that was provided. The bath is very modern all tile with jacuzzi tub. Breakfast comes with package nice wooded setting read more

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Will be back! Can walk right into town. Rooms super cute with big tub in the bathroom. Fireplace that would be nice if we come back when its colder. Had dinner at restaurant and was delicious! Salmon was great and my husband had the duck. We shared and both were so good. Cool building that is 100 years old. Man at the desk was friendly and helpful checking us in. 711 was in parking lot and super convenient. read more

A great find! Both my husband and our 2 other friends were overly impressed with the Saddleback Inn. From the friendly welcome we received by Michael who greeted us on arrival and his helpfulness and pleasant manner, to our little cottage that we stayed in, the food, the service, the bar and the location, we couldn't have been more impressed. It was also very quiet and tranquil, no noise from neighbors! OK, it is not the fanciest hotel in the world, but it had old fashioned charm that we just loved. We booked a 3 bedroom cottage for a very reasonable price and loved it. Great location to the town center and lake as well! We also just loved, loved, loved the karaoke on the Tuesday night! We would definitely stay there again. read more

Stayed here with my husband and baby in July and it was lovely (room 28). We booked the 2 story cottage and it was adorable, a private mini cabin. The rooms are outdated but the bathroom was nice. The location is super cute overlooking trees. When we went, it was nice and quiet. They give complimentary breakfast (eggs, potatoes, sausage, toast, fruit, cereal, coffee) that we thought was pretty good. We had dinner at the restraunt and it was really good also(i got the shortrib and it was DELICIOUS). The location is perfect, walking distance to the village. it is downill to get there but remember its an uphill coming back haha.. and pushing a stroller or wearing a baby carrier is definitely a workout, bring walking shoes for sure. There is 1 thing, there are a million stairs.. It is beautiful.. However, its not very stroller friendly.. we ended up using a carrier instead bc it was too much of a hassle to get the stroller up/down the stairs (which worked out way better anyways).. just something to note for all the parents with babies. the airconditioner IS loud, however i like the white noise so it didnt bother me. Overall, we really did love the location and the cabin like room and cant wait to stay there again read more

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This was our second time here and we got a 1 bedroom cottage with a fireplace and a jetted tub. Still a plus that its close to a 7/11 and close to lake arrowhead village. This will be our hotel to stay at when we visit :) staff is always friendly. read more

I would give zero stars if it was possible. We were to stay for 2 nights with little children but instead checked out 1 day earlier due to dysfunctional central heat/cool and shower which had spiders coming out of it. Stayed at the K-suite 2 story, upstairs was a sauna and downstairs was freezing! So uncomfortable we couldn't sleep or enjoy our stay. Everything about this place is old and dirty!!!! Never will go back and will NOT recommend this place to ANYONE! Before I booked I saw negative reviews and thought ppl were being dramatic and now I wish I listened to them. Learned my lesson! read more

My Wife and I Enjoy the Nostalgia At the Saddleback Inn. I have read a review that stated the rooms were gloomy , Far from the truth. The accommodations are what you would expect Quaint Relaxing and definitely the mountain atmosphere .We arrived Valentines Day. The On site Manager at check in was Extremely polite and informative. We ate dinner the second night stay in the lounge. We enjoyed the staff with conversation and had a few laughs. We were walking distance to shops just down the road. Driving distance to the town Blue Jay. If you are looking for a great place to retreat from the stress that life offers, or like us business owners . Saddleback Inn is the place. read more

Saddleback Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

This place is my FAVORITE!! I come here at least once a year and love the getting away for the weekend and enjoying private jacuzzi tub. It's in the perfect location next to the center square restaurants and shops and I usually hit the Saddleback grill at least one night of my stay for the ribs. I went used to go for the snow but lately I've been going during summer too. read more

The whole experience here is great. I would say some of the reviews here are definitely harsh. If you wanted a five star luxury hotel go down the mountain and find something in the IE or even the drive up to big bear for $600+ a night.. these are the mountains and you're there for the feel. Learn to enjoy it... I loved it maybe because I can appreciate just having a warm place to stay with my family and walking out to the lovely scenery. Everyone here was friendly. We stayed in room 12 in the main inn which was small but lovely because it had a separate entrance which came in handy with our baby who is 6 months old. I had no issues, and enjoyed my stay. I made sure to take all my trash outside to the dumpster myself because I didn't want to leave anything out for the ants to come.. the 7-11 next door came in the clutch when we were in need of food and dominos delivers to the hotel as well we will be coming back! read more

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