Overall, this is a nice place to visit. If you're looking for a somewhere to get away from the big…read morecity rush, enjoy some hiking, or just a relaxing trip, this is the place. My fiancée had a massage done by Tracy, and she was very pleased with it. I personally spent a good amount of time in the hot tub and found it relaxing, peaceful, and view we had from the third floor was amazing. My fiancée and I had a conversation with some of the staff there and they were friendly and knowledgeable about the resort. I have a few critiques, but I consider them minor due to the price and area. The bed was not the most comfortable and the blankets were very thin. The room also had not been cleaned very well, cobwebs on the ceiling, old food on the balcony, and I counted around ten or more spiders I had to get rid of. I also thought the rooms had recently been renovated, and if they were the crew they hired did a patch job. I noticed drywall nails pushing out, and repair jobs done without texture. Our fridge also did not work very well and did not keep our drinks or food cold. I was also saddened to hear that the trails on the property had been closed, but there are a lot of other ones around the area. I think Carson Hot Springs Resort has a LOT of potential. I don't find this place to be a luxury resort, but it is a comfortable one. My fiancée and I will definitely be planning another stay here and thank you for the comfortable experience you have created.

Unfortunately, I need to update my original review because what started as a pretty simple concern…read morehas now turned into almost three months of unnecessary frustration. During our stay at the end of May, I saw what appeared to be a small red, worm-like organism near the pool area. I reported it to staff and followed up afterward. Carson Hot Springs responded and told me they would look into it. Cool. That's literally all I wanted them to do. Since then, I've followed up multiple times asking one very simple question: What did y'all find? I haven't asked for a refund. I haven't asked for a free stay. I haven't asked for compensation or anything else. I just want to know whether they investigated it, what they found, and whether there was anything my wife and I should've been concerned about after using the facilities. I first followed up June 4. Again June 11. I've emailed multiple times since and also tried reaching them by phone. It's now August. Still no answer. Somehow the situation has gotten even more ridiculous because my email address now appears to have been blocked. Come on now. If you investigated and found out it was completely harmless, GREAT. That's actually the answer I WANT. Tell me that and we can all keep it moving. If you identified what I saw, tell me what it was. If nobody actually investigated it, just be honest about that too. Instead, something that could've been resolved with a two minute email has turned into nearly three months of me asking the same question while getting absolutely nowhere. That's what has completely changed my opinion of this place. Things happen at hotels and resorts. I understand that. How a business responds when a guest brings something to their attention tells me a whole lot more. Based on how this has been handled, I can no longer recommend Carson Hot Springs Resort. I have the emails documenting the entire situation, including their original response telling me they would look into it. I'm not looking for anything other than the answer I've been asking for since May. What did y'all find? That's it. Blocking my email definitely didn't answer the question.

This was a perfect anniversary choice. The beautiful cabin accommodates a lovely couple massage…read moretranquil glasses of wine in a sweet porch swing perfection. Thank you Daniel the roses and candy you had waiting made us feel very special

Great cabins in a quiet setting despite being near busy road. The whole cabin was exceptionally…read moreclean, well equipped with a decent tub, separate shower and a very good bed. I asked for some fresh milk for my tea and in a jiffy it was provided. The newish owners seem to relish dealing with the great unwashed travelling public...something I did in my own hospitality business for 15 years. A credit to them both and also their excellent staff. Our cabin was set slightly away from the others and thus I relaxed naked in the swinging chair whilst supping some local vino and reading in the sunshine. DEEP JOY!

This review is for Lower Falls Creek Trail which was a ~3.2 miles round trip that took ~1.5 hours…read moreto complete. Just 50 mins away from Multnomah Falls; we decided to cross the Bridge Of The Gods into Washington! There was a $3 toll fee at the bridge (class 1 vehicle). Trail was narrow for the most part where you will need to stop to let others pass. Overall, not too difficult with a stunning waterfall at the end! Required to drive on dirt road to reach the trailhead. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/O3n5GA00KA4

Great out and back at approximately 3 miles RT. The falls are so spectacular, a much longer trek…read morewould be perfectly acceptable! The trail itself is pretty narrow at times, we had to pull off often to let others through from the opposite direction. The environment is lovely, beautiful trees and the wonderful sounds of rushing water. When you approach the falls it's pretty jaw-dropping. From a distance, peeking through the trees the anticipation of what's coming is energizing. Once you arrive there are large boulders and layers to climb around to get different views (warning, some spots slippery). Although you can't possibly see the top areas of the falls fully, what you get to see is simply gorgeous. A beautiful pool and forest surroundings, along with a waterfall of spectacular height with a plethora of refreshing spray...what more could you want?! I've taken in quite a few falls in the area and so far this one takes the cake. Definitely worth a trek to see in person, as pictures do not do it justice. Would LOVE to see this hike and falls snow-covered too!

The good: it's a beautiful building in a lovely location. The rooms are good size, and the balcony…read morehas plenty of space for both a cafe table with chairs. The building is spacious, airy, with an almost European, luxurious feel to it. If I were traveling with my children, I'd stay here rather than at Carson Hot Springs resort, because everything is under one roof, there's a lovely swimming facility, and plenty of sitting areas in nooks and corners to hang out in small groups, with no dashes across a rainy parking lot in the dark to get from room to pool. On the downside: the rooms with hot tubs overlook the parking lot. Granted, they're on the third floor... but there is absolutely NO privacy from people coming and going from the resort. This could be solved by providing a privacy screen and changing which side the tub cover rests on when open, but as it is... it's completely exposed. The bathroom is set up for handicapped visitors, which is very thoughtful - but the shower stall's fold down seat takes up a significant amount of space, and avoiding bumping into its sharp edges takes up a lot of the rest. The water pressure is not sufficient to thoroughly rinse long hair, so take a shower somewhere else. Not only did the pedestal-style sink have no counter space for a toothbrush or makeup, but there's no counter ANYWHERE in the bathroom, and no place to hang a hand towel at the sink! You have to drip across the tile floor (don't slip!) to the toilet to dry those hands. The toilet has no lid (ew, droplets from flushing), and the bathroom didn't have a fan. If you want to open the patio door for a bit of a breeze, be prepared for the wind to whistle under the door to the hall's inch-tall gap like there's a hurricane. A lot of light and noise comes under that door at night. Also, there's no USB ports for charging; bring your converter plugs. There was no alarm clock. The front desk staff is polite but distant. One gets the impression that you're interrupting something that was far more important to them when you're checking in. Final grades: A for ambiance and architecture, C for creature comfort, C for front desk attitude. If you want to go somewhere that feels elegant and can put up with some inconveniences, or are with a group and want group spaces, stay at Bonneville. If you want privacy, woodsy and homey feeling with a warm small-town hospitality welcome, stay at Carson Hot Springs.

Whoever developed the marketing campaign for this property deserves credit it is exceptionally…read moreeffective. Unfortunately, the reality of the guest experience falls far short of the expectations that marketing creates. Based on my experience, I would not classify this property as a resort. It is, at its core, a hotel with a large pool and hot tub. The amenities advertised and implied do not align with what most travelers reasonably expect from a resort destination. I visited with several friends specifically because we were looking forward to experiencing the various pools and hot springs featured in the property's marketing materials. While exploring the grounds, we repeatedly searched for paths leading to the springs, assuming we had simply overlooked them. When we eventually returned to the front desk for clarification, another guest was asking the exact same question. We were then informed that the "hot springs" are actually represented by pools that are filled with locally sourced spring water. While this distinction is technically disclosed on the website, it is not communicated with sufficient clarity, and the marketing creates a misleading impression of natural or dedicated hot spring facilities that do not exist. Our dining experience at Pacific Crest was equally disappointing. At check-in, we were strongly encouraged to make a dinner reservation, despite the restaurant being nearly empty when we arrived for our 7:00 PM reservation on a Saturday evening. There were only a handful of patrons dining, yet service was exceptionally slow. We waited over an hour for our entrées, a delay that would be difficult to justify even in a full restaurant. Unfortunately, the food quality was no better than the service. The chicken was so dry that it was barely edible, and the salmon was noticeably overcooked. Given its texture and condition, I questioned whether it had been prepared fresh. Most concerning is the discrepancy between the prices charged and the experience delivered. The rates suggest a premium resort-level experience, but the accommodations, amenities, dining, and overall service do not support that positioning. The property would be better served by either substantially improving the guest experience or adjusting its pricing to align with the level of quality actually being provided. For travelers seeking a true resort experience and better overall value, I would recommend considering alternatives such as Skamania Lodge or The Society Hotel in Bingen. In my experience, both offer a superior guest experience at a comparable--or even lower--cost. Overall, this property excels at creating expectations but fails to deliver on them. That disconnect ultimately made the stay far more disappointing than it otherwise would have been.

I've been going to Carson off and on for more than 40 years. I've always enjoyed its funky…read moreatmosphere but particularly enjoy the mineral water soaks and swimming pool. I went with my daughter the other day and was saddened at how the newer management has let things down. The pro's: You can still get a soak and wrap in a private tub. You can still pay by the hour to use the pool. The lobby offers free tea, water, and coffee while you wait. Hotel room nightly rentals include unlimited use of the pool. Massages are available with advance booking. The resort has a restaurant up at the golf course. The con's: They have decided to do away with reservations and go by walk-in, first come first serve basis. The leads to a back-log, pile up situation. When you drive an hour or more to get there, the last thing you want is to discover you are going to have to wait a couple of hours and then have your reservation still be late by 20 minutes. The bath house staff are overwhelmed, probably due to understaffing. They kept us waiting for several minutes, after already being 20 minutes behind, while the one stressed out woman on duty raced around cleaning tubs, wrapping up folk who gad chosen the combo, re-filling tubs, handling laundry, checking people in. She then forgot me in my tub after my 25 minutes soak while she served others. After an hour and ten minutes I just climbed out. I never got my wrap. The massage technicians are varied in skill and approach. At my last massage, I ended up with a mediocre massage delivered by someone who seemed to have no more than a perfunctory knowledge of body mechanics and technique. At the price charged I expected more. The restaurant is pricey; also mediocre. You will do better at one of the few places in Carson--the cute coffee/sandwich joint with real food, or the brewpub. Or find the food cart at the end of town by the mill. The housekeepers do a good job on the rooms, which are very basic; overpriced for what they are. They discontinued "women identified only" hours at the pool, which were popular. I shared the pool with a group of Russian Old Believers once who are too modest for co-ed bathing. Its a big loss. --It doesn't make me happy to write this review. It makes me less happy to see how this once smooth running, accessible, local attraction has fallen into a sort of money making vacuum. Hopefully, its just a phase and they'll return to quality and service based values as once existed there.

Love this place but it gets one star for service attitude and zero for online navigation. Darned…read moreshame. I'd throw money at this place. I wonder if the employees are happy.

I'm surprised by all the low reviews because I had a great experience here. Came for a conference…read moreand found the facilities to be very nice. Staff were attentive, food was great, and the grounds were really well done. Parking is plentiful, check-in was easy, and my room was spacious. I'd definitely be interested in coming back.

Disappointing at best! The views at Skamania can't be beat but the lodge itself is so worn out and…read moretired looking. We had one of their very best (expensive) rooms and to be told there was not housekeeping unless we asked for it was truly a surprise. Then there was the parking permit/fee. When we inquired if it was for security purposes, the desk agent said it's to pay for parking lot maintenance!! Is that really what you want you staff to say? And truly, they aren't maintaining the parking lot. How about including it in the cost of the room and gladly tell your guests there is complimentary parking? The room was spacious but very tired looking. The carpets are worn and dirty. Other than the room being spacious and a nice fireplace, there was nothing charming or cozy. When we asked for housekeeping, it was minimal. We got more coffee pods and the bed was half-heartedly made. We did not recevie fresh drinking glasses or coffee mugs. They weren't even rinsed out!! There are too many beautiful places in our area to stay and spend our money. We won't be returning there.

This review is for Tamanawas Falls Trail which was a ~3.4 miles round trip that took ~2 hours to…read morecomplete. This was a short and easy hike towards another stunning waterfall in the Mt Hood, Oregon. Trail was mostly a narrow dirt path that becomes a little more rocky with a steady incline in the second half of the trail. Most of the trail was next to a running creek. Furthermore, there were a bit of flies in the last 0.25 miles to the waterfall. Limited parking area at the trailhead. Restroom available at the parking lot. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/vRrwqvR6rJo

What a beautiful hike! I'd say it's pretty family-friendly overall. There is some uphill hiking and…read moretwo short sections that are a little questionable to get up and over, but we were able to do it with a 9-month-old strapped to one parent, a 3-year-old strapped to the other, a 12-year-old, a 14-year-old, and two grandparents. We loved that most of the trail is shaded by trees, though enough sun still comes through that sunscreen is recommended. Definitely bring water. One of the coolest parts is that you can go up behind the waterfall, but be prepared to climb rocks to get there--it's not an easy walk-up-and-around situation. The hike is about 3.5-3.6 miles. There were a decent number of people there, but it never felt overwhelmingly crowded. Amenities include restrooms, picnic tables, an information kiosk, and dogs are allowed on leash. A $5 day pass, Northwest Forest Pass, or Interagency Pass is required from May 15 to October 1.

A little tough to find in the dark, and totally worth the search!…read more We stayed here for a quiet getaway - no kids, no chores, no itinerary. Part of the reason we selected Sandhill is because they are pet-friendly. We will definitely return because they are people friendly too! The cottages are rustic but well-cared for. Despite the weathered look, the beds feel "like new" and are very cozy. I took a nice soak in the tub - but also appreciated the good pressure in the shower. I spent most of the weekend in a comfy papasan chair on the front porch of our cottage, with the pooch and a book. Jay brought me great coffee which kept me warmed to the toes while I watched the rain fall - all day long. Definitely a relaxing, worry free place for a relaxing stay. Thanks to Karen & Jay for welcoming us!

Visited this great little find over the past weekend. It is located directly across the way from…read morethe Carson Hotsprings Resort and Golf Course. Lovingly restored 1930's auto court cottages. Each furnished "retro" style. Cabins restored with salvaged barn wood, mixes with orginal "art deco" tubs. (we loved the bathroom) Wish mine at home was like this. The owners/caretakers Karen & Jay were so nice to deal with. Didnt care we arrived at 2am, they left the door unlocked and the heat on for us. The cottage had two pillow top beds, and were supplied with quilts, blankets, pillows etc, all very nice and comfy. The prices range from $79 - $99 a night, and they made a deal with us for the 1st night since we were arriving so late & they probably wouldnt be able to rent it out otherwise (winter being the off season) Lots of stuff to do in the area. The cottages are located within a mile of the Columbia River, there is a steamboat cruise to go on, we visited Multanomah falls, Bonneville hot springs resort, Beacon Rock (the worlds 2nd largest rock) etc. They also have an espresso stand in the office. Great esspresso. Definately a cute little find and good rates.

Good cabin. Super clean bathroom. So quiet but close to…read moreeverything. If you are going to Stevenson, WA, this place is convenient to many attractions and parks.

Best spot on the mountain Was just passing thru and…read moreended up staying for a while. Can't explain the peace and quiet u just gotta stop by and check it out. Ask for SAL or ally. You will not regret it

The place was clean, beautiful and scenic, we definitely would be back …read more Love it. I definitely recommend specially for romantic or just family gateway.

Disclaimer - I did not have a wedding here. We stayed the…read moreweekend of the 4th of July and the pictures advertised did not do this place justice. The cabins are also so modern inside it's like staying in a hotel but way better on my opinion. I met the owner and she was so accommodating and happy to share the properties history. We will come back as much as possible - this is a secret gem along the gorge.