Really enjoying our stay in little studio cabin #13. Leisa is nice & helpful with granting our…read moreevery wish. The TV (at least in 13) is very complicated so after it was "fixed" we just gave up & that's OK... Its nice to unplug from TV Land The location here is outstanding, minutes to walk to coffee, pharmacy, library, and of course the charming town of Idyllwild

My boyfriend and I visited Idyllwild for my 40th birthday in September of 2025. We stayed in cabin…read more#8 at Idyllwild Inn. Sorry that this review is coming so late! The staff at the reception desk were super helpful and gave us suggestions of things to do for the two nights we stayed. The cabin was cute and perfect for 2 people to stay in. It was clean and presentable. The queen size bed did not work well for us. We were pretty cramped and the bed wasn't the most comfortable. I wish that I had brought my pillows from home, but decided against it before we hit the road. I would recommend for a weekend getaway. Idyllwild is a beautiful place and although we weren't the most comfortable for two nights, we still had a great time.

Great location with a super laid back environment. Everything was as advertised with a very…read moreattentive staff. We look forward to our next visit.

Beautiful spacious room, tasty breakfasts. Sean and Daniel were very attentive and gracious…read more Wonderful hospitality. Only thing is the little frig is in the clothing closet and on the floor. It would be nice if it was up off the floor, higher up. We plan to go back.

The Creekstone is a newly renovated boutique hotel and stylish modern slant on a mountain lodge. It…read morefeatures 9 stylishly designed guest suites and is nestled in the serene landscape of historic Idyllwild. The property includes free on-site parking, Yale smart door locks that require a passcode for entry, free WiFi, a complimentary cold brew & kombucha station and a lively social space including gaming amenities like shuffleboard, Jenga and other board games. We enjoyed our 3-day stay in room 201 which included a king bed and a daybed. Seven of the rooms feature stunning electric fireplaces and this room was one of them. Our only complaint was that the Casper mattresses they use in their suites were way too soft. It's important to point out that there's no front desk in this establishment, but we did see staff at check-in and at various times throughout our stay. If we ever visit Idyllwild again, we will be booking another reservation at The Creekstone!

This small hotel is nicely done - it's modern, clean and beautiful. However, the service here was…read moreshockingly inhospitable and unavailable. Within 5 minutes of arriving to our room, someone came to inform us that our son wasn't welcome because children under the age of 12 are prohibited. He also informed us that he would be charging us an additional $50 and that if there were any noise complaints, he would bring them to our attention immediately. First off, nowhere when booking does this hotel specify that children are prohibited. It's not clear unless you go to their policies page that it indicates children are 'discouraged'. Do you know why? Because the walls are paper thin. Our child was silent and asleep by 7:30pm but we could hear everything the adults next door were saying and watching on the TV (at reasonable volumes, mind you). And to top it all off, Google says this IS a kid-friendly hotel. Second, should you need anything, you can't get ahold of anyone. There is no front desk and you don't have any service so you can't call anyone or send a text through their SMS service. So I hope you don't need an extra towel or Kleenex because no one will be available to assist you. Except the guy who magically appears to charge you $50 and then is nowhere to be found. It's really too bad that such a nice hotel has such crappy service and is so unkind to families. They forget that parents are regular people too who enjoy get aways without kids and have plenty of parent friends who they will be informing to skip the Creekstone Inn and stay somewhere else.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Haunted Mansion Room and it was a blast! The innkeeper was so…read morefriendly and welcoming and, as people who can never sit still, we really enjoyed chilling in and exploring the several communal spaces (which were also 420 friendly). We were frequently visited by two sweet kitties which personally made my time even better! The provided buds and breakfast in the morning was an excellent touch! Overall I highly recommend!

Really cool place. Very friendly and helpful staff. We stayed in the Nerds and Honeymoon rooms…read more Both were great.

Stayed here with a few friends for a get away and it was so cute! We ended up renting a cabin, and…read moreit was super cute and clean and a great location right next to strawberry creek! Everyone was so friendly here and made our experience even better!

4.5 Stars! (May / Warm 50º - 78ºF)…read moreWhen we arrived, previous guests had a very smokey fire in the room. It was a little difficult for me to get any sleep the first night because of the smoke smell. But airing it out the next day (and a 10mile hike) helped! AS IDYLLWILD STARTER SPOT = 5-stars! If this is your first time to Idyllwild, this is great. Easy to find. Easy to walk to town. Quiet and away from town center. Budget between "cabin" and "hotel" FIRST TIME to Idyllwild. The address is on Hwy 243. Unlike other major roads, it is empty after 8pm - so don't worry that it might be noisy. It's not. On the plus side: If you've never been here, it's very easy to find. But also away from the center of town (but not so far that you can't walk to it) INNKEEPERS & STAFF The innkeepers who greeted us when we arrived and checked us out were very helpful and extremely friendly. There is a small shop for gifts in the lobby area. Some booking services might not have all of the right information. Call the front desk with questions. They are super helpful. PARKING Easy to find and plenty of parking out front ROOMS (Evergreen) We stayed in one of the original (older) rooms. It has been upgraded with new plumbing and a jacuzzi style jet tub alongside the shower. The room is spacious and comfortably fits all of your gear on one side of the room away from the bed. A big hearth in front of the fireplace is perfect for a make-shift table. The drawback to this particular room (Evergreen) is that you are under the stairs to the rooms above. Not terrible, as most people were in by 9pm. But you will hear them creaking up and down when they leave their rooms. You can't hear them in the rooms. There are other rooms that are not connected or under other people's rooms. Clean sheets Clean towels Nice shower (saloon doors on old shower) Separate toilet/tub room. Pillows are a little flat HVAC works well (workers came in to check it while we were there) Fun/Silly books and board games in the room. - Didn't use fireplace - Didn't use television - Just needed a spot to sleep and shower before the next day's adventure. This was perfect +. COMMON SPACES INSIDE; There is a fantastic common space in the main house/lobby. Large long tables for where they used to serve breakfast. (There is no breakfast service: hotel style coffee en suite) The long tables are great for spreading out maps, games, whatever needs a bunch of space outside of your room. OUTSIDE; 1. Back Deck: There's a warm, sunny deck, protected from wind and hwy sounds. Everyone's room opens onto this space. 2. Gazebo: A small 4 seat gazebo is in the southern garden area. With views of the creek area, this is a great spot to take a nice afternoon rest stop. Nice place to sit to read, or sketch, or just close your eyes for a minute and say "I'm NOT asleep". GETTING AROUND: TO TOWN: The inn is a perfect distance from town. About 7-10 minutes to walk, there's a path that leads from the back door of the inn to the edge of town. STRAWBERRY CREEK is what it's all about. Walking this path back and forth to town is FANTASTIC. The path to town might be THE MAIN SELLING POINT OF THE INN. The stairs down to the creek path are a little severe, but the path is VERY easy to walk. Driving to town feels silly = 2 minutes. IDYLLWILD PARK (& Campground) Perimeter Hike (4 miles). Strawberry Creek Inn is a short (2-4 block walk) to the campground. The perimeter trail isn't especially technical (although a little steep in some spots), but it's basically just across the street from the inn.

Raj and his team are so personable and helpful! Such a sweet, romantic, and historic hotel. Highly…read morerecommend!

My friends and I had a horrible experience staying at the Silver Pines Lodge. We booked a room for…read more2 beds but when we tried to get into our room that night there was someone else already in there. Instead, they had given us a key for a smaller room with only one bed despite them confirming the bigger room with us earlier that afternoon. My friend had to sleep on the floor. The owner still charged us for the more expensive room even though they acknowledged they made a mistake.

This is the second time we've stayed at Fireside and we always have a lovely time. Check in/out is…read moreseamless and staff is very responsive when we reached out via text during our stay. The location is fantastic!! We walked to every activity/restaurant/shop we wanted to check out. Having a fireplace in our room was the cherry on top for our get away and we love the vintage charm these cabins have. Thank you for another wonderful time!

Cabins conveniently located in the middle of town. They are cozy and you can easily walk into town…read moreas everything is so close. We had the Fir cabin and the parking for this cabin is right behind it, so it was very convenient. They had a fireplace in the room, which made it that much for "cozy cabin" feels. You need to bring your own firewood, but there is a guy in town that sells it. Comfy beds, comfy sofa. I would definitely stay here again.

What a cute place to stay at and enjoy nature. I came here for a long weekend and could not have…read morebeen happier. The staff were incredible. I needed help because I locked myself out and they were so sweet and so helpful. Love the location. It's a 5min walk to town and a 5-8min walk to a beautiful hiking trail. I went hiking, did yoga on the balcony, went to a local brewery.

I recently stayed at the Idyllwild Bunkhouse and unfortunately the room did not match what was…read moreadvertised. The location and staff are truly superb -- friendly, welcoming, and in a great spot close to town -- but the room itself needs serious attention. The toilet was dirty when I arrived, and there was no bath mat. There were no proper utensils or paper products, aside from toilet paper. The floors were dirty and there was black hair everywhere, which was disappointing and made the room feel unclean. The listing shows a Jacuzzi tub, but it didn't work at all, and there wasn't even a plug to fill the tub. This was one of the main reasons I booked the room, so it was a letdown. I was also looking forward to the breakfast scones that the property advertises. Instead, we received dry scones, apple juice. One more thing future guests should know: the toilet is positioned only about half a foot from the sink, so you literally have to sit sideways. It's uncomfortable and should be mentioned in the room description. This hotel seems to cater mainly to Pacific Crest Trail hikers in the summer, which is fine, but the rooms should be advertised accurately so guests know what to expect. The staff and location are excellent, but the rooms need better cleaning, maintenance, and honest descriptions

We checked out the Bluebird and similar lodges before heading out to Idyllwild. We decided to be…read moreambitious and camp out with the rest of our family instead. At nightfall we quickly realized that was not a good idea with our infant and fur baby. Bluebird answered promptly, assisted us past operating hours and provided swift and kind service. The lodge was clean, super cute, beds firm and comfortable. Definitely stay here, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

A fine place to stay in Idyllwild. One of the more budget friendly options - especially during a…read moreholiday weekend. Room was fine, could use a good dusting. Bathroom was fine, there was no body wash or shampoo in the shower dispensers. The water does get hot though! The fridge is a small but good size, gets pretty cold, same for the freezer. You're able to "check out" some DVDs from the office, which we opted to do. A nice selection of films. A simple place to rest your head, always felt safe and didn't see any bugs! The beds aren't all that comfortable, so if you struggle with sleep, perhaps this place isn't for you. I would consider coming back.

We are planning a trip and have stayed here several times over the years. Went to find our lovely…read morered retreat and found it had been homogenized and neutered into The Pinetree Hotel. This used to be such a unique and quaint experience. I loved the cottages and the chickens. It had a woodsy feel and very country. The new owners have ruined it. Made it into a bland monochromatic overpriced blah. It is so ugly and tasteless now. If you want to stay somewhere that looks like you are not in the wilderness, stay here. Shame on them. It is so horrible now. Such a loss.

We enjoyed our stay here we returned for another visit two weeks later. The new owners fixed up the…read morepool and they keep it clean and at 85 degrees. We also enjoyed the sauna and the cold plunge. One small thing that I really appreciate is that they have nice shampoo and conditioner so that you don't have to pack your own. Many hotel products are simply a waste. We can't wait to come back to this beautiful retreat. Also an easy walk to restaurants.