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    UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge

    4.5 (114 reviews)
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    Outdoor patio where we had a delicious lunch.
    Debbie S.

    My Daughter surprises me on Mother's Day for an early dinner. I was completely surprised because I thought it was private for only people affiliated with UCLA. They told us they changed it after Covid. You need to call for days you can dine there. The buildings we saw for lodging look great. Lovely pool area. There is a lot that we did not see. Worth going there to have a meal and or spend the night.

    Lodge grounds past Cardio Hill!
    Denise V.

    I stayed at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge over Memorial Day weekend for a school intensive, and the setting was absolutely beautiful. The campus is serene, tucked into nature, and perfect for a retreat-like experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive! Thank you to the front desk, who were super helpful throughout the stay (note: they close at midnight). There's a ton of free equipment available to borrow, including playing cards, board games, wine openers, tennis rackets, pickleball paddles, basketballs, yoga mats, and ping pong gear. It made downtime relaxing and fun. The Zen Deck was a personal favorite: it was peaceful and picturesque. A lot of the lodge's outdoor amenities are located at the top of Cardio Hill, including the amphitheater, campfire pit, hammocks, and a softball field. There's also a children's playground, pool, indoor hot tub (also closes at midnight), tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and a gym on site. The lawn is so lush and incredible to lay out on in the sun. No lake access though:( Cabins were roomy and private. I liked the loft and how each room gets its own private bathroom. The fireplace is nice, and the outdoor patio seatings are nice to sit in and enjoy the outdoors without having to venture far from your door. We dined at the on-site restaurant every night, and while the food was a bit of a mixed bag, the menu was unexpectedly creative. I didn't expect dishes like shakshouka at a mountain lodge. Some standouts were the green goddess fennel salad, carne asada, and tri-tip. I especially enjoyed the breakfast options (the French toast and cinnamon rolls were excellent). A few meals missed the mark (the pork loin was dry, and some of the desserts lacked flavor), but the salmon and soup were always solid choices. Seats are indoors in the dining hall and many people opted to sit outdoors on the deck for lunch. The North Shore Tavern is connected to the dining hall and opens in the afternoon. Shoutout to Felipe, who went out of his way to offer alternative dessert options like mango sorbet when the main options didn't quite hit. It's that kind of service that made the experience feel personal and welcoming. Also, they offer several discounts (seniors, AAA, SoCal residents, first responders), so be sure to use them!

    You can't get a better Mountain View than this .
    Dennis Yolanda A.

    What a beautiful place to stop by or stay. The grounds are so green and lush. Enjoy a drink with a beautiful peaceful relaxing view. Everyone is so kind and helpful

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    Anton F.

    Since 1982 UCLA has overseen the operations of this resort. From silent movie era filming to modern day getaway lodge, this facility has transformed over time. Spent a few days here for a retreat. We did not stay in the rooms but had access to several of the amenities; jacuzzi hot tub, hiking trails, short slope snow bank, tennis court, volley ball, bike trails and pool. The conference center for the retreat was right for the size of our group but we made it work. The food was good and the staff very helpful. We received excellent feedback from my folks about their experience. Great service, courteous hospitality and a tranquil atmosphere

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    Zaira A.

    Really loved staying here, although it was extremely cold (it snowed right after we left), they were super sweet about welcoming us and sending us some extra firewood for our Chalet. Would love to come back during summer :) super fun and relaxing and calm location!

    Snow play and sledding in central courtyard
    Ricky R.

    Absolutely incredible property and perfect for a family getaway. We lucked out with all the snow in the days before we got there which made snow play and sledding so fun and easy with our daughter in the central courtyard. We love the movie nights. The loft style cabin with fireplace was great AND we got lucky with a patio overlooking the stream. This is the first time we tried the food and cocktails in the tavern and both were great and reasonably priced. Can't say enough about this place and can't wait to try it in the summer as well.

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    Ernest K.

    We go annually for a medical conference and it always goes well. Service is always friendly, and the catering team is top notch. The rooms have that rustic touch, no TVs, for example, but they do have WiFi.

    lisa m.

    UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge is a gem. Everything about the property is top-notch. The staff are warm and kind, the food in the dining room is incredible, there are lots of fun activities like arts and crafts and pickleball. Such an amazing place to spend time as a family and unwind and unplug.

    I live up here in Lake arrowhead and I come here for lunch now that they opened it up to the public. Let me tell you today was the best lunch I had in my life buffet style with short ribs with chimichurri and chicken that was so moist and delicious along with everything else you could imagine. It was great service and great atmosphere along with of course the food. Highly recommend it.

    John D.

    This is my second time staying at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge. The first time was in the early summer of 2018 for 3CSN's BSILI leadership institute, and the second time was this past week for the Puente Equity Summit. This review covers both of my stays here, as each was outstanding. UCLA's Lake Arrowhead Lodge (I'll just call it "the lodge" after this to spare my thumbs) boasts an ever-changing fine dining menu with breakfast/lunch buffets and 3 course dinner service. Breakfast is served at 8:00 am, lunch at noon, and dinner at 6:00 or 6:30. The food is high quality and healthy with options to satisfy most tastes. Service (drinks during breakfast and lunch, full service during dinner) is provided by a skillful staff of young folk. UCLA students? Local residents? I can't say, but they are professional and hardworking. The cabins at the lodge are terrific! They are rustic cabins like you'd expect in the mountains, but the furnishings are of a higher quality. The beds were great, the cabins themselves were well-insulated, and the plumbing/shower were quite modern. Each cabin also has its own stable, strong Wi-Fi. The cabins don't have televisions, but this is a retreat facility, not a hotel. They do, however, have fireplaces. I don't know how UCLA did it, but they managed to secure one of the most beautiful locales in Lake Arrowhead for their retreat center. Check out my photos to see what I mean. I tossed in a gratuitous photo of myself with Anna D. to show just how happy we were at the lodge. The conference rooms are comfortable, large, and tech ready. UCLA also maintains tech support staff to help during workshops/presentations. Conference rooms are pretty much the same almost wherever you go, but these ones look more like mead halls out of Beowulf than generic dry walled rooms in a business park. At the end of the day, it's the location and the food that really sets the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge apart from its would-be peers. My time spent here was wonderful and refreshing, and I applaud Puente and 3CSN for choosing this location for their professional development retreats. Now I just have to find a way to get back here!

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    Crissy W.

    We just got back from our two night snow adventure. We had a wonderful time connecting with our two teen daughters. We played board games, pickle ball, volleyball, hiked around the like, enjoyed the dock, our fireplace with lots of wood, sled, made a snowman (it snowed while we were there), sky deck, jacuzzi with a fireplace and ate a few meals there. I would say this is a place for families to connect. I really only saw families but we did go over the Christmas/New Years Holiday. When it isn't summer this lodge is open to the public.

    Our cabin.
    Katherine J L.

    Love this place ! Enjoyed the extremely vast campus & enjoyed the scenery. Would definitely come back here again!!

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    Is there an ice maker anywhere onsite?

    Yes. There are two available for guests to use in the main Lodge building.

    Is there any EV charging or at least an regular outlet outside somewhere guest can use to trickle charge their car?

    Yes, we have 4 EV charging stations located on our property.

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