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Reviews of McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge

3 out of 5
McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge
215 Hendrickson Drive, Kalama, WA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Stephanie Parker, Hotel Assistant Manager on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Cheers!

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rachael, Hotel Manager on Apr 11, 2024
Thank you for your feedback and so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Cheers!

6/10 Okay

Henry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress was uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rachael, Hotel Manager on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback.

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking is horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rachael, Hotel Manager on Mar 11, 2024
Thank you for your feedback....

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Rachael Hotel Manager on Nov 10, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved watching the river and its activities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Donovan, Hotel AAM on Oct 20, 2023
Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you again.Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Epic trip with amazing staff!
10/10 as always! Sarah at the front desk was absolutely incredible! We had excellent service in every one of the restaurants! Always a special treat to stay at McMenamins! Literally, I'm in awe of how lovely the staff is across the board. Thank you!!! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Stephanie Parker, Hotel Assistant Manager on Sep 7, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to having you stay with us again. Cheers!

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Being on the Columbia River and surrounded by a great park, is tough to beat. Not very quiet as it’s off I-5 and by the railroad tracks. Didn’t like at all is they don’t have a fridge or microwave in rooms. The Wi-Fi is horrible and it seems there are no cell towers near. We suffered but McMenamins is still a unique chain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Stephanie, Hotel Assistant Manager on Aug 22, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. As part of a Historic Hotel chain, for emphasis on the atmosphere of our properties, our hotels are not equipped with all of the modern amenities. Regarding the internet connection, we are working on a solution to improving connectivity. We value your feedback and look forward to having you stay with us again. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun place to get away for the night. The rooms were clean and great views and good food & drinks. Would love to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Rachael, Hotel Manager on Jun 16, 2023
So glad to hear that you had a great time, with us at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge. We look forward to seeing you soon!Cheers!Rachael

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique spot facing the river with ship and cruise activity.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Stephanie, Hotel Assistant Manager on Apr 26, 2022
Thank you for your review and for staying with us! We hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the price
The location is really interesting and right on the Columbia River. The service was excellent and the restaurant staff responded to a family mishap well. I would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Stephanie, Hotel Assistant Manager on Apr 26, 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We are very glad you had a wonderful time and found all the accommodations you were looking for.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor. Location. Coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Rachael on Feb 10, 2022
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Mariah, Front Desk on May 15, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't be happier with my room! Was there just overnight for work and it was perfect. Staff was very friendly and accommodating the rooms were comfortable and good food!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Mariah, Hotel Front Desk on Apr 17, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you back! Cheers! :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Front Desk Agent on Apr 14, 2021
Thank you for your review. We hope to have you come stay with us again. Cheers!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good location. Beautiful view. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Mariah, Front Desk on Mar 14, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to having you here again! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all beautiful. We enjoyed watching the brewer work. It was a joyous stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Mariah, Front Desk on Mar 11, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience! We hope to have you back here soon. Cheers.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Mariah on Feb 17, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience. Cheers!

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Was disappointed there wasn’t coffee in the room. Also no microwave or refrigerator. The blankets weren’t very warm. I have stayed at other McMinimums so this one is comparable. I do love the service, they were friendly and helpful. Loved the woodwork and the patio.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Rachael on Feb 10, 2021
Dan, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay, at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge. I am sorry to hear that we didn't met all of your expectations. We do hope to be able to move to in room coffee at some point. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Custom rooms. Walls are thin, heard way more than I wanted to from the neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Mariah Front Desk on Jan 13, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Mariah Front Desk on Jan 13, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun hotel with amazing customer service. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Mariah on Dec 31, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I greatly enjoyed the room themes, friendly staff, and location on the Columbia River. It was great that coffee was offered at the front desk, I just wish there was a coffee pot in the room so I didn't have to wait until 5:00 am to get coffee and have to travel to the front desk to get coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from rachael on Dec 29, 2020
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Happy New Year! Rachael

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, on the River front. Staff was very accommodating and lots of outdoor seating with heat due to Covid
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from rachael on Dec 29, 2020
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay! Hope to see you again soon! Cheers! Rachael

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Tacoma, Wa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we were right on the River with a river walk in front. played on the sand with our dogs and had a wonderful time exploring the rooms and property. Loved the gift shop as well. Had to do everything as COVID definitely played into our stay. dining outside was OK, but would have preferred to dine inside. when COVID ends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Mariah Front Desk Agent on Dec 12, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to having you here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful overnight stay right off of I5. Very clean hotel. Our partial Columbia River view was better than expected. We enjoyed happy hour outside, plenty of firepits, lap blankets, and distance between guests, also the option of a heated outside tent. Our server recommended their prime rib dip special, and we ordered it from room service later. Very quick service, and delicious. The black and tan brownie with ice cream was also great. We explored the hotel floors, quirky art, found the secret rooms (shh, there’s actually three 🙌), bought our passport and got stamped, and perused the gift shop. Enjoyed the regular trains going by, but there wasn’t any problems with the noise from them or the freeway. There’s a walking path along the river, only wish we had more time to explore it. The only complaint I would have is the prices in the gift shop, would have bought wine and whiskey, plus other souvenirs, but they were all so expensive. We did pickup a few canned ciders and IPA’s. Never made it to Ahles Cabin but there is a wonderful coffee shop nearby with artwork for sale. All in all, a really fun stop. I’d stay here again and recommend it to friends. Seems as though it’s best for two people. Also, there are tvs in the room, which doesn’t seem to be for other McM’s locations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Mariah Front Desk Agent on Dec 9, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the near future. We appreciate your feedback, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick travel stop. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Mariah Front Desk on Dec 3, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We sincerely appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with a slight smell to my room
This place stands up to its reputation. Super cool and fun even in covid times. My only complaint is my room smelled like when someone needs to wash their hair, its a specific oil smell. You only notice it when you walk in or out of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Mariah Front Desk Agent on Nov 25, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you back again here soon! Cheers!

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Guests Beware of Trains!
Rather disappointing. Guests should be advised about proximity of railroad yards, with noise all night long. Rooms could use some amenities (coffee maker) and some plugs for computers, etc. What century is this?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Mariah Front Desk Agent on Nov 26, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. I do apologize for the inconveniences. We are always looking for ways to improve so we can better accommodate our guests needs so we appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
I loved your hotel and would definitely stay there again. My only comment would be the lighting in the room. I felt it was dark. One lightbulb was out but that wasn’t the difference. Otherwise EXCELLENT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Mariah, Front Desk Agent on Nov 18, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your stay here. We appreciate your feedback! I hope to see you back again soon. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up Kalama!
Wonderful stay, good food, loved watching the river traffic. Room was awesome, balcony view was very nice and very relaxing. Secret rooms are afoot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Mariah, Hotel AAM on Oct 15, 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

CassieD, Damascus, OR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing and loved walking all the halls to view the pictures and read the history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Mariah on Oct 15, 2020
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOVE McMenamins!
We always opt for McMenamens whenever we can. Love the quirky decor, accommodations, service, and food. GREAT vibe, too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Mariah, Hotel AAM on Sep 30, 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time here. We hope to see you back again soon! Cheers! Mariah, Hotel AAM

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Mariah on Sep 25, 2020
Thank you for your feedback! Mariah, Hotel AAM

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky art, great food, good system for dealing with the current Covid conditions - they manage to get people in and seated in an efficient manner. Hotel room was spectacular, we stayed on the water side, it was great entertainment to watch the fishermen. Dinner was mostly appetizers, as we were watching the game. The clams were fantastic, the broth amazing. Breakfast was delicious as well, the corned beef hash was interesting as it was a soft scrambled egg versus the traditional poached. Check in and out were both easy and quick, no issues at all. It was a wonderful stay, and worth the money, which is saying something because I'm not known for splurging on hotel room costs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Mariah on Sep 25, 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback, we love to hear from our guests! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time here at Kalama Harbor Lodge. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to see you back again soon for another wonderful stay. Cheers! Mariah, Hotel AAM McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river front room was awesome! Staff very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge Front Desk on Aug 13, 2020
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge Front Desk on Aug 13, 2020
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge Front Desk on Aug 3, 2020
Thank you for your review. We hope you come stay with us again. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge Front Desk on Aug 3, 2020
Thank you for your review. We hope you come stay with us again. Cheers!

8/10 Good

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
RELAXING!!!
Nice & relaxing stay with my bride! Great food at the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from KHL Front Desk Agent on Jul 30, 2020
We are pleased you had a relaxing experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us on your special night. Cheers to a happy future together!

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 day land cruise
Great trip with great weather and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lea, Roseburg,Oregon

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well I liked everything! The rooms were so comfortable, the food was great and the staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcome! The grounds are lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge- Hotel on Jul 23, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are happy your stay was satisfying for you. We hope you come and stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Front Desk Agent on Jun 30, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We hope you get a chance to come back again!

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Front Desk Agent on Jun 16, 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Kalama Front Desk on Jun 5, 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t miss this place!!
AWESOME!! What an amazing place (thank god we got the river view)! Room was super cool, the view is incredible, food was awesome, grounds and beach are beautiful and everybody was so dang nice!!! 10+++ nuff said
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge- Front Desk on May 28, 2020
Thank you for staying with us and giving us such a great review! We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back to visit us again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Kalama Harbor Lodge on May 27, 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from Stephanie on May 20, 2020
Thank you for your review. We hope that you come back and stay with us again! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and people
I looked forward to returning here and I was not disappointed. Lovely room overlooking the river, responsive staff, and good food.?What more could I ask!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Dixie on Mar 5, 2020
Hello Kathleen, thank you for the feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back soon!!