McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge

Service: Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness, particularly at the front desk, bars, and restaurants. Guests highlight positive interactions, though variability in service quality is noted in some reviews.

This place is great! I was a little worried after reading a few of the other reviews, but I'm glad we went here, and we didn't find the same things as other people did. As any McMenamins, the hotel is decorated to the max, with tons of light fixtures, paintings, framed pictures, posters, etc. The whimsy is what gives these places their cool vibe, and why I love the atmosphere at all locations. The front desk staff was always kind, and the guy working the store in the lobby was especially friendly. We had a room on the 2nd floor facing the river. While I could occasionally hear things going on above/below, it was very quiet and did not wake us up. The beds were not the best, but not the worst either. I recommend bringing your own pillows as the ones they have are on the small side. The bathrooms were clean and the view was beautiful. The grounds themselves are super cool, with a nearby park, a sandy beach out front, and tons of restaurants to visit. The hotel also has 2 1/2 secret rooms that are super funky and fun. It's also easy to take a short walk to downtown Kalama over the train tracks to visit the antique stores. This place is cool and quiet, with a really chill vibe. We would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful property. So much to walk and see. Rooms very nice and comfortable. Has 5 different food/bars on the property, so plenty to try and change up the mood.