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Dawson House Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain adventures await at this lodge where travelers can row, canoe, join ecotours, and end their days relaxing by a warm fire

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Travelers find a welcoming fireplace in the Dawson House Lodge lobby. The mountain property offers water sports equipment and ecotours for exploring the area. Free WiFi and express check-in/out services, along with helpful staff, make this an ideal base for adventure seekers.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 40

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 40 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Dawson House Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 40 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dawson House Lodge?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dawson House Lodge on 29 May 2026 start from AU$228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dawson House Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dawson House Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dawson House Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dawson House Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Umpqua National Forest, Crater Lake National Park and Diamond Lake. Chemult Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 597 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price and close to Crater Lake National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good service easy access to breakfast places and clean surrroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The motel was very clean, staff was friendly and gave recommendations for dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Close to the entrance to Crater Lake. Near the food options in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a good time. The room was accommodating and clean. It was a bit difficult to keep the curtain closed that led out to the back of the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dawson is an older property that is fairly well maintained. The bed was comfortable, the room clean. Chemult was close to our destination, Crater Lake. The locals told us the place was haunted, but we didn't see any spirits!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vaibhav Kanth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Get what you pay for. The room is good and bed is comfy. But the bathroom has thick mold smell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service

On the wY to Crater Lake

Visit Crater Lake, easy ti find. Right off highway. Old hotel with charater. Propritor helpful. Quant and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel/ rooms, staff were very friendly and accommodating. It’s good to know this particular area has some hotel options, and this one was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

basic motel

Very basic and run down motel. was clean enough. Was ok for me, but too run down for some people. some road noise, depending on your room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Molly

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was cute and the room decorations were cute but the bed was hard as a rock and the jacuzzi tub didn't work or drain when I took a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a clean cute place. Great stop off before Crater Lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very basic. Not a lot of room. Linen and towels were clean, but the room itself needed a good cleaning and some TLC. The room we had was next to the road and there cars and trucks that went by all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Chemult is a small town relatively close to Crater Lake. The property was clean and the room was spacious and had both a fridge and a microwave. The room had a balcony overlooking a highway. Coffee was offered for a period in the morning, but breakfast was on our own. It is located on US 97, which is a major truck route from Canada, so trucks went by frequently throughout the night, which were easily heard in the room. Dining in the town was very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find and confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good enough for a night

Old hotel between the highway and the railroad. Not good beds but ok. Not quiet but ok when you are tired. Staff very nice, so good enough stop for a night. Accept dogs. A little market and Gas stations around to buy deli and groceries. Very good Mexican restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
It's really close to craterlake. Beds are good, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities
This is a fun, old school motor lodge, the kind of place that was the standard roadside place to stay in mid-century America. You drive right up to your room, and the manager gives you a real key, not a card, to open the door. Does it have all the bells and whistles that a generic, boring… Days Inn have? Of course not, but it’s got SO much more character and charm! My wife and I stayed here on our way up to southern Oregon, and greatly enjoyed it. There is an old bar right next door, the Klondike Klub, which has been there forever, and it is filled with very welcoming regulars. The room was comfortable, clean, cute and cozy. The manager was very helpful and friendly. We’re glad we stayed here, and will do so for sure next time we find ourselves in the Lake Shasta area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nahoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family owned lodge that is well maintained. I felt safe being a solo female traveler. Restaurant s, gas stations, minimarts, the post office are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had everything we needed including a fridge. Lots of pillows. They also provide coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcella

The room didn’t exactly match the pictures, was very small. Work was being done outside of the room on porch & it was very noisy. TV was difficult to figure out & couldn’t control the volume to turn it done. There were what seemed to be fruit flies in the sink in the bathroom. Bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were headed to Crater lake and it was only about 30 minutes. That is convenient considering the limited options around Crater Lake. Walkable to several cafes. Quaint but hardest bed I have ever slept on. Hotel is slightly run down, but adds to the quaint factor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
The history surrounding the building was unique. We stayed in the loft area. It worked for our family of 5 for the night. Checkin was easy and they were friendly. No breakfast options but there was hot coffee, tea and hot chocolate available. Would stay again if ever in the area.
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unique rustic inn close to N.P.

Very friendly owner there to check you in and answer your questions. Felt more like a B&B with unique Decour for each room from the past, appointed with personal touches to this clean rustic road house’s charm. Big wrap around porch to enjoy as traffic goes by, with big convenient store across the street to stock up on any supplies, and parking just outside your door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have been nice if the window coverings shut out more light. The room was comfortable and convenient to Crater Lake. Everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023