5 stars! What a delightful little escape! We stayed just one…read morenight in this absolutely adorable cabin, and it instantly felt like a warm, homey retreat. Spacious, Has big rooms, fresh towels, and a cozy vibe that made it hard to leave. The fireplace was super easy to use and kept the entire place toasty. The kitchen is large and wonderfully stocked with all the appliances you could need we baked and cooked throughout our stay. Outside, the surroundings are stunning! peaceful and beautiful, with nature all around. Even though nearby homes are somewhat close, the layout and trees make it feel completely private you hardly notice. The only suggestion is that we couldn't quite figure out how to crank up the TV volume, so make sure to bring portable speaker for movie night. Highly recommend, it's the perfect cozy getaway! We'd love to come back for longer next time. Lisa, Terry, and Joyce were amazing at the front desk!! Our cabin was called the creek suite I believe!

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.

Well what can I say !! Another fantastic stay in the Mountains ! Grand Idyllwild lodge is a true…read morehideaway! Rooms are fantastic! All you can ask for in a Mountain lodge! Great room, clean , clean! The main reason the staff led by Sean the Manager went above and beyond our expectations ! He and Daniel were there for us to make our Fortieth Anniversary the best. Thank you all Again !! See you all soon!! Hugs Rory & Leila

DO NOT STAY HERE!…read more You know that feeling when you're excited for a trip and ready to check into your hotel after a long drive? That was not the case here. There was nobody at the front desk. I honestly thought I had the wrong address. When I finally found the desk, there was a sign saying to call the manager for questions or check-in. I tried calling--no answer. Mind you, there is rarely cell service in this area, yet they expect customers to call them to check in. I arrived early because I wanted to ask about getting a crib for our room. Someone from housekeeping came out and told me they don't offer cribs or pack-and-plays. I then left and drove all over the city trying to buy or rent a baby bed, but had no luck. When I returned, I asked if I could at least see the room we'd be staying in so I could find a safe place for my baby to sleep. That's when the cleaning lady--not a manager, not a front desk assistant--told me they don't offer cribs because children are not welcome and that we couldn't check in at all. I finally managed to get a manager on the phone, and they confirmed that we could not check in and would not be refunded for our reservation. I've stayed at many hotels, including adult-only properties. Those websites are usually very clear and upfront. I had to dig to find that this was an adults-only property. Meanwhile, their website says they partner with a children's camp and welcome families, which makes this even more confusing. While there, I also saw two other customers complaining that their rooms were never serviced. I noticed the website says no pets are allowed, yet I saw a woman coming out of her room with a dog. They did absolutely nothing to help us, refused to return our money, and were willing to turn away a family with a young baby without hesitation. Frankly, these people have no business running anything in the hospitality industry.

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!

The accommodations were so very nice very upscale yet comfortable. We stayed at the Creekstone…read morecottage over the Fourth of July weekend. It was a very wonderful experience and the staff is extremely friendly. We enjoyed the Jacuzzi and all the amenities I strongly recommend this place to add to your adventures!

What a fabulous stay! The property is walkable to town but there's plenty of parking if you choose…read moreto drive! There is also a Mexican restaurant next door for quick food too! The property itself was gorgeous, we stayed in the ember lodge and it was just stunning!! We had a full bath, living room, separate bedroom and a huge private deck. I really loved the decor and all of the books! Everything was very clean and cozy. There is a little creek and hiking trail along the property as well, it was really cute we saw wild apples and blackberries and the biggest squirrels we've ever seen! Super quiet, affordable and fantastic suite. We can't wait to stay again!

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.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. It was an amazing stay. We enjoyed the…read moredelicious breakfast (very filling) and loved how unique our room was. We stayed in the 420 room and it definitely gave serious stoner vibes! We lucked out and it snowed while we were there which was breathtakingly beautiful to witness. HIGHLY recommend coming here because we will definitely be back!

Unique treasure. Every little detail is stunning and so is the nature that surrounds it.read more

Highly recommend. Great place to stay. Conveniently close to everything and cute cozy cabin.read more

No customer service contact whatsoever. The beds were too soft. The bed makes or breaks your stay…read more, way too soft.

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.

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

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!

Took the boy to get some fresh air and drove up the mountain before going back to the hospital…read more This is my second choice of places to stay in Idyllwild. it was sort of last minute trip, so like the boy says you get what you get and so don't get upset. It is Close to the main downtown area of Idyllwild. Last time I was here we had a bigger cottage and it was detached. This cottage is quant but not quiet. You can hear everything from next door. Steps, bathroom, door opening and closing. I am such light sleeper I need ear plugs and a sound machine to sleep. Maybe a heavy sleeper will be fine with the noise next door. I dislike that they have carpet but it looks clean enough. The boy has a small twin bed in the corner with a pole on top to hang our clothes not much space but we made it work. Love that we have a larger refrigerator, not big but double the size of a mini fridge. We also have a coffee maker and microwave. I got the king bed with memory foam mattress which was comfortable. Oh and I did appreciate all the outlets for our many "gadgets" we needed to charge. If I come back to stay here visit I will try and stay in owl, Eagle, or meadowlark. A hiking we will go early morning. San Jacinto Via Marion Mountain is 7.9 miles away Humber Park is 3.2 miles away Deep Springs Trail to Suicide rock is 2 miles away Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 2 miles away

Just an adorable place, we loved the vibe of the grounds and the activities available. Just enough…read morenature without truly roughing it. Very clean and newly remodeled, only recommendation is more towels in the rooms and tea with complimentary coffee. Looking forward to going back.

We had our wedding here and had a great time. A beautiful place with great amenities and kind…read morestaff. They have a good selection of vegan options at their on site restaurant, can't wait to come back and see what their chef comes up with as the new vegan meats are released to grocers and restaurant suppliers. The Peak Hall was beautiful, the chapel was comfortable and intimate. We also enjoyed the Bridal Suite and felt it was great for hosting our guests before the wedding. Thank you for everything, can't wait for our next adventure here.

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.