Super family friendly with a real down home feeling of country! This is it, the owners are honest…read moregreat people and were very accomodating for our large "Labor Day weekend" group! Tons of vendors right at your feet! Camp for $15/night. What a deal. Super location!! Important TIP: port-a-potty only! No showers, so bring your own hygiene needs... real down home "dry" camping. Be prepared.

Trying to get a booking in! Wildland fire crew needed to rest our heads for a few nights for rest…read moreand recover before going back to the fire line. Lady in front was rude and didn't not want to take company card. Made us feel like we were criminals. Any fire crew or incident command on future fires in the area avoid coming here. They will treat fire fighters like criminals. They closed at 10PM and this lady did not want to work things out.

Here's what you need to know: Great prices…read moreComfortable Beds Clean rooms Mini-Fridge (probably in most rooms by now) Quiet Safe Friendly Owners Super convenient location right on the Hwy (but it's real quiet at night). Breakfast area in lobby with some seating. WIFI My family is in eastern Washington, so when I moved to the far west corner of western Washington, the trip got a little too long. We chose the Mountain View Lodge the first time we made the big trip, because of the good price, and return over and over again because of the great accommodations. Every time we stay we have a comfortable room, nice breakfast and we can get out and get on the road quickly and easily. We have arrived very, very late on some occasions, and the owners are there, friendly and ready to get us checked in. Last time I stayed they had a small fridge in the room, which was new from the previous stay. One time my TV was missing the remote (I noticed right when I walked in) and they moved me to the next room over. I am an extremely light sleeper, but the motels on the highway location has never bothered me. The highway isn't very busy, especially at night. I have come here alone (I'm female) and with my husband. I have always felt very safe. I have recommended this motel to my family, who now stays there each time they make the trip to our side of the mountains. They have had nothing but positive experiences as well. I believe they also have little cabins behind the motel with kitchens. We might book one this summer for a family gathering.

We stayed here this past weekend - last weekend of May. Got a room for $325 for 2 adults, 1 child…read more Our stay was wonderful and we would love to come back again. Having said that - sharing everything there is to know before you book. 1. Expensive? Yes but the experience was worth it. This is the best location within the park in our opinion when planning to visit for an extended stay. Situated right at the foot hill of the majestic Mt. Rainier, the location cannot get any better. The night we stayed was also the night the blue moon was supposed to happen - a very special occurrence where 2 full moons happen in the same month and happens rarely across years and we were able to see the moon rise rise all the way to its peak right from our room. It was very beautiful. 2. Yes, the rooms are small and there is no TV (which I loved and have no complaints whatsoever) but parents with kids who absolutely need their TVs - get your own gadgets! Also, the room heaters work so very well - no need to carry extra blankets or layers. The rooms are stocked with additional blankets apart from the comforters on the bed but we didn't need to use them. Rooms are full up to date and personally, we found it very charming. 3. Amazing staff at the front desk. We couldn't get a room facing Mt. Rainier but the front desk was kind enough to switch our room to have a view of the Mt. Totoosh and it was great! We never asked - they upgraded us voluntarily. Also, they are super warm and walk you through everything with timings specifically highlighting closing times. They also offer board games at no extra charge which is amazing. Just check out and return once done. 4. Inn has its own dining lounge with a fine dining menu excellent staff and very nice food. No need to look any further. 5. Inn has its own coffee shop with excellent coffee and breakfast/snack options that stays open till 10pm. There is patio seating outside the cafe to savor your drink/food enjoying the beautiful view of the Mt. Rainier. 6. Inn has a beautiful lobby and gift shop. You can enjoy beautiful piano music live during the morning and afternoon hours. Lots of lounging options by the windows to enjoy the sun. 7. Accessible entrance with minutes from Myrtle Falls, Narada Falls, Reflection Lakes and Christine Falls. In fact the trail to the summit starts right outside the inn. 8. Inn offers parking as well. Definitely worth staying once but obviously book in advance to find affordable rates.

5 stars for location of course. The room was surprisingly adequate! Came with a sink, bed, small…read morecabinet and toiletries. The bed was way too springy for our liking and too small for two adults but understandable for the type of inn it is. Loved out stay, beautiful location and the ease of access to multiple trails including Skyline Loop which we did.

Always amazing. Every time. We come here 3 times a year, doesn't matter what cabin, they are all…read moregreat!

This review is for the restaurant…read more Probably the best place to eat in the area that we found. Had the "rodeo burger" special of the day and it was very good. The pie and cookies are made on site and good as well. The waiter was very friendly and great at his job. The place had a cool vibe and lots of history. It has been around since 1920 when it opened as a lunch counter and automotive shop. Recommend over the other places we tried. Check hours of operation, was limited during off season.

TL;DR: Great lakefront campground with easy access, clean facilities, friendly camp hosts, and…read moreabundant wildlife. Some of the sites are fairly close together but well maintained and well run. Great for fishing, kayaking, or a relaxing PNW lake stay. Bring most of your own food, there's a small nearby store for basics, but limited dining options near the campground. We camped at Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground over Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28) with two adults, two tents, and one vehicle. Overall, it was a peaceful lakefront camping experience with great wildlife, easy water access, and solid amenities. Sites are fairly close together but well maintained and organized. They have tent and RV sites some with power and water. Reservations are made online and the process was simple with instant confirmation. Check-in was smooth. We had about 3 to 4 bars of cell service during our stay. Quiet hours were generally respected. Camp hosts were helpful, friendly and present. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked, and coin-operated showers were available (we didn't use them). There are dumpsters conveniently located near the sites, which made it easy to keep everything tidy. Firewood is available for purchase on-site ($9 per bundle), which came in handy. There is a road outside the campground, but we didn't notice road noise during our stay. The lake itself was the highlight. Multiple docks make it easy to get right out on the water. We saw plenty of fishing activity, and conditions ranged from choppy water on Friday to glassy calm on Saturday and Sunday. Wildlife was abundant: ducks, ducklings, geese, goslings, osprey, eagles, red-winged blackbirds, and even deer. There's a small local store within walking distance that carries basic supplies and a nice selection of snacks. It's best to bring your own groceries for the stay, as dining and full food options nearby are limited unless you drive into Ashford, Elbe, or Eatonville. The local Mineral store is great for essentials, last-minute items and souvenirs. Overall, really nice spot. I'd be happy to camp there again.

Very clean basic cabin. Staff were nice and helpful. Wasn't sure about the RV and cabin combo on…read morethe grounds but it was very quiet and peaceful. Right close to the park entrance!

Our family was just informed by the Mounthaven Resort personnel that we cannot receive our refund…read morefor our security deposit we had made to them for our upcoming Summer 2026 vacation. We are very disappointed by their response and quite frankly, we've never experienced anything like this. We have booked trips at various campsites throughout the U.S., including State park and beaches, and even KOA's, but never have we experienced any location not wanting to refund us back our deposit. The resort is being inflexible & clearly must be hurting for money. For all the travelers out there, be very aware of this location and how they operate their "business". Don't fall victim to them.

Cute old hotel, very clean and well maintained. It is close to park and has a great fish pond on…read moreproperty

Recently stayed here with my family while visiting Mount Rainier. I would recommend this property…read morefor anyone doing the same. It's very close to the park entrance. The communication from the hotel from booking to checkin was on point. We reached late in the evening and were able to find the room keys in an envelope with my name on it. It had all the information and instructions related to the room and hotel. The room was clean and was as described. Also, the room had more than enough supplies (towels, shampoo, blankets, pillows etc). The area around the hotel is also good. There is a fish pond near the rooms. One of the managers saw my kids watching the fish and generously offered some fish food for them to feed the fish. Will definitely stay here again if back in the area.

This place is AMAZINGGGGG WORTH EVERY PENNY! I got the tiny cabin with the shared bathroom…read more Inside this cabin is a microwave, fridge, kettle, complimentary drinks, towels, bed obviously. The room comes with its own little AC/heater u can control super easily. The big open windows is MARVELOUS I spent many hours just staring at the scenery. They have housekeeping come by while ur gone to replace towels and tidy up. The shared bathrooms were awesome! They're literally 1 minute away (right directly across the cabins) and there's 3. Two of them are normal sized and one is bigger with a vanity. They give u towels in there too and shampoo, conditioner, body wash. Nice rain fall style shower head that's huge and aesthetic , and also a wand if u wanna handheld. Awesome! Theres also a laundry unit but they only take quarters so I sadly could not use. Still awesome that it's available though!! At will! The cafe was cute, delicious, and warm. The restaurant and was cozy and yummy. This whole place is so quaint and gorgeous just to walk around. It's 20 mins from a Longmire home, and about 30 from Mount Rainer. This was THE PERFECT choice. I switched here last minute from a previous place and I'm so so so glad I did. I literally don't have a single comp

This was easily one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had…read more Our group came in after a hike and was told a mandatory 20% gratuity would be added before we were even seated. We agreed to it. At the time, there were only two other tables in the restaurant. Then we sat for 20 minutes without anyone taking our order. No water, no greeting, nothing. When someone finally came over, they handed us a jug of water and walked away. When my friend politely mentioned that we'd been waiting 20 minutes, the waiter smiled and said "Can I take your order now?" No apology. No explanation. By the time our order was taken, the restaurant had started filling up. A large table seated after us was able to order almost immediately and received their food well before we did--even though they ordered some of the exact same items. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't worth the wait. The burgers were dry and the overall quality was mediocre at best. What made the experience even worse was the attitude from the staff. During and after our meal, staff members repeatedly side-eyed our table, exchanged looks, and snickered among themselves. It was incredibly uncomfortable and unprofessional. Since we didn't understand the language they were speaking, we couldn't tell what was being said, but it certainly didn't feel welcoming. As I looked around the restaurant, I couldn't help but notice that our table was the only table full of Asians. I can't say for certain why we were treated so differently, but the combination of being ignored, watching other tables receive faster service, and the dismissive behavior from staff left a very bad impression. Poor service, long waits, mediocre food, and uncomfortable atmosphere.