My boyfriend and I stayed at the Haunted Mansion Room and it was a blast! The innkeeper was so friendly and welcoming and, as people who can never sit still, we really enjoyed chilling in and exploring the several communal spaces (which were also 420 friendly). We were frequently visited by two sweet kitties which personally made my time even better! The provided buds and breakfast in the morning was an excellent touch! Overall I highly recommend! read more

What an amazing place! Had a wonderful time staying in the Nerds room, couldn't have asked for a better experience. Enjoyed all the amenities on the property and I'm sure I'll be back read more

There are hotels you stay at, and then there are places that become part of the story you'll tell for years. Hicksville Pines is firmly the latter. From the second we arrived, it felt like someone had asked, "What if we built a hotel fueled entirely by joy, nostalgia, creativity, and just the right amount of weird?" Every inch of the property is intentional. You can tell this wasn't designed by someone trying to create a trendy Instagram backdrop--it was created by people who genuinely delight in delighting others. The themed rooms are works of art. Every time we noticed a detail, we'd immediately find three more. Hidden surprises, thoughtful references, incredible craftsmanship...it's impossible not to grin the entire time you're exploring. It somehow manages to be whimsical without ever feeling gimmicky. But what really made the stay unforgettable was the atmosphere. The free arcade, the hot tub under the pines, the fire pit, the cozy common spaces, breakfast in the morning--it all creates this feeling that you've stumbled into the coolest summer camp for grown-ups. We laughed more in one weekend than we have in months. And the staff? Truly wonderful. Warm, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they've built. That pride shows in everything, from how impeccably maintained the property is to the little touches that make you feel like a guest rather than just another reservation. In a world where so many hotels blur together, Hicksville Pines dares to have a personality--and a huge heart. It's playful, imaginative, peaceful, hilarious, and somehow incredibly cozy all at once. I'm already mentally planning which room I'll book next, because one visit is simply not enough. Thank you for creating a place that reminds adults how to play, encourages curiosity, and makes escaping to the mountains feel genuinely magical. If you're even remotely considering staying here: stop thinking and book it. Life is far too short for boring hotels read more

Quirky, cool and the perfect retreat to get some fresh air & hiking done in the San Bernardino National Forest. Highly recommended if you're a fan of cannabis and wish to partake in the privacy of your chalet (Room 420). Service was great and the breakfast waffles were delicious. The closest food options are about a 10 minute drive into town, but fortunately there are delivery services for Idyllwilde if you're lazy or too lit to drive from Hicksville Pines (lots of CHP along 243 so don't even risk it). I had a great stay and would definitely come back during the colder, snowier months. Truly a unique experience if you're looking to get away in the Southland. Thank you HP staff! read more

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Great place! We stayed twice and will go there again, because each room in this hotel is a separate universe:) I really like the attention to detail, vintage interior items and the attentiveness of the staff to everything that happens. The surroundings are clean, as are the rooms, simple but delicious breakfasts (thanks for the waffles, they are incredible!), cozy atmosphere and very cool staff! We were also delighted with the cats, who are loved and respected there. Please drive carefully and take care of little furry friends. Thank you for the warm welcome and I wish you many wonderful visitors and a nice day! read more

10!! Amazing stay we will definitely be coming back! Staff was amazing,breakfast was delicious and we had the best vacation ever!!! read more

Hicksville Pines - Breakfast - Hotels Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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The Bad: The Dolly Parton door hinge is a hassle to lock- it doesn't lock unless another person lifts the door while you turn the key which is pretty annoying. The haunted mansion room could use a few updates- maybe one more lamp since it's very dark and even fixing the chips in the bed frame would be a nice touch! Lastly we noticed the kids coloring pages were AI generated which was disappointing. In fact a lot of stuff in Idyllwild is AI generated. I assume it's because it's ran by an older crowd and older folks LOVE AI but it really has a bad look and is so easy to spot. Please hire a real artist to design your coloring pages. The Good: Breakfast was delicious and the staff is very kind. The rec room is very nicely set up and is super fun to hang out in. Of course the themed aspect of everything is great. Overall: Great but could use updating. I would recommend the owners stay at The Victorian in Los Alamos and take some notes on how to keep a themed hotel updated while keeping its charm. read more

Just stayed here this past weekend, and I must say I loved every moment. Went here for a little gateway with my boyfriend for our anniversary, we stayed at the Dita and the Third Man rooms. Both rooms had their own unique feel to it. The staff was friendly and provided free breakfast. There is a rec room where you can hang out and play games, listen to music and enjoy some pinball and games. Would recommend for anyone who is looking to just take a mini vacation somewhere cute and unique! read more

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Themed rooms are amazing. I stayed in Mondo Trasho and loved every minute of it. Came here to avoid July 4th fireworks, and not a peep. I tried the hot tub, free and amazing breakfast, archery "range", and bonfire room. All perfect. Already booked next year. read more

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How have I not written a review of this place??? Wow I am slipping. I've been a sporadic patron of this place since it was first purchased and before its transformation into the awesomeness it is today. Before they converted, I spent a snowy day and night there, and since I have stayed a few more times - I even drove up for a family day with the kids to check out the upgrades years ago. This place is so cool, when we were planning our wedding (which, because of covid happened via zoom!) this was the place we were hoping to book for the event. The pricing is amazing and the quirkiness is just what we love. The most recent visit I rented the 420 room so I could partake in some gardening inside rather than just outside. The black lights and sunken bed were...intense lol I utilized the Jacuzzi, the archery range, and the lovely breakfast plate, not to mention the awesomeness of being in a room with stoner movies, a vending machine, and a complimentary nug for good measure. I can't wait to go back - and I will be this week. read more

Finally got to return to Hicksville Pines! This time we stayed in the 420. David was a very friendly and helpful innkeeper. Breakfast and the rec room were so fun (they were closed last time we came over the pandemic). The outdoor camping kitchen is well-organized and easy to use. Got lots of love from the resident kitties, Norma and Ed. Definitely want to keep coming back and getting to check out more of the chalets. Oh and EV charging was a sweet added bonus to our experience. read more

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We had the best time at Hicksville Pines! Staff is friendly and really take care of you. Upon arriving, you get a tour of the grounds and the room you are booked for. Loved the hospitality here! We stayed in the Dita where you immediately feel like you just stepped backstage at one of Dita Von Teese's burlesque shows. (Plus there is a hot tub and claw foot bathtub! You just relax into the serene, peaceful vibe of the area and even indulge in 420 friendly activities. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and they are very accommodating if you are vegetarian. There are a few fun activities you can partake in. There is a fun retro game room, ping pong table and fire pit hut. They have 2 sweet cats named Ed and Norma that roam the property. :) Can't wait for our next trip here, it's a wonderful time Indeed! read more

Fourth adventure with Hicksville. As per usual the stay was perfect and just what our group needed. This round I stayed in the great northern lodge. The space is perfectly themed and huge. It had everything you could need. Checking in was a breeze with Melissa the innkeeper. Norma and Ed were there to greet us and are so sweet. Thanks Hicksville, til next time read more

Hicksville Pines - Nadine, Lil and Dr Jacoby - Hotels Near Me - Idyllwild, California

This is such a fun and unique stay! We choose the Dita Room to celebrate our anniversary and it was perfect! (Only thing we wish was in the room was a TV lol) But the bathtub was heavenly, the bed was so cozy, and the hot tub was perfect for the chillier nights. The entire property is fun and full of lil games like ping pong, Jenga, and then the arcade games inside of the rec room too. The breakfast was bomb! Thanks to all the staff at Hicksville, we really enjoyed our time spent with you! read more

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The staff here are so sweet and kind. From checking in to just chatting, they're welcoming and cool. I stayed in the 420 room for a few days. The only negative I have is that the living room for me is not comfortable. The couch had no support or comfort whatsoever(very dingy look and feel to it). Which means I spent no time in there watching movies or hanging out. This is why I booked this room...that was my plan, get loaded, relax and watch movies. So I spent 90% of my time in the bed with my laptop(thank goodness I brought it . Yes, there are many other amenities that are on the grounds, but that's not what I personally went for. With that being said, idk if I would want that cabin again. read more

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I've stayed here twice now- one in the Nerds cabin and one in Haunted Mansion- and both times were a freaking delight. Awesome, clean rooms, lots to do on the property, 5 minutes from the town. Breakfast was delicious. Also very friendly on sight kitties who come right up to you for snuggles. I wanna stay in all the different cabins. read more

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Very unique and fun experience. 420 Room was very trippy and retro. Loved the sunken bed with beautiful Mountain View's. Very cozy "downtown" very close by with all the amenities you'd want. Next time I'll just buy some groceries there instead of bringing some from LA. The grounds are pretty small, but a definite vibe. The sink didn't drain which was kinda of gross, but overall a great experience. I'd recommend this room to anyone wanting a quick getaway. read more

The concept, themes and decor are amazing. The staff is super friendly and available, the complimentary breakfast is delicious. There are a lot of amazing things about this place and I'm glad I got to experience it. I cannot stress how wonderful the staff is. The reason I'm leaving 3 stars is because there were a lot of things that were out of order. Most of the games in the rec room were not working (if I'm remembering correctly, there was one pinball game, a hockey type foosball game and the shuffle board that WERE working) and the juke box was also out of order so we didn't really stay in there for longer than 5 minutes, which was disappointing. They did give us the option to connect our phone to a speaker, but there's no charm in that. I was looking forward to spending time in the communal spaces. The cover to the communal hot tub was broken. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and the door to the bathroom had no handle or latch, so it was a swinging door with a hole where the handle should be. We also found a sock in the couch from a previous guest, and an earring an a safety pin in the shag carpeting. There is a private hot tub in that room, and when we wanted to turn on the jets we realized that those didn't work either. If everything was working and repairs were made this would absolutely be the best place in the world to stay. We spent 3 nights here and had a good time, but I personally would not book again. read more

One of my favorite places to go. Love love love the vibe and the free breakfast is not too bad either. See you again, in a couple weeks.

Filthy, Fabulous, and Utterly Divine Stayed in the Mondo Trasho room at Hicksville Pines for my birthday, and honestly? I've never felt so glamorously unhinged in my life. The décor is pure John Waters fever dream--equal parts trash and treasure--and I mean that as the highest compliment. The vibes? Impeccably weird. The property? Like someone dropped a retro pop-culture time capsule in the woods and said, "Let's make it campy and gay." The innkeeper? An absolute gem who somehow manages to run a hotel, serve breakfast, and maintain a vibe that's equal parts rad and chill. And the complimentary coffee + breakfast? So good I almost wrote it a love letter. Met the resident royalty, Eduardo and Norma, the sweet cat duo who clearly own the place. I was merely their guest. Highlights: in ground hot tub, rec room replete with free play arcade games, and all the greatest jukebox tunes to roll a joint (and smoke) to. Short drive to everywhere we wanted to go. Can't wait to return in another outrageous themed room, Diet Coke in hand, living my best filthy fantasy in the pines. read more

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We had a great stay. We will be back! Very cool atmosphere, great host and amazing nature. read more

I would of given a 5 star, but we did get the honeymoon suite to sit in the heart shaped bathtub, but the jets did not work so we didn't get to use the tub, and unfortunately the hot tub had lots of styrofoam from the cover that was falling apart in the water , so wasn't able to enjoy that, but other than that the place was really nice and peaceful .. I would come back and book a different room next time. Breakfast was good overall a nice getaway read more

Hicksville Pines - Husband's birthday - Hotels Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Such a cool spot!! Theres nothing like Hicksville anywhere. I love the vibes, the location, the amenities, the everything. The innkeepers are also so sweet and knowledgable. 100% will be staying here again. read more

We love it here. This was our 3rd stay. Very friendly and welcoming and fun. We will keep coming back.

We fell in love with Hicksville Pines from the moment we arrived! From the innkeeper being so kind to the cute, unique grounds. We stayed in The Dita. The room was very clean and well decorated. We had an amazing view off our deck with a hot tub! The only reason we didn't give 5 stars is because the bed was sooooo uncomfortable. Otherwise, we had a truly wonderful stay here and will be recommending it to anyone headed to Idyllwild!​ read more

Really cool place. Very friendly and helpful staff. We stayed in the Nerds and Honeymoon rooms. Both were great.

We had an awesome experience staying in the Dita. Enjoyed all the amenities especially the Rec Room and hot tub. Breakfast was delicious and you can't beat $5 hot dogs. We will definitely be back! read more

Love Hicksville! All night game room, hot tub. Very fun rooms. Innkeeper Michelle is the best!

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. It was an amazing stay. We enjoyed the delicious 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! read more

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My husband and I were staying at a different resort and had heard about this place right before our trip so we stopped by to check it out. We met Michelle who was so genuine and welcoming and the place was so unique we decided to stay an extra night in The Dolly room. What an experience! They have but so much thought into every detail to make the stay unique and fun. We will definitely be back! Oh, and it is dog friendly too! read more

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The staff was very welcoming and nice. They just got a huge snow dump and still managed to make it comfortable and inviting. The rooms are fun and the common areas are nice as well. I would definitely recommend a stay here if you love a unique "kitschy" experience. The facility was very clean and the Breakfast waffles are delicious! read more

Hicksville Pines - Hicksville Pines - Hotels Near Me - Idyllwild, California

We came up for a one night getaway, and they did not disappoint! Incredibly nice and communicative staff to assist with our needs. Our room (The Dita) had fun decor and the best view of the mountains from the balcony with private hot tub. Lighting in all the rooms were a bit dim, but I feel like it's an intentional part of its charm. We were kinda bummed we didn't get a chance to meet the property cats, but I'm sure we would've if we had a longer stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a hidden California gem read more

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Themed rooms, yes please!!! The Dolly Room is a great tribute to the Queen of Rhinestones and big beautiful.... Hair. "The higher the hair the closer to God". Dolly 8 tracks, records, and an Awesome Dolly pinball machine in the room. Big King Bed. Mondo trasho room with round bed and outfits to play with. Beautiful mountain setting so peaceful and relaxing. Staff is available and welcoming. Quirky little cottages house the rooms. The outside grounds include the Rec room, Gazebo and enclosed fire pit room. So nice to soak in the mountain air. read more

Love this kitschy hotel so damn much! We've stayed here 3 times over the years (420 room all the way), and this latest time was a full property rental for my 40th bday weekend. Check-in was easy, the amenities are awesome (just be patient with some of the vintage games in the rec room), and the place is overall super lovely! Breakfast is delicious, they accommodate different dietary needs, and every room is super cozy! We got to do a little room hop since we had the full property, and I can confidently say that every single room is special and has quite a few unique features to them. You can't go wrong! read more

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What a fun, relaxing, hospitable experience! Everything was artistic and almost magical. I will be back!

Amazing unique stay for the prices of staying at a nice hotel in OC or LA. Chillest vibes and amazing area and views. We stayed in the Dita and it was awesome. Bring lights and bug spray tho for the balcony hot tub! Definitely coming back and staying again. Amazing customer service and the front desk staff were so helpful and friendly and really made the experience. read more

Hicksville Pines - Dita room patio with amazing view - Hotels Near Me - Idyllwild, California

This is the kind of place where I'm reluctant to leave a review because I want to keep it hidden selfishly, there's nothing but positive things to say about it. The first stay was wonderful, the second stay was also shockingly wonderful. We'll be back soon read more

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This place is awesome! This is the place to go for a place work lots of character and great vibes.

Oh man I don't even know where to start. The whole place is amazing, from the details of the rooms to the amazing common space... and those waffles are so delicious! The staff are extremely helpful and kind, they really tied the experience together. We stayed for one night but will be coming back to eventually stay in all the rooms! I can't recommend this place enough for a little get away read more

Room was the John Waters room. Everything was clang and tastefully appointed, from the velvet painting of Divine herself and the cross stitch from Serial Mom stating "Is this the cxxksucker residence?" read more