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    3.7 (179 reviews)
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    Jen P.

    Pros: Location- beautiful views you won't see anywhere else, lots of outside activities to do on the grounds- hiking, horseback riding etc The resturant- Some reviewers were not impressed with the food. My vegan husband had some amazing dishes that were actually on the menu-we didn't have to specially request these items. We were able to eat outside on the patio in the bar area, which was absolutely lovely. We had the vegan flatbread, the chicken, the vegan cabbage entrée, basque cheesecake, and vegan chocolate sorbet. All very impressive for the price point considering where the resort is located. Staff-To all future guests-you're staying at a resort in the middle of nowhere. The staff is super chill. We are thankful that a place like this even exists out here. Where else could we stay around the area that is as nice ? The views, location and amenities make up for any sort of lack of customer service people may think they are getting. On a Friday night, there was only one front desk person, a couple of servers, a bartender and someone that seemed like maintenance person. Maria, the front desk personnel, and Roy our bartender were amazing. Cons- Although the resort has its charm, it was not entirely what I expected based on the vibe/photos on the website. The room we stayed in, a Mountain View King for $350 a night, was definitely outdated- it gave 90s vibes and the rooms need a refresh. The room and bathroom was super big and the balcony view was lovely, but the actual balcony needs to be refinished or replaced. They are currently doing construction on one of the lower levels of the hotel, the spa area I believe, so hopefully the rooms will be next. Overall- this place is rad and we will definitely stay here again.

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    Jackie W.

    Sun Mountain Lodge is a beautiful destination that offers many outdoor activities and amenities. There is a beautiful cross country trail that leaves from the hotel and while we just walked it this trip, it appeared that we could rent gear for skiing and snowshoeing from the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated, they have Nespresso coffee machines and every room that make a perfect cup of coffee. All of the staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful and we felt very well taken care of.

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    Wonderful rooms, and pretty scenery. I didn't miss the absence of a TV and I loved the quiet. This facility has great potential, but for this price I wasn't expecting poor service. Reception was only staffed by one person who was overwhelmed by two lines of people trying to check in. The directions to our building/rooms was poor. I wouldn't have commented on this since any place can have an "off" day, but in general the service was not welcoming and even somewhat sullen from reception to the restaurant. A friend had recommended this for our stay and they had a good experience in a prior season. Overall I'd rate our visit as disappointing for the price, but if I had a discount to try again in another season I wouldn't rule it out.

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    Dean L.

    It's tough to complain about this place, given the views, the privacy, and the outdoor possibilities in winter or summer. Our suite was clean and pretty well equipped. Staff brought us more pillows promptly, since as we were a family of three we used the pullout. Also, Brett at the ski shop was really helpful with our skiing and hiking plans. Finally, we had good-to-excellent food in the Dining Room and the bar. The pullout sofa, unfortunately, was an instrument of torture. After two hours, I made it back into a couch and slept on that. It wasn't terrible, it just wasn't great for what we were paying. After four nights I was ready for a bed. Also, the room could use a microwave, especially since the restaurant and bar are expensive. Winthrop's few restaurants are a bit of a drive, and it can be tough to get a decent bite there, as restaurant hours aren't robust. And sometimes you just want to eat in and play a game or read. All told, though, this place is a quiet gem that we find ourselves coming back to. The winter solitude can't be beat.

    Kate C.

    We stayed at the Sun Mountain Lodge during the August 2023 North Cascade National Park fires (8/15-8/17). It was a little sad because we couldn't enjoy the national park or hike any of the local trails because of the smoke. We also had a beautiful porch overlooking the back and we didn't use it much. In all honesty, I'm very sensitive to smoke and air quality so it also could have been a bigger problem for me than others. That said, this place is beautiful and I think it would be an incredible place to stay if the fires weren't happening. This hotel also has excellent customer service. When we first checked in, our room was incredibly hot and smelled like incense. We couldn't open the windows because it was too Smokey outside so we called the front desk and they moved us immediately, which was very kind and appreciated. The staff at the main dining room were also very kind. We didn't use any of the facilities (horse back riding, pool, etc) but they looked super fun and cute!

    Stud Horse fire from SML

    We hadn't been to Sun Mountain Lodge for 25 years, so my past memory is hazy but it certainly seems to have lost its luster upon our return. We were in the area and decided to drop in for a drink on the deck. This was the day of the Stud Horse fire so the view was fairly interesting. I can't imaging the cost to maintain a place like this; so much wood, so much weather. So the deck was showing it's age. Not a problem. The problem was when we got the check it said $83.09 for 1 cocktail, 1 wine and one long-awaited 4 piece chicken wings - well-aged, I mean dry. Not even close to crispy. I was in the mode of things-are-expensive , even more so given the location so just pay the check. But my wife said no way and got the bill revised to a more representative number of $56.67 (it had been a "typo" on the part of the overworked but very pleasant hostess). I'm sure that our waiting another 25 years to return will not represent a loss to SML and we wish them all the best in these trying times.

    Beautiful views!
    Elisa G.

    Celebrated my birthday and our 10th anniversary this past weekend at the lodge. We had never been and heard great things about it. The view and the grounds were so beautiful. Unfortunately, the ac didn't work in our room which made it a little miserable for sleeping. We had maintenance come check it the second night we were there and they said it should be fixed. Unfortunately, it was not and it was just as hot the second night. Luckily they gave us a small fan so that helped a little. We spent a little time at the small pool and there were so many bugs floating around and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. I felt for the staff, they all looked pretty exhausted and stretched pretty thin. I'd have to imagine this place was stunning and all around incredible in the past but sadly that was not our experience. I hope they find the staff and the changes they need to be 5 stars again.

    The lodge is set in a beautiful area up on a mountaintop with gorgeous views. Staff is nice, we were able to rent bikes to hit the trails, hang by the fire pits at night & go for a horseback riding tour also!

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    Thank you for the review, so glad you loved SML as much as we do!

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    9 years ago

    So relaxing and peaceful. Sun mountain lodge is the perfect place to recharge. The room is nice and has a lovely patio.

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    11 years ago

    Very comfy luxurious stay...memories made ..massage was unreal. .but very very pricey..

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    10 years ago

    I go here every year. Parents got married here. Not enough words to describe how amazing tis. Best place in earth! Wish I lived here...

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    I've always found this place to be a breatrh of fresh air!!! Beautiful and relaxing. Just a great, understated, restful place.

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    Besides the pool directly next to our lodging, there is also easy access to Patterson Lake.

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