Dawson House Lodge

2.5 star property

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The Porter Loft | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
A room with a wooden bed frame, a ceiling fan, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
The Rose Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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109455 Hwy 97 North, Chemult, OR, 97731
  • Place, Chemult Ranger Station
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Walt Haring Sno-Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crater Lake National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

The Porter Loft

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Trupp Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Caddis Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Jessup Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Cowboy Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Rose Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Motel Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Motel Queen and Double

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Motel Queen and Twin

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dawson House Lodge

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hotel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception.
Dawson House Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dawson House Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fremont-Winema National Forest. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes ski equipment rentals and rowing/canoeing
  • 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Umpqua National Forest and 24.5 mi (39.5 km) from Crater Lake National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Dawson House Lodge offers its guests a fireplace in the lobby, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Chemult hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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: USD 40 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 40
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Dawson House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 602 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay while we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic stay. Not fancy but comfortable and a good location for Crater Lake visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice,clean room,all necessary amenities.Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint rooms. Friendly staff. All you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was OK, but the room was small, and being right on the highway, it was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location near Crater Lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

S. Dwight

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend at any price. Not our style of lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to city center, Amtrak station and restaurants.
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
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4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent place in a pinch given how remote it is. + Right on the highway + Clean - Outdated appliances - Broken doorframe from being forced in at some point
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could use a lot tlc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is small and older in a town with only a few amenities but the most important things: clean and comfortable were top notch and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean room. Great price for the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023