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“The staff were friendly and helpful and the two story honeymoon cabin was cozy & charming (+ offered full amenities including kitchen).” in 3 reviews
“Alta Crystal Chalet is my favorite place to stay at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort.” in 2 reviews
“I enjoyed this place, especially given the challenges of finding a comfortable, private place to stay near Rainier.” in 9 reviews
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Good Day! We have three cabins onsite which all feature their own hot tubs. The common area hot tub and pool are literally seconds away from our Creekside, Tahoma and Hawthorne Cabins. Our White River Bend and River View Rentals also feature their… more
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- Freddy C.Arden, NC152Jun 30, 2023
I enjoyed this place, especially given the challenges of finding a comfortable, private place to stay near Rainier. Cabin was nice, everything was clean and enjoyed the hot tub after exhausting hikes.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - C H.Bend, OR015Jul 28, 2022
This was the trashiest, dirtiest place! At $300 a night I thought it would at least be clean. The floors were filthy, kitchen and bathroom were disgusting. I think they made the bed and that's it before we got there. It was that gross!! The shower and bed had hair in them! Light fixtures and windows were broke. The curtains and couch were stained, old and had holes through them! This place was a dilapidated hole! Scary dirty!!! Don't waste your money here!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jeff K.Suquamish, WA1741Jul 20, 2021
Great place and location. Yes it is a little worn but very comfortable. We booked the 1 bed with loft 2 bathrooms. It also had a fireplace and kitchen. Comfortable beds, good linens, towels and toiletries. Also pools and nice hot tub.
The staff was friendly and helpful. Fire pit for bonfires and s'mores. Will definitely stay there again.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - B K.Cincinnati, OH090Jul 13, 2021
I was a little surprised to see only a 3 star overall rating because my family and I loved this place. The units are nice and spacious, the staff was overly friendly and helpful and the overall property is really nice. It's about 10 minutes from the Sunrise entrance to Mt. Rainier. They have different activities planned every day such as scavenger hunts, barbecues and other things - we didn't do any of them because we spent every minute hiking in the park. But they were clearly doing things to give their guests a great experience. The store on-site is very well stocked with things you can cook in your room or cabin (pizzas and prepared meals that go well beyond what you'd normally expect).
I read some of the negative comments... buncha Karens who probably ask to talk to managers everywhere they go. Lighten up people - maybe the great outdoors ain't for you. You'd think they'd learn to roll with more after the last 18 months.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 76590549Jun 20, 2021
We were driving and needed to stop. Saw their signs and went in. Some man from afar was watching us.. no hi, hey, hello. I had asked if there was a bathroom and he said "no public restrooms" .. ok rude! Could have been friendlier. Guess I won't be checking into your establishment any time soon!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Monte B.San Francisco, CA33014Aug 31, 2020
My partner and I recently got married at one of their large river properties and the experience was absolutely perfect.
While guest couples stayed at the main resort, our large family groups stayed at the riverside cabins and we got to experience how attentive and friendly the staff here is.
The property manager Maureen went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for our big day.
The units themselves are rustic and charming. We felt so at home and relaxed. Hot tubs at the standalone units, gas fireplaces and buttery soft sheets on the bed. Cozy, old and quaint cabins to rest your bones at after a long day of hiking or skiing.
If you're looking to to some amazing sight seeing, hike around endless trails or even get married this is a great option.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Savanah M.Placentia, CA075Oct 26, 2021
We booked our stay at the White River Bend cabin and are absolutely glad we did. This cabin is away from the resort. A nice space all to ourselves. So quiet and beautiful. Full kitchen, plenty of bed space for us and our three kids, heaters in each room, even a washer and dryer. The pictures posted online did not do this place justice. The views were just we needed to get away from our busy city. The kids ran among autumn leaves. We saw eagles everyday. We saw more stars than ever before. The jacuzzi on the back deck was a nice treat after traveling. Plus the master bedroom has a HUGE tub to enjoy. We went into the main office at the resort on our way to the hiking trails and everyone was so friendly and helpful showing us the way and fun suggestions. Very happy we chose this cabin and coming back as soon as possible!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Boris W.Eugene, OR723315Aug 27, 2018
Magical resort! This place is just amazing. We had a great fireplace cabin. The location is perfect and it's just charming. They have several different cabin options available, in addition to the suites, including a river house. Great sense of community, too: On Friday, there were s'mores by the bonfire, on Saturday there was a BBQ.
They have a cute little 'general store' with beer, wine, snacks and a great list of locally made, pre-cooked meals you can make in your room or cabin, as well as any little thing you could need during your stay.
There are tons of trails right off the property and they rent mountain bikes, too. The management (and dog) are wonderful to be around.
We can't wait to come back! (If you're looking through older reviews, and see some that are not good, keep in mind that the resort is under new ownership/management, and has had a bunch of work done, too.)Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Kim S.Arlington, TX01541Sep 12, 2021
Very surprised with the rating for the resort as it is just beautiful and we enjoyed it immensely. We were in the Tahoe cabin, which is decorated in an earthy, ranch style. Beds were comfortable and in good condition, linens clean and plentiful, kitchen well-equipped, and grounds well kept. Plenty of outdoor seating around the property and nice trails to hike. Our patio (with hot tub) overlooked a babbling creek that was so relaxing to enjoy with a cup of coffee. The office has a store with a wide variety of snacks and even meals to prepare in your unit. Staff were very friendly. We were delighted when we called ahead and were told we could check in early. We'd love to come back and highly recommend it for all!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Anonymoose M.CA, CA214Sep 21, 2021
I would give this place probably 2.5 stars, but that rounds to 3.
We have completed a 2 week trip of the Pacific Northwest, staying at 6 different places including this one.
At first I liked this place a lot. When we got there, we played some cornhole, they have a badminton set up, and there was literally a creek like 100 feet from our room I walked to. In addition, in the mornings I would find a small trail and walk around, which was pleasant.
I really enjoyed the fireplace in our room, and had no issues with WiFi and the place had cable which was nice. It was more of an Airbnb than a hotel, of which I took advantage of and made breakfast most mornings. Further, the small market they had on the premises had a fair selection of items to choose from. If you're looking for a prepared meal however, you do not have many options and may need to travel at least 20 minutes.
I figure the location was great for hiking around Mt. Rainier, and it's probably good in the winter time for skiing and snowboarding as well; although not many food options.
Our main issue in our stay was our upstairs neighbors and some bedroom decor issues. The bed was very uncomfortable and small, lumpy even. I don't know who thought it was a good idea to use a whicker headboard, but it was probably same person who decided to put a chandelier 4 ft from the top of the bed. I sat up at night one time and I hit that darn thing. Also they had this like wood-stick decoration thing that would poke my partner every time she got up her side of the bed. Just jarring. But the main issue for the reduction of stars was the night time noise. So many creaks by our upstairs neighbors, stomping around all night, sounded like they were moving furniture from 8-11pm. Sheesh.
Prices were expensive, but they all are so what're you gonna do.
Overall: stay coulda been much better if it weren't for our upstairs neighbors, but 3 stars seems fairHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0