Skamania Lodge

An absolutely stunning retreat — highly recommend for groups! Skamania Lodge exceeded every expectation. Nestled in the Columbia River Gorge, the views alone are worth the trip — but the property delivers on every front. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the staff is warm and genuinely attentive, and the grounds are beautiful. We hosted a large group event here (almost 200 people) and the team went above and beyond to make it seamless. The event spaces are versatile and well-equipped, and the food and beverage experience was consistently excellent. The outdoor activities are a huge draw: aerial park, zipline tours, guided hikes, and access to world-class golf — all on property or steps away. It's rare to find a venue that balances a polished, resort-level experience with such easy access to nature. If you're looking for a Pacific Northwest retreat that feels special without being pretentious, Skamania is it. We'll absolutely be back.

The location is great; the property is beautiful. Very minimal vegetarian/vegan options on the menu and the dining staff were very rude. They served us the worst avocado toast with wilted arugula; I had to bring it to their notice before they replaced it. This was my second visit to Skamania, but after this experience I will be unlikely to return.

We stayed at Skamania Lodge when coming to visit family and run a trail race. The setting is absolutely gorgeous and the food is really wonderful (we had probably 6 meals at Cascade and River Rock and all were delicious). We stayed in rooms in the lodge and found them adequate and comfortable if a bit dated. We loved our time there and will be back.

Really enjoyed staying at Skamania Lodge, although we did not make much use of the resort amenities. We spent most of our time hiking and exploring Portland, so the Lodge was just a place to shower and sleep. That being said, the beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean, and the view was beautiful. We needed to work remotely for a few hours and the downstairs gathering area was perfect!

Our room was not cleaned during our stay.

Hi Adam, I wanted to follow up after our recent Memorial Day stay and let you know how glad we are that we decided to give Skamania Lodge another try after the less-than-pleasant experience we had last year. I'm happy to say that our experience this year was wonderful and noticeably improved. We could see the effort that has gone into enhancing the guest experience, and it did not go unnoticed. From the service to the overall atmosphere, there was a clear difference that made our stay enjoyable and memorable. In particular, we would like to recognize the team at the Cascade Room. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and provided the level of hospitality we had always hoped to experience at Skamania Lodge. Their efforts played a significant role in restoring our confidence and reminding us why Skamania has been one of our favorite destinations over the years. Thank you for taking our previous feedback seriously and for the commitment you and your team have shown toward improvement. We know meaningful change takes time, leadership, and dedication, and it is evident that those efforts are making a positive impact. We look forward to returning again in the future and continuing our family tradition at one of our favorite places.

Not the same quality as on previous visits but much higher prices. If they want to continue charging such exorbitant prices they better spend some time and money on refurbishing.

Place is amazing , far away to get away from the real world, view is pretty phenomenal. Not much you can complain about while you stay here !

Clean and Cozy

Nothing

We stayed at Skamania Lodge two years ago and absolutely loved our experience, which is why we were so excited to return and bring our son this time. Unfortunately, this stay was extremely disappointing compared to our previous visit. The highlights of the trip were definitely the outdoor activities. Our son loved the aerial course, zip lining, and disc golf, and those experiences were the best part of the stay. The surrounding scenery and grounds are still beautiful. However, the actual lodge and room experience fell far below expectations, especially for the price. As soon as we entered our room, there was a very strong odor that immediately made it obvious it was a pet-friendly room. We stayed in a pet-friendly room during our last visit as well and had zero issues, so this felt very different. The carpets honestly seemed like they need to be replaced. Overall, the lodge itself felt outdated, worn down, and in need of a refresh. The room also did not feel thoroughly cleaned. I found someone else’s insulin pen left on the floor near the bed, which was honestly alarming and made us question the level of housekeeping and sanitation. The beds and pillows were also very uncomfortable, and we found ourselves not even wanting to spend time in the room because it felt dirty and neglected. The dining experience was another major disappointment. We ate at the River restaurant and the food quality was surprisingly poor. I ordered the smash burger and it was so dry that I would honestly rather eat McDonald’s. We also noticed that the menus across the lodge restaurants were nearly identical, making the dining options feel repetitive and limited. Two years ago we loved the food, so this was a huge contrast from the experience we remembered. Overall, this stay did not feel like a resort or lodge-level experience. Honestly, it felt below the standards of even a basic hotel stay, which is unfortunate considering the cost and reputation of Skamania Lodge. We were genuinely excited to come back because of how much we enjoyed our first visit, so this experience was very disappointing.