My experience has been that all National Park lodges are overpriced...but this one was a better deal than most. The use of the hot springs and the ample complimentary breakfast made this stay a bargain. The location is problematic as Olympic has various entrances and all sites are remote from each other and this one is down an access road that takes 20 minutes...which google maps didn't figure in..but the Sol Duc waterfalls is a great hike you can walk to from the resort...and the dining options were the best we found in the park...On the day we checked out and moved to Lake Crescent Lodge, as prearranged, we came back here for dinner and were able to use the hot springs for free after dinner as we had been in the cabins that day. We were sorry to leave for Lake Crescent...but that turned out to be a great option as well (though more expensive when you figure in the cost of breakfast).

We found the hot springs well cared for and interesting...you have the sense that Americans aren't as aware of this location as the international crowd...Very cosmopolitan group. This is not the place to be alone...but the pools were still great and absorbed the crowd well. Best times to swim are when the pool opens and after dinner...mid-day the pools fill up with camp ground folks...and the showers are filled with the same people taking half hour showers.

Enjoyed our stay in the Sol Duc cabins. Did not experience any of the negatives found in some of the other reviews. We stayed for two nights in the middle of June so it was really before the tourist season begins and the campgrounds were nearly empty. Our room was very comfortable, clean and well maintained. The queen beds were of average comfort. Liked having the picnic table outside for snacks and meals as it probable keeps the inside of the cabins much cleaner. The cabins facing the river have the most privacy and probably less noise from the adjoining cabins. Though all the cabins were occupied it was very quiet at night. Again, school was still in session so probably not as many families as found later in the summer. The pools weren't crowded and we found them much cleaner than other reviews had talked about and they were checked both days while were there. Great to soak and look at the surrounding scenery. We had two complimentary breakfasts and they were excellent with eggs, bacon and french toast included. We also ate two dinners at the lodge and found the prepartion and quality of food very good. The chef came out both nights to visit with dinners to get feed back on their meals. The Sol Duc Falls hike is a must with beautiful scenery and views.
On the negative side, we had trouble with check out and it took over half an hour to get our bill straightened out. (same thing at Lake Quinault) We had reserved a package of three Olympic Resorts with extra days added on and the computer was unable to handle the two bookings. After much time and effort everything eventually got straightened out. At the time it was rather frustrating, especially after going through the same thing at Lake Quinault.

I really enjoyed my stay at Sol Duc. If you want to stay in the beautiful rain forests of the pacific Northwest and don't want to camp, this is a lovely alternative. The dinner at the restaurant was excellent (the free breakfast was edible, not great). If you like hot springs, and hiking and don't want to camp, this is the place to go. I would definitely return.

I'm continually amazed that people flock to National Park lodgings and expect the luxury. My family and I just got back from a great weekend away from phones and TV. Our cabin was clean and quiet. We went out and explored the rain forrest, the falls and did some wonderful day hiking. If your worried about the cost of food at the resort, bring a cooler and some snacks. Wonderful photo ops and day hikes abound in the Olympic State Park. We will definately return.