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800 Olympic Dr., Forks, WA 98331. & 800/262-3433 or 360/374-5400. www.olympicsuitesinn.com.
32 units. July-Aug $74 double, $79-$99 suite; Sept and mid-May to June $64 double, $69-$99 suite; Oct to
mid-May $54 double, $54-$84 suite. Children under age 5 stay free in parent's room. AE, DISC, MC, V. Pets
accepted ($5). Amenities: Coin-op laundry. In room:TV, refrigerator, coffeemaker.
ALONG THE PARK'S WEST SIDE, SOUTH OF FORKS
Kalaloch Lodge This is the national park's only oceanfront accommo-
dations, and has a rustic, cedar-shingled lodge and a cluster of cabins perched
on a grassy bluff above the thundering Pacific Ocean. Wide sand beaches stretch
north and south from the lodge, and at the base of the bluff huge driftwood logs
are scattered like so many twigs. The rooms in the old lodge are the least expen-
sive, and the oceanview bluff cabins are the most in demand. The log cabins
across the street from the bluff cabins don't have the knockout views. For mod-
ern comforts there are motel-like rooms in the Sea Crest House. A casual coffee
shop serves breakfast and lunch while a slightly more formal dining room serves
rather unmemorable meals. The lodge also has a general store and a gas station.
Because the lodge is popular throughout the year, you should make reservations
at least 4 months in advance.
157151 U.S. 101, Forks, WA 98331. & 866/525-2562 or 360/962-2271. Fax [phone]. www.visit
kalaloch.com. 64 units. Late May to mid-Oct $137-$142 double, $164-$248 suite, $178-$264 bluff cabin,
$155-$176 log cabin. Lower rates Sun-Thurs other months. Children under 6 stay free in parent's room.
AE, MC, V. Pets accepted in cabins ($13). Amenities: 2 restaurants (American). In room:No phone.
Lake Quinault Lodge Located on the shore of Lake Quinault in the
southwest corner of the park, this imposing grande dame of the Olympic Penin-
sula wears an ageless tranquillity. Huge old firs and cedars shade the rustic lodge,
and Adirondack chairs on the deck command a view of the lawn. The accommo-
dations include small rooms in the main lodge, modern rooms with wicker furni-
ture and small balconies, and rooms with fireplaces. The annex rooms are the least
attractive, but they do have large bathtubs. The dining room has the most creative
menu this side of the peninsula. The lodge offers lawn games and rainforest tours.
345 S. Shore Rd. (P.O. Box 7), Quinault, WA 98575. & 800/562-6672 or 360/288-2900. www.visitlake
quinault.com. 92 units. Mid-June to late Sept and winter holidays $115-$180 double, $250 suite; late Sept
to mid-June $68-$130 double, $195 suite. Children under 6 stay free in parent's room. AE, MC, V. Pets
accepted in Boat House building ($10). Amenities: Restaurant (Northwest); lounge; indoor swimming pool;
sauna; boat rentals; game room; tour desk; massage. In room:No phone.
Lake Quinault Resort Located on the north shore of Lake Quin-
ault, this little resort is more of a luxury motel or casual inn than a resort, but
whatever you want to call it, it's exceedingly comfortable. It is also located on
the sunny side of the lake (as opposed to the shady side, which is where the ever-
popular Lake Quinault Lodge is located). Consequently, at the end of a day hik-
ing in the darkness of the rainforest, you can return here and enjoy the sunset
over the lake. There's a long covered veranda and a narrow lawn for enjoying
those sunsets. Guest rooms are spacious and modern, with a bit of modern
country decor and Northwest style. Several of the rooms have kitchens.
314 N. Shore Rd., Amanda Park, WA 98526. & 800/650-2362 or 360/288-2362. Fax [phone]. www.
lakequinault.com. 9 units. Mid-June to early Oct $119-$149 double; early Oct to mid-June $55-$100 double.
AE, DISC, MC, V. In room:TV, coffeemaker, hair dryer.
Rain Forest Resort Village If you can't get a room at the Lake Quin-
ault Lodge, this should be your second choice in the area. Although the cabins
and motel rooms here are for the most part pretty basic, they are comfortable
enough (and are actually as nice as some of the lodge rooms). All the cabins have

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