Salishan Coastal Lodge

I had a fabulous stay at this sustainable hotel that incorporates nature into every aspect of the property. I loved using the sauna & pool, the mini market, restaurants & lounging areas in the main building. I enjoyed having coffee on my balcony that overlooked the golf course. My one small complaint was there was some road noise & I hope they put up sound barriers at some point (I could only hear it outside from my balcony which was one of the far buildings, so I'm sure others may not experience this).

A perfect stay in an ideal location

The complimentary yoga classes with Reina were the best part of my two night visit. Her yoga teaching, calmness and stretches were enlightening and therapeutic. I truly appreciated her guidance and time. The rest of the lodge could use a refresh. The rooms are a bit tired and the pool and jacuzzi area not very clean .

Our complimentary yoga class instructor, Reina, was the highlight of our stay. Her teaching, philosophy, understanding and calm manner resonated so deeply with our small group of friends, it felt as though she knew all the things we are going through. She is an absolute gem. The spa area was beautiful and the people throughout are very kind. The rooms are tired, and we could hear every word from people next door. The rooms, including bathrooms, can use paint, updating. Beds are comfy.

Beautiful

I have stayed at Salishan Lodge many times over the years and have had the opportunity to see how a succession of owners have tried to profit from the place. Some efforts have been positive. More efforts, regrettably, have fallen flat. The sort of amenities one associates with a resort experience, robes and refreshments in rooms, for instance vanished. The iconic Sun Room restaurant, a favorite of guests and locals, was turned into a soulless point of sale. The current owners now have redecorated guest rooms in an apparent effort to "update" the place. John Storrs, the Northwest architect who designed Salishan, envisioned a lodge that melded, outside as well as in, with the coastal landscape, creating a place evocative of a Japanese forest ryokan. Rooms were distinguished by their warmth with beautiful wood paneling on walls and tasteful pictures on the walls. Whoever oversaw the recent room redecoration apparently envisioned a state hospital for the criminally insane. Hard floors replaced carpeting. Pictures were ripped from walls, replaced on one wall with a telephone stuck in the middle of it. Most miserably, the paneled walls were painted over with white paint. Our room was cold, sterile, and utterly uninviting. It did not help that the bed was made so that any person of height would be short-sheeted and that the last trace of resort amenities were gone. To be fair, I will add that staff seemed better trained/managed than in the past, but that hardly made up for the destruction of John Storrs' esthetic. I now have no desire to return again.

Stunningly beautiful golf course with plenty of ocean views (10-18), well maintained greens, helpful staff. Excellent morning together with my son who was visiting us on his Spring Break from Law School in The Netherlands. We have a vacation home in nearby Olivia Beach and play here a few times each year. The mall/galleries/brew pub / salon on HWY 101 has also greatly improved and has many people visiting- fun for all ages.

Friendly

We loved our stay at Salishan Coastal Lodge! My son enjoyed using the pool and hot tub and walking around the beautiful property. Our stay coincided with Easter and my son had fun running around looking for hidden eggs - great touch for the younger guests :) Thank you to the front desk staff! Everyone we interacted with were wonderful.