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Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
30205 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA, 98304
  • Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre
    1 min walk
  • Tahoma State Forest
    5 min walk
  • Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area
    2 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room L32)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (Room L31)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 24)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 24) | Living area

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 24)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed (Room 4)

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed (Room 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed (Room 4)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Room 23)

Room, Multiple Beds (Room 23) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Room 23)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Room L33)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 8)

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 8) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 8)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 7)

Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 7) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 7)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Room 20)

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Room 20) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Room 20)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 2)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 2) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 2)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin (The Cottage) | Living area

Cabin (The Cottage)

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 22)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 22) | Living area

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 22)

  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 11)

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 11) | Living area

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 11)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 10)

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 10) | Living area

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 10)

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 12)

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 12) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 12)

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 9)

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 9) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 9)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 1)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 1)

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 3)

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 3)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed (Room 5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 21)

Triple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 21) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 21)

  • 701 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 25)

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 25) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 25)

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

Ashford motel with coffee shop/cafe
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse offers 25 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ashford motel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3.50 to 6.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Thursday - Monday (8 AM - 1 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 3.5 to 6.5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Whittaker's Motel Historic Bunkhouse Ashford
Whittaker's Historic Bunkhouse Ashford
Whittaker's Historic Bunkhouse
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse Motel
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse Ashford
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse Motel Ashford

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 502 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linnane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The advertisement for the room made it seem like it had more “charm.” When we asked if they had any board games to borrow (as I have seen at similar properties) the girl at the desk directed us to coloring pages they had. Ended up buying a deck of cards at the mountaineering store. The wifi was terrible/nonfunctional and no cell service there for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical building with veranda and rustic feel. Spacious, clean room with comfortable beds. On site cafe and bar/grill next door. Close to Paradise entrance of Mt Rainer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Served its purpose for a night near Mt. Rainier. Very basic property. The two separate bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom worked well for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. I guess not having a coffee maker made some of my stay not great. Part of this was due to the park's Time Entry system which was not your problem.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Qing

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: 15 min drive to Paradise Corridor entrance, very helpful and cheery staff Cons: Small room furnished only with 2 twin beds, luggage rack and night table. A bit cramped and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whittaker's was exactly what we needed! The room was clean and the expected amenities. We really enjoyed that Basecamp was right next door. Easy to check in. Breakfast food was good! The "light breakfast" is just a freezer burrito, but the smoothies and English muffin were great. Overall we liked it a lot and would recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mountain side lodging. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed is uncomfortable and room is very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

yogi venkata rama chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and owner was so friendly and nice, I had some issues and canceled at last min. He was so nice and accepted my request.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hairong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay near Mount Rainier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a place to stay near Mt.Rainier NP without breaking the bank, this might be a good option for you. Just some things to consider... First of all, I was shocked to find that this joint had such high ratings (even though most of the positive comments are about ice cream and pizza). I know part of the charm of this place is "roughing it" so when we arrived and realized there was no TV in the room, my reaction was "okay, oh well". But my wife and I arrived to a hot room with no air conditioning and two small fans. Both were caked in dirt/dust and one didn't even work. Upon further inspection of the bathroom, shower and toilet were in desperate need of a good scrubbing. Water temperature and pressure were inconsistent. Ive taken better showers at backwoods campgrounds. The cherry on top was the rock-hard beds that prevented us from getting a good night's rest. TLDR - probably best to spend a few extra bucks for 21st century amemities and a clean room somewhere else, but to each their own.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Vibe
A few of the reviews here were less than charitable. We loved it though. Very cool mountaineering vibe. We sat outside and had wine at the picnic tables and then there was live music in the courtyard at the bar next door. It was an awesome evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

jason, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Definitely more "Historic Bunkhouse" than "Motel". The rooms are VERY sparse and rustic: not much in the way of power outlets, camp beds with foamy mattresses, no tv, spotty wi-fi, no extra space or furniture (like a chair?) in the room, no hair dryer in the bathroom - just the absolute basics. Like I said, more bunkhouse than motel, but a decent place to crash for the night if you're on your way to or from Mount Rainier. Wouldn't recommend it to people who appreciate the basic comforts provided by most hotels/motels, but great for the outdoor enthusiast who just needs a place to sleep, shower, and go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great place to stay for visiting Mt Rainer. Or just hiking in the area. The staff were primarily college age. Very pleasant. The one frustration was that the internet was very unreliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Saint George

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were a little hard but it was rustic ... Very close to events downtown and eating. Grocery store close by. NO Air Conditioning - had to leave windows open all the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

JOY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty basic with sketchy wifi. No free coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We enjoyed our stay very much. Loved the vibe and enjoyed the cafe each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024