Crystal Mountain Hotels

“We stayed at the Village Inn for one night on our visit to the east side of the Mount Rainier National Park. This place is a sky resort. The room is clean and small. It worked for us.”

“We stayed at the Alpine Inn one night prior to visiting Mt. Rainier. It is rustic and nothing fancy (no AC, TV, or fridge), but met our needs perfect and the cost was great for the area. The restaurant was pretty good too.”

“The rooms were clean, fairly priced, and conveniently located for getting on the mountain quick. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.”

“We stayed at the Village Inn at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington, and had a truly comfortable experience. Since it was the off-season, there weren’t many people on the property, but everything about our stay felt well taken care of. From the moment we arrived, the staff made a great impression. When I walked into the reception, they greeted me by name, which was such a warm and thoughtful gesture. The queen bedroom we booked was very clean and cozy, and the bathroom was spotless and well-kept. Our room also included a mini-fridge and coffee maker for convenience, while a microwave was available at the front desk. The room had a TV with a DVD slot, and the front desk offered a large collection of DVDs to borrow — a perfect way to relax after a day of exploring. The only minor drawback was the lack of an elevator, which meant using the stairs and briefly stepping outside to reach the lobby — a small inconvenience during cold weather. Even though breakfast wasn’t included, the resort surprised us with a thoughtful complimentary spread. There were plenty of cereal and oatmeal cup options, Jimmy Dean frozen breakfast meals, and hot drinks like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available at the front desk — all free of charge. It was such a kind touch, especially since nearby restaurants weren’t open in the morning. For dinner, we visited the on-site restaurant, 'The Snorting Elk & Alpine Inn', which operates from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. We ordered the Hungarian Goulash Crock, and it was delicious — hearty, rich, and just right for a cold mountain evening. It was nice not having to drive out to town for a meal, especially during the off-season. We reached the resort after visiting Mount Rainier National Park, entering through the Nisqually Entrance, exploring Paradise, and taking the breathtaking Stevens Canyon Road to Crystal Mountain. The resort sits about six miles up SR-123 inside the park, making it a perfect overnight stop. A special mention goes to the receptionist at checkout, who warmly chatted with us and recommended visiting Tipsoo Lake and Federation Forest State Park — both turned out to be wonderful suggestions. Overall, even in the off-season, Village Inn resort offered a clean, comfortable, and well-managed stay with thoughtful touches throughout. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Mount Rainier area!”

“We had a great stay here! The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the location is perfect - just a couple minutes’ walk to the lifts and restaurants, which made everything very convenient. Would definitely stay here again when we come back.”

“It’s a great hotel. Clean and a big complex, with a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, clothing shop and gondola to the mountain. Mostly catered for the winter trade, we came at the end of summer and found staff friendly and welcoming. The rooms are clean - we’ve been around Mount Rainier + Olympic National Park for the last week and this was by far the cleanest and most convenient hotel. If we come back, we’ll stay here for sure.”

“It was the first time I skied in the USA. I started my holidays at Crystal Mountain Resort and I spent a very good weekend. The hotel was great. I very appreciate being near to the ski resort.”