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
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    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)

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (Room L31)

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 24)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Room 23)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Room L33)

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 8)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 7)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Room 20)

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 2)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin (The Cottage)

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 22)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 11)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 10)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 12)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 9)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 1)

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 3)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 21)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Room 25)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

Motel in Ashford with free parking
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 free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre and 5 minutes on foot from Tahoma State Forest
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Ashford motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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 bathroom
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Thursday - Monday: 8 AM - 1 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice property if you know what to expect. It is a clean, basic accommodation with no frills. I wanted a place to stay after a strenuous hike to Camp Muir and this was fine for my needs. You should note there is no TV, AC, in-room coffee, and the advertised free wifi didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024