Reviews of The Jack London Lodge
13740 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, United States of America
#4 of 4 hotels in Glen Ellen
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 337 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
6.1
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Francis
United States of America4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and comfortable. Not fancy. Nice pool area. Quiet location.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
James
United States of America37 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 5 nights
Pool is a little cool
The pool and hot tub by the river
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Dennis
United States of America5 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was dated but clean. There were two chairs in the room. They were old hard dining table chairs. We had a handicapped accessible room #6. Only king bedrooms available with a tub for handicapped seniors. No hooks in bathroom for towel or clothes.
We are seniors. Good value for motel in the wine country. Room 6 was on the ground floor right next to the handicap parking. Nice large screen TV. The bed was excellent, they had extra blankets and pillows in the room. Their was lots of space in the room. Our room had a remote control for the HVAC and it help keep the room at a comfortable temperature. Overhead fan was nice. Real nice market and bar/ restaurant across the street. Beware there is no food option in the town after 8pm. Little shopping options in town.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Michael
United States of America50 Reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Great location but very underwhelming. Location is all it has going for it. 🙁”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very dated property. Bare bones everything and not well maintained rooms. Mold in bathroom, doors don’t close, bathroom fan is deafening. Just too bad it’s not taken better care of.
Beautiful Town and great location.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Daisy
United States of America9 Reviews7.0“Near Jack Londong State Historic Park”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The location was perfect - about 25 min. drive to Sonoma Square Plaza, 5 min. drive to Jack London State Histroic Park, and, within walking distance to a cute French bakery and a popular restaurant - Glen Ellen Star. The room was clean and basic.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Kleigh
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Mooney
United States of America5 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our only complaint were our neighbors upstairs, they were very loud well into the evening/night, heavy walkers and the walls seemed thin, but we will be back for sure.
Great location, close to my moms house as she couldn't fit us all for the holidays. The bar was great, we will be back for dinner some time when back at my moms
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Amy
United States of America1 review7.0“I enjoyed the location of the lodge and the clean room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It would be great if the room were darker at night. The blinds on the window gave good privacy but did not block outdoor light at night very well. Maybe a pair of light-blocking curtains could be added? Also, the lodge didn't seem very full, but all guests seemed to be in rooms piled on top of one another. Wondering if room reservations can be spaced out to help with coming and going noise when the lodge is not near capacity.
The location was great - close to 2 markets, a French bakery, wine tasting, shopping, sightseeing. The bed was very comfortable. I was able to check in a little early. The gentleman at the check-in office was very nice.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Groh
Poland21 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Location and the room for reasonable price.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Richard
United States of America21 Reviews7.0“Good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were a bit dark and need some additional art on the walls to warm them up. Need microwaves.
Location location location coffee was good.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Mooney
United States of America5 Reviews9.0“Courteous staff, clean rooms & grounds, great bar/restaurant on the property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our upstairs neighbors were a bit loud even after 11pm, but we just put earbuds in to block the footsteps and noise.
My mom lives in Sonoma and couldn't fit us all in her house for the holidays. I make it a point we go through Glen Ellen on our way home to Chico as we love the area. This will be our go to place to stay when she can't fit us all in her house. So glad we found this little gem to stay in next time we need accommodations.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Angelica
United States of America16 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Proximity to wineries, Nearby Saloon, Comfortable beds and shower pressure was awesome.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Diane
United States of America13 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Older furnishings, no clothes storage, no blackout window coverings.
Location. Property Manager.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 3, 2023
Nancy
United States of America13 Reviews7.0“Location and comfortable beds but super, super noisy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All 3 mornings we were woken up early to the foot stomping on the floor above us. We were in 1 and our friends were in 2. We all had earplugs in and it didn’t help. It sounded like they were going to come thru the roof. Super thin walls. Our last morning the noise started at 4am for our friends and 5:30 for us. Even noisy at midnight. Never stay on a bottom floor if you want to sleep past 5am. I fly for the airlines and have very rarely had this problem. Three mornings in a row.
The location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Debbie
United States of America4 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit pricey, could use some refresh. And for $250 a night I kinda expected robes and slippers (for going to and from the hot tub) that also was hot , but no bubbles
The shower was amazing, I have not had a shower that good since the government changed all of our shower heads to save water
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Lisa
United States of America1 review9.0“The area is beautiful and the lodge was tucked into a lovely garden. I will return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
A small microwave would have been nice.
The location could not have been better. The saloon/restaurant was very welcoming and cozy. There are many nice restaurants within walking distance. Also a grocery store and French bakery across the street. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Iwona
United States of America38 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Relaxing girls weekend”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hard to adjust the room temperature- did not seem like whatever we tried made any difference. Ended up using the ceiling fan and opening the window
Great location near Sonoma and the wineries in the valley . 1-2 miles away from the Jack London state park with nice walking trails. Very clean and comfortable room
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Amy
United States of America11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room- 1 King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good value. Great location. Excellent food near by; walking distance.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Heidrun
Germany7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable beds. Wonderful hot tub on the facility.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Dino
United States of America17 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Fab location. Great value. Spotless rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really.
Amazing location. Helpful stuff. Super comfy bed
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 19, 2023
Patricia
United States of America2 Reviews9.0“We would definitely return here when visiting Sonoma again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
My only complaint is the shower curtain in the room. I had a hard time not flooding the bathroom.
The location is wonderful. We enjoyed the quiet. The French bakery across the street, Les Pascal, was great for breakfast and lunch. We enjoyed local restaurants and wineries but not too far from Sonoma A hike at the Jack London State Park is a nice break from wine tasting.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Jennifer
United States of America17 Reviews9.0“Glen Ellen Gem—Location to great food and wine can’t be beat!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is not a brand spanking new state-of-the-art peppery, but that’s not why you’d come stay here :) It’s exploding with character and charm.
This Glen Ellen Gem is perfectly located for delicious walkable eats and short drives to several quality wineries/ tasting rooms!
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Craig
United States of America1 review8.0“Perfect quiet and casual spot for anyone looking to explore around the Sonoma/Glen Ellen area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were a bit dated - though clean. Upgrades would be nice given the price point (of course, everything is expensive in the area).
The location is excellent! A quiet area tucked at the booth of a hill.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Roger
United Kingdom15 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quiet and peaceful, old world charm.
Stayed in September 2023
