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Rugged Country Lodge

1807 South East Court Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801
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Rugged Country Lodge
Ranked #5 of 17 hotels in Pendleton
4.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Top Contributor
71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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After driving from Salt Lake City for 9 hours, I was very tired and hungry. I had read the reviews on Trip Advisor for places to stay in Pendleton, Oregon before I left. I picked Rugged Country Lodge and was very pleased with my stay. The owner was very nice and helpful. The motel room was decorated more like a... More

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España
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The hosts are extremely hospitable and available to give recommendations. The rooms have a lot of details that show dedication and love. Do not expect luxury or new rooms, but spacious and comfortable beds, very clean rooms. It really makes a difference from a chain motel. Good breakfast too. We really enjoyed Mr. Zito's recommendation of pizza as well! Thank... More

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U.S.
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Locally owned motel with great breakfast (home baked cinnamon rolls) . Old but clean and spacious with friendly helpful staff. They even brought home baked (fresh hot out of the oven) cookies to us after we returned from dinner at a local brew pub which was also really great. Price was equal or better to the chain motels. Would sray... More

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Oregon
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Quiet,comfortable and retro. Good beds and linens. Nice amenities. Funky fifties bathrooms. Excellent, friendly service. Walking distance to most of the attractions. Great value, and we'll stay there again.

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Justin McWhirter, Manager at Rugged Country Lodge, responded to this review
3 May 2012

We are so glad you had a pleasant stay with us and we look forward to your next visit. It's awesome that you highlighted our linens and decor. We're really proud of both. Thank you so much for your kind words. More

Utah
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Stayed here with large group. They were very accommodating for our room needs and hours of arrival and departure. Clean rooms and bathrooms, nice toiletries. Old TVs, quiet area of town, but must walk mile or more to downtown shops. Don't expect a quick check in.

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Tampa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed here at the Country Inn in Pendleton for work. Although this is not a big name chain hotel it is a nice place to stay. The rooms are clean and a good size, the breakfast is simple and the location is just on the edge of town. The people there are he real feature, they treat you like... More

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Pasco, Washington
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I have never experienced the feeling of being treated differently because of my race until I rented out a room for a full 2 weeks with Rugged Country Lodge. I loved the rates they offered but that doesn’t mean I liked the way I was spied on and being stalked on. Being a Latina had never hurt me so much... More

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Justin McWhirter, Manager at Rugged Country Lodge, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Everyone at Rugged Country Lodge is saddened to see this review on our page. As you may see from other reviews, we pride ourselves on warm hospitality, great service, and we welcome people of all ethnicities and we certainly do not discriminate. We would like to offer an explanation of how the events transpired on our end: A gentleman who... More

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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011 via mobile

Friendly, welcoming, clean, bargain. A little off the freeway but easy to get to, plenty of parking and you won't get better service at a hotel that charges ten times what we paid here.

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Seaside, Oregon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
3
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This is by far the best 'motel' (it’s a disservice to even call it simply a motel), that I have ever stayed in. We stayed in a big-chain motel the night before, and went in search of somewhere better suited to our needs and budget. I was drawn by the reviews already posted - we are very down-to-earth people who... More

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Sutherlin
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Loved everything about his place. Very nicely decorated with lilac sachets in room and bathroom. Very clean and comfortable. Management was very friendly, informative, and helpful. He brought cookies and milk to our room!!! Who does that? Breakfast was great, everything was fresh. The location was perfect for what we needed. Pendleton Woolen Mills right down the street. Hospital right... More

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Address: 1807 South East Court Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801
Price range (per night):* S$84 - 92

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