Wellspring Spa At Mount Rainier

Wellspring is wonderful! The owner is unbelievably kind! The lone four bad reviews were obviously written by immature girls who have no concept of what it takes to run a log cabin resort up in the mountains in a remote area. All four no doubt have their facts wrong or at the very least have serious short term memory loss or they just don’t get it! I know that Wellspring is committed to making sure all their guests have a 5 Star experience! We always have! They succeed 95% of the time. 5% of the time it is out of their control usually due to the weather or lack of resources in the area (like electricians, plumbers, etc) and staff in a remote area. Wellspring has been in business for over 28 years and has thousands of loving fans! I, and many of my friends, are among them!

I wish I would have read the negative reviews first before booking this place. A group of 3 of us tried to get into the spa here for a 30 minute massage each and a couple minutes in the hot tub and sauna. 1. You cannot call anyone here to make reservations or ask questions because they only provide an email address. Yes, they require full payment up front and they take it all over email. EMAIL. 2. The grounds, although small, are confusing especially when it’s rainy out. Everything looks like a cabin so it’s very easy to miss the spa. You may very well just walk into the cabin next to it. 3. Between the very rude and highly unprofessional person, Carol, who handles all the bookings and the helpful but condescending massage therapist (Did I mention that she’s the OWNER??) who was agitated that we were lost and that she had to point us in the right direction… no. I’m in the spa industry myself and found it very interesting how the massage therapist was saying that she couldn’t afford a receptionist on the phones for her to take phone calls. 4. The massage therapist ended up NOT being available for us for a 2pm weekend day appointment. 5. Carol told us that we’d have to stoke the sauna but that everything would be good when we got there. We got there on time (actually 8 minutes early, even though we were lost in the rain for 15 minutes) and the fire in the sauna was dead. We could not get it restarted. We could not use the sauna that we had paid for. 6. Don’t you dare tell them you’re unsatisfied with how it went or you’ll be told you’re an idiot and you did everything wrong and shame on you for making Carol work so hard to fit you in! (Yep, we had the gate code, the map AND the directions all with us.)
DO NOT GO HERE. I would have MUCH rather paid more to go to the other spa up the street with higher rates, a phone number and undoubtedly a kinder, professional staff.

We were so excited to reserve a soak in their woodland hot tub after a cold day on the mountain!
When you arrive, you pick up a red phone at the reservation board to reserve a hot tub. After 30 minutes on the phone and much of our information being repeated several times, we had three confirmation numbers (???) and eventually decided to hang up, as we were getting nowhere.
We decided to still go during our time slot because they had our payment information, and there wasn’t anyone else booked for that tub for hours and hours both before and after our slot. It was an incredibly relaxing soak in the temperate rainforest.
Today, we found out that Wellspring attempted to charge our credit card 12 times, yes you read that right, 12, for our reservation. They succeeded 7 times, and now we are attempting to figure this out through the bank because Wellspring won’t get back with us.
I’ve had things accidentally charge twice before, no big deal. TWELVE TIMES seems intentional and I won’t be going back. One star because the hot tub was clean.

Upon our arrival, our family had wished to stay longer than our two day stay. This is a lovely haven tucked away in the woods yet well furnished and well maintained. Proprietors were responsive to our email inquiries and reservations are no-​hassle with rather generous cancellation policy. Many of our friends on FB who saw pictures posted, have asked about the details to stay amd hope to visit Wellspring too, one day. An extended visit during a return stay in Wellspring is on nownonnour family bucket list!

This is a beautiful wedding venue. My husband and I stayed in the Tahoma cabin, which was a nice size for two. It had a queen bed with a couch, microwave and a few bowls/​plates/​utensils, fireplace, and shower bathroom. It was warm with a space heater and didn’t need to use the fire. The room was simple and beautiful with most light coming in through two huge upper windows on both sides of the cabin. The bed was a tad squeaky but really comfortable. It’s close walking distance to the lodge if you have a group staying there too. I would bring your own soap/​shampoo. There are outlets for blow-​dryer and phone charger. There is a good size porch, nice for a coffee and reading in the morning. There is also a mini-​fridge on the porch, which was convenient. There is a fire pit on the property under a gazebo and a trail leading up into the woods. I would definitely come back here for a peaceful getaway!

What a beautiful place for a wedding! This review is solely based on the venue and event space. I attended a wedding a few weeks ago and the entire resort was blocked out for all the guests to stay overnight. I was not able to stay the night but I got to see a couple of the cabins.
PROS:
Location: Located near Mt. Rainier. This is perfect for a quite, relaxing, nestle in the woods get away from all the hustle and bustle of modern life. A true enchanting forest sanctuary. If you have ever seen the movie «Breaking Dawn (Twilight)», this very much resembles the wedding scene.
Ambiance:The area where the ceremony was held was beautiful. Very peaceful and picturesque. Very in touch with nature.
The area where the reception was held was at the garden next to the Gazebo. This was a very cute and unique wedding. Instead of the usually tables and chairs, the theme was a french rustic forest picnic. The backdrop was perfect for the theme.
Food: I’m not too sure if the food was catered through this resort but everything was delicious and healthy. The pie bar was a hit.
Cabins: All the cabins that I’ve been in were very cute and cozy. Everything was very clean.
CONS:
Parking: Very limited parking.
Weather: The weather can be unpredictable. Since both the ceremony and reception were outside, bad weather will hinder that. I’m so glad that the weather was beautiful during the wedding.

This was the perfect refuge from stressful city life — the site is surrounded by majestic greenery and filled with cheerful birds and other wildlife. Wellspring provides a beautifully cultivated site that lets you enjoy the wild woods in a luxurious setting — while I found it gorgeous in the fall, you could enjoy the site in all seasons! You can choose to enjoy a more rustic camp setting where you bring your own food and cook over a provided grill, or you can pick a more accommodating cabin with a kitchen included. I also highly recommend the massage and hot tub additions — it is a great way to help you soak in the peace and quiet of the forest.

After booking and confirming a site visit appointment, my fiancé and I drove down to Wellspring from Seattle for a tour with Diane. When we arrived, we were only met with disappointment, as Diane was not there to greet us.
We used the red telephone to check in with the customer service agent on the other end, but we received no information on where our guide was nor how late she would be to our appointment. The agent simply asked for my contact information, which is ostensibly useless without reception. She said she’d be in touch with Diane.
After waiting for her for almost a half an hour, we left the site extremely upset. We committed almost 5 hours of our time to this appointment and can only say we feel disrespected, saddened, and made a fool. We were hoping that, upon acquiring cell phone service, we would have received an apologetic email regarding this incident, but again we were sorely disappointed to find no such communication.
Outside of our experience, the site looked fairly run down (unkempt, with tall yellow grass and spiderwebs everywhere), but we sadly didn’t get further than the front garden so we can’t say for sure what is beyond that area.

3^rd time I’ve stayed there. Really, really loved it.
About 10 years ago I stayed in the treehouse. Enjoyed it a lot. However, it is tiny and basic.
We live in Seattle & on spur of the moment decided to make a 1-​night trip to Mt. Rainier. I looked at Wellspring’s website and found it to be the best such website I’ve used in years.
It was the smartest and easiest reservation process for any lodging I have stayed at. Booking was so simple. And photos and descriptions of the cabins were excellent (and on-​point: at Wellspring we compared the website descriptions and photos with the actual cabins and they were spot on). And the website showed exactly which cabins were taken and which were available, making it super easy.
Because it was noon Saturday when we decided to reserve, there was only 1 cabin available. Turns out it was the very cabin I would’ve chosen anyway, so it worked out great. It was a deluxe cabin, with jacuzzi, fireplace, full kitchen, King bed.
We arrived mid-​evening after spending the afternoon at Mt. Rainier. It was a little bit challenging in the dark to follow the dirt road into Wellspring. As you turn off the main highway onto the dirt road, there is a large building and parking lot to the left. In the dark it was unclear if that was Wellspring. It was not. A large, clear sign indicating to continue forward on the dirt road would be very helpful.
About block later the dirt road has a Y, and yes, there is a small sign that says left to Wellspring, but it was not easy to see the sign in the dark and the sign is a bit faded. Again, a large, clear sign indicating to go left would be especially helpful for first timers.
For some reason, our keys had not been left for us where guests pick up keys. At first I didn’t know what to do. I tried to call Wellring but my cell but had no service.
After a while I noticed a red phone. When I picked that up an operator told me a code so I could get my keys out of a lock box.
It would’ve been especially helpful if there would’ve been a large, lit up sign that said if you have problems call, pointing to the red telephone. I’m no dummy, but it was dark and hard to see the red telephone given there were lots and lots of things to read on the bulletin board.
So for several minutes we didn’t see it and didn’t know what to do about the fact that keys weren’t there for us. We didn’t know how we would get into the cabin that we had already paid for it and we were a long ways from other lodging.
In the end the problem was successfully resolved, but it was a little bit unnerving for a few minutes. Easily resolved with a lit up sign.
We loved the cabin. It was absolutely perfect. Everything was super clean. And all the cool, little extra things were very much appreciated. The bed was huge and so comfy with handmade log frame. I sleep on featherbed at home, and featherbed at the cabin felt like home.
The Jacuzzi tub was fabulous. Just the right size.
The bathroom was cute. Super clean.
The kitchen was great. Small but had everything we need. Full-​size gas stove was great. Enough tools and kitchen utensils. Real cloth napkins! (no wasting paper). Cute little log dining table and chairs. Lots of hand crafted things.
Plenty of dry, chopped firewood. Cute container for matches.
It was immaculately clean. Comfy. Spacious. Cool. Artistic. Well decorated. Cool tree limbs separating the kitchen and jacuzzi from the bed. The mirror in the bathroom was framed with real logs. And numerous other cool and charming decorations and things that I can’t remember. I just remember numerous times thinking «that’s neat how they did that» or «what a great idea, I’m going to mimic that idea at home».
Organic soap in the bath and kitchen. Environmental tissue and toilet paper.
(I appreciate that and buy them too, so I recognize they are more expensive then traditional, cheaper, chemical-​ridden products typically provided at lodgings).
Overall, we had a completely wonderful time. Peaceful. Relaxing.
So much that the next day after touring Mt. Rainier a little more, we booked a 2^nd night. This time we wanted a little bit more economical cabin. We chose Timbuktu cabin. It was a modest cabin, did not have a toilet in it (which we didn’t know in an advance and I wouldn’t choose again). It had space heaters and a fireplace, so until we got fire going it was a chilly.
It was half the price of the prior night’s deluxe cabin and I would not rent it again. I would choose another of the more modestly priced cabins at Wellspring. There was a stain the top of the ceiling, maybe mold or maybe it was wet because cabin was meant to look like an African or a Safari cabin and had a thatched roof and straw-​like walls.
It was just ok. Of the more modestly priced cabins, I will choose a different one next time, one with a cedar ceiling and walls.
Overall, we had a wonderful time and loved Wellspring.

«Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.»
— John Muir
Ah, Wellspring.
This refuge is a treasure of Mount Rainier. Wellspring’s surrounded-​by-​nature hot tubs, superbly-​cozy fireplace cabins, relaxing massages, and meticulously and lovingly tended grounds will transport you from the chaos of every day into a world of peace and serenity. This is my place to play and pray, to heal, and to find strength.

If you are looking for the ultimate in peaceful relaxation, this is the place. Get a cabin or a treehouse and reserve a hot tub in the woods! When we stayed last weekend it snowed a few inches, which made the outdoor hot tub even more fun than usual. If you’re hiking or snow shoeing at the park the entrance is just a few miles away.

LOVE the coziness & serenity of this hidden gem in Mt. Rainier. I can’t wait to go back! We stayed at ‘Tieton’ cabin & we were very pleased with the overall experience (well, except on 1 thing) from the location, the building structure/​design/​materials to the amenities. There were bunches (like a week’s supply) of firewood for the fireplace so we have enjoyed that part to the fullest as it was cold & rainy. The in-​room Jacuzzi feature was invigorating — as always. The loft with the ‘dark-​green’ hammock & lounge chairs made me want to stay for 1 more week!:) The area is so comfortable & absolutely relaxing! makes you feel sleepy but who wants to take a nap when you get to treat yourself with the colors of nature. The sky, the fresh green trees with rain mists are all visible from up there too if you don’t feel like going out yet. The glass window is huge. The restroom is cozy too… ha ha ! small but the woodsy design is cool. I also love it that there is no TV & internet connection (for a change). It is really my great desire to rate this place 5stars as I still think that this is 1 of the best vacation spots in Washington even if they seriously need to update some of their kitchen items such as the pots & pans as everything looks so old & overused with a lot of scratches & some are rusty looking. We brought a lot of ready-​to-​eat foods though & so happy that we did. I do not think there are restaurants nearby. I was only craving for cups of hot chocolate the whole night but there’s no way I would use those pots to boil water.
Yes I’m picky! :)

Unfortunately I have to rate this place on extremely poor customer service. I called and left several messages, and also sent an email to reserve a cabin and since no one responded in 6 days, I am giving it 1 star. Since I have a child and they have restrictions on children, only allowing them to stay in 2 cabins, I needed approval before I could book online. I never received a call back, email back, and therefore had to give my business elsewhere.

a friend and I spent the weekend hiking at mount rainier national park and stayed for a night at wellspring. we stayed at the grace west cabin and good lord, was it stunning! i’m so happy that we decided to stay here because it really did make the trip to rainier quite memorable. the cabin had a beautiful and huge comfy bed, a really comfortable outdoor hot tub, a sauna and a massage table that we could use and it was tucked in an extremely lush setting. it was jaw-​dropping! for the price, it was definitely a steal. it was an incredibly serene experience. at first, I was a little bothered that there was no wifi, but in retrospect I am extremely happy to have had the ability to sign off of the internet for a day to appreciate being completely immersed in nature. I would DEFINITELY stay here again! LOVE wellspring!

Spent 1 evening in «the three bears» cabin. Very cozy and relaxed. Enjoyed the outdoor hot tub and the quiet atmosphere. Its obvious how much care and attention has been given to the entire place.

To all and everyone even to the far reaches of the Internet — I hope everyone gets a chance to stop here at some point during their lives. It is as close to heaven as anyone can get down here on earth. My wife and I spent a night in the Tamarack which was one of the more expensive cabins in the place. It was private, quiet, peaceful, and oh so incredibly cozy. The cabin was great and we enjoyed a raging fire in the fireplace, sipping coffee on the front porch in the nighttime woods, and listening to jazz music on the radio with a mind blowing Jacuzzi for 2. Seriously add this one to your bucket list! Thank you to sunny and the owners of the wellspring for all you do!

My boyfriend and I just returned home from our stay in the Treehouse at Wellspring. This was exactly what I needed! The treehouse was so unique and an experience I’m glad to have had! The owner, Sunny, was friendly and answered questions I had emailed her before my stay. We took the 1 mile hike at the resort which was breathtaking, I used the Labrynth, and we relaxed in the very private «green room» under our Treehouse. The shower was nice and hot and our whole experience was peaceful. It was also a conveniently short drive to Mt. Rainier National Park. We can’t wait to stay here again!

We went there mainly for the hot tub. It was amazing, just in the middle of the forest, quiet and clean. Outsiders pay $ 15 and guests $ 10. The 5^th star is missing for the tub that we had that day had a loose seat and we were lucky not to get any injury. The rooms seem pretty cool too. After indulging on Mt Rainier, this is a perfect retreat.

We just stayed a night during a visit to Mt. Rainier. It is about 40 minutes drive from Paradise Lodge in the Park, and had space on short notice.
It was $ 155 for the night for a fairly small cabin. The grounds are very nice, and the privacy excellent, and the cabins are set back in the woods far enough to hear no whisper from any road. The cabin was much more solidly constructed and artfully decorated than I expected. The bed was ok, but could have been more comfortable, and the breakfast basket was plain but adequate.
The manager was very patient and cooperative — we got an extra futon for our daughter and surveyed 3 of the cabins before making a selection.
Highly recommended.

If you like being in nature in a unique atmosphere, then Wellspring is the place. My husband and I stumbled upon this spa while searching for a place to stay near Mt. Rainier. We aren’t campers, so the amenities were perfect for us. Although there are cabins available (about 7), there are also 3 tent cabins that had a queen-​sized bed, a stove-​pipe fireplace and heating. Bathrooms for the tent were unattached, but private. The best words to descripe Wellspring Spa: COZY, PRIVATE, and SERENE. This place is great for a romantic get-​away or a weekend with the family. There are also massage services and an outdoor hot tub and a sauna available for reasonable sums.
The place is family-​owned and well-​kept. I highly recommend it!
It is conveniently located on the highway just 5 minutes from the Longmire entrance to the Mt. Rainier National Park.