Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast area
Lobby
Interior
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1390 North Dolarway Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926
  • Wild Goose Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Central Washington University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ellensburg Rodeo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Lake View 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Lake View 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Lake View 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ellensburg

Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University places you next to Yakima River Valley and within a 5-minute walk of Wild Goose Casino. Each of the 68 rooms at this hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Wild Goose Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Ellensburg Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Central Washington University - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kittitas Valley Healthcare - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ellensburg Rodeo - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Center - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Horse Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whipsaw Brewing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University

Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University features free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and coffee in a common area. You'll find extended parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a picnic area.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and free long-distance calls are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 15.00 per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cedars Ellensburg
Cedars Inn
Cedars Inn Ellensburg
Econo Lodge Ellensburg University Hotel
Econo Lodge Ellensburg University
Econo Ellensburg University
Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University Hotel
Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University Ellensburg
Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University Hotel Ellensburg

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University?

Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University?

This hotel in Ellensburg is within a 10-minute walk of Yakima River Valley and Wild Goose Casino. You'll also find Yakima River and Ellensburg Rodeo within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University?

Yes, there is accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking available.

Does Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University feature a casino at the property?

No, Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University?

Couples staying at this lakeside hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 15.00 per day is collected.

Does Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University.

Reviews

Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much around the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Thumbs down!!

I never leave reviews but i am this time in hopes that nobody will have to experience what I did. I paid over 300 for 2 queen bed and the shower was broke so took a lot to turn on and there was a leak on the bathroom floor. I let the front attendant know and she said “I will make a note of it. “ They didn’t even try to accommodate. The breakfast was just waffles and bagels or English muffin but the bagel was very hard. Worst experience ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Clean but old. But we had a beautiful view from the door & window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was not very good: cheap, sugary and not appetizing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beckie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole, Warrenton

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
It met my needs. I was in a road trip with my 2 dogs and I was pretty tired. I needed a shower and a comfy bed and that was accomplished. $20.00 pet fee per dog was cheaper than most and I appreciated that. I did have to wonder about their policy of having the ground floor pet free rooms and the upstairs for people with pets. It would make sense to have guests with pets on the ground floor for easier access, as it was not easy carrying my belonging and my two dogs on a leash up the stairs. But, it’s their hotel, not mine. The bed, linens, towels smelled and felt clean. I didn’t get woken up by outside noise or unruly guests. There was not a lot of traffic and a convenient place to take the dogs to pee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Clifford

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very noisy a/c fan. My pictures would tell all but the Hotels com app won't let me add them. Don't look behind furniture or under the bed you'll find trash and cobwebs. Cigarette burn on the comforter. The room we stayed in needs a good cleaning and updating. The wifi was so weak I couldn't use my Chromebook. Positives: the night check-in gal was helpful getting the TV to work and providing a loaner hair dryer. The bed was comfortable. We stayed because other accommodations weren't available do to a nearby state H.S. track championship meet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gordon, Puyallup

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stuck in 1970 time warp and absolutely one of the single most worst hotel stays ever. Broken furniture, missing lightbulbs, room filled with gnats, some didnt survive the sing exploration, blood on the bedding, breakfast waffles with no syrup. Crystalized honey in a distorted, melted jug that someone tried to microwave in an attempt to liquify it back to 2025.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The employees were fairly rude and unhelpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best deal in Ellensburg. Clean, easy. Nothing fancy, but very good at being clean, basic, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great economy stay. Front desk is friendly and nice. Rooms are not fancy but clean. Breakfast is basic but decent and they keep it well stocked. Has a pretty lake behind it. Near a good truck stop so lots of trucks around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud neighborhood, room was okay staff was kind. Close to fuel station and food. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Zach

Business traveler, Traveled with family
On par with aesthetic and price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

No coffee maker, but has a fridge and microwave. Typical motel. At almost $150, it's overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Less expensive, but worth it!

Inexpensive compared to some of the other properties in the area. We were just exhausted after a day of travel and looking for a place to crash for the night. It was not quiet, but when you're tired, you don't really notice. Besides that, the noise helped wake us up in the morning. The room was clean and comfortable. You can't really ask for more than that. We didn’t realize that there was breakfast, so that was a pleasant surprise. It was well worth the stay just adding in the breakfast. Good variety of items, plus we made ourselves waffles! If I need to do something similar in the future, I would definitely pick this place again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald W. Bates,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room was quite small for a king bed. Very, very outdated. TV was not functioning correctly. No elevator. Just a dreary place. It was clean, and staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025