
Skamania Lodge
Best for multigenerational groups and travelers who want on-site activities (golf, zipline, trails) plus larger event space.
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Skamania Lodge is a full-service, family-friendly resort in Stevenson with Gorge views, golf, zipline and a large spa and pool complex. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a smaller, 3-star spa resort in North Bonneville focused on hot-springs soaking and spa treatments — read this if you’re choosing between a larger activity-driven lodge and a hot-springs–forward stay.
Updated · about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) apart

Best for multigenerational groups and travelers who want on-site activities (golf, zipline, trails) plus larger event space.

Best for guests who prioritize hot-springs soaking and a smaller, spa-focused resort experience.
When Skamania Lodge wins: choose Skamania if you want a larger resort with more on-site activities (18-hole golf course, zipline/ropes, trails, multiple dining outlets), big meeting or wedding venues, and family-friendly public-pool hours and facilities.
When Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa wins: choose Bonneville for a quieter, smaller property centered on hot-springs access, an on-site full-service spa, indoor pool and hot tub with straightforward, hotel-style accommodations.
Bottom line: both deliver spa services and easy access to the Columbia River Gorge; pick Skamania for size and activities, or Bonneville for a compact hot-springs stay.
| Category | Skamania Lodge | Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, lodge-style resort with family activities, event facilities, and outdoor-adventure options | Smaller, 3-star spa resort focused on hot-springs soaking and relaxation |
| Location | Stevenson, on 175 wooded acres above the Columbia River Gorge; close to downtown Stevenson | North Bonneville, steps from the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area |
| Size (rooms) | 254 guest rooms and suites (resort record) | 68 guestrooms |
| Audience / ages | All ages — family-friendly with playground and kid-friendly pool hours | All ages (not an adults-only property) |
| Pools & hot tubs | Large heated indoor pool, indoor whirlpool, saunas, outdoor hot tub overlooking the Gorge (outdoor hot tub 21+ after 6 PM) | Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and on-site hot springs (hot springs access 8:00 AM–10:00 PM) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets including Cascade Dining Room (Pacific Northwest) and River Rock Lounge (pub fare) | One restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Waterleaf Spa with massages, HydraFacial, warm stone therapy, body treatments; fitness center with Peloton bikes | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; hot springs on site |
| Known for | On-site activities (golf, zipline, ropes), large event and wedding spaces, Gorge views | Hot-springs soaking and straightforward spa stays near the Columbia River |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — dozens of meeting rooms and large ballrooms (largest capacities in the hundreds) | About 1,000 sq ft of conference space and 4 meeting rooms |
| Parking & access | On-site self-parking included via resort-fee; free shuttle to downtown Stevenson | Free self parking on-site; walkway to water |
Skamania Lodge sits on 175 wooded acres above the Columbia River Gorge with quick access to Stevenson and Gorge trails.
Choose Skamania for a larger property with immediate Gorge views and more on-site outdoor options.
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa is in North Bonneville within steps of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Choose Bonneville for a compact, close-to-the-river base with direct hot-springs and spa access.
Skamania Lodge has a wide set of room types, cabins, treehouses and villas across hundreds of rooms.
Skamania suits travelers who want varied room styles or larger suites and unique stays (treehouses/cabins).
Bonneville offers a smaller, hotel-style room inventory including mineral-hot-tub–equipped rooms and suites.
Bonneville works well for travelers seeking straightforward rooms, some with private mineral hot tubs.
Skamania has multiple on-site dining options emphasizing Pacific Northwest cuisine and casual bar fare.
Skamania is better if you want several on-site dining choices and a sit-down PNW restaurant.
Bonneville provides a single main restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge for simpler dining.
Bonneville suits travelers comfortable with a smaller on-site dining footprint and simple meal options.
Skamania’s aquatic facilities include a large heated indoor pool, whirlpool and saunas plus an outdoor hot tub overlooking the Gorge.
Pick Skamania for a family-friendly pool complex and multiple aquatic options.
Bonneville centers on hot-springs soaking alongside an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Choose Bonneville if hot-springs soaking is the primary draw for your stay.
Skamania’s Waterleaf Spa and fitness center pair with family-friendly evening options and casual bars.
Skamania blends a full-service spa with more active fitness and family-friendly evening venues.
Bonneville’s full-service spa and hot springs create a quieter, relaxation-focused evening experience.
Bonneville is better for travelers prioritizing spa treatments and low-key evenings.

Skamania Lodge — playground, zipline, 18-hole golf course, trails, and family-friendly pool hours.

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa — on-site hot springs plus a full-service spa in a smaller resort setting.

Skamania Lodge — large ballrooms and dozens of meeting rooms with capacities for hundreds.

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa — fewer rooms and simple dining make this a lower-key option focused on relaxation.
Skamania Lodge — it is explicitly family-friendly with a playground, kid-friendly pool hours and many on-site activities for children.
Yes. Skamania has the Waterleaf Spa with a broad menu of treatments; Bonneville has a full-service spa plus hot-springs access. Book treatments in advance at either property.
No — Bonneville lists on-site hot springs and hot-springs access hours; Skamania offers hot tubs and saunas but not on-site natural hot springs.
Skamania Lodge — it has extensive meeting and ballroom space and on-site services oriented to large events.
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