I have stayed once about 11 months ago when I was working in the area. I was wanting to stay again this week working in the area but I could not remember the name. I had reserved a room for the night just happen being locate few blocks away but after driving by no way was I staying there. I was tired from the long drive early that morning and working late was thinking about rest area sleeping till next day. As driving by that motel drove a few blocks and was remembering the area then right in front of me this sign Rugged Country Lodge. I pulled over and rented rooms online (cheaper that way lol). When checking in I was telling the owner my story, he got the biggest giggle and smile. I love this place rooms are a Rugged Lodge looking decor but on purpose. They are very clean, comfy like a older grams lodge look from the bathrooms to the furniture and bed frame. The best part is well us that can remember the 60,70,80s a regular key unlock doors of motels (can you remember times driving realizing you still have the key lol) If you would like to visit those great times again that place brings it back. If anyone writes bad reviews they brought the complaint on themselves. Couple Indian culture own it and are/have been the most nice and polite when I was there. I don't write reviews but this place and the people that work there are just the best. The price is well was cheaper than the motel I almost stayed at just before finding this one. Sorry but I need to add this last bit, when getting ready to purchase the room for three night stay a little thing popped up and ask if I was staying for work. I clicked yes and saved another $30 for the stay of 3 nights and yes you have to prove the working your doing. There you have the story about this wonderful place and if you see a bad review don't believe what they say.

I like everything so answer is nothing, there was nothing I disliked

It was very very clean. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. For an old style motel, this place is outstanding . We're staying again on our way back home. The staff is great. They obviously really care about their guests comfort. It was very quiet and perfect for a great nights rest after driving all day. The breakfast was good and was a nice added touch. Well worth going off the main highway to stay here. It is our first choice if staying in Pendleton. It may have have an old motel look on the outside, it will really surprize you on the inside in every way!! The beautiful flowers in front give it a very homey feeling.

Best pillows EVER in a hotel!! Convenient location halfway between the Willamette valley and Boise, comfy bed,sparkling bathroom, & beautifully kept grounds.Simply furnished room has a small coffee pot,desk,chair,mini shampoo, conditioner & 2 soaps, make-up towels, cable TV, Heater/A.C. with a remote, small fridge & microwave. Being disabled, we really liked the extra grab bars in the bathroom! The Continental breakfast was average, & included white bread for toast, bagels & cream cheese, boiled eggs, OJ, milk & cold cereal. Nice clean breakfast room and again, very friendly staff. I liked being able to park in front of the room, & it seems like a decent neighborhood. Don't let the age of the place stop you. It's an awesome hotel, and we'll be back!!

Relatively small shower seat for bigger bods.Fresh fruit,yogurt, & a 2nd juice would improve the breakfast a bit.Plugs closer to the bed would be great, too.

We like staying here. The owner and his family take very good care of their guests. We decided to stay an extra night and had no problem staying in the room we were in. The breakfast offer has a good variety of items and everything is fresh . This is our 2nd time booking with them and we decided to book the suite since we were staying longer. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and reasonably priced place to stay in Pendleton.

The only thing we found was the pillows were much firmer than we are used to. Solution is to bring your favorite sleeping pillows.

The proprietor was kind and helpful. The rooms were lovely. The beds were okay, but I have a bad back so I’m overly sensitive. The Continental breakfast was well stocked with many options, and the owner replenished the stock the entire time we were down there, to make sure there was enough for everyone wanting breakfast. A good balance of protein and carbs. All in all, a great little spot to rest on a long road trip! Would stay again!

Beds were a little stiff. The rooms were a bit stuffy when we got there but were quickly made comfortable by the swamp cooler. Cooler is a little noisy but effective.

I was moving, and had a 14 foot horse trailer. The Owner/Manager was very kind about where I parked, and told me it was ok to 'drop the trailer' so I could go get something to eat without dragging a trailer around a strange town. He also made sure no one parked in front of the trailer, just so that I had a place to park when I got back. That was one of the kindest things ever. The room was clean, breakfast was awesome. The Customer Service was stellar!!! I would stay here again, and I will recommend it to friends and family.

The room was lovely, but cold. The Owner/Manager said it would be. He told me to turn on the heater before I left so the room would warm up. It never really got all that 'warm', but I tend to prefer a cooler sleep environment, so for me it was great, But I would imagine for others, it might not have been.

I was pleasantly surprised at how nice and pleasant my stay here was. Friendly and helpful front desk, clean and well-maintained rooms, and delicious breakfast. The room was quiet despite being close to a major street on one side, and railroad tracks on the other. I could barely hear the trains as they went by.

Had trouble with the TV working properly. It kept wanting to connect to the WiFi signal but there wasn't any way to acknowledge the sign-on prompts.

The staff at Rugged Country Lodge were personable, helpful, and kind. The thoughtful and attentive details to each room were appreciated. We reserved two rooms and both were neat, quiet, clean, and cool - very much appreciated after a long, hot day of travel.

The refrigerator was quite small. It would have been helpful to us to have had a larger unit. However, we compensated since we could use both from both rooms. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at Rugged Country Lodge.

The hotel staff were kind and courteous. They were quick to meet our needs. The room was larger than I expected. The bed was very comfortable and the bedside lamps provided a gentle light to the room. The breakfast was adequate with a small variety of breads and yogurt. The bathroom was spacious. For the price we paid, we feel we got a good value and would stay there again.

My only concern was the cleanliness of the tub. It needs a good scouring to remove the black scum build up.

I got a downstairs room as requested however it was next to the door that led upstairs so every time somebody went upstairs the door banged. Before a dog friendly place I was expecting a nearby place to walk dogs and there was nothing on the site. It was my first time traveling with dogs however and don't really know what dog friendly means other than they can come in the room and be on the grounds on leash

I would have enjoyed a Keurig style coffee maker other than that everything was great.