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McMenamins - Kalama Harbor Lodge

4.3(4,011)
Hotel

About

Kalama Harbor Lodge offers a relaxed, wood-paneled retreat on the Columbia River with three distinct pubs, riverside patios, and live music. Its tropical-inspired design nods to Hawaiian heritage, blending casual comfort with local character for memorable business gatherings.

Guest rooms feature king beds, private lanais, and river views, perfect for multi-night stays. The Cloud Bar atop the hotel provides sweeping river vistas and a vibrant setting for networking over craft cocktails and a focused bar menu.

Best for

  • Riverside team offsites with outdoor patios
  • Casual client dinners with local craft brews
  • Multi-night group stays with scenic views

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Wrap-around patio overlooking the Columbia River
Riverside Setting
Wrap-around patio overlooking the Columbia River
The venue features a wrap-around patio where guests can enjoy views of the river, watch container ships pass by, and soak in the natural surroundings, creating a relaxed and scenic atmosphere for events.
Near-rooftop bar with tropical-inspired cocktails and river views
The Cloud Bar
Near-rooftop bar with tropical-inspired cocktails and river views
Located near the top of the hotel, the Cloud Bar offers expansive views of the Columbia River alongside a menu of tropics-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais and a flavorful bar food menu, adding a distinctive hospitality feature for gatherings.
Art and history woven into guestroom themes and hotel design
Local Character
Art and history woven into guestroom themes and hotel design
Each guestroom is named after local historical figures and events, with art and storytelling elements throughout the hotel, including the Polynesian-inspired Harbor Lounge, reflecting the heritage of Kalama and adding cultural depth to the venue.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 4,011 reviews