The Lodge at Hocking College

Property class: 2.5

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A building with a stone facade, a wooden roof, and a large entrance with glass doors.
A modern building with a prominent triangular roof structure, large windows, and a stone facade.
A lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative vase.
A paved pathway flanked by buildings and vegetation, leading towards a distant structure.
A bar area with a television screen, bar stools, and a trash can.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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15770 OH-691, Nelsonville, OH, 45764
  • Place, Hocking College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(176 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Loft

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 6

About the area

Nelsonville

The Lodge at Hocking College places you steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within a 20-minute stroll of Hocking College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this Nelsonville hotel you'll find Ohio University.

What's nearby

  • Hocking College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ohio University - 15 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 17 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 28 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Knight and Day Bistro and Buffet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Hocking College

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nelsonville hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Lodge at Hocking College offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Lodge at Hocking College Hotel

The Lodge at Hocking College Nelsonville

The Lodge at Hocking College Hotel Nelsonville

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lodge at Hocking College?

The Lodge at Hocking College offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge at Hocking College?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lodge at Hocking College on 13 Sept 2026 start from AU$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Lodge at Hocking College?

Yep, The Lodge at Hocking College has a free self car park.

Does The Lodge at Hocking College serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lodge at Hocking College?

No, The Lodge at Hocking College does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lodge at Hocking College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Lodge at Hocking College Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the hotel and our room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second stay we've had. We love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great place to stay that is within 15 minutes of Ohio University.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexzandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waffle maker for breakfast was great best breakfast I’ve ever had at a stay honestly the rooms are homey and cute
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and bed was so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean, the staff were super friendly & helpful, & the breakfast was good enough (oatmeal packets, waffles, bagels, toast, cereal).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place for the money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
The lobby was very welcoming and the view out of the back of the property was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to Athens. Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and relaxing! One of the best beds have slept in at a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but the hallway and lobby are very dated. The breakfast only had two round tables. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! The staff was so welcoming, kind and professional. Our room ( and the rest of the hotel)was immaculate and very homey. The bar served the most delicious drinks and breakfast was great. My only regret is that we waited until our daughter’s final year at OU to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed comfy and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Friendly Staff. it has a piano and a nice fireplace for gathering with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Haoting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stairway need vacuum, sheets did not smell fresh. Our room floor was little sticky Beds are comfy,and over all it was ok for over night. We stayed last year and was real happy .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

angela

Staff what's courteousThe room was clean , great value , wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026