Kalaloch Lodge is charming but very rustic, with tiny rooms. We also got a cabin with no view of the ocean. It was fine, because we didn't spend much time in there; it's definitely not a room where you'd want to relax and chill for an extended period of time. It's really the only choice on the Western coast of Olympic National Park. And, although it's still quite a drive to from Kalaloch to the Hoh Rainforest, it's one of a handful of options if you don't want to camp near Hoh (and Kalaloch is arguably the best of the bunch.) Two photos:
Kalaloch Lodge (outside)
The row of cabins behind ours did have ocean views. But ours did not.
Kalaloch Lodge room inside
The rooms were fine. A bit dark, with no views whatsoever. And no balcony or terrace, and no privacy.
We opted not to stay at Domaine Madeleine - it's on the other side of the park, and we just didn't feel like driving so far given that our itinerary was only for 5 nights. Rather, we opted for Lake Quinault Lodge. Again, a very charming and quaint property but with small rooms and no privacy if you have your curtains open (since it faces the lawn.) On the bright side, we stayed in a recently (at the time) renovated Fireplace Lake View Room, which at least was not screaming for a refurb. Amazing location if you want to hike in the Quinault area (which we did.) You really don't have any choice.
Here's a photo of our room at LQL:
Lake Quinault Lodge - Fireplace Lake View Room
On the way from SeaTac to Lake Quinault, we decided to slum it at a Best Western, since it's closest to Lake Quinault without being in Lake Quinault. We originally had booked for 1 night at
Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma - Waterfront (Premier Water View Suite), which seems decent enough, but again, probably not luxury.
Olympic is an incredible place with a lot of variety of landscapes and scenery, but only really reveals its true colors to those willing to hike, as well as drive long distances if you really want to explore the inner bowels of the park. If not, then the substandard quality of the lodgings will turn off the vast majority of luxury travelers.