The Paradise Inn is considered haunted by guests and staff who report experiencing an unseen presence, hearing unexplained furniture scraping sounds and hushed whispers, and the feeling of being watched. These paranormal experiences are attributed to the Inn's location within Mount Rainier National Park, which has a history of tragic events like avalanches, plane crashes, disappearances, murders, and suicides, leading some to believe the ghosts of those who died on the mountain haunt the resort. Guests and staff have reported feeling an unseen presence watching them. Sounds of furniture scraping the floor and hushed whispers are often heard. Staff members have voiced certainty in the existence of a spectral presence within the Inn.