3 Best Hotels in The Oregon Coast, Oregon

This cozy, attractively updated and refurbished hotel has a decidedly hip vibe, its 22 minimalist rooms outfitted with French presses and locally roasted coffee, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, eco-conscious bath products, and comfortable linens—most have electric fireplaces. Perks include free loaner bikes, and a comfy bar where you can hang out over sandwiches, waffles, and other snacks while sampling local beer and wine. For adult travelers, Ashore offers a refreshing alternative to Seaside's many larger, family-focused properties. 

This simple single-story, family-run motel is set on a sweeping stretch of beachfront midway between downtown Yachats and Waldport. Compact rooms have been smartly renovated with wood flooring and whitewashed cedar walls, but they retain a '50s retro vibe in places like the pink-tiled bathrooms. Modern touches include electric fireplaces and flat-screen TVs with satellite and DVD players. Some have kitchenettes, and all open to covered patios, many of which face the sea. With reasonable rates and comfy rooms, Deane's books up in summer.

It's hard to beat the low prices or the spirited and welcoming personality of this funky and truly tiny 1950s motel in North Bend whose five rooms have pop culture themes like "That '70s Room" and the "Star Trek: Enterprise Room." For a small fee, the staff will set up an authentically old-school Atari 2600 or a vintage record player in your room, and they also offer free cruiser bikes to use and can arrange mountain-bike tours and other local activities.