8 Best Hotels in The Oregon Coast, Oregon

The current owners of Lincoln City's oldest lodging, built in the 1940s as a modest motor court, have given the 23-room property a thoughtful, upbeat makeover, transforming it into a cool little boutique hotel with loads of charm and amenities like a game room, a croquet golf course, a self-serve "honor store," complimentary s'mores kits, and a nifty pizza restaurant, The Wheelhouse. Rooms retain the original property's whimsical decor and include comfy linens, hip furnishings, and kitchenettes. 

On a windswept promontory, this unusual late-Victorian property is one of Oregon's most remarkable bed-and-breakfasts; it's located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint and owned by a gifted chef who prepares an elaborate seven-course breakfast each morning, with seasonal offerings. Meals include herbs and produce from the Lightstation garden and highlight the best of Oregon—artisanal cheeses, sausages, and homemade pastries. The nicest of the simply furnished rooms is the Mariner's, with a private bath and an awe-inspiring view. Filled with period detailing and antiques, the common areas are warm and inviting. If you're lucky, you may hear Rue, the resident ghost, during the night.

In a peaceful mostly residential neighborhood within walking distance of the walking trails and dramatic bluffs at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, this intimate contemporary retreat captures the vibe of staying in a snazzy beach house owned by friends with a great eye for design and hospitality. The airy, light-filled rooms are individually decorated, and many have tall windows, pitched ceilings, and expansive sitting areas.

This small and exquisitely decorated high-end inn overlooks the picturesque cove for which it's named and contains just eight spacious suites, each with a balcony that has a large hot tub with a dazzling view of the water. Inside the stylish, contemporary suites, guests enjoy such creature comforts as high-definition TVs with DVD players, gas fireplaces, and large bathrooms with tiled rain showers; the premier suite has three bedrooms and easily the finest views of any room. The restaurant, Beck, is one of the best on the Oregon Coast—a complimentary full breakfast is served there each morning.

This rustic outpost in the woods above Port Orford blends all the comforts and privacy of a vacation rental with the services of a small resort, offering accommodations in five vaulted-ceiling cabins in a natural clearing of 100-foot Douglas firs. Each has separate sleeping and living areas, adorned with collectibles from the owners' days trolling Hollywood estate sales, matched with earth-toned bathroom mosaics, deep love seats, and comfortable throws. It's a great base for hiking the mountains and coastline, or for a relaxing getaway. Wander secluded paths through meditation gardens, where ceramics reward a closer look, then order wine and a massage in your room, or visit the deep in-ground spa tub. A communal guesthouse with wraparound porch overlooking the Pacific is available for the daily buffet breakfast, to prepare food, or to play games.

Between the lively beach communities of Manzanita and Cannon Beach, this utterly romantic getaway—situated well away from the summer hordes—lies along some of the most gorgeous stretch of coast in the region. Rooms, each with a different color scheme, are cozy and spacious and feature such cushy perks as gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, and saunas, depending on the unit. A full gourmet breakfast and late-afternoon wine and artisanal hors d'oeuvres are included.

Shore pines around this 1987 Scandinavian structure give upper-floor patios a tree-house feel, and it's just half a block from the beach. Filled with light-color woods, beams, and glass, all rooms have decks, some have skylights, and three rooms are designed with families in mind (and have sleeper sofas and kitchenettes). In winter, it's a great place for storm watching.

This floating B&B is in a fully operational stern-wheeler that's permanently moored at the Newport Marina, where guests have front-row seats to all the boating activity around Yaquina Bay, and it's a short walk from Oregon Coast Aquarium. Rooms are cozy and decorated in a simple but stylish nautical theme, and the main salon has hardwood floors, a wood stove, and comfortable furniture. Breakfast is less extensive and there's no afternoon happy hour during the winter months, but the rates drop then too.