23 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. 

This smartly decorated boutique hotel is set inside a beautifully retrofitted former seafood-processing plant with an absolutely prime location on the Columbia River and Astoria's Riverwalk boardwalk and trolley line, and a swanky bar with Scandinavian-inspired food and craft cocktails. Part of the acclaimed Adrift Hospitality hotel group, which is based just across the river in Long Beach, Washington, the Bowline has a sleek, unfussy aesthetic. Many rooms have patios directly overlooking the river, along with such plush features as gas fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and premium in-room coffee and tea. A $9 amenity fee covers use of riverside saunas and bikes to explore town. 

Set on a romantic cliff, the clean and contemporary Coho is a perfect hybrid of an intimate hideaway for couples and family-friendly lodging—some suites have Wii or PS3 game systems, and all have complimentary snack baskets and French press coffeemakers. The Coho also has a concierge service, and is particularly adept at recommending nearby trails, restaurants, and evening fun, and even offers sand pails and kites to borrow for sandy fun.

With a quiet, shady courtyard just off the main road leading into the north side of town, this small, reasonably priced 1940s hotel offers suites and rooms with a mix of configurations, from two-bedroom units with kitchens to cozy standard rooms. Although set back from the water on pretty Ecola Creek (just across the street from Les Shirley Park and near the entry road to Ecola State Park) the lodge does have a few rooms with partial ocean views; some units also have gas fireplaces and balconies. All rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers.

Formerly a boardinghouse, this attractively renovated, offbeat hotel occupies a stately two-story 1920s building a few steps from Fort George Brewery and offers a mix of small, European-style rooms with shared baths down the hall and a few spacious suites with a private bath. The friendly and helpful owners are constantly making upgrades, and the rates are as low as you'll find on the Oregon Coast, making this quite a deal if you're okay with simply decorated accommodations.

Secluded and refined, this upscale resort designed in the 1960s by renowned architect John Gray is set in a hillside forest preserve near Siletz Bay and offers spacious, art-filled rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, balconies, and large whirlpool tubs. The spa is outstanding and there are plenty of diversions, including one of Oregon's top golf courses, an adventure-oriented aerial park, tennis, and a pool, and there are a couple of different excellent dining options.

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.

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 comfy, casual motel offers views of Old Town Bandon and the mouth of Coquille River from every room, each with a small balcony from which to take in the scenery and the town's famous Fourth of July fireworks. The inn's bathrooms and furnishings have top-quality linens, refrigerators and microwaves, free long-distance calling throughout North America, and a number of other handy perks and features, including complimentary breakfast.

This spotlessly clean three-story hotel across the street from the Brookings boat basin has direct beach access and ocean views, making it one of the best-maintained and most appealingly located lodging options along the southern coast. Rooms are attractively furnished and bathrooms have granite counter tops and some have whirlpool tubs. The big draw here is that each room has a balcony with an eye-popping view.

This old-school motel with a friendly staff offers fantastic views from nearly every room, most of which have enclosed sun porches—the simplest and least expensive accommodations open to an enclosed breezeway that takes in these same vistas. Rooms are homey and colorful, hung with local art and decorated with a mishmash of comfy and functional pieces. The split-level suites are great for families or groups, as they have a full bedroom as well as an upstairs loft with a queen bed and two twins.

This reasonably priced property comprises a few two-story clapboard buildings perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean and Fogarty Creek State Park, and amenities include a seafood restaurant and lounge, indoor pool, and exercise room. Part of the Choice Hotels brand, the hotel has pleasant if perfunctory rooms, and some have whirlpool baths and gas fireplaces; the big plus is that most of them have balconies with expansive sea views.

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.

This utterly charming, chicly decorated cottage in the low-keyed coastal village of Gearhart (a couple of miles north of Seaside) has 12 uncluttered, stylish accommodations that range from cozy standard kings with electric fireplaces to roomy suites with full kitchens and either second bedrooms or pullout sofa beds to accommodate extra guests. Rates include a light breakfast, and thoughtful amenities include a garden with games and and a firepit, a garage stocked with bikes, clam-digging kits, beach chairs, and other gear for guests to enjoy free of charge. Beach bonfire and s'mores kits are available for a reasonable fee. 

Most of the 35 upscale, fireplace-warmed rooms at this handsome boutique hotel have a view across the street of Pacific City's beach and Haystack Rock in the distance. You'll also find top amenities in every room (some of which are pet-friendly), a workout facility, a small spa offering massage and body and facial treatments, and the Stimulus Coffee + Bakery, and it's a short walk from a few other restaurants.

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.

Designed to capture the feel of a 1940s beach resort, this rustic but upscale lodge is perfect for special occasions and romantic getaways; its rooms—most with oceanfront views—feature wood beams, gas fireplaces, and balconies or decks. A massive stone fireplace anchors the lobby, and there is another fireplace in the second-floor library, which also contains a large selection of games for the whole family, an extensive book collection, and a DVD library. Bungalows across the street do not have ocean views but are large and private.

This resort offers a little something for everyone: from comfy, clean, economical rooms in the original renovated 1950s hotel to modern two-story condos with expansive ocean views, king-size beds, full kitchens, and outdoor patios. Whatever your choice, expect top-notch service from the professional and friendly staff. Amenities include a shared hot tub, koi pond, and complimentary breakfast at the resort restaurant, the Chowder House. Ocean access is easily reached via a walking path across low dunes and a flood plain frequented by deer. This stretch of coast is especially good for gem hunting on a pebble-strewn beach.

Directly facing the small harbor in downtown Depoe Bay, this hip, eco-designed boutique lodging—part of the relatively new SCP (Soul Community Planet) hotel group—stands out for its friendly staff, attractive rooms with patios or balconies, stylish lobby and deck that's perfect for reading, working, or socializing. The property has been designed with sustainable materials, and amenities include a fitness room with Peloton Bikes. 

An economical but stylish downtown boutique hotel, the Selina (formerly known as the Commodore) is a favorite with young and artsy souls from Portland and Seattle thanks to its vintage-chic aesthetic, large wall murals and photos, and hip Street 14 Café off the lobby. The three-story building opened as a hotel in the 1920s, but sat vacant for 40 years until a 2009 rehab; If you don't mind sharing a bathroom and don't require too much space, book one of the cozy "cabins," which offer communal bathroom facilities. 

This beautifully undated 1970s beachfront hotel formerly known as the Nordic Oceanfront Inn before an ambitious 2022 makeover enjoys a prime setting overlooking the sea and light and bright rooms with large windows overlooking the water—some have fireplaces. Guests will find several appealing common spaces for relaxation and socializing, including a large outdoor courtyard with a firepit and bocce, a spacious oceanfront sundeck, and an indoor heated pool with a pair of saunas.

Set on the beach at the quieter southern end of town, the large, rambling Tolovana Inn is one of the best values in this tony seaside community, especially considering that most rooms enjoy partial or full views of the Pacific. The least expensive standard rooms are cozy and don't face the beach, but they can be booked in conjunction with an ocean-view studio to create a large suite, while the largest units, most with balconies and fireplaces, have full kitchens and two bedrooms.

It's all about the location at this friendly, family-run collection of bungalows set directly on an oceanfront bluff less than a mile south of Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint and offering prime access to a spectacular beach. Rooms are spacious and casually but comfortably decorated, and the two-story family cottages sleep up to six guests and have kitchens, making them ideal for longer stays.