The Whale Watching Inn

Gold Beach hotel on beach

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Whale Watching Inn (Gold Beach)
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Whale Watching Inn (Gold Beach)
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Whale Watching Inn (Gold Beach)
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Whale Watching Inn (Gold Beach)
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Whale Watching Inn (Gold Beach)
The Whale Watching Inn is a great choice for a stay in Gold Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Cable TV service
  • Premium bedding

Room options

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Bungalow Ocean View King

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
29266 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR, 97444

What's nearby

  • Event Center on the Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Curry Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gold Beach Books - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Collier Buffington Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Samuel H. Boardman State Park - 25 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • North Bend, OR (OTH-Southwest Oregon Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Hole Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Family Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Groundling Pizza Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪First Chapter Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Bistro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Whale Watching Inn

The Whale Watching Inn is a great choice for a stay in Gold Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

The Whale Watching Inn Hotel
The Whale Watching Inn Gold Beach
The Whale Watching Inn Hotel Gold Beach

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Whale Watching Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Whale Watching Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Whale Watching Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Does The Whale Watching Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

What's the area around The Whale Watching Inn like?

The Whale Watching Inn is a short 16-minute walk from Gold Beach Books and 5 minutes' walk from Curry Historical Society.

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The Whale Watching Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

We were so surprised! The room was a brand new unit with a nice little balc
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brand new unit with private patio with unobstructed view of Pacific Ocean. Very modern and clean furnishings.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice ocean views

We actually stayed at the Pacific Reef property because the property wasn’t ready yet. We stayed in one of the condos that overlooked the ocean and it was really nice. You can easily walk down to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Cathy, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This was the worst experience I’ve ever had using Hotels.com. As a single female traveler, I spent a lot of time researching a safe place where I could rest during a long drive. Instead, I arrived at the GPS location only to find no sign of the property at all. After several frustrating calls—one went to a property management office that was already closed—I finally reached another hotel’s front desk. Only then did I learn that they were handling check-in for this place. (Much later I found a separate email with instructions, but I never saw it in time since I was on the road.None of these details were shared in the actual App) The front desk explained that the property was brand new, partially under construction, and that I would be the only guest on-site. I was shocked. Following their directions, I drove through an unfinished building site in total darkness until I reached a cluster of bungalows with no lights, no staff, and no security. As a woman traveling alone, it felt extremely unsafe. I didn’t even get out of the car. Instead, I immediately contacted the property to decline the room and booked a nearby motel where I felt safe.
Elena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aimee, 1-night trip