Aleina is a total inspiration to all photographers, and when my family and I explored the beach…read morewith her, I could hardly wait to see how our gallery turned out. She is super personable, and has an amazing eye for setting up the perfect shots. She exposes her photos to retain their vibrancy, and I just can't say enough wonderful things about our experience.

Tonya is absolutely amazing. She did our engagement and wedding photos and they turned out amazing…read more She was so much fun to work with, made my partner comfortable in front of the camera (no small feat!!), and captured so many amazing moments we will cherish for a lifetime. I wouldn't (and won't) use anyone else to capture special moments.

Excellent photographer. She has an "eye" for shots that I could never imagine until I see her…read morephotos, she is great at capturing detail. I appreciate her talent and I am sure you would too!

The location on the beach is really good. The sunsets are beautiful, and the overall look of the…read morehotel is nice and clean. It is centrally located in Lincoln City, with many restaurants, bars, and attractions closeby. The sound of the ocean at night is fantastic. The hotel staff we interacted with were VERY nice and demonstrated a high level of customer service. Five-stars to the staff. There is also "chowder and cookies" at 5pm...very nice! There are a few idiosyncrasies to note. First thing we noticed in the room was the shower with its wall of glass visible to the room with no privacy screen for the modest traveler...so if you are with kids, friends, or anyone you don't want seeing you naked, this is not the room for you. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING WITH PEOPLE THAT YOU PREFER NOT SEE YOU NAKED, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET ONE OF THESE ROOMS! Or, be prepared to kick them out when it's time to shower. The bathtub has the same issue. It is right in the main room. And there are no towel bars anywhere...not near the shower, not near the tub. In summary we enjoyed our stay a lot. But depending on whom your traveling companions are, the shower/bath set up could be an issue. I believe some rooms aren't designed like this, so call ahead and discuss with the staff.

Our room had the bath tub, (it's not a jacuzzi) in the front room. And the shower was glass, and…read morealso visible in the front room. Zero privacy. If you want to shower or bathe, you can do it on front of God and EVERYBODY. On the ground floor, too, so anyone could see in. The phone was broken. When I told the front desk, they said "some of the rooms have phone issues"...I guess that means I get no phone, no one cared. I spent $540 for this room. I should have been told about this freakish room layout before I booked this room. I would have NEVER EVER agreed to stay here had I know this!! Just wish I could post a photo of it so you could see!!

When: Sat. May 23rd to Tue. May 26th, 2026; Party of 2 Adults…read moreRoom 205 - 2 queen bed room A wonderful stay at this cozy boutique hotel (36 rooms) in the Historic Taft district overlooking Siletz Bay... The staff at check-in and housekeeping were friendly and professional. They were eager to assist if any need would arrise. This property recently just completed a renovation taking care of minor touchups as well as replacing the soft goods, just in time for the busy summer season. My wife and I loved this location because of the convenient dining options, ample on-property parking and short walk to the beach. We will definitely be back when visiting again, as well as recommend it to friends and family.

Absolutely beautiful Inn by the beach in the Historic Taft District…read more Siletz Bay is super easy to access. The rooms are dog friendly--they provide bowl, a towel, treats, waste baggies, and sheets for your furry friend. Their Pet Area is adorable. With a fire hydrant for those of us with boy doggos lol Our room was above the breezeway. We had a view of the bay. Had a comfy fireplace. Could open the window--that salty sea air was much needed for this land-locked family! They have in-shower toiletries in pump dispensers. Plus actual hand soap and lotion. Mini fridge with good size freezer that worked! Microwave and large screen TV. Plus coffee maker in room. They have coin operated laundry on site. $1.25/wash $1.25/dry. Quarters can be exchanged in the lobby. Cookies are nightly in lobby 5-7pm Continental bfast was 8-10am. Nice selection: oatmeal with toppings, yogurt, fresh fruits, mini donuts+muffins, bagels w/strawberry or regular cream cheese (and toaster), string cheese, power packs of dried fruits to take on the go, individual cereals with white or chocolate milk, coffee and tea, a water bottle fill station. They also have beach blankets and beach bonfire blankets to borrow. They have a fire pit area with loungers and area to cook crab too. As well as hose stations to rinse off the sandy feets. The customer service here is AMAZING. You're treated like family instead of just a guest. Just be aware the lobby is not 24hrs. So if you need things, gotta take care of it before they close at 9/10pm. The location is ideal for walking around the Taft District. We admired all the adorable cottages along the way. We much preferred walking to places and leaving our vehicle parked was a bonus. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. In fact, we might be planning another stay for our 25th anniversary! Job well done Looking Glass! You have our stamp of approval. Love this place and the Oregon Coast.

This place was so fun! We spent time o. The Oceanside patio by the gas fires at night, we hung out…read moreon the parking lot side patio, we snacked on the morning breakfast (oat meal,hot water,coffee,creamer,tea,fruit,pastry's. They also have an ice machine. We got a top floor room with an amazing view. Balcony was a little narrow but that's fine we didn't care. Our room was clean and we had had a Keurig with pods and good creamer. They have a fridge and microwave too, huge flat screen with all the options. We called day of to check in early and they got us in about an hour early, yay! They were kind enough to give us a late checkout after a busy holiday weekend. When I asked the staff for help they were nice. The office has a lot of extra snack and drink options for sale too. There's also staircase beach access. Was a great time!

Wonderful hotel to stay in, directly on the beach! Incredible ocean views from the room. The front…read moredesk staff were excellent and very accommodating. Clean and aesthetic rooms. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting the full Oregon beach experience.

The rooms are beautiful, we were in a double queen with ocean view. The bathroom products aren't…read morethe typical cheap quality but actually a good brand. It was very clean on arrival and when housekeeping popped by they would empty the trash each day for us. Breakfast was wonderful with a couple of different options each morning-- potatoes, sausage, eggs, different yogurt varieties, they even had an alternate milk selection. There were also staples such as cereal, bread and bagels, waffles, coffee and juice. The trail down to the beach is lit nicely, however it is in need of some repairs for safety. Several of the stones and wood steps are broken, the tape that's supposed to prevent slipping is ripped up and there are some large metal studs that aren't actually in the steps. Our son was afraid to walk the trail himself after falling the first night and had to be carried.

Oh boy. Where should I even start?! Let's start off…read morepositive. The staff who greeted us upon our arrival was super nice during the whole interaction. She gave us some highlights of the property and we were quickly on our way. Also, the hotel WiFi was pretty good. Now for all the gripes, which I hate to do. This was the first time we stayed here. We "splurged" to stay here, rather than another hotel we regularly go to. At over $300 a night after taxes, we were not expecting stains everywhere; chairs, carpet, and bench. The carpet looked particularly filthy to where it hadn't ever been cleaned. A refrigerator that barely got cold after 2 hours of turning it on. Extremely thin walls; we heard kids next door crashing around for hours. The bed felt like we were just lying on a boxspring! If you have a bad back, the next morning you're going to hurt. They couldn't even supply pillows that would fit a king size bed. An establishment usually has one chance to impress their customer, and they certainly didn't impress us. We will never stay here again.

Dated units, rude owners/managers. You can easily find something much nicer in Lincoln City and…read moresurrounding towns.

We came across this place by chance, about 10 days prior to labor day weekend when it suddenly…read moreoccurred to us that a coastal getaway may be a good idea. As you can imagine, by the time we started looking, the pickins were slim but thanks to the genius of Craigslist, we were able to capitalize on a last-minute cancellation and we ended up booking Unit #8 at The Sands. Judging from the photos on the website we were less than thrilled about this serendipitous find, but we decided to go and 'rough it out' if we had to. Well, lucky for us, there was no roughing out required. When we walked into the unit we were blown away by the cleanliness and charm, not to mention the breathtaking view of the ocean. This complex is unique in that the units are owned by individual parties yet managed by a couple, who happen to own a few of the properties. Because of this, there is little consistency in what has been updated and amenities from one unit to the next, so I can only speak for Unit #8 from experience. This unit is spacious, has 3 bedroom (one with a perfect ocean view), two full newly-remodeled baths with stand-up showers, a partially updated kitchen (granite counters but older appliances and cabinets, which are in good shape). There is also a beautiful deck that spans the length of the condo and offers unobstructed ocean views from just feet away from the ocean. The furnishings are modest but clean and comfortable and there is a HUGE DVD and VHS collection with tons of new and classic movies to choose from. Amongst other bonus, there are books to read, multiple binoculars for seasonal whale watching, and all the kitchen utensils you would possibly need including a coffee maker, pots and pans, coffee grinder, blender, silver wear and lots of dishes and serving platters. The one and only complaint we had about this unit was that the two queen beds that we tried out (one located in the room with bunk beds and the other located in the last room down the hall) were quite uncomfortable and squeaky. It is definitely time for new beds, but otherwise, the place is gem.

Came here with a work group for a bonding activity and had an amazing time!! Our guides were…read moreextremely knowledgeable and kind and gave extensive instructions to ensure we were safe and offered assistance if we needed help. They supplied all of the equipment and we all just had to show up and sign waivers. We took a 10 minute hike out to the location and got more instruction and then we're up in the trees! They offer a variety of options of skill going from easy to black diamond. We all had an amazing time and will be coming back in the Spring when the zip lines open!