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    4.4 (104 reviews)
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    View from the room. Hotel is across the street from beach access.
    Bubba Y.

    We spent a weekend here in March of 2022. Nice double room facing the ocean. Thought it might be noise being between the main road and the highway but road noise was no issue at all. Conveniently located at an entrance to 101 and across the street from a well-stocked grocery store. One interesting point - although the utensils weren't "high end", they had everything we'd need if we were cooking in.

    Spider in the room.
    Pamela G.

    On March 18th I made reservations for the May 15th weekend. I requested a 2nd floor 2 bedroom suite. I've stayed at this hotel many times. In the 2 bedroom suites there is a fireplace and the living room is on the ocean side. On April 25th (5 weeks later) I received an e-mail telling me I couldnt have the second floor and they were sticking us on the 1st floor. I checked other hotels for openings, but there were none. They obviously waited over a month to do this because they knew we'd be stuck with a first floor "suite" or have to cancel the vacation. 1. There is no fireplace in the 1st floor suite. 2. The bedrooms are on the ocean side, not the living room. 3. The room is located directly behind the office, beside the laundry room and 4' from the ice machine that makes noise constantly. There's also a garbage can by the door. Oh but there's more! The kids got wet playing at the beach, sorry no guest laundry facilities, quote; "you can use the coin laundry in town". 4. Returning from our first outing to the beach the deadbolt would not unlock with the 1975 ancient key that was provided. 5. The manager tried, couldn't get it opened, she called maintenance and I kept fiddling with the DEADBOLT. I repeat, the deadbolt, not the door handle. 6. I got the deadbolt to disengage, we did our thing and left again. Came back, same deadbolt, it unlocked but was still sticky. 7. ... Wait for it. Child locked the DOOR HANDLE from the inside as we exited the room. Whoops, I don't have a key to the door handle so now we're locked outside again. 8. Here it comes... The manager/clerk says "no worries" it doesn't need a key, it unlocks by fingernail! She takes the wrong key and touches it to the door handle lock, not sticking it in as it's the wrong key, and turns it to unlock it. A fingernail is also efficient! 9. It ends up the maintenance person replaced the doorknob, not the deadbolt, and he replaced it with a cheap bathroom door doorknob. 10. There was a huge spider in the corner of the living room. 11. The kids couldn't sit on their balcony because it's only feet from the street. 12. The drapes couldn't be opened because every single person that walked by stared into the rooms. 13. The television in the boys bedroom didn't work. The sound is broken, it's crazy loud, then crazy soft. I'll stop at 13. It's a perfect number for this horrible hotel and the way we were plunked in this substandard back of the closet room for exactly the same price as the rooms upstairs. It was a horror show. I used to love this hotel, but I'll never be back and I suspect I'll get no resolution from management either. We were dumped in that little hell hole of a room. It was an awful experience, there's no way around it.

    Sunset starting, view from the hot tub.
    Lauren S.

    Cute little hotel to stay at when you're spending time at Cannon Beach! I found the hotel on Expedia, and ended up getting one of the suites for $140. A suite includes a mini kitchen, small dining table, living room with television and fireplace, bedroom with a television and fan, and bathroom. Our room also had a nice patio with two chairs looking out towards the beach. P.S. The sunsets from the rooms are AMAZING! We were lucky enough to be able to watch one from our room. Check-in was easy and when we arrive 2.5 hours early, they had a room ready for us. The office has small snacks and movies that you can rent for your room. Everything in our room was fine. Beds were comfy, suite was clean... I think the only warning I have is to watch out for their hot water. It gets HOT. And when I was showering the water randomly would get SUPER freakin' hot... I love my hot showers, but I am a fan of having skin. They also have a pool & hot tub for guests. We didn't go in the pool because screw that, but my boyfriend said it was heated (and it's indoors). The hot tub isn't suuuper hot like most hot tubs at hotels. It was like bath water but I think it's because it's practically outside? Regardless, it was nice and perfect temperature and made it so we didn't overheat too quick. Definitely recommend The Wayside to anybody looking for a room in Cannon Beach!

    Standard bathroom, but they do provide soap, body wash and conditioner
    Susie Q.

    I was just driving down the coastline, saw beautiful sunset, and looked across the street, and saw the Wayside Inn .... Five stars for sure! From the check-in to departure everything was perfect for a one night stay! The room at a fireplace, views of the ocean and very inexpensive love this place would highly recommend! When, passing through again, I am staying here!

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    Erikac C.

    We found this Hotel by chance just driving by after having a bad experience at another Hotel. The location is great it's right across from the beach it has a market next door and a seafood restaurant across the street and a coffee shop not to far from the hotel. The rooms are big and clean and has a refrigerator and microwave. The staff is great and accommodating Andy was so nice and helpful at check in wish was appreciated after the experience at the other hotel. The first night we stayed in a king bed with a fireplace which a highly recommend. I would stay here again!

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    Jessica R.

    Nice roadside motel across from the ocean. Large rooms with balconies and small kitchen. Liked the gas fireplace. Nice indoor jacuzzi and pool. Overall a nice place for a night passing through cannon beach.

    View from our room on the ground floor.
    Rick S.

    5 stars because it was incredibly clean and the staff was amazing. For the price we paid we expected much worse accommodations. Pet friendly. The pool and hot tub were nice. I am pretty sure all the rooms have an ocean view with a balcony or a patio that opens to the sea. We are literally right across the street from one of the most amazing Oregon beaches I have ever been to. Miles of clean soft sand and plenty of space to enjoy any activity. Everything in the room was modern and incredibly clean. Our room was small (we were told it was the smallest room onsite) but it had a kitchen and it was well worth the price. I am sure we will try and stay here again next time we come through!!!

    Marje B.

    Love this place!! It was our first time in the Oregon coast, we had no idea where to go and stay. Reading some reviews I was a little unsure about booking this hotel. I started calling around looking online this place was one of the more reasonable prices and also dog friendly. Once I booked it I was still looking for other options. Since it was a weekend most hotels wanted at least a two night stay, we only needed one night because we were headed south the next day. And the wayside inn allow for one night stay. So I kept the reservation and I'm glad I did. The hotel was nice, clean, newly renovated and doggy friendly! We were greeted by a really nice man in a cute reception area. We had a pretty decent size room with a balcony, fireplace, and all the things you would expect from a hotel. I was scared that the rooms would smell like dogs but it was very clean and no sign that dogs have been in the room. My dog had a welcome basket which was super cute, but where was my welcome basket? Lol The beds were very comfy, the only little thing I would maybe say was a negative was the bathroom was a little small but again we only stayed for less than 24 hours so didn't make much of a difference to me. Still love this place. The location it's more south from the main town, I thought this would bother me but actually it was a blessing, being away from then hassle and bustle of the town. It was about a five minute drive to town. The hotel is right across from Tolovana Park / Beach.. Which was perfect. There is a restaurant across the street right on the beach and a pub right beside if you don't want to go into town. We had a great visit in Cannon beach and stayin at Wayside inn made it even better, next time we will differently stay here.

    So pet friendly!

    Our favourite dog friendly place to stay! So welcoming..clean..great views and wonderful staff!

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    Best kept secret here also as far as how to get to Haystack Rock, only a 20 minute beach walk from here.

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    Inn At Cannon Beach

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    I was looking for a single Knight day and remembered in a Cannon Beach from once upon a time…read more I arrived around 3 o'clock and was happy to find my room was ready to go. Check in experience with Elizabeth was super smooth Scott was there his back up. I was shown a map including a list of places to eat and told about the wonderful DVD selection they have and how to find the menu for it online. I was also offered cookies that were not just for checking in but anytime during this day. I decided I probably want to try each of them just, you know, for research purposes. Happy to find a bag of saltwater taffy in the room and a comfortable table to work or dine at in a sunny nook of the room. The bathroom area is spacious, though the tub was out of commission which also was reflected in the room rate. There was a shower which makes things speedier and some nice bath amenities especially the bath salts. Fireplace in the room with a TV screen that doesn't dominate. Conveniently there was a small kitchenette area with a microwave and Keurig as well as mini fridge. All the things that matter when you're on a quick trip. The grounds are beautifully kept. Maybe because it was a sunny day or maybe just because everything about the area seemed quite well cared for including the rocking bench and the bird feeders where is the nearest feather friends actually feed. The attention to natural details is lovely. One more thing. I thought I had dropped my cars keys accidentally in rhe parking area and Chelsea was very helpful searching for them. Appreciate the thoughtful staff very much.

    Our last trip was so memorable. We are now in the process of planning our next trip. Came down here…read morewith my wife during the off-season and we were celebrating a special anniversary. I contacted the office in advance and asked if they could work with a local florist to have a nice bouquet in the room when we arrived. They exceeded my expectations with a beautiful arrangement and were very happy to help. The property is easy to locate and very well maintained. Throughout our stay, there were rabbits running wild on the grounds. The location is less than half a mile from Haystack rock. The rooms are great with an in room fireplace and a nice little patio. Complementary breakfast in the morning and these folks are great to work with. A great overall experience and well worth it.

    Surfsand Resort - This was not our view from our room,although, our room was a short walking distance to this spot.

    Surfsand Resort

    (282 reviews)

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    We stayed here for one night in January and it was absolutely wonderful. Our room was on the second…read morefloor in the building that's right on the beach. We had a wonderful view of Haystack rock & 180° view of the beach. It was absolutely beautiful. The bathroom had a huge soaking tub and a great big glass shower!! There was a TV in the bedroom a TV in the bathroom and a TV in the living area. Nice fireplace too. Most importantly we had a wonderful balcony overlooking the ocean. I would highly recommend staying here. Don't miss the cookies offered around 3:30. They're absolutely delicious. The staff is very friendly and helpful and attentive! They also have an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi, but we did not use those. Highly recommend!

    My family decided last minute that we would celebrate Thanksgiving on the Oregon Coast and was able…read moreto book a room at Surfsand Resort easily, which was surprising since it was a holiday weekend. We were able to get partial view of the ocean as well! It's probably just me but I always stress out when I book hotels that have carpeted rooms because people don't remove their dirty footwear. It's always so pleasant to spend my money on non-carpeted floors because I can clean the floor myself. With two toddlers in tow who love to touch, sit, and lay down in places they've never slept at before, this resort definitely helped relieve that stress! I really have nothing negative to say about this place. Upon checking in, we received two cans of beer, free of charge - not sure if that was because it was Thanksgivings weekend, or if it is some they they normally do - but that was a nice surprise to have. The rooms included dishes and utensils which was a bonus as well as a dustpan and broom for sweeping all the sand that comes in. The bed was comfortable and fit all four of us comfortably (we had a king-size bed). The bathtub was a bit odd just because there was a sliding window which when opened connected to the bedroom. Our kids had a hoot being in the bathtub while getting to watch tv at the same time - although there was also a tv in the bathroom. Location was absolutely perfect! A five minute walk to the beach! In addition, there were many restaurants to choose from in the area. We found it so convenient during dinner hours because when our toddlers were on the verge of meltdowns, we would get the check and walk to our rooms easily.

    Hallmark Resort & Spa Cannon Beach - Nice amenities

    Hallmark Resort & Spa Cannon Beach

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    Stayed two nights for our anniversary and I'm not sure why others have poor reviews, if you're a…read moregenerally positive person you will LOVE this place. One of the best stays we've ever had, well worth the price tag for an oceanfront room. Everyone was friendly and we had no issues during our stay. They had cookies every day 4-6pm in the lobby, they offer Smores kits if you want to purchase them, and there are chairs on the beach you can grab and use for free each day. We found parking pretty easy and the beds and pillows super soft but full/not cheap. Would totally stay again and perfect for our 10-year anniversary!

    As others have said, you're paying for the view. However, personally, I have not felt welcome here,…read moreand I also observe that many of the stated amenities or "perks" are not available, not working, or just not.....it's been death by a thousand cuts for me, and it's on top of the multiple racial micro aggressions I've experienced in this town in less than 24 hours. 1. Upon arrival to check-in, I observed one person at the reception desk being helped by the sole staff member, plus several folks hanging out in the lobby. After checking that no one else was waiting, I sat down to wait. They all left and I was the only person waiting. Of course, a white woman strolled right up to the desk from outside just as the other guest left, and instead of telling her I was there first, or even acknowledging me at all, the white staff person just helped her. 2. They say that pets names are on a welcome board when you arrive. My dog's name was not there and the board was tucked away against a wall. 3. I'm traveling alone with a dog, so I unload everything before bringing my dog into the room. After lugging everything to the door, my key cards did not work. When I went back to reception, there was no apology, or anything about accountability. Simply "oh let me fix that." 4. The room says that the TV is equipped with AppleTV, and even has a special button for it. Does not actually work. 5. They say they provided cookies in the lobby between 4-6pm. I checked in just after 4pm and there were none. 6. I took my dog out to sightsee and when we same back, again with my hands full, the key cards did not work again. So, I have to leave my belongings at the door, and run to the lobby with my dog in tow, to get the fixed AGAIN. funny how that happened again. 7. When we did open the door to the room the first few times, the smell of "old lady perfume" was so strong. I asked the front desk if that was intentional and she said it must be a cleaning product. It is way too strong and I can still smell it on day 2, even after airing the room out as much as possible. 8. The shower head is covered with lime, and the spray options do not all fully function due to how clogged the shower head is. 9. The bedding is way too light for the climate. So then you run the heater, and get too hot in the night. 10. The outdated fridge runs loudly at random times in the night. I'm on a long road trip with my dog as we move to Canada, and we've been on the road for 2 weeks and been to 5 states. I decided to splash out on this hotel because I'm a huge Goonies fan, and my dog loves the beach. Overall, I'm disappointed and I'd say this hotel is not worth it at all. I will not stay here again. For this amount of $$$, plus dog fees for me, this value is abysmal.

    Ecola Inn - Each downstairs room has 2 chairs and a table outside their sliding glass door.

    Ecola Inn

    (16 reviews)

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    This place is affordable,dog friendly with ocean views and is right on the beach at Cannon Beach…read moreHaystack Rock. We loved taking our dog there.

    Updating my review over 3 years later! We have stayed at Ecola Inn annually for 4 years now. As my…read moreprevious review states, the view is incredible and it's always a fantastic stay every time. I wanted to add some details: You get 1 parking spot per room for the duration of your stay which is amazing and quite literally feet away from the famous haystack entrance. Bigger cars might prefer more ideal spots along the sides of the parking lot to reduce congestion of the entrance but those are limited. So plan the times you leave accordingly. Their booking system is different from anywhere else we've stayed. For the dates you stay, at check out, you get dibs on the same dates the following year. Which is why many guests have maintained the same reservation for many years. (That is also why it is always booked out) We see some of the same people every year which is also cool! It will require a $100 deposit which will be deducted from your total if choose not to book the following year. Otherwise that same deposit rolls over year after year. I found the full size refrigerator amazing for new moms who breastfeed and need to freeze their milk. I was able to continue my breastfeeding journey on vacation which I'm grateful for. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need; silverware, dishes, new sponge, dish soap, salt & pep, roasting pan, frying pan, pots, cast iron skillet, microwave, oven, coffee etc. So for families with small children, this also means snacks & mealtimes can be cooked inside your room. (We stop at Costco in Warrenton on the drive over!) If you want the biggest room, choose room #5. It is up a flight of stairs so keep that in mind. It's so spacious. There's a back room with 2 queen size beds, tv & vanity. That's where our kids sleep and plenty of room to play. Bonus, there a door separating the main part of the room where there is another queen bed, kitchen, fireplace and of course, the killer view. They are very strict (as they should be) about fire department requirements regarding how many people can be in each room. There are zero exceptions to maximum capacity. So book accordingly, not based on how many beds there are. Children are included in that count. There is no traditional turn down service but clean towels are provided every morning if you wish. Guests are asked (or have been in the past via the handbook) to remove their own trash which is right under the stairs requiring little to no effort. Also to remove shoes at the door to prevent sand buildup on the carpets as it's difficult to remove. Out of respect for Rosa (who we love) and her staff, we make sure the room is clean of any dishes, garbage before we check out as well as stripping the sheets and leaving on the bed for easier turn down for the next guest. Dogs are allowed on the property granted you pickup after them & remain respectful. No leaving dog unattended. The lower rooms have direct access to the backyard for easy potty breaks. The weather here is kinda funny in the earlier months of the year because it will forecast rain the whole week and be sunny/beautiful for at least half the day. That said, it is windy sometimes with king tides so walks on the beach are dependent on that. Hope this helps! Check that website for opening dates and may the odds be in your favor!!

    The Waves Cannon Beach - At night

    The Waves Cannon Beach

    (104 reviews)

    $$$

    It looked exactly like the pictures!…read more I booked a couple garden court king/twin rooms through the third party app for hotels.com. I misread the check in instructions and confused myself, so I stopped by the office to confirm I was in the right place for check in. The lady working the front desk went above and beyond. Not only was she able to quickly confirm my reservation info, but I was talking about our party and she offered to move us into side by side rooms. She also helped us check in a few hours early! We checked into 101 & 102. The rooms in this building are paired where two adjacent rooms share a private staircase, so we were directly across the hall from the rest of our party--perfect setup for us! The ground floor appears to be used for storage and the room entrances are at the top of the short staircase. It was wonderful to not have any downstairs or upstairs neighbors! We had 2 adults in 101 with a king bed. In 102 we had a king and a separate twin bed which was absolutely adorable! The twin was nestled into an alcove by the window with a curtain to block it off and a separate light switch. The rooms looked exactly like the pictures. We were blown away. Such cute design features and looked fresh and updated. The bed linens were crisply white and luxurious. The furniture was modern, stylish, and all felt intentional. It is a small studio space with excellent storage throughout. Despite not listing ocean views, we were actually able to see a peek of the ocean from the large windows which also let in fantastic natural light! As we made our way with our toddler along the very short walk to the beach access, a second hotel employee stopped us to give us a friendly warning about the winter tide/waves. I was surprised that someone would go out of their way to share information to keep us safe. Just another example of exceptional customer service. If you love the downtown cannon beach area, this location cannot be beat. You are just blocks (steps really!) away from coffee, pizza, restaurants, shops and candy stores. The shower was fantastic. Clean, cute, and the provided shower products smelled great. The fan and heat lamp in the bathroom are on convenient timer switches. The mini split provided wonderful temperature control and was both quiet and efficient with warming up our room. This hotel feels like it is small business owned and we could not have been happier with our stay. Such a great value. We are already making plans to come back. Thank you for a great experience!

    Our favorite place to stay in Cannon Beach. Oceanfront room. Terrific views. Rooms have everything…read moreyou need. Even friendly seagulls! One we named Fred, years ago. Taps his beak on the upper windows to say hello. We come here to relax and this room does exactly this for us. Love the gas fireplace. The little dining area, we like ordering food in and eating in our room. Like how the room is decorated. Only thing in our last room stay, room 409 had an annoying baseboard heater that made a clicking noise every 15 seconds, happened all day too, just noticeable when it was nighttime and quiet. It kept me awake (didn't wake hubby, he sleeps through anything) in the middle of the night twice, finally fell back to sleep. Bed was very comfortable, so much so we are thinking we need to replace our bed at home. Love staying here! It's difficult to book because they book up quickly. 3-4 nights is what we usually stay and always leave feeling rested and relaxed.

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