This was day 15 of an epic trip throughout the Pacific Northwest. After incredible experiences in…read moreBend and Newport, Oregon, my husband and I were excited to arrive in Cannon Beach, expecting the same warm hospitality we had encountered throughout the state. Unfortunately, that was not our experience at the Inn at Cannon Beach. My husband checked us in around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. We had booked a four-night stay. Although there were no other guests waiting and three employees were behind the front desk, he was greeted with a curt, "How can I help you?" There was no hello, welcome, or smile. The check-in process felt cold and robotic, with none of the warmth we had experienced at every other property on our trip. After settling into our room, we returned a few minutes later to request the complimentary pass to the local gym. A different employee provided the information with little enthusiasm. She mentioned the gym was about a mile away. When I asked whether it was walkable, she replied, "I can do it." I wasn't asking whether someone could walk it--I wanted to know whether it was practical and safe for visitors unfamiliar with the area. We decided to explore on foot. The route followed a busy road with no sidewalks, something that would have been helpful to mention. We also encountered several large elk roaming near the road and decided it was wiser to turn back. My husband asked to speak with a manager and was directed to the front desk supervisor, who was the same employee who had given us the gym information. He explained that, based on our check-in and subsequent interactions, we did not feel welcome and would prefer to leave if we could receive a full refund. She responded with a perfunctory, "I'm sorry you feel that way," agreed to refund our stay, and that was the end of the conversation. There was no attempt to understand our concerns or ask whether anything could be done to improve our experience. We were disappointed that our first impression of Cannon Beach came from a hotel where we felt like an inconvenience rather than valued guests. For a nightly rate of $500+, we hoped for better service. Although we had to scramble to find accommodations during the busy summer season, we ultimately found another hotel where the hospitality matched everything we had come to appreciate throughout Oregon.

My wife and I stayed here recently (early June) for three nights…read more First, the location is great. On the main drag of S Hemlock, a short walk to a grocery store, Tolovana State Recreation Area, and the beach, as well as a few restaurants. The compound is a series of buildings with rooms that you enter from the outside. We were upstairs with our balcony overlooking the garden, which was nice. The day we checked in, the woman at the front desk was helpful, but for me, with a hearing deficit, she talked fast and I relied on my wife to interpret for me. No big deal, though. They offer cookies individually wrapped, which is a nice touch. In the lobby are tea and coffee. Our room had double queen beds, was clean, and had all the amenities: mini fridge, microwave, and hairdryer. Strangely, we found that our heater was on, and we had to investigate how to turn it off. There is no A/C, at least not that we saw. However, it does not seem to get hot there, so with the window open, not an issue. The bathroom had a small tub/shower but nice fan and great water pressure. The TV worked fine. The first morning, we checked out the complimentary breakfast. You have to walk across Surfcrest St into another compound called Lodges at Cannon Beach and back in the corner is the breakfast room (there is a sign that leads the way). However, we were not impressed. Except for the sausage, biscuits, muffins, and juice, we were not impressed. There were no scrambled eggs that morning, just hard boiled. I'm not a fan of biscuits and gravy. They don't have a waffle maker, so the waffles had been sitting out and, for us, not edible. Ultimately, we skipped the breakfast the next two mornings. Housekeeping did a great job of cleaning and tidying up our room each day. We appreciated that. Besides the unimpressive breakfast, I only had one other issue. About dusk the frogs start up in the pond at the center of the garden area where most rooms overlook. They are continuous and loud, so that we had to close the window to be able to sleep. There is a fan in the room, but we like fresh air and were unable to enjoy it. Overall, we were happy with the Inn At Cannon Beach.

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.

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!

I was looking for a last minute place for our anniversary which happens to be on Mother's Day. So…read moreneedless to say restaurants were hard to find last minute. Lucky enough I found Stephanie's and they had a few seats available. What I didn't know that it was a multi-course meal already pre-selected. But regardless it was a nice surprise and the food was amazing. The location is great, the staff were extremely attentive and I got to chat with the head chef for a bit. Come to find out that Jeff started at the Metropolitan Steak House in Seattle. Him and I knew a lot of the same people from me going to the Met many many times over the years. Overall an outstanding experience. A must try in my books!!

This was a great fine dining experience on Cannon Beach. The menu is prix fixe, and is a bit…read moreexpensive if you are doing the wine pairing. That said, all the food served was delicious and the portions were very generous. Service was fine, especially considering that the dining room is all seated at the same time. (There is an early and late seating). Perhaps the only downside is that the restaurant is at the front of the inn, so there are no ocean views from the dining room. It seems they saved that for the guest rooms!

This place is truly a gem!! the service and offerings are unparalleled. They make you feel like you…read moreare a guest at a friends home as opposed to just staying at a hotel. They have thought of absolutely everything, they have complementary umbrellas in case of rain and chairs to enjoy the beach and nightly happy hours with wine and hors d'oeuvres, nightcaps and a wonderful continental breakfast. They also offer bonfires in the evening, complementary snacks and toys for kids. We really appreciated the warmth and friendliness of the staff and nothing could beat the views from our balcony !! we will be back!!

We had a nice stay. Very chill place to stay. Middle of hotel and upper floor offers best view. The…read morelocation out of the fray is a plus. The breakfast is above average. Nice they offer a free wine and snack service each evening. Another nicety is free transportation to/from central Cannon Beach. Walk to beach, shopping, pubs and cafes.

We've stayed here many times over 15 years. The location, deck and pet friendly policy keep us…read morecoming back. However, we noticed that the property is showing its age, and several items appear to need maintenance or replacement. The toaster was rusted out, cabinets are starting to peel, and the Teflon pans are peeling. Housekeeping wasn't as clean as past stays as there was dust on the nightstands and dirty grout in the bathroom. Our biggest disappointment was what happened after we checked out. We accidentally enabled the parental controls on the TV, and instead of handling it as a technical issue, the manager called us multiple times and threatened to charge us for an additional night's stay if it wasn't resolved by us. The manager, Brett admitted to not even googling how to reset the TV before repeatedly calling us. The issue was ultimately fixed with our help but there was a lot of drama. We hope the hotel invests in updating the property and focuses on providing the kind of customer service that encourages guests to return.

we haven't stayed there - but we did meet the owner and he was very kind and social.. so we checked…read moreout his spot and it does not fall short in any aspect. dog friendly? we know where we are staying next time we're here! :)

Great location right on the beach. Easily walkable to restaurants. Friendly and attentive service…read morewith a heartfelt thank you to Mindy and Michelle for making our stay extra special.

We love Cannon Beach and we had a front row seat of Haystack Rock from our balcony…read more We have stayed at other hotels in the area, but this one can't be beat! I couldn't believe how close we were to Haystack Rock! The parking was a breeze and love the easy access to the sand. The room is not air conditioned, which is fine because it's almost always cool in Cannon Beach, but the constant open windows combined with the lack of air condition make it prone to grow mildew and our room did smell of mildew.

Schooners Inn is the perfect location on Cannon Beach. We walked to the Haystack every morning,…read morewhich was a mile each way [except one morning when we went beach-combing in Gearhart--highly recommend for a bazillion sand dollars]. Close proximity to town and Insomnia Coffee [awesome coffee]. Cannon Beach is packed with people in the summer so it is hard to manuever through traffic, but if you happen to be coming from the north to the south on the 101 -- you can get off at Cannon's most northern exit and skip a lot of it. We liked Schooner's Inn as far as most amenities. One main issue is the malfunctioning toilet that did not flush properly at all. It was clean but it is very dated. And lastly, people should pay attention to the times posted for outside noise, as sound carries pretty loudly. We would stay there again.

Prices have gone up 50% from a year ago. Dont let the BS replies from management fool you. This is…read morenot a $300 a night hotel. It used to be my go-to hotel in Cannon Beach. No longer. Find another.

The whole process from booking to check out was super pleasant and easy…read more The room was super clean and accommodating. The pool and spa were very nice. Would definitely go back.

Our stay was ok-- but, we had two issues:…read more 1. Honestly, the room was "dog-scented". Yes, we had our little pooch with us, and booked our stay accordingly. That said, why, why, why, do the dog-friendly rooms have carpeting??? The carpeting is old, and obviously, has been visited by many, many pets. *Tip-- vinyl flooring is much easier to keep clean if a hotel accepts pets. 2. When we inquired about the Cannon Beach Trolley we'd read about in guidebooks, the young woman working the desk had no idea whether or when the trolley ran. She suggested we check at the bus stop. This seems like it should be basic information for front desk staff in a vacation town motel. On the positive side: 1. Eirin was pleasant to work with, 2. The coffee for the room coffee pot was better than most, and, 3. Housekeeping did a good job straightening/cleaning the room (but of course, there is no way they could erase the stinky carpeting).

This was our first time to stay in Cannon Beach and we enjoyed staying at the Sea Breeze Court…read more The room was very comfortable and the staff friendly. While this was our first visit, many other guests told us they had been staying here annually for 10-20 years. We were close to the beach, Haystack Rock, and a number of restaurants and shops. We will be back!

We had a wonderful stay. Room was clean and spacious. Check in is 3pm, which is becoming…read moreincreasingly rare. They welcome pets and do not charge a pet fee which is also rare. The room had a small kitchenette and fireplace. They also offer beach gear, games and dvds in the office for use during your stay. A rare gem! We will be back!

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!!

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.