10/10 Excellent
Aimee
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aimee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
The Whale Watching Inn
2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Gold Beach hotel
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
29266 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR, 97444
- Event Center on the BeachPlace, Event Center on the Beach5 min walk
- Curry Historical SocietyPlace, Curry Historical Society5 min walk
- Gold Beach BooksPlace, Gold Beach Books17 min walk
Room options
View all photos for Beachfront Bungalow Ocean View King
Beachfront Bungalow Ocean View King
- 350 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Gold Beach
On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Curry Historical Society and Event Center on the Beach. Gold Beach Books and Collier Buffington Memorial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Event Center on the Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Curry Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Gold Beach Books - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
- Collier Buffington Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Samuel H. Boardman State Park - 31 min drive - 23.4 miles
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
- La Casita del Oro - 8 min walk
- Barnacle Bistro - 2 min drive
About this property
The Whale Watching Inn
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Gold Beach hotel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
- 9 guestrooms or units
- Front desk (limited hours)
The Whale Watching Inn offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. This Gold Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- In-room microwave
- Mini-fridge
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
Accessibility
- No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property is also known as
The Whale Watching Inn Hotel
The Whale Watching Inn Gold Beach
The Whale Watching Inn Hotel Gold Beach
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Whale Watching Inn to the airport?
The Whale Watching Inn is 83.6 mi (107-min drive) away from the North Bend, OR (OTH-Southwest Oregon Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Whale Watching Inn?
As of Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whale Watching Inn on Nov 25, 2025 start from $209.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does The Whale Watching Inn have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at The Whale Watching Inn.
How close is The Whale Watching Inn to the beach?
This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Whale Watching Inn offer free breakfast?
The Whale Watching Inn does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Whale Watching Inn?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The Whale Watching Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.
Is there free parking at The Whale Watching Inn?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does The Whale Watching Inn have a pool?
The Whale Watching Inn does not have a pool.
Does The Whale Watching Inn have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is The Whale Watching Inn to downtown Gold Beach?
The Whale Watching Inn is 0.4 mi away from Gold Beach.
The Whale Watching Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Elena
Business traveler
Sep 24, 2025
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Brand new unit with private patio with unobstructed view of Pacific Ocean. Very modern and clean furnishings.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathy
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025