The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is home to more than 1,500 marine creatures, including birds and invertebrates. Those visiting Newport can stay at one of the hotels near the coast that give easy access to the aquarium and activities such as whale watching, boating, and gambling.
The Holiday Inn Express Newport is a 4-minute walk from the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Guests staying at this facility can watch the sunset at Yaquina Bay or Nye Beach. They can visit nearby attractions such as Newport's historic bayfront, the Edge Glass Blowing Studio and Art Gallery, and the Performing Arts Center. The guest rooms are all nonsmoking, and come with Wi-Fi Internet access. Connecting rooms are available, as are rooms with whirlpool tubs. In the morning, a complimentary buffet-breakfast and weekday newspaper are provided. Fish Tails Restaurant is situated right behind the hotel, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The La Quinta Inn and Suites Newport is a 2-minute drive from the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Guests can enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast while reading the free newspaper that is provided. The pet-friendly hotel has guest rooms with free Wi-Fi Internet access, microwaves, and refrigerators. Guests have easy access to the beach and the historic bayfront, which includes art galleries, shops and restaurants. Families with kids can enjoy Ripley's Believe It or Not, and the Wax Museum. Restaurants within a mile of the hotel include Georgie's Beachside Grill, the Whale's Tale and Rogue.
The Inn at Yaquina Bay is an 8-minute drive from the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The hotel has 51 guest rooms and suites, and all have views of the Newport Marina and Harbor. Rooms with Jacuzzis, balconies and fireplaces are available. Free Internet access is available in the hotel lobby. Guests can take a tour of the marina, explore the underwater world at Undersea Gardens or visit the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, which was built in 1871.
