From the ocean vistas of Gold Beach in the south to the tranquil river shores of Astoria in the north, the coast of Oregon provides visitors with a dramatic setting for recreation or relaxation. While no Oregon hotels have received a five-star rating from the 2010 Forbes Travel Guide, these five hotels achieve the highest standards of luxury and service.
Nestled on the Rogue River's Gold Beach, the Tu Tu' Tun Lodge features accommodations that combine elegance with natural beauty. Tu Tu' Tun's premier offerings are the River House, a private retreat with panoramic views of the river, and the Garden House, a cottage situated near an orchard. Two suites atop the main lodge provide expansive river views. The main guest rooms have either private upstairs balconies or downstairs patios with river views. Guests of the lodge can enjoy hiking, fishing and kayaking.
Tu Tu' Tun Lodge
96550 North Bank Rogue
Gold Beach, OR 97444
800-864-6357
541-247-6664
tututun.com
The Bandon Dunes Golf Resort boasts four top-notch golf courses built on a spectacular stretch of sand dunes high above the Pacific Ocean. Guests can choose from the Lodge and Inn's single rooms, or the four-bedroom Grove Cottages. The resort also includes full-service restaurants, lounges, golf shops, a hot tub, sauna, exercise room, locker rooms and a 32-acre golf practice center.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
57744 Round Lakes Drive
Bandon, OR 97411
888-345-6008
bandondunesgolf.com
The Overleaf Lodge, located further up the coast in Yachats, sits between the rocky beaches of the Pacific Ocean to the west and the National Forests to the east. An oceanfront trail winds from the hotel to tidal pools and secreted coves. Each guest room overlooks the ocean. The Lodge's premier accommodation is the Grand Suite. It features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a living room with a three-way fireplace and a balcony. The Overleaf also has a spa that boasts a wide array of therapies and treatments. There are also six cottages available for rental. Several of these have ocean views and are only minutes away from the shore.
The Overleaf Lodge
280 Overleaf Lodge Ln.
Yachats, OR 97498
541-547-4880
http://www.overleaflodge.com/
Cannon Beach's Stephanie Inn is one of Oregon's leading oceanfront destinations. From the Inn, guests can see the grand sights of Haystack Rock, the Oregon Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean. The Inn features guest rooms appointed with romantic, country-style furnishings, fireplaces, balconies and large bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Its restaurant specializes in four-course, prix-fixe dinners featuring innovative Pacific Northwestern cuisine. Guests can also enjoy complimentary country breakfasts, as well as evening hors d'oeuvres and wine.
The Stephanie Inn
2740 South Pacific
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
800-633-3466
stephanie-inn.com
The Cannery Pier Hotel in Astoria offers impressive views of the Columbia River from every room. It was once a cannery, and the hotel stands on pilings where the river meets the Pacific Ocean. Each bright and airy room has a balcony and fireplace. The most exclusive room is the Pilot House, a penthouse suite that has unparalleled river views. Several of the hotel's features, such as the complimentary breakfast and sauna, pay tribute to Astoria's Finnish community. Other unique features of the hotel are pet-friendly rooms and complimentary chauffeur service in one of the hotel's three antique cars.
The Cannery Pier Hotel
No. 10 Basin Street
Astoria, OR 97103
888-325-4996
503-325-4996
cannerypierhotel.com
