La Pine is a small city in central Oregon, surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest. Its welcoming climate and proximity to both mountains and lakes offer tourists a wide array of outdoor activities. Few accommodations are located in the town, but a short scenic drive offers several more choices.
In La Pine, the Best Western Newberry Station is "a central location to five of the major recreational areas in Oregon including Crater Lake and the 14-lake Cascade Lakes," according to its website. The motel features a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub and free continental breakfast. Rooms include cable TVs and high-speed Internet. Within 1 mile, guests can choose from a variety of dining options including Hunan, Cinco de Mayo, Cindy's Kitchen, Harvest Hut and La Pine Inn. Pets are welcome at this hotel for an additional fee.
Best Western Newberry Station
16515 Reed Rd.
La Pine, OR 97739
541-536-5130
bestwesternoregon.com
Sixteen miles south of La Pine is the town of Gilchrist. There, the Gilchrist Inn offers accommodations 29 miles from Crescent Lake and 40 miles from Diamond Peak. The motel offers six different themed condominium-style rooms and ample parking. Upon request, this motel will set up hunting, fishing, hiking or golf trips. A few blocks away, guests can dine at the Gilchrist Restaurant and Pine Room, or just a mile down the road is the Mohawk Lounge and Restaurant.
Gilchrist Inn
225 Mississippi Dr.
Gilchrist, OR 97737
541-433-2878
gilchristinn.com
Bend is a city 30 miles north of La Pine. The La Quinta Inn Bend is 10 miles from the Lava Flats and Lake and 22 miles from Mount Bachelor. The hotel features a heated indoor swimming pool, spa and free breakfast. Rooms include cable TVs, high-speed Internet and coffee makers. This hotel's proximity to the city and Deschutes National Forest offers guests the best of both worlds. Bend offers a large variety of dining options within 2.5 miles of the hotel including Boston's Gourmet Pizza, Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant and Lounge, McMenamin's Old St. Francis School and Deschutes Brewery & Public House. Pets are welcome at this hotel.
La Quinta Inn Bend
61200 South Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97702
541-388-2227
lq.com
