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Reviews of Ocean Front Motel

2 out of 5
Ocean Front Motel
50 1st Avenue, Seaside, OR

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 655 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property from the outside does look a bit dated, but the room itself was fantastic. Right on the boardwalk, comfortable and safe. Minutes walk to dining and shopping. I would definitely book again and recommend. Staff was friendly.
Response from PT on Apr 25, 2024
Dear Kenneth:We're over the moon to hear that you had a **fantastic stay** with us! It's wonderful to know that our boardwalk location served as the perfect backdrop for your comfortable and safe getaway. Plus, being just minutes away from dining and shopping must have added that extra sprinkle of convenience to your stay!We're tickled pink that you'd consider returning and recommending us. Our team strives to blend that charming, classic vibe with modern comfort, and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. Your kind words about our friendly staff have put big smiles on our faces.Can't wait to welcome you back for another fabulous stay where the good times roll right outside your door!Cheerfully,

10/10 Excellent

ruth anne, oregon city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very helpful. I asked to stay on an extra day on the day I was supposed to be checking out and had no problem making that happen. There is always someone there 9am-10pm to help, answer questions, suggest things to do, and places to eat. People working there were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from PT on Apr 18, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team was able to accommodate your request to extend your stay seamlessly. It's our top priority to be available and helpful for our guests, and we're glad you found our staff friendly and accommodating. We love being able to suggest our favorite spots and help make your stay enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great experience!

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from PT on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Andrea,Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the ocean view from our property. Our team works hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable experience, and it's always rewarding to know when we've succeeded. We hope to welcome you back soon for another serene stay with us.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, this is one of the last ocean front properties that has that old school charming Seaside character I'm looking for. The person checking me in was more than happy to satisfy my curiosity of the properties history and was super nice. My old go-to motel was the City Center but it was replaced by a modern monstrosity. The Ocean Front Motel is my new favorite Seaside getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from PT on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Kurt,Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at the Ocean Front at Seaside! We are thrilled to hear that our property's **quaint seaside charm** and **prime beachfront location** have captured your heart as your new favorite getaway.It's wonderful to know that our team's warm welcome and eagerness to share the property's storied past added a special touch to your stay. We take great pride in preserving the unique character of our property, which stands as a cherished contrast to the modern developments around us.We're honored to be considered your **"new go-to"** over the SaltLine and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable seaside escapes.Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from PT on Apr 11, 2024
**Dear Lisa,**Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the **beautiful beach view** during your stay. Providing our guests with a memorable experience is our top priority, and we're thrilled that the scenic surroundings left a positive impression.We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing getaway by the beach!Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from PT on Apr 11, 2024
Dear Amie,Thank you for choosing our property for your recent stay! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience. Your 5-star rating means a lot to us, and we appreciate your trust in our services. If there’s anything else we can do to enhance your future visits, please feel free to reach out.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

violet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved sitting in the morning having my coffee in front of the window looking out on the ocean. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from PT on Apr 5, 2024
Dear Violet,Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the serene ocean views while sipping your morning coffee. It's moments like these that we strive to create for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay!Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Guia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and the rooms were remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from PT on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you for staying, and for taking the time to share. We greatly appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from PT on Mar 29, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Thanks even more for taking the time to share your experience.

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff care! The only thing (did influence my rating) is lack of A/C. Rooms get hot pretty fast being oceanfront under direct sun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from PT on Mar 18, 2024
Dear Sun-Kissed Guest,We're beaming with pride over your praise for our exceptional staff care! It's our goal to ensure every guest feels as welcome as the morning tide. We understand that the lack of A/C made things a bit too "sunny" inside, and we're taking your feedback to heart. We're currently exploring ways to keep the cool in and the heat out, so your next stay can be as breezy as a beach cabana. Thank you for bringing this to our attention – your comfort is our top priority, and we're committed to making improvements that will make your next stay "five-star" cool.Warm regards (but not too warm),

8/10 Good

Cody

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from FT on Mar 24, 2024
Thanks for taking time to provide feedback about your stay. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fantastic and service from violet was very nice and welcoming The only thing I didn’t like was the fact that the door is extremely hard to open and close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from PT on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and that Violet made you feel welcome and comfortable. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to her.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the door issue. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we will have our maintenance team look into it as soon as possible. We hope this did not affect your overall satisfaction with our property and we hope to see you again soon.Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your experience. Have a wonderful day!

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent for a motel. The beach view was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from PT on Feb 26, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate your feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. The beach view certainly adds to the charm, doesn't it? We're glad you enjoyed it!If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience next time, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Melody

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from PT on Feb 13, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you chose to stay with us and we appreciate your rating. We are always striving to improve our service and we would love to hear more from you. What did you enjoy most about your stay? What could we do better to make your next visit a 5-star experience? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Farm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from FT on Jan 7, 2024
Thanks for the feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again soon at The Ocean Front!

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, it was a great experience 😀. We recommend it to everyone looking for a great place to stay with an amazing view of the ocean. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from FT on Jan 7, 2024
Thanks for choosing The Ocean Front for your visit to Seaside. So glad you enjoyed our amazing views and had a great time. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kathy was great for check in. Clean and comfortable with a great view and easy walk to main area. Outside may discourage you but it is great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from PT on Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and that the Front Desk Agent made you feel welcome and comfortable. We are also glad that you liked the view and the location of our hotel. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the outside appearance of our hotel. We are always working hard to improve it and look for ways to make it more attractive and inviting. We hope to see you again soon and provide you with an even better experience. Thank you for choosing us and have a wonderful day!

10/10 Excellent

Julieanne, Marysville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from PT on Dec 31, 2023
Thanks for the review! See you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The checkin took forever even tho we had paid in advance. They also wanted a credit card again for incidentals, but at this hotel there was nothing extra, no incidentals.The room was great and yes you need to be aware of all the people walking by and peering in, but it was worth the viewand the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from PT on Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for choosing our hotel and for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the room and the view. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the check-in process and the request for a credit card. We understand your frustration and we are working to improve our service and efficiency. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to see you again soon and provide you with a better experience.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from PT on Dec 29, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office staff were great! Cute motel with a very short and easy walk to the activities in town. Our only issue is that anybody walking along the promenade can see directly into the downstairs rooms. We prefer our blinds open and it was awkward making eye contact with passersby. We’ll book a room upstairs next time for this reason and a better view of the ocean. However, this place is still a gem. 💎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from PT on Dec 17, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind words and lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cute property and appreciated our great office staff. We are also glad that you found our location convenient and close to the activities in town.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of privacy in the downstairs rooms. We understand that it can be uncomfortable to make eye contact with passersby when you prefer your blinds open. We appreciate your feedback and we will look into ways to improve the situation.We are happy that you plan to book a room upstairs next time. We are sure that you will love the better view of the ocean and the more secluded atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Thank you for choosing our property and for calling us a gem. We hope to see you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Oceanfront was a great experience! Every inch of the room was clean and kept up! Wife enjoyed the views from the room when the weather wouldn’t cooperate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from PT on Nov 21, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your stay. We take pride in our cleanliness and comfort, and we are glad that you appreciated it. We also love the views from our rooms, especially when the weather is not so cooperative. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from FT on Nov 2, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. We’re glad you enjoyed your time here and hope you’ll visit again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from FT on Oct 25, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your recent stay. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Buckley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from FT on Oct 25, 2023
We have passed along your compliments to the whole staff, which appreciates being recognized for a job well done. So glad they made your stay special. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Oriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from FT on Oct 10, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. Hope we’ll see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upstairs room was the ticket. Sweet view and hearing the ocean all night was what the doctor ordered. Great check in. Lance was top notch. Nice bed. Big tv. Has all the essentials. Walkable to all the restaurants and bars. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from FT on Oct 4, 2023
Glad you had the opportunity to relax to the sounds of the ocean! Thanks for sharing about your great stay with us. Hope you'll come back and see us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor is really cute, and you can't beat the location! It's not the quietest, because it's right on the boardwalk, but we wanted to be near the action, so it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Oct 2, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your business, and your positive comments!

6/10 Okay

Michael, Clackamas

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, clean, and recently refurbished. Location is great, but the view from the single queen oceanfront room is not as advertised. The listing for this room type has a photo with an unobstructed ocean view. However, that photo must have been taken from either the corner room on the first floor or a room on the second floor, both of which have a higher price. There's a sand dune that extends almost to the south end of the property, severely impeding the ocean view from almost all of the rooms on the first floor. This should be reflected more accurately in the description and photos for the single queen "oceanfront" room type.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Oct 1, 2023
We are sorry that, despite our guest services team offering multiple alternatives to address your concerns, we were unable to meet your expectations during your recent visit.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Sep 28, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your visit!

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and ready to help. I enjoyed the time I spent at this property, great access to the downtown and to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Sep 28, 2023
Thanks for such positive feedback about your recent stay. Hope we’ll see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, service was fantastic, only downside was no AC. However right on the beach/boardwalk!!! Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Sep 18, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope we’ll see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Oct 6, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope you’ll return soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Great location. Very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Sep 13, 2023
Thanks for the positive feedback about your recent stay. We hope we’ll have the opportunity to serve you again soon!

8/10 Good

Vince

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Sep 12, 2023
Thanks for sharing feedback about your recent stay. Hope we'll see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Room was pretty clean. Nothing fancy, but looked to be renovated and done nicely. Steps from the beach. Not a lot of parking. Hard to find actual office when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from FT on Sep 6, 2023
Thanks for staying with us during your recent visit to Seaside. We appreciate your feedback. We've passed along your comments to our management team, who are working on better signage for the main lobby. Hope we'll see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Willing to give it a second chance
I really wanted to love this motel. The location was excellent, very central to all Seaside's attractions. The motel itself was no-frills but recently updated, and it was quaint enough in a midcentury sort of way. It was very expensive for what it was. When we checked in, the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The man at the desk said that if we needed anything, he'd be happy to help. However, when we asked to swap for an upstairs room, the gentleman at the desk refused, citing some issue with the fact that we booked through Hotels.com, even though it was clear that many of the upstairs rooms were unoccupied. I cut my foot on something while walking on the beach, and I went to the front desk to ask for a bandage. He said he'd bring it to the room, so I went back and waited for at least 30 minutes. Nothing. We decided to find a convenience store, so I let him know not to worry about it. It wasn't an emergency, but a little more attentiveness would have been nice. As it turned out, the weekend we booked was also the weekend of the Hood to Coast relay race, which ends just outside the Ocean Front Motel. Very noisy! This is not the motel's fault, but we were hoping for a quiet weekend at the coast. After the first night, we asked about cancelling our second, but they said they couldn't offer a refund. However, they did offer us a raincheck for a free night's stay which was a decent compromise. We'll be back, and hoping for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Sep 1, 2023
We sincerely regret that your visit, which was during Seaside’s busiest weekend of the year, was not the quiet experience you had hoped for — but we look forward to welcoming you back to Seaside on a more relaxing weekend soon!

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth $500 a night. You can hear ppl talking from the beach and i wish they spent $10 bucks on a bathroom lock that worked for the type of prices they charge . yes it has a beach view but still there are nicer hotels in town. Go to one of those .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from PT on Aug 27, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We regret that we fell below your expectations. We do want to note that your stay was during the busiest weekend of the year in Seaside and the property's pricing is always competitive with other area hotels. We have had maintenance look into the lock, and all is repaired. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Safe journeys!

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Sep 12, 2023
Appreciate your taking time to provide feedback about your recent stay. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worker’s are amazing and it’s a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Aug 22, 2023
Thanks for the feedback. We’ve shared your comments with the team, who appreciates being recognized for their hard work!

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Staff was amazing. We made an error when we originally booked the stay. The staff was amazing at helping us fix the error we made. Hotel has been recently renovated which gave the rooms a great fresh feeling. Ocean view room had an unrestricted view. It was quiet and its conveniently located to the beach and all the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Aug 22, 2023
Glad we got everything worked out, and glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds! Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Aug 22, 2023
Glad you enjoyed the panoramic beach views from our property. Thanks for staying with us!

4/10 Poor

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Sep 6, 2023
Thanks for taking time to provide feedback about your recent stay. It appears we did not meet your expectations. We would love to have been given an opportunity to fix things while you were on site!

8/10 Good

CANDELARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Aug 10, 2023
Thanks so much for the feedback. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jen Green and Skye

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from FT on Aug 29, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate the positive feedback and hope we’ll see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from FT on Aug 25, 2023
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay!

6/10 Okay

Debra C

Traveled with partner
Disappointed if the small size, no air conditioning and odor in room Previous stay upstairs was awesome but the remodeling of their units weren’t obvious with this one. Bottom level level on south end. Couldn’t open curtains due to people playing hopscotch in front of window on the walkway. For the price, it was quite a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from FT on Aug 5, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. Appreciate your staying with us.

8/10 Good

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from FT on Aug 11, 2023
We appreciate your staying with us during your visit and hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from FT on Jul 21, 2023
Thanks for taking time to provide feedback. See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

blanca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from FT on Jul 20, 2023
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!