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Van Riper's Resort

2.0 star property
Motel in Sekiu with a marina

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Front of property
Van Riper's Resort combines waterfront appeal with practical conveniences that enhance the stay experience. Travelers appreciate having a grocery store and marina within easy reach, while self-parking adds to the hassle-free nature of the property.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Bay View (1 queen, 1 double, and 1 twin bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Penthouse, Bay View (2 queen and 1 double bed)

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Shower/tub combination
Living room
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom (1 queen bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom (1 double and 1 twin bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
280 Front Street, Sekiu, WA, 98381

What's nearby

  • Cowan Ranch Heritage Area Farm Site - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Slip Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Clallam Bay Corrections Center - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Chito Beach - 11 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Shipwreck Point - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By The Bay Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Liquid Sanity Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Strait Shots Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clallam Bay Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Van Riper's Resort

Property highlights
Van Riper's Resort provides amenities like a marina and a grocery/convenience store.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking

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Nov 3 - Nov 4
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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Marina

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 15 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Van Riper's Resort Sekiu
Van Riper's Sekiu
Van Riper's
Van Ripers Hotel
Van Riper's Resort Motel
Van Riper's Resort Sekiu
Van Riper's Resort Motel Sekiu

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Riper's Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Van Riper's Resort?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Van Riper's Resort on Nov 4, 2025 start from $120.0, 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.

How much is parking at Van Riper's Resort?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Van Riper's Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Van Riper's Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Van Riper's Resort located?

Situated in Sekiu, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Clallam Bay Spit County Park, Slip Point Lighthouse, and Cowan Ranch Heritage Area Farm Site. Chito Beach and Shipwreck Point are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Van Riper's Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 275 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but adequate. Park phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was super friendly (Dave). The hotel is in a quiet fishing village where you might see eagles, seal, otters and whales.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anntoinette

Disliked: Amenities
The property clearly exists for fishermen. While the owner is very pleasant and chatty about local attractions the property falls short for “sightseers” especially for the price. The walls are very thin and the guests next door checked in after 10pm and stomped and thumped around and I could easily make out their conversation. I will say that the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
it’s a motel not hotel, so manage your expectations when booking it. It’s expensive than it should be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed the quiet charm and friendly hospitality of this hotel in a stunning part of the state. The people were helpful and friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nicer than what we were expecting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Usama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is set in a quaint town with very nice and hospitable people. The view from our unit was spectacular. Looking at the water across to Canada and fishing boats on the water was a very scenic view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kandus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated but clean

Dated furnishing, but room clean and comfortable, OK for a one-night stay. Needs some repairs (e.g., broken blinds).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love Van Ripers. Check in was difficult as fishing was slow & nobody was home. No answer to phone calls to office & the number on the door; no answer & no return phone call. Almost had to book room across street if owner hadn't driven by when I was at front door. An answering machine for the main number would be great or perhaps just leaving the key in the room like other places do. Love Van Ripers otherwise
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good enough and pleasant surprise.

This is an out of the way place in basically a fishing village. It’s great for where it is and what it is. Super friendly people, laid back one street village. Our room had no view, but walked outside for a marvelous sunrise looking down the throat of San Juan de Fuca, Sun rise over Vancouver Island as early fishermen left the marina. Idyllic in my book.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kassy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing, and the small kitchen in the room was nice. I was there to visit someone in the correctional facility. The only thing I had an issue with was the bed. It was not very soft/comfortable.

4/10 Poor

Hach

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old bed...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stunning view. Not much else.

The view is about all this place has going for it. And the view was really stunning. But the dude who checked me in was rude when I told him I thought I had pre-paid through the app. I knew the room would be bare bones, but no heat? In March? The space heater didn’t do the trick. The bed was also pretty awful - my back is killing me this morning. Literally no frills. Coffee maker but no coffee. Shower head came up to my chest, paper thin walls so I could hear every word of the conversation of the folks next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was on the ocean shoreline. The scene was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: unbeatable location for the harbor, clean bedding, helpful staff. Cons: decor and room fixtures appear original from the 1960s–70s (compact kitchenette, older bathroom), which we found uncomfortable at the rate we paid. There were very few photos online — I’d recommend the host post recent images and clarify which rooms are renovated. Helpful for: fishermen or guests seeking a no-frills stay. Not ideal for: travelers seeking modern ‘coastal charm.’ I expected a lot more charm for the rate I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yeah everything was great, first time staying at Van Ripers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Friendly staff. Such a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly and actually saved me from not having a place to sleep 5000 miles from home so I'm very grateful to them
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is older but clean. This is a fishing village but it right on water with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the best spot in the area and affordable too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem near Olympic National Park - very comfortable beds, hot shower, unique location The only minus - heating was inadequate Enjoyed our stay of 2 nights very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out of the way stay in Sekiu

Rather a spartan place but clean and warm-meant for the fishing crowd for sure. Very quiet little place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025