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The Whale Watching Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Whale Watching Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Oct 2 - Oct 3
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
29266 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR, 97444

What's nearby

  • Event Center on the Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Curry Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gold Beach Books - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Patterson Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cape Sebastian State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • North Bend, OR (OTH-Southwest Oregon Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Hole Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Oro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Groundling Pizza Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barnacle Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Family Pizza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Whale Watching Inn

Property highlights
The Whale Watching Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Whale Watching Inn include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Pacific Reef Hotel & Light Show

  • On private beach
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Reef Hotel & Light Show

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Whale Watching Inn Hotel
The Whale Watching Inn Gold Beach
The Whale Watching Inn Hotel Gold Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale Watching Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Whale Watching Inn?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whale Watching Inn on Nov 2, 2025 start from $279.0, 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 The Whale Watching Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale Watching Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Whale Watching Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Whale Watching Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gold Beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Curry Historical Society and Event Center on the Beach. Collier Buffington Memorial Park and Gold Beach Books are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Whale Watching Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Room comfort
Brand new unit with private patio with unobstructed view of Pacific Ocean. Very modern and clean furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Nice ocean views

We actually stayed at the Pacific Reef property because the property wasn’t ready yet. We stayed in one of the condos that overlooked the ocean and it was really nice. You can easily walk down to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elena

This was the worst experience I’ve ever had using Hotels.com. As a single female traveler, I spent a lot of time researching a safe place where I could rest during a long drive. Instead, I arrived at the GPS location only to find no sign of the property at all. After several frustrating calls—one went to a property management office that was already closed—I finally reached another hotel’s front desk. Only then did I learn that they were handling check-in for this place. (Much later I found a separate email with instructions, but I never saw it in time since I was on the road.None of these details were shared in the actual App) The front desk explained that the property was brand new, partially under construction, and that I would be the only guest on-site. I was shocked. Following their directions, I drove through an unfinished building site in total darkness until I reached a cluster of bungalows with no lights, no staff, and no security. As a woman traveling alone, it felt extremely unsafe. I didn’t even get out of the car. Instead, I immediately contacted the property to decline the room and booked a nearby motel where I felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025