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The Whale Watching Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Gold Beach hotel

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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29266 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR, 97444
  • Place, Curry Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Event Center on the Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Beach Books
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Beachfront Bungalow Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Gold Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Curry Historical Society and Event Center on the Beach. Gold Beach Books and Collier Buffington Memorial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Curry Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Event Center on the Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gold Beach Books - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Collier Buffington Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Samuel H. Boardman State Park - 23 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunter Creek Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sea Star - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Family Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Double D's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Spinners - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Whale Watching Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Gold Beach hotel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
The Whale Watching Inn offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Gold Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

How close is The Whale Watching Inn to the airport?

The Whale Watching Inn is 83.6 mi (107-min drive) away from the North Bend, OR (OTH-Southwest Oregon Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Whale Watching Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Whale Watching Inn.

How close is The Whale Watching Inn to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Whale Watching Inn offer free breakfast?

The Whale Watching Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Whale Watching Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Whale Watching Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Whale Watching Inn have a pool?

The Whale Watching Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Whale Watching Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Whale Watching Inn to downtown Gold Beach?

The Whale Watching Inn is 0.4 mi away from Gold Beach.

The Whale Watching Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were so surprised! The room was a brand new unit with a nice little balc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025