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The Whale Watching Inn

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The Whale Watching Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Gold Beach, The Whale Watching Inn is on the beach. Cape Sebastian State Park and Samuel H. Boardman State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gold Beach Books and Prehistoric Gardens. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Gold Beach travel guide
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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
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Collier Buffington Memorial Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Samuel H. Boardman State Park
    23 min drive - 23.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Groundling Pizza Co.
    5 min drive
  • The Landing North
    4 min drive
  • Indian Creek Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Rogue River Park RV Park, Groceries & Tavern
    10 min drive
  • Pit Stop Java
    3 min walk

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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

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale Watching Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

The Whale Watching Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

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