Spent three nights here, and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again... no issues with the room... we did have an upgraded room with balcony towards the water and a jacuzzi tub. This room also had a VERY big nice TV - much larger TV than in the other rooms! This was our first time to Crescent City and of course we wondered if the fog horn would be a problem (especially given the "warning" on the hotel website). It wasn't an issue for us - but we didn't sleep with the door to the balcony open or anything. You can definitely hear it... but it's not super loud and/or overbearing... when I think "foghorn" I usually think about the super loud blaster that they use at 49er games or something, but this wasn't that at all - not even close! The TV was a little bit of a challenge to figure out, but we figured it out eventually. I can't say that I was crazy about the bathroom layout... with the sink part being in the main room, but the upside to that is there was a LOT of counter space, much more than would have been available otherwise. After a little reflection, I realized there really wasn't a better way to lay things out. I just had to get used to it... and now, I wouldn't hesitate to get the same room again. read more

Would not recommend. Service: Checked in on a Sunday night. We were hoping to modify our reservation to check out one day early. Ryan at the front desk indicated that while he technically could modify our reservation, we'd have to go through Expedia since we booked with them - sure, not a problem. I talk to an Expedia agent who says yep, we should be able to modify the reservation. They call the Oceanview Inn, speak with Ryan, who says nope, no can do. When I went back to the lobby (still on the night of check-in) to ask Ryan what happened, he became confrontational. The staff here are unwilling to help their guests or make even minor modifications to reservations, even for services that have not and will not be rendered. Location: Convenient location close to the beach, highway, and Redwood National Park. Other than the national park there is very little to do in Crescent City. Not many good restaurant options. Room: Antiquated. Hasn't been updated in 25 years, uncomfortable bed. The upgraded room we reserved was quite large, however, the walls are thin and we could hear our neighbors all night. Also, the fog horn blows every 8 seconds. Walking to & from the room we noticed the hallways smell like strongly of urine. read more

Our stay at the ocean view Inn was pretty good I suppose. We had paid extra for the Jacuzzi tub which in retrospect wished we had not. The room itself was a little dated, although everything seemed to work correctly. Overall, a decent place to stay but definitely overpriced. We did enjoy the morning breakfast and the seating area was a pleasant atmosphere to eat. read more

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I stayed at the Ocean View Inn back in February 2026 and I could not have been more pleased with my stay. The parking lot was clean and there were no broken-down cars or people hanging out in the parking lot. The hotel appears to have numerous security cameras around the property. My room was clean, the shower was amazing, and the view, sound, and smell of the Pacific Ocean was amazing. The foghorn did not bother me at all! The only thing that I would recommend is that peep holes be installed on the hotel room doors, so you know who is there before opening the door. I had a wonderful stay, and I will stay here again when I return to, "The Redwood Gate to the Golden State" AKA "Comeback Town USA" read more

Skip this place. The front desk person was mechanical, which didn't help when we saw the room. I had failed to note from the pictures that the sink was in the bedroom and not in the bathroom where it belongs. If you travel alone, that's not a problem. But with 2 sleeping in the room, one person cannot turn on the light to use the sink, without waking the other. A remodel is in order. Other DIY problems at this place: double front doors do not meet in the center; electrical sockets are installed upside down; motion detector or electric air freshener (per the front desk) lights up every few minutes, waking me up; walls and ceiling/floors are not insulated, so sound travels between rooms. It was a clean hotel, and the breakfast was decent. But that's not good enough. read more

We stayed in Ocean View Inn for our trip up to the Redwoods. Like much of Crescent City, this property is pretty old and dated. Although you can tell a lot of care is put in daily to keep the property cleaned and maintained. The room themselves, although outdated and in desperate need of a makeover, are very large and clean. Housekeeping is done daily, and you can tell the housekeepers are very thorough in their job. Our room did however have a rather off-putting mold smell, which we basically assumed was plaguing the rest of the property as well so we just put up with it. There is also a loud foghorn that goes off throughout the day, but we just learned to tune it out after a while. Free breakfast is available every morning. Nothing too exciting, as it's just a very simple stable of bagels, cereal, coffees, juices and fruits. But they do a pretty good job of making sure there are plenty available throughout the breakfast duration. There was one day during our stay however in which they were hosting an event in their private conference room, so they dragged the trash can from the dining area into the conference room. This left all of the guests eating breakfast without a trash can, which was rather inconvenient. Price was affordable, and we thankfully did not have to deal with any vehicle break-ins during our stay. Free parking is available in their massive private lot out front. read more

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Vintage, eclectic, great service and breakfast that was amazing ! I enjoyed our stay although brief it was memorable. Everyone was very friendly, polite and eager to help with anything I asked ! We will stay there again! read more

Absolutely love this place. Our first time here and everything is so nice. Speedy check in, rooms are huge, comfortable and clean. Bathroom is clean, shower is strong and all the soaps smell so so nice. definitely coming back. Location is excellent. read more

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It is a shabby hotel in the heart of the booking shore. The room was enormous , clean and quite . The only problem was there was a beep sound every 5 to 6 seconds coming from down stairs , a sound like a fax sound. Anyways it was a great stay. read more

Ocean View Inn - Hotels Near Me - Crescent City, California

I've been going to Crescent City for 25 years...I usually stay at the Anchor Inn... Tried the Ocean Lodge both hard passes! One does not serve breakfast the other hotel never can get their T v's to work. I'm so happy that I stayed at the Ocean View for 3 nights! It was super clean ...the staff was professional and polite and the breakfast was absolutely incredible! I will come here again for sure I highly recommend this place!! I'm saving you a lot of leg work. LOL.. no seriously. This one is a total gem! read more

They should advertise this hotel as having the largest hotel rooms in Crescent City. I had a in- room jacuzzi tub. It was great after a day of hiking in the Redwood Forest. It could use an update. Wallpaper border and general decor indicate haven't been updated in a decade. It was clean and no obvious wear on the furniture or other places. I picked it for the microwave and refrigerator in room. I also enjoy the fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, oatmeal and cereal continental breakfast until 10am. It was quiet in general, however a regular fog alert noise was heard from a mile away warning sailors. The WiFi is free, but spotty. read more

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Weird that this place gets such great reviews, but maybe when compared to other places in the area that is why? Floors and walls are paper thin. You can hear everything in all surrounding rooms. Everything about this hotel screams bad 80s prom location. Then there is the fog horn that goes off every 8 seconds all night long. Do yourself a favor and keep driving to another town. This was the most expense and crappy room we had on our weeklong vacation and was supposedly the nicest hotel in town. Ugh! read more

Friendly and helpful front desk staff and the whole inn and a fun aesthetic. Clean rooms. Beds/pillows weren't the comfiest but did the trick for one night. Had a view of the water from our room. Overall good experience, would stay again! read more

This was our first stop on a roadtrip up the Oregon coast. We started out by seeing the nearby Redwoods and staying here based on reviews. It is outdated, but well maintained and very clean. Staff was helpful and friendly. We actually got a spa tub and a water view - loved both! Everything was bit older, but it worked! They had a nice little breakfast and are super close to Jedediah Smith Redwood Park, so that is bonus. They will tell you and it effects all the Crescent City hotels near the water, but there is a fog horn that goes 24 hours a day every 8 seconds (I think). Astonishingly, I did not notice it all until like 6a when it was dead quiet and all of a sudden it was like was is that?! Very soft sound with the windows closed, but it was audible (so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper). read more

Clean updated rooms, nice view of the bay, very courteous and helpful staff. On site laundry was great, bathroom spectacular, clearly care had been taken with recent upgrades read more

Not a bad place for the price and location. CLEAN.... Which is most important. Friendly staff. 3rd floor stay, this was a quick stay over while traveling for business. Decor is definitely old nautical theme, clearly with its location. Quirky but nice. Rooms are huge, like many other have mentioned. In room wallpaper and comforter are a bit dated, but I wasn't there for the looks. Bed was comfortable and actually had a good sleep. For others- When booking, you might want to call ask for the "ocean view" side of the hotel if you want the view. Again I wasn't there for that, however the non ocean side faces the highway and road noise is audible. Shower head height was accommodating of tall people (hallelujah ) Didn't really partake in their breakfast, but it's a nice quick spread to start your day. Constructive criticism for Mr. Charles who will undoubtably see this. 2 things. 1) being over 6' I can see above the shower wall inserts used. Caulking between the top of the shell and drywall is a must. If not, you can see the gap (not a good look) and more importantly, water/steam/moisture can get under the drywall/paint causing mold, peeling paint etc. Lastly, we aren't actually on a ship and the great TP shortage of 2020 is past. Let's upgrade from the "there's a chance you might violate yourself" 1 ply lol. Overall, will stay again my next time in the region. read more

Hi Charles, I wasn't wanting hot food. ... just coffee without sugar. Black coffee and plain cream is what I was wanting. I ended up using the coffee in the room and then milk from the cereal counter. :) I'm surprised I can still remember this... Your breakfast is pretty good! Your helpers in there are very nice too. Anyway, I will definitely stay at your place again next time! Thank you for keeping it so nice. read more

Very clean rooms and lobby. Staff were friendly. Quiet. Great location. I will stay here again. read more

This is the cleanest most comfortable room we have been in in the last 10/days. We saw many families with kids in the lobby. (There's a little aquarium next door.) But we haven't heard any kid noise at all. I want to come here again withy whole bunch. I just want to work here and stay forever. Nice ambiance and friendly staff too. Seriously I love this place!!! The building is no cookie cutter hotel. Super relaxing and pleasant. Deep bathtub to relax in. Heater in our bathroom. 2 queens, a dining area, a recliner, two loveseats, a huge mirror over a huge counter and sink that 3 women could comfortably use at one time. And did I mention its so nice and clean! P.s. If you have a shark lover, you can touch one at the aquarium next door! read more

Nothing fancy (there's not much "fancy" in Crescent City) but friendly desk clerk and the room very clean, spacious, with a comfortable bed. Only the desk chair was rather grimy, and well used. My room had a window that opened to get fresh ocean air, which was a nice bonus, as I'm not crazy about air conditioning. Coffee, tea, bagels, toaster, cereal and milk, and fresh fruit (apples) were offered for breakfast adjacent to the lobby. Overall, I felt comfortable and safe. It was a great place to get some rest on a road trip. And after staying at a creepy motel along I-5, this was a real treat! read more

Need a place to stay in Crescent City, California? Ocean View Inn is a good choice. They are not one of the usual hotel chains that we tend to stay in. I'm guessing they are locally owned. Earlier this year, we had the pleasure to stay in Crescent City. My wife and I have spent some nights in Crescent City before, but for the rest of the family it was their first time. My wife and I both thought that Ocean View Inn looked modern from the outside. When we walked into the lobby I was immediately reminded of Lighthouse Inn located down the street. The interior of the lobby looked like Lighthouse Inn. I asked the staff member if they were sister hotels, and he said they were. So it was no surprise that when we walked into our room the layout was very familiar. The rooms and interior of the hotel could use a makeover. Looks kind of old fashioned inside the room with those colorful bedspreads. Still, it is charming in its own way. The family did not like Ocean View Inn as much as us. A few of the family members felt they were in a haunted hotel. Lol! They said that they did not sleep too well in their rooms. I think that Ocean View is a nice place to stay for the value. Like a bigger version of Lighthouse Inn down the street which my wife and I like. Too bad there was no breakfast offered due to the whole covid mess. I, for one, would stay here again in the future. Got a good nights sleep in the clean room with comfortable bed. Thank you. read more

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The room was very clean and available for a check in a bit early. They definitely need to have some upgrades done on the furniture. Sitting on the couch is like sitting on the floor. The cushions are very old and tired. Bed is too soft. read more

This is a cute place to stay with an awesome view, there was only one thing that bothered me: Stained sheets. That's kinda not what a person wants to see when they climb into bed after a long day; the rest of the place made up for it though. We got a king bed in a room with a fantastic ocean view, the room was very large and clean and it was only $79 with a $10 military discount. What we got the price was great! I would most likely come back here again the next time we are passing through. read more

Rooms were clean and roomy. The whole place was clean. The continental breakfast was meh--watered down coffee, flavored creamers, boiled eggs, and assorted cereals and bagels. Staff was friendly. read more

Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends! Clean, quiet, reasonably priced, plenty of parking, easy access to downtown Crescent City. Yes, you can sort of hear the buoy, but you will hear it everywhere in Crescent City! I did not have breakfast, but the area was very tidy and clean. Cool art in the lobby. read more

This place is outdated for sure! However, the service is amazing, the room was clean when we checked in. I would love for them to update the decor and bedding. Get rid of the weird quilt on the bed. Get rid of the wallpaper, too. If you are looking to stay here, do. The decor is so f'ing bad, though. read more

Stayed here for work for 2 weeks. Friendly staff! Very quiet. You can hear the sea lions barking at night.

Decent Hotel. Its not a marriot but its not a super 8 or motel 6 either. Giant rooms. Clean n comfy. The master bed in the suite had mattress that was very rough but queen mattresses were decent. Nonetheless, There were no druggies or crackheads as someone else had pointed out. The staff was really friendly. Overall nice experienxe especially since we paid 130 for a 2 bdrm suite which would have cost twice as much 10 miles further at motel trees for practically the same or worse furniture. read more

The rooms were very clean and we loved the Jacuzzi tubs! The view from the balcony was amazing, we got to see the ocean. There is a note in the front lobby talking about the fog horn every 8 seconds that was a little annoying but it was definitely worth it to stay the beds were comfortable and they did everything they could to help us stay one more night after a reservation our reservation they were very sweet people the customer service was excellent they even talked to us about possibly moving to Crescent City and job opportunities They offer a nice Continental Breakfast in a quaint setting and the bagels and fruit are fresh. It is conveniently located by the aquarium and a restaurant I wouldn't have chosen to stay anywhere else If we go back I will definitely reserve a room here again! read more

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The reviews were really good for this hotel but I wasn't excepting very much. Especially for the rate. Oh wow was surprised! Okay so it's not the most posh remodeled hotel. But it's in great condition and spotlessly clean! And the view is absolutely beautiful from my room! Oh and I haven't got to the staff yet! Friendly, helpful, caring! The front desk clerk that checked me in was amazing! She gave me directions to places I wanted to see and even made a suggestion of something I might like and oh I would have been so sorry to not have known that was there. She seemed to know what would interest me. The outdoors ! She didn't send me to a tourist destination. It was so cool. I wish I was spending days here instead of just one night. I will guarantee you two things...I will be recommending this hotel...and I will be back. read more

Ocean View Inn - A view from my room - Hotels Near Me - Crescent City, California

Large clean rooms. Nice staff. No tub in room - as reserved. Sign even says jacuzzi but alas there wasnt one even tho specifically requested Also no view of said ocean read more

The beds are stiff, there's no USB outlets, and breakfast is all sugar and carbs. The rooms are large and clean. They did not honor our reservation with hotels . Com but they did give us a room for substantially more so thanks for that. I'll stay somewhere else next time in town. read more

We stayed here just a few days ago visiting the Redwoods. Staff is so friendly and hard working, rooms were large and very clean. Breakfast was good. We will be back next summer as we want last longer on the trails. read more

Stayed here on our way down the Oregon coast. Although the accommodations are outdated it was one of the more comfortable places we stayed at. The continental breakfast was good and well maintained! Beds were super comfortable! We were unable to keep our window open at night due to not having a screen in the window but the air conditioner was sufficient and kept the place cool. Location of the Inn was near many business' making it convenient for our large group. I appreciated that they had travel sized dial soap as opposed to an obscure brand of soap for us to use. We would stay here again if we came back. read more

This place is more expensive than those around it, maybe because of the view? We booked 2 rooms. Room 1: toilet and shower head broken Room 2: Someone else's clothing was in it, air conditioning broken, no screens on the window so couldn't leave open overnight. The bathroom outlets were all broken as was their hairdryer. Definitely should have saved the money. read more

When I checked in, I was told that halfway through my stay, I would need to negotiate my rate. When I went to do that, I found that I was only booked through that date and that I had to leave because there were no rooms for me. That day I found out that other people at my event got rooms in the ocean view inn that I just had to leave. I won't be back!! read more

This is a reasonablely priced motel and reasonably clean except the shampoo was only half full, leaving me to the conclusion it had not been replaced since the last guest used it. In the current Covid atmosphere this is simply unacceptable. My other complaint was that the Wi Fi did not reach our room. It literally petered out in the hallway by our door. When I complained to the front desk man, he just shrugged and said that he was aware of the problem and that at least 10 other guests had the same problem. Obviously the management is unwilling to upgrade the system and put in more routers or repeaters. And they were unwilling to make any price adjustments for the substantial inconvenience. I would definitely not recommend this place. read more

Is this the Four Seasons? No. Are you paying the Four Seasons prices? No. You are in Crescent City and this place is a great, CLEAN place to stay with great rates and if you are facing the back part, a view of the bay/ocean! I have stayed here a number of times on business and overtime, clean, friendly staff and a great corporate rate (they have other discounts as well). Also, I feel my vehicle is safe in their lot. A biggy when you are on the road! read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. I made a reservation 30+ days in advance. After driving several hours I arrived with my family only to find out they gave away my ocean front room. We were not late for checking in. I was treated rudely and they were just unhelpful about getting me the room I reserved. If you want to be disappointed upon arrival, stay at The Oceanview Inn read more

AVOID THIS ENTIRE CITY IF YOU CAN. This city is unbelievable and memorable in a bad way. I booked this hotel though Expedia as the last stop on our HONEYMOON because of its proximity to the ocean and the Redwood Forests. I didn't see anything about the area being unsafe otherwise I would have NEVER booked there. I should have known better when I walked in and saw THREE signs at the entrance saying that the hotel is not responsible for cars that are broken into and/or stolen property. They also have a sign that encourages you to use the deadbolt in your room. Another red flag should have been that they lock all the guests inside the hotel after a certain time. The second night we stayed there, our car and another car were broken into. Before anyone asks, our car was locked, and Im assuming they used tools to get in. I saw the signs so I knew the hotel could care less, but I asked if they had cameras to assist the police in getting our items back. The woman said they only have one camera (the one that points IN to the hotel) and when she gets there in the morning to open the hotel she drives around the parking lot looking for broken glass to see if anyone's car has been broken into. She also said "this happens all the time around hwy 101" and "at least they didn't smash your window to get the stuff." The hotel is not responsible for other people breaking into cars, I understand that, but they could do the BARE MINIMUM and put cameras up to deter burglaries, make their hotel safe for guests, or assist officers investigating burglaries. Especially since they know this is a chronic and pervasive issue for THEIR PARKING LOT. When the officer got out of his car he said, "and I thought we were going to go an entire weekend without a burglary!" Honestly? He said the city doesn't have any gang violence, but is overrun with "Tweakers" (his words) and they do a lot of burglaries. They tossed the entire car and I know this wasn't some poor hungry homeless person because there was food and water in the car and they didn't bother with that. Among the things they stole was a couples journal that had a question a day from the day we got married that we were working on filling out. This item would have had no value except to the people that were filling it out. They also stole an empty backpack that my husband forged a name plate with his last name on as part of a set of gifts for him and his Groomsmen. As for the actual hotel itself, the rooms are clean and spacious, but the walls are so thin that you can hear everything going on in all the other rooms around you. Also, not advertised is the fog horn at the beach that goes off every ten seconds. I hardly noticed it after awhile, but if you're a light sleeper this probably isn't going to work for you. The city is rundown and dirty. There aren't a lot of local resturant options, and the ones they do have close early (probably because of all the crime). I know nothing can be done to help us and the officer made it clear that we'll probably never get our stuff back, but this city and its people stole a day of our honeymoon that we will never get back. Hopefully this review stops another couple or family from making the same mistake we did by booking at this ambivalent, careless hotel, and coming to this horrible city. read more