This B&B is a gem in Astoria, Extremely clean and well cared for with comfortable rooms. Delicious…read morebreakfast with fresh fruit, OJ, yogurt, quiche, coffee and tea. Pam and Dave are wonderful hosts. Opt for one of the two rooms with sunrooms for river views.

My wife and I loved our stay (about a year ago) so much that we knew we would be coming back. Since…read morewe live in Portland, about 2 hours away from Astoria, it is a quick getaway for us and we plan on making the trip as often as we can. Pam and David are the sweetest and most hospitable hosts, and their B&B truly feels like a cozy home. They collect really fun items, and each room has its own character and its own unique homey decor. The location of the inn is close enough to walk anywhere you would want to go out for dinner, drinks, or shopping. The best part of the inn (besides Pam's breakfasts - which always include the BEST fruit bowls) is most definitely their 13 year old chihuahua, Penny. She often makes an appearance after breakfast and steals the heart of everyone she meets. If you aren't able to use a tub with a shower handle (like the kind popular in Europe) to bathe, then I would suggest getting one of their rooms with a shower/tub combination. I loved having a clawfoot tub to soak in (we stayed in the Rose Room this time) each night while I read and drank a cup of tea. There is usually hot water and teabags or instant coffee available at all hours (freshly brewed coffee is available starting at 7am) on the stairway landing and I took full advantage of that amenity!

When I think of Astoria, I think of a quirky, old and exhausted Victorian town that had its heyday…read moremany moons ago and now stands on its own as a funky place. This is what you get when you visit Grandview B & B. Funky, old, and in those two things - charm. Sharlene is someone who has lived a nice long life and probably has many stories to tell. She is usually the woman who greets you when you arrive. Be patient, as it takes her a bit to get to the front door. Also, if you come down to the lobby area after you have checked in and try to talk to Sharlene, make sure she can see who you are. I watched a few times as guests came down the stairs to call out to her about a question and she can't move her neck as easily to know who she is talking to. :) Be kind and patient with this wonderful lady. We stayed in the Treetops Room which has a balcony where you can look out over the river and see the old Flavel home. And you can even spy the Goonies house in the far off distance. Breakfast is served at 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30 and you get to choose which one works best for you. Bagels, smoked salmon and chocolate muffins! YUM! The sweet chef was wonderfully sweet and we felt very special eating in the closed off room. If you want 1000 thread count sheets or modern amenities, this is not where you will find them. Come for the experience and the charm of staying in a very old house. I love this place and am making this a yearly traditional stop on our way to Cannon Beach.

This was an amaaaazingly grand find! All major chains were booked solid so we first checked into…read moreone of the $80 rooms on Marine Dr. to find it had no AC!! We opened the windows only to be blown away with traffic and bridge construction noise. We immediately asked for a refund and started calling lodging options away from Marine Dr. and lucked into an available room at Grandview! Our room, called "Cloud Nine" came with a lovely view of the Astoria-Megler Bridge and Columbia River sunset! And in the morning, we sat in the private breakfast nook in a turret with a gorgeous view of the river!! Breakfast included fresh fruit, juice, coffee, salmon and cream cheese on a cheddar bagel, and chocolate muffins. Staying at the Grandview was a highlight of our trip, a wonderful surprise find!! Please note that this review was written in July 2013. I just got around to posting it a year later!!

Let me start by saying. I'm concierge key with America Airlines, ambassador with Marriott and…read morediamond reserve with Hilton. My father n law wanted to stay her and my wife and I pulled up. Little nervous. We have not stayed in a motel in 15+ years. Most of our stay have a spa. My point is... it was VERY clean!!!! Loved the small town hospitality! They also had a coffee and burritos out side. Love love love it!!

Incredible hosts, cute rooms, clean and affordable especially at the peak of travel season. Our…read morefavorite was #9 with high ceilings and a cowboy theme. Elk Post Coffee truck is awesome. The lovely woman manning the post makes an excellent chai latte and she's an absolute sweetheart.

Updating my review over 3 years later! We have stayed at Ecola Inn annually for 4 years now. As my…read moreprevious review states, the view is incredible and it's always a fantastic stay every time. I wanted to add some details: You get 1 parking spot per room for the duration of your stay which is amazing and quite literally feet away from the famous haystack entrance. Bigger cars might prefer more ideal spots along the sides of the parking lot to reduce congestion of the entrance but those are limited. So plan the times you leave accordingly. Their booking system is different from anywhere else we've stayed. For the dates you stay, at check out, you get dibs on the same dates the following year. Which is why many guests have maintained the same reservation for many years. (That is also why it is always booked out) We see some of the same people every year which is also cool! It will require a $100 deposit which will be deducted from your total if choose not to book the following year. Otherwise that same deposit rolls over year after year. I found the full size refrigerator amazing for new moms who breastfeed and need to freeze their milk. I was able to continue my breastfeeding journey on vacation which I'm grateful for. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need; silverware, dishes, new sponge, dish soap, salt & pep, roasting pan, frying pan, pots, cast iron skillet, microwave, oven, coffee etc. So for families with small children, this also means snacks & mealtimes can be cooked inside your room. (We stop at Costco in Warrenton on the drive over!) If you want the biggest room, choose room #5. It is up a flight of stairs so keep that in mind. It's so spacious. There's a back room with 2 queen size beds, tv & vanity. That's where our kids sleep and plenty of room to play. Bonus, there a door separating the main part of the room where there is another queen bed, kitchen, fireplace and of course, the killer view. They are very strict (as they should be) about fire department requirements regarding how many people can be in each room. There are zero exceptions to maximum capacity. So book accordingly, not based on how many beds there are. Children are included in that count. There is no traditional turn down service but clean towels are provided every morning if you wish. Guests are asked (or have been in the past via the handbook) to remove their own trash which is right under the stairs requiring little to no effort. Also to remove shoes at the door to prevent sand buildup on the carpets as it's difficult to remove. Out of respect for Rosa (who we love) and her staff, we make sure the room is clean of any dishes, garbage before we check out as well as stripping the sheets and leaving on the bed for easier turn down for the next guest. Dogs are allowed on the property granted you pickup after them & remain respectful. No leaving dog unattended. The lower rooms have direct access to the backyard for easy potty breaks. The weather here is kinda funny in the earlier months of the year because it will forecast rain the whole week and be sunny/beautiful for at least half the day. That said, it is windy sometimes with king tides so walks on the beach are dependent on that. Hope this helps! Check that website for opening dates and may the odds be in your favor!!

This place is affordable,dog friendly with ocean views and is right on the beach at Cannon Beach…read moreHaystack Rock. We loved taking our dog there.

We had an amazing time here celebrating a birthday! I made reservations online through their…read morewebsite. I was sent an email the morning of our reservation for pre check-in information. This was a huge time saver once we arrived at the hotel and checked in at the front desk (located inside gift shop). We were given our room keys right away. There is a staircase and elevator available for guests staying in rooms on the 3rd floor. Our king bed balcony room was located in the main building. They also have rooms in their Annex building where the golf pro shop is located. There are no mini refrigerators, microwaves or coffee pots in the guest rooms at this hotel, so plan accordingly. They place a coffee cart at the top of the stairs for guests each morning. The Sand Trap restaurant and pub is located on site in the main building. The menu is very similar to most McMenamins restaurants, with a few more seafood items at this location on the coast. They have bicycles available for guests as well. Gearhart beach is only a block away. A beautiful beach to walk or drive on. Vehicle access is located off 10th Street. Overall, we had a wonderful first visit here! We will definitely be back. I'm not sure why it's taken us so long to stay here. I would highly recommend.

We are big McMenamin fans and this property is definitely one of my favorites. Great quiet location…read moreby the beach, a golf course, great outdoor locations and bars. Plus they have some modern amenities like a TV in your room when you just want to go back to the room and chill, like we did. If you stay in the Annex then you are greeted with a self-service coffee bar in the morning! Outstanding!!

Pretty epic place, although you couldn't close the bathroom door for some reason, but the cookies…read morewere cool

OK, first the good. Stayed two days. Hotel looks nice from the outside once you find it at the…read moreend of a gravel road past the U-Hall rental center (smallish sign off of Hamburg St is easy to miss). Room was clean and in-room Keurig machine and free cookies at check-in counter was a nice touch. It is only about two blocks from the fun and end station of the Astoria Trolley, which is inexpensive ($2 to ride it all day long). Now the not so good. Our first floor room in the four story portion was just meh. Bed was clean but too soft and both me and my partner had sore backs each morning. Lots of walking noise from room above us didn't help. View of water was obstructed on first floor, but might have been OK on higher floors. Arrived at 4:15 pm (check in supposed to be 4 pm on). Young woman at counter said room was almost ready but not yet inspected so we sat in lobby for 20 minutes. Asked again at 4:35 and she said still not ready so I asked if I could be texted when ready as we'd go into town and kill time until room was available. She said she'd let me know by text or phone. 5:15 pm decided to grab a quick bite. Came back to hotel at 6:15 pm and got room keys. Same woman said she'd both texted and called me. Nope. No calls, no text and she confirmed my cell phone at check in. Hmmmm..... The fun and educational trolley is convenient when it is running (doesn't run on Wednesdays, when its raining, and stops at 5 pm) so it isn't reliable to get back to hotel if in town during dinner hours. Hotel is too far away from restaurants and shops to walk, so location was not ideal. For $300 a night, I felt it was just so-so. Cannery Hotel on the water was way too expensive and not rated all that much higher. Might try the Norblad or even the Holiday Inn Express next time for better locations and value. Lloyd's was passable but a let down for the price charged.

Great location right on the beach. Easily walkable to restaurants. Friendly and attentive service…read morewith a heartfelt thank you to Mindy and Michelle for making our stay extra special.

As others have said, you're paying for the view. However, personally, I have not felt welcome here,…read moreand I also observe that many of the stated amenities or "perks" are not available, not working, or just not.....it's been death by a thousand cuts for me, and it's on top of the multiple racial micro aggressions I've experienced in this town in less than 24 hours. 1. Upon arrival to check-in, I observed one person at the reception desk being helped by the sole staff member, plus several folks hanging out in the lobby. After checking that no one else was waiting, I sat down to wait. They all left and I was the only person waiting. Of course, a white woman strolled right up to the desk from outside just as the other guest left, and instead of telling her I was there first, or even acknowledging me at all, the white staff person just helped her. 2. They say that pets names are on a welcome board when you arrive. My dog's name was not there and the board was tucked away against a wall. 3. I'm traveling alone with a dog, so I unload everything before bringing my dog into the room. After lugging everything to the door, my key cards did not work. When I went back to reception, there was no apology, or anything about accountability. Simply "oh let me fix that." 4. The room says that the TV is equipped with AppleTV, and even has a special button for it. Does not actually work. 5. They say they provided cookies in the lobby between 4-6pm. I checked in just after 4pm and there were none. 6. I took my dog out to sightsee and when we same back, again with my hands full, the key cards did not work again. So, I have to leave my belongings at the door, and run to the lobby with my dog in tow, to get the fixed AGAIN. funny how that happened again. 7. When we did open the door to the room the first few times, the smell of "old lady perfume" was so strong. I asked the front desk if that was intentional and she said it must be a cleaning product. It is way too strong and I can still smell it on day 2, even after airing the room out as much as possible. 8. The shower head is covered with lime, and the spray options do not all fully function due to how clogged the shower head is. 9. The bedding is way too light for the climate. So then you run the heater, and get too hot in the night. 10. The outdated fridge runs loudly at random times in the night. I'm on a long road trip with my dog as we move to Canada, and we've been on the road for 2 weeks and been to 5 states. I decided to splash out on this hotel because I'm a huge Goonies fan, and my dog loves the beach. Overall, I'm disappointed and I'd say this hotel is not worth it at all. I will not stay here again. For this amount of $$$, plus dog fees for me, this value is abysmal.

We love staying here and just finished our second trip. We did the king view suite with our pup…read more Absolute beautiful view of Haystack rock! Balcony has great views of Haystack and of the sunsets. Room was great with size and super clean! Location is just south of the main shops, but there's still restaurants, coffee, and a store around. They love pups and had a package ready for her. Plus they have a small outdoor dog bath next to the sand, which is so clutch for post beach zoomies! Also love the pool, electric car chargers, and Apple TVs in room!! Overall great experience and will keep coming back

My family decided last minute that we would celebrate Thanksgiving on the Oregon Coast and was able…read moreto book a room at Surfsand Resort easily, which was surprising since it was a holiday weekend. We were able to get partial view of the ocean as well! It's probably just me but I always stress out when I book hotels that have carpeted rooms because people don't remove their dirty footwear. It's always so pleasant to spend my money on non-carpeted floors because I can clean the floor myself. With two toddlers in tow who love to touch, sit, and lay down in places they've never slept at before, this resort definitely helped relieve that stress! I really have nothing negative to say about this place. Upon checking in, we received two cans of beer, free of charge - not sure if that was because it was Thanksgivings weekend, or if it is some they they normally do - but that was a nice surprise to have. The rooms included dishes and utensils which was a bonus as well as a dustpan and broom for sweeping all the sand that comes in. The bed was comfortable and fit all four of us comfortably (we had a king-size bed). The bathtub was a bit odd just because there was a sliding window which when opened connected to the bedroom. Our kids had a hoot being in the bathtub while getting to watch tv at the same time - although there was also a tv in the bathroom. Location was absolutely perfect! A five minute walk to the beach! In addition, there were many restaurants to choose from in the area. We found it so convenient during dinner hours because when our toddlers were on the verge of meltdowns, we would get the check and walk to our rooms easily.