Carpet had not been vacuumed, found a pill laying on the floor when we first got there. Countertops and stove top In kitchen had not been cleaned or wiped down had food and bread crumbs all over them. Everything thing had a thin layer of dust on it. read more

The room was very clean and had everything we needed- tub/shower, toilet, towels, extra toilet paper, dresser, microwave, small refrigerator, table, 2chairs, nightstand & light on each side of the bed. The price was affordable. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Cutest hotel ever. I love love love the wooden walls in the rooms, so cozy. Their decor is the best. And some of the rooms are split almost into two rooms, which is nice. Only problem is the one with the AC gets really cold and the other one stays hot... Rufus seems like a pretty small town, I was so pleasantly surprised to find such a cute place here. Especially so last minute when we were just passing through. read more

This is not a fancy motel but basic, clean and had everything I needed. I always worry when traveling if I'll find a place with a comfortable bed when I'm in s rural area. The bed I slept in here was equal to any of the best hotel chains I've been to in the cities. In this small Columbia River town, I don't think I could have asked for more than this clean comfortable room with all the amenities. I understand fishing is great here and if you do stop by make sure you check out the bridge. read more

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Have been staying here in May for many years. Family owned business, well run, personable, nice place to stay. Erika is new to the operation and is a gem, a great addition. Love this place. read more

Remodeled and super clean Linens smelled good and pillows were great. Bed was pretty good. Ive had better and Ive had worst. Highly recommend for a quaint convenient sleep. This is my new hidden gem. read more

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Clean, comfortable, and perfect in every way. Every motel is a bit of a throwback in time, and Hillview is no exception. It just adds to the interest/charm. Highly recommended. read more

Clean rooms and friendly staff. Motel offers breakfast voucher with limited menu to bulldog diner, 0700-1100. Will stay with them again on my next fishing trip. read more

We were traveling Christmas Eve and hit a snow storm. We had reservations in Portland but it wasn't safe to drive any further. Typically I won't stay anywhere but Holiday Inn Express, but we didn't have any other option. This Motel is every bit as comfortable as Holiday Inn Express. It was much nicer than the photos online with the paneling. Everything has been updated. The owner was so accommodating upon checking making sure we had everything we needed. The rates were excellent. The room was very clean, new and updated. The bed is top quality. Very comfortable. Thank you for the comfortable stay. We'll be back. read more

Their customer services excels . . . they happily go the extra mile to make sure your stay is comfortable.

This should probably be considered a joint review of the lovely experience we had at the Rufus Hillview, and the usefulness of Yelp, in being instrumental in finding a place we would have never encountered otherwise. The motel is classically unassuming from the outside, but the room was everything yelpers promised - clean, comfortable, and a terrific value. I had only one, truly minor quibble - the placement of the toilet in an otherwise delightful bathroom was a bit cramped. I have already recommended Hillview to friends, and will go out of my way to stay there again the next time I'm in the area. We received a discount coupon for breakfast at the Bulldog Diner down the street (see separate review), which was a lovely meal and an unexpected treat. Thanks again, fellow yelpers, for leading us here. read more

Great unassuming place! The rooms are clean and well thought out in design the bathrooms are extremely clean, which was huge for me! I'm one of those people who is immediately grossed out if I find a rogue loose hair from a prior patron. The bed was comfy and I want the wonderful pillows for my own home. Outside, it is still being worked on, but looks fantastic. It has a perfect little sitting area that made me want to grab a drink and favorite book. read more

This place was clean, had very nice owners and was incredibly affordable for the quality of stay my wife and I had. If you're passing through or need a place to stay to get out of the wind, spend your money here and enjoy a cozy bed where a nice game of gin rummy and a glass of your favorite adult beverage are a perfect fit. Seriously, I'd compare the quality of this to a Hilton minus the price. Great value!! read more

Nice motel, comfortable bed and Pillows, clean, mini fridge, bath/shower, microwave, coffee maker, cable TV, I would stay again.

Very clean, i was impressed when i walked inside to check out the motel room. I booked this last minute, and don't typically stay at motels, but it had great reviews so I yhought i'd check it out. This place is better than most hotel chains i stay at, in terms of cleanliness and staff friendliness. I wish all budget travel was as good of value. The neighborhood seemed a little unpolished, so i asked if my car was safe in the lot. There are cameras in the parking lot for security, but the owner is also the mayor of the town so knows the neighbors well. I definitely recommend this place if cleanliness and money are factors in your decision. I'd absolutely stay here again. read more

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A great place to stay. Cabin was clean, comfortable and well maintained. Owner even provided a little first aid when needed. Great little common area with BBQ. If your going to overnight in the Rufus area this is the place to stay. read more

For a "budget" motel this place really rocks! Aside from the cleanliness of the place, the beds have been given a lot of attention and are very comfortable and pillows are great! This level of bed comfort is not found until you get to the most expensive places. The only fly in this ointment was the rather "rustic" shower stall. My friend has a problematical shoulder and need ice, the proprietor Dan brought him a bag from the outfitter shop gratis! I will be staying here again! read more

I was recently called to the area for a funeral. I chose this motel because of the reviews I saw on Yelp. Since it was a long drive, I stayed over another night, so I was at the motel two nights. I arrived kind of late and met the owners, a mother, and son who showed me to my room. I liked them immediately. I stayed in the Queen, single room. I spent a lot of time in the room working and resting. It was very clean, extremely comfortable. The bed was super soft and cozy. I would recommend this motel to anyone and I plan to return next time I need to drive to Portland. read more

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I had one of my best accommodation experiences EVER here! After a frustrating experience with a reserved campsite being taken and all accommodation full in many cities around, with a concert that weekend, Genie called me back to let me know about a cancellation. She stayed up until about 12:30 to wait as my friend and I drove back from where we were to get to the motel. She was kind and warm and friendly, even at that hour! We received a voucher for free breakfast the next morning, for a very sweet restaurant (Bulldog Diner) and the room was so comfortable, nicely renovated, and air-conditioned. The owners even have a lovely book explaining about the motel and their experience opening and maintaining the motel. The next day, I had a nice chat with the owners and was off on my way. Good people, good service, good times! read more

Small attractive motel. Family owned. Remodeled tastefully decorated. Everything modern clean. Complementary breakfast at nice local restaurant Very reasonably priced. Really quite a delightful place read more

This is a really great place to stop if you're cruising through the Columbia Gorge. Ive heard the windsurfing is great there. It's an easy walk to the little restaurant up the street for Breakfast. The room was super cute, the one I got had a kitchen with a full sized fridge and a stove... The bed was the softest cloud of a bed that I have ever slept on, and the sheets were super soft! read more

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What a great room. My fishing partner and I stayed in a very nice 2 bedroom. The bed in the main room had a queen bed that was very comfortable. There was a small table with 2 chairs and a kitchenette with a coffee pot, a mini fridge and microwave. The TV was good sized flat screen. The small room in the back had a twin. The bathroom was exceptionally clean as was the entire room. The motel was fairly busy but very quiet. This was quite a bargain for $84. read more

Don't let the exterior bother you. Our room was super clean and well appointed and the proprietor was very nice and accommodating. My wife is hard to please and the Hillview Motel exceeded her expectations and that is hard to do. read more

Great little hotel! Very nicely remodeled, very clean, great management and well worth the price, we just finished a 66 day motorcycle trip Coast to Coast and spent more for far less. Would recommend it to anyone. read more

I stayed here while I was working in the area for a few weeks. A nice, clean, quiet, American Owned motel in a nice quiet little town. The owner, Dan, lives on site with his family & is a really nice guy. He is a realtor in town there, so he is into fixing up real estate & making it nice. Room had new carpet, good firm comfortable bed, newer fridge/microwave/coffee maker w/decent coffee, large bathroom, radiant heat (way better than forced air heat), & was just very comfortable to stay in. Motel offers weekly rates. WIFI is free but I kept getting kicked off their router & had to keep reconnecting to it which was a hassle but the internet service while connected to it was good. I haven't had this problem with other routers so I know it wasn't my laptop. I relayed to Dan that as a sports fan I was disappointed his TV channels did not include ESPN/ESPN2, upon check out he said he took that into consideration. Only a small market & restaurant/lounge in this small town a block from motel. 5 min. down the road is Biggs Junction with McDonalds, Subway, Pilot convenience center, & a couple restaurants but I never ate at them. 25 min. down the road is The Dalles for shopping & many choices for dining. I stay at motels for work all over the place in many states, this is definitely one of the nicer ones I have stayed at. read more

This motel beats any 4 star hotels or timeshares I've stayed in the past. The decors and amenities are pleasing to eyes; it is not gaudy at all. The room is kept clean. It is very quiet, very comfortable and spacious. I will be staying here again in the future! read more

As others have written, this is real gem. Spotless rooms with very nice accommodations, a well maintained and presented property, and most of all - a simply wonderful proprietor. As hard as it can be to find a great motel, it's even harder to find one with an owner that can inspire you to remember that there are indeed beautiful people in this world. read more

Just great. Very cheap, clean, well appointed. There's not much to Rufus but this hotel is close to it all. Quick trip to the canyons or the river from this nifty little place. read more

The yelpers are correct. Modern and clean interior with comfortable beds. Glad we stayed here!

Everything you look for in a budget motel. People who truly care about the cleanliness of the rooms, and the customers stay. Definitely the only place on the area of the Columbia to stay! read more

The motel reminded me of the small pre-Interstate motels. The rooms are a bit small but adequate, and very clean. I like the wood paneling, gives it a cabin feel. Has everything needed for a good nights sleep. I didn't see an ice machine, but may have been it the office. I liked it, reminded me of family trips when I was young, before interstates. Wife thought it was fine, just a little small. The pictures shown, I'm sure are very accurate, for the bigger room/cabin, but not the one we stayed in. You get a voucher for a complimentary breakfast (special menu) at the Bulldog Cafe, right down the road. see my review read more

Quite a hidden gem! Well maintained, clean and every detail thought of. The owner works hard and knows what she's doing!

What a lovely little motel! While driving from California to Montana, we found this gem to stay in for the night. The owner, Jeanie, who checked us in was so nice and accommodating, giving me all the information we'd need to make our stay comfortable. Though the motel is older, the room we stayed in had everything we could ask for, and has obviously been updated very thoughtfully. Every area of the room is spotless! As a "bath person" I appreciated the sparkling clean bathtub. A really thoughtful feature is that there are plenty of electric outlets near the bed - something even nice hotels don't always provide. Additionally, Jeanie gave us a complimentary breakfast voucher for the nearby diner. Can't say enough good things about Rufus Hillview Motel! read more

Very nice surprise! We turned down a disgusting hotel in Boardman, opting to find a hotel in The Dalles. Saw the sign for the Hillview off the freeway at 9:30pm. The owner showed me the room first before I paid. Small, but a perfect place to hang our hat for the night. Extremely clean and comortable. Great for the weary traveler! The complimentary breakfast at the Bulldog diner was a nice touch as well. All in the family, the diner is owned by the children of the Hillview's owner. Friendly all the way around! read more

What a great little spot! We stayed there after a concert at Maryhill Winery. The room was very clean, comfortable and fully updated. It felt more like a good hotel inside the room, but had the cute and welcoming feeling of a roadside motel. The owner was so friendly and accommodating. Included in the price was breakfast at the Bulldog Diner. The food there was good with big portions and the service was friendly. We will definitely stay at the Hillside Inn again! read more

Driving down the 84, my bf and I were confronted with a bit much snow for a simple front wheel drive car. We found this hotel via a friend's online assistance. He indicated to us that it had "good reviews". We were sold. Please note: we are a couple that likes a balance of economical and atmosphere, but we are willing to pay a little extra for the right kind of atmosphere. We pull up, and the owners were waiting behind the counter. They were both super friendly and efficient. In addition, the simple "lobby" was clean, had information for travelers, and was comfortable. In chatting we found out that they recently bought the motel. They have replaced all the bedding and towels, but still had some work to do. We were told that we had one of the last non-renovated rooms, too. They cut us a deal, and our bill came to $60.60. We enter our room (the motel is a single story structure), and were delightfully happy. It was CLEAN and comfortable. It includes coffee, coffee maker, tv + DVD, fridge and microwave. The only thing we missed was tea, but I bet the owners would have pulled out some, if we had asked. Fortunately, we uncovered some in a present. With owners like Dan and his wife (never got her name), this place is in good hands. I can only assume it will get nicer, but honestly for the amount we paid, we feel very happy and will rest well. I recommend this to anyone needing rest to or from Portland, or visiting the Columbia Gorge on a budget. read more

Spent one night here in late September. Long day on the motorcycle and, even though I'm not terribly choosy about motels, I almost passed it by as it doesn't look like much from the outside. The owners run it themselves, big plus in my book. They had one non kitchenette room left. I asked if I could see it. Big surprise! It was beautiful. Everything was new, in working order, and clean as could be. When remodeling they decided to keep the original pine panelling..nice touch. Big bathroom. Only problem was very minor: the aluminum double pane window had condensation in it and looked bad. Another nice surprise: not being a meat eater, I didn't expect to find much to choose from at the nearby Texas T Bone Cafe. But they had a decent salad bar. I slept well, ate well, all at a decent price. If I find myself again near Rufus and needing a place to stay, I hope they have a room for me at The Hillview! read more

This motel is charming. Don't let the outside fool you. The rooms are clean and fresh and the bed is comfortable. The inside has been updated and it's so quiet. Jeanne is wonderful and accommodating. I will be back read more

Precious! Exactly what I would have done, if I could buy a small1940's motel and fix it up. Owners (Dan and Jeanie) are friendly and take care of the place like it was their home. The rooms are clean and quiet. As a previous reviewer mentioned, wi-fi was weak, my only complaint. They are working on adding additional routers. read more

Very clean and super affordable. Beds not perfect, but continuously upgrading so probably better next time. Very inexpensive, especially since it's summer time. Also includes breakfast at the very quaint bulldog cafe. We will stay here every time we're in the area. read more