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Whale Cove Inn

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy world-class amenities at this oceanfront retreat where fine dining and rejuvenating spa treatments create an unforgettable escape

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Whale Cove Inn, at the ocean's edge, offers a peaceful getaway. Guests can enjoy a spa massage or savor American cuisine at Restaurant Beck. The property features high-speed WiFi, a well-stocked library, and a welcoming lobby with a fireplace for cooler evenings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

About the neighborhood

Located in Depoe Bay, Whale Cove Inn is on the waterfront. Depoe Bay Bridge and Yaquina Head Light House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beverly Beach State Park and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Whale, Sea Life, and Shark Museum and Tradewinds Charters are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Depoe Bay travel guide
Map
2345 South Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR, 97341

What's nearby

  • Panoramic view at the Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint at Oregon coast.
    Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Tail Of A Humpback Whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae)
    Whale Watching Center
    3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Foamy wave on beach at Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area in Oregon
    Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
    8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Nye Beach Newport Oregon Drone Aerial Still Panoramic Photo 78
    Nye Beach
    17 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Chinook Winds Casino
    Chinook Winds Casino
    30 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport Station
    15 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gracie's Sea Hag
    3 min drive
  • The Horn Public House And Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Left Coast Coffee Co.
    3 min drive
  • Tidal Raves
    4 min drive
  • Pirate Coffee Company
    4 min drive

About this property

Whale Cove Inn

Upscale hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Whale Cove Inn. Treat yourself to a massage or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site Michelin star rated fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant Beck, features American cuisine and dinner. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Whale Cove Inn boast comforts such as private outdoor hot tubs and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches like premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, and down comforters
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Beck

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Whale Cove
Whale Cove Depoe Bay
Whale Cove Inn
Whale Cove Inn Depoe Bay
Whale Inn
Whale Cove Hotel Depoe Bay
Whale Cove Inn Hotel
Whale Cove Inn Depoe Bay
Whale Cove Inn Hotel Depoe Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Cove Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Cove Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whale Cove Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Whale Cove Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint, Depoe Bay City Park, and Whale, Sea Life, and Shark Museum. Tradewinds Charters and Whale Watching Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Whale Cove Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was awesome.. restaurant on site was a disappointment. I was feeling sick throughout the night. The food wasn't very tasteful for the price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

andra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

We haven't stayed at the Cove for a couple of years and we're surprised at the the off season pricing but decided to go anyway. The place is showing its age! Tiles missing and obvious water damage on the exterior, cracked grout and wobbly tiles in the bathroom, gas fireplace that wouldn't turn off, dripping ceiling on the balcony. The entertainment system is sad and difficult to maneuver. They have discontinued their complimentary breakfast and don't not even have coffee In the lobby. Our room was not made up after the first night either. Still an amazing view but disappointing the details.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views and the awesome suits with balconies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view! The comfort of the property! We had an AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice location

Whale Cove Inn is very strategically located near Depoe Bay, Oregon, with easy access to Depoe Bay and several local beaches. While the accommodations were quite nice with a nice view of the cove, we felt it was overpriced for what was offered. (I did not comparison shop, so perhaps this is the going rate for the area.) Due to COVID, there was no housekeeping, no breakfast buffet, etc., so it was hard to rate service other than okay. The inn itself seemed in need of some maintenance or renovation as there was peeling exterior paint, dirty fountain ponds in front, cracked sidewalk in back leading to deck, the jacuzzi tub on deck seemed rather dated and it was not clean. Our room was mostly clean, but minor things like lots of dirt in slider track, etc. The bed was very comfortable. The bar area and refrigerator was nice. Especially with COVID, a microwave would have been very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel and Gorgeous Location

The views from the room were excellent - it helped that we had perfect sunny days in April but even in the rain this view would be impeccable. The room was great and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was unbelievable. The hot tub was dated and restaurant on-site was closed. Rooms are large. Will need to come back when restaurant isn't closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Sepherah H

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So-So for me

This was a tricky one to review. I personally don’t believe the cost is worth the hotel. I got the premier suite and didn’t understand why two of the bedrooms and one of the bathrooms was locked in the suite I paid for. Hotels.com, where I got the reservation said I would get three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the suite. I did ask the front desk personnel and he said the hotel keeps the other two bedrooms and one bathroom locked unless we have more than two people in our party, (but at that point the suite itself would cost even more). That seemed to me to be really ridiculous. I decided to go on hotels.com and put in 4 guests, requested the same suite and it was THE SAME PRICE I paid, so the front desk personnel were dishonest with me. The fireplace is pretty much a joke, it’s a plug in fireplace that has an hour long timer. For the cost, you guys should be able to install a full fireplace. There is also not a full size kitchen, no oven, which I had been looking forward to so I could could breakfast. No breakfast at the hotel. The wonderful things about the hotel are the shower, it’s the best I’ve ever experienced. The bathtub on the deck is so wonderful too- even in the cold weather it is a good contrast to the hot water in the tub. The view is beautiful. The sounds from the ocean are wonderful in the relaxing tub. The bed is also really comfortable, but I prefer harder beds, it’s not super hard, but decently hard. I’m not sure if I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Colton, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and view were beautiful. It was extremely relaxing and the shower and spa tub were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whale Cove

Lovely rooms, comfortable and very clean. The rooms are relaxing and every room has a spectacular view. We will absolutely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An amazing location that needs updates

Location is king at the Whale Cove Inn. The living spaces are enormous and well laid out. That said, the furniture and carpeting are dated, and the amenities do not justify a $500+ per night stay. Keurig coffee maker with coffee mate. Cheap wine and cocktail glassware. Rusted out lock on the glass sliding doors that wouldn’t lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful. Beautiful rooms and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This property is absolutely stunning inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prepare yourself for extreme satisfaction!!

You really can’t find more fantastic accommodations on the OR coast than Whale Cove Inn, just a hop south of Depoe Bay. Luxurious, beautifully appointed w/superior design, comfort & an exceptional, devoted staff. Becks dining, inside Whale Cove is manned by an adventurous, exceptional chef. The pastry chef produces lush, fresh delights daily for one of the most varied & delicious complimentary breakfast. Every conceivable detail is taken into account to create a completely satisfactory experience that will please all but the most persnickety guest. Four days is barely enough time to enjoy all the offerings Whale Cove Inn provides. Add the whales, nesting eagles, towhees, shore birds & seals, to name a few, your stay at Whale Cove takes on another level of enjoyment. We are looking forward to returning as often as possible. Reserve your room now; you will not be disappointed or get more for your money. Fantabulous!!
Fire-pit & viewing platform over-looking Whale Cove.
Comfortable, well-appointed bedding & furnishings.
Numerous ample-sized innovative amenities! Divine shower.
View from the balcony of one of the eight guest rooms; all of which are suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

J&J, Reno, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and grounds are beautiful. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We're coming back!

Amazing, perfect for us workaholics!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best hotel on the Oregon Coast. The grounds are gorgeous, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and the restaurant downstairs is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful luxurious suite with an absolutely stunning view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel. Our oversized suite boasted a spacious bath, gigantic 3-headed shower, comfortable bed and breathtaking views of the lagoon and ocean. The included breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous accommodations & view is extraordinary!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

peaceful and large suites

stunning views and peaceful. A little disorganized at breakfast (ran out of coffee cups said they only had 12!) but rooms very spacious and relaxing. Evening staff was friendly on phone, morning staff had a bit of a snobby energy and not much to do in direct area unless you drive but room and views enough to make you want to go again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Levy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best on the coast.

We always love staying here. The service it top notch and it’s so quite and relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

J&C, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome facility and staff!

Great relaxing facility and superb, accommodating staff. Wonderful 4 day stay and saw whales every day from our room and from our breakfast table.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Whale Cove Inn was wonderful to stay at. All of the staff were very helpful and nice. The views of the cove from the room was incredible.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, romantic hotel

Whale Cove Inn was everything it was made out to be. Beautiful setting, and the rooms all have spectacular views. Our room was spacious, comfortable,quiet, and well maintained. Easily the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at.