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December 2023 by Cindy T.
Words won't do this place justice. The bed was heaven. The view was gorgeous. I recommend staying two nights or more to really experience this place.
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August 2023 by Steve B.
We expected high level hospitality when we reserved the "premium suite, " with three bedrooms and two baths. Imagine our surprise when two bedrooms and one bath were locked. Naturally, we protested. We had paid for the whole suite, not one third of it. The desk clerk had obviously not gone to hospitality school, because he was unyielding and - worse - argumentative. We were able to get him to unlock one bedroom and one bath, leaving OUR third bedroom inaccesible. As a lawyer, I viewed this situation as an unlawful trade practice under Oregon's law. As a guest I viewed the experience as damaging to the enjoyment of our high-priced getaway. I will never return here. I will tell all my friends about this experience. And I'm thinking seriously about filing an unlawful trade practices lawsuit against these presumptuous, arrogant defrauders.
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June 2022 by Lisa N.
PROS:1. BEST ocean view: waves crashing on huge rocks, sandy beach, forest trees, landscaped setting, even lovely birdsong to go along with the calming ocean sound2. Spacious suite, large deck, large bathroom.3. Jetted tub on the deck to enjoy the sunset, drink wine, watch the clouds and count the stars4. Robes and slippers provided 5. Quiet and very privateCONS: (which should not exist in this price range)1. No breakfast offered. No alternate breakfast recommendations. Nothing but a discount for not having it2. Only 1 footrest for the 2 deck chairs 3. Uncomfortable furniture detracted from relaxing and enjoying the view 4. Internet connection slow and unreliable 5. No in-room guide with front desk number or tv instructions 6. Tv displays streaming services, but none are actually available. No good movie options7. Toilet is super low - you have to bend over to flush it8. No microwave in roomSUMMARY:If you don't mind paying double the cost of other similar places for more sq ft and a spectacular ocean view, go for it, but don't expect much else above and beyond
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May 2022 by Ron D.
The Beck Restaurant's Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing is a special experience, albeit a bit expensive.Our family really enjoyed the experience and the ambiance of the ocean view.
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January 2022 by Margaret P.
This is my favorite place to stay anytime I want to stay at the coast. I especially love coming here to watch any king tides. The land formation is perfect for those types of dramatic wave action. The accommodations are luxurious, the bed alone, is worth coming here. Enormous windows in the suite allows for comfortable storm watching. The staff is excellent, very friendly. I highly recommend Whale Cove Inn.
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September 2021 by Taylor D.
Whale Cove Inn was my first luxury boutique hotel experience and wow was I absolutely blown away!!I unfortunately only had 2 nights in this hotel, I wish it were way more! My visit was in October of 2019 before the pandemic, but we were immediately greeted by the man at the front desk and he was so kind, showed us around the hotel and gave us all the information we needed. Our room was HUGE, on the top floor with an incredible view of whale cove. The deck was large, the outdoor tub was amazing, the shower in the bathroom was also huge. They also provide binoculars in the room which is a great touch, and we used them daily to see some of the whales in whale cove. This place was an absolute dream getaway, and there are tons of places nearby to pull over and explore Oregon's beautiful coastline. I can't wait until I can go back with my camera and take great quality photos of the hotel and the area...photography is a passion of mine and Depoe Bay is the PERFECT place to photograph the coast. I'll be back soon, Whale Cove Inn!!!
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June 2021 by C B.
Wonderful, wonderful place to stay. Only 8 suites (no smoking, no pets, no kids under 17). Every suite has lovely view of the Cove. Great/phenomenal on-site restaurant.
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June 2021 by Mich L.
This is our first stay at the Whale Cove Inn...we passed it on our previous trip to the coast and decided to treat ourselves since it was our anniversary.The rooms are spacious and a bit dated IMO, they could use a furniture upgrade, and need to make time for some apparent delayed maintenance. Additionally, some of the finish work is rather cheap (tiles on deck are pretty Home Depot and bonus....extremely slippery when wet...not a good choice for a place with a soaking tub); when you command these type of nightly prices, expect to be scrutinized. Appreciate the wet bar and of course, the bathroom is lovely and so huge. They even have a yoga mat if you forget yours and left some chocolates for us; binoculars were a nice touch. Small container of salts were provided for tub.Tech updates are needed....there was one place to charge your cellphone without a full plug-in and there were plenty of landline plug-ins...but uses those anymore with their laptops? Also...the wi-fi is pretty weak.The lobby was nice, but I would recommend they either replace the silk flowers and ferns, or get rid of them and get some real plants....it really lowers the perceived value IMO.We stayed in 203; the view from any of the suites is amazing....truly a delight for the eyes. It is true you cannot see any other person while you are on your deck....except of course, if you are in 203 and anyone in the restaurant who wants to walk out to take photos in front of the sunset is going to be keeping you company; so much for isolation and contemplation. I think the problem could have been solved if they simply would have put the tub on the opposite side of the deck.Anyway....yes it is nice....is it $500 a night nice? That's a tough one. The view alone is a million dollars and the service we received was thoughtful and friendly. If it's an experience and a view you crave, I'd say go for it....but don't compare it to other 5 star luxury hotels because you may be left wanting.
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January 2021 by Megs S.
Location gets a 5 star from me- I THOROUGHLY enjoyed the tranquil view and sounds of the ocean from our suite. The weather was a chilly winter 40, so the thought of using the on-deck jacuzzi was out lol but oh the luxury. Instead we had fun with the en-suite, 5 spout shower! The room was plush with some thoughtful touches such as binoculars, bath salts and large floor to ceiling windows to really enjoy the scenery. It Felt very secluded and was a wonderful getaway. We reserved the 3 bedroom suite but because it was only two of us, they locked the other 2 rooms, which I thought was odd. I mean, we paid for it. Felt like we were the only patrons of the hotel until dinner. Restaurant Beck was open for indoor dining and what a treat. Simple menu, simple farm to table and very good food.
