5 Best Hotels in Cannon Beach, The Oregon Coast

With a quiet, shady courtyard just off the main road leading into the north side of town, this small, reasonably priced 1940s hotel offers suites and rooms with a mix of configurations, from two-bedroom units with kitchens to cozy standard rooms. Although set back from the water on pretty Ecola Creek (just across the street from Les Shirley Park and near the entry road to Ecola State Park) the lodge does have a few rooms with partial ocean views; some units also have gas fireplaces and balconies. All rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers.

One of the coast's most beautiful views is paired with one of its most splendid hotels, where the focus is firmly on romance, superior service, and luxurious rooms. Impeccably maintained, with country-style furnishings, fireplaces, large bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, and balconies, the rooms are so comfortable you may never want to leave, and rates include a generous country breakfast, evening wine and hors d'oeuvres, and a late-evening nightcap. Kids under 12 are not permitted.

Between the lively beach communities of Manzanita and Cannon Beach, this utterly romantic getaway—situated well away from the summer hordes—lies along some of the most gorgeous stretch of coast in the region. Rooms, each with a different color scheme, are cozy and spacious and feature such cushy perks as gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, and saunas, depending on the unit. A full gourmet breakfast and late-afternoon wine and artisanal hors d'oeuvres are included.

Designed to capture the feel of a 1940s beach resort, this rustic but upscale lodge is perfect for special occasions and romantic getaways; its rooms—most with oceanfront views—feature wood beams, gas fireplaces, and balconies or decks. A massive stone fireplace anchors the lobby, and there is another fireplace in the second-floor library, which also contains a large selection of games for the whole family, an extensive book collection, and a DVD library. Bungalows across the street do not have ocean views but are large and private.

Set on the beach at the quieter southern end of town, the large, rambling Tolovana Inn is one of the best values in this tony seaside community, especially considering that most rooms enjoy partial or full views of the Pacific. The least expensive standard rooms are cozy and don't face the beach, but they can be booked in conjunction with an ocean-view studio to create a large suite, while the largest units, most with balconies and fireplaces, have full kitchens and two bedrooms.