Arch Cape Inn & Retreat - Travel Oregon

Located on the Oregon Coast Trail and tucked away off the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, is Arch Cape Inn & Retreat. Regarded as one of the best castle-like hotels by Travel and Leisure, the inn will “Have You Feeling Like Royalty”. This naturally romantic chateau and unique guest rooms are what attracts people to the Arch Cape Inn near Cannon Beach. The inn features 10 well-appointed rooms, as well as a gracious Common Room, outdoor terrace, manicured gardens, and it’s located only a short walk from 2.5 miles of secluded Oregon coastline. Arch Cape Inn & Retreat is one of the most unique bed and breakfasts on the Oregon Coast and also offers pet-friendly lodging. Let this one-of-a-kind inn carry you away from the trials of everyday life.

incredible location, delicious breakfast, so-so room

We visited the Oregon coast for the first time. Arch Cape Inn is located in probably one of the best spots in the area, right across the highway from the exquisite beach where Haystack Rock is. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Otherworldly, especially during low tide when you can muck around the tidepools near the rock. Also, easy to get to cool places like Ecola State Park (we had a great hike called Clatsop Loop trail), Mantzanilla, as well as Seaside and Astoria (which we didn't get to). The Inn itself has seen better days and could use updating. It was perfectly fine and comfortable, beautiful view (from Heather Room), great cross breeze. You can hear the highway cars but most of the night all you hear is the roar of the waves. Also, the breakfast was really delicious and in a lovely setting. But the room was just a bit shabby. If they could do some renovations this place would be out of this world. Also no one besides us wore masks inside in the common areas of the inn. Given that, due to delta, cases were higher in the county than at any other time during the pandemic, that seemed kind of odd.

Great weekend, Amazing food, service and attention to detail

Judy the innkeeper takes care of every detail, from the safe private checkin to the daily wine social, the experience was not what I expected. First time at a B&B, not normally our speed but it felt more like a boutique hotel with delicious made to order breakfast and amazing wine selections. I will let her surprise you with the breakfast spread but checkout our pic of the wine social tray she served the individual guests. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!

Differs from what the website photos will lead you to believe. Very pricey for what you receive.

When we first drove up to the inn, we wondered if maybe we'd made a wrong turn, as we were on a gravel road with a couple of older, unkempt looking properties there. But sure enough, hidden away a short distance further, was the inn. So it's kind of tucked away from the road, which actually adds to the peacefulness of it all. We checked into the Castle Rock Suite, their largest (and most expensive!) room, and were surprised at how different it was from the website photos. I don't want to pick it apart too much, but I'll just say that a lack of attention to detail exists, and for $489 a night, I was taken aback by that. No tissues in the tissue holder, an outdated fire extinguisher, a couple burned out bulbs, a fridge that wouldn't stay closed because the gasket fell off every time you opened it, and a hodgepodge of furniture that didn't match in the living area. So we felt that it's certainly been neglected for a while and could use some TLC. Okay, I guess I am picking it apart. Again, I personally expect more for a fifteen-hundred dollar 3 night stay. The next morning, after breakfast and before we headed into Cannon Beach, we placed the "Please make up our room" sign on the door. The room was never touched. The next day however, they did make the bed and replenish our towels. As for breakfast, we found it to be very good and wonderfully presented. The menu was a bit different each day, with dishes such as Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, eggs prepared any way you like, etc. Well prepared and sufficient portions. The evening wine and cheese plate was equally nice. (I have included several photos of the inn and the food). The staff was very pleasant and cordial. Their hours are very limited however so if you need anything, be sure to get their attention while they are on the grounds. In summation I would say that it is a very peaceful and pleasant place to stay, although quite expensive, and some much needed attention to detail would make it a better value for the prices charged.

Not great, not worth almost 500 USD per night

We stayed for three nights in the Tuscan room. It’s in the basement and has one tiny window but a door to the outside (nice during a pandemic). Mattress was uncomfortable (too soft and bouncy). Housekeeping was by request only via door tag. Only staff we saw were the breakfast servers and one didn’t wear a mask - just a shield. Service was okay, coffee was weak, tea brands were inconsistent. Food was decent. Overall an impersonal experience and an unusual space and not worth the price. We paid less to stay at the Ritz-Carlton.

Strange room

We booked the Castle Rock Suite and the Parisian Room for two couples. We didn’t have any housekeeping during our visit and had a hard time trying to communicate with anyone. The Suite is adjacent to the kitchen or office and we could hear phones ringing and papers rustling all afternoon and early evening from a locked door off the main living area. The suite is poorly laid out and a tremendous waste of space. Simple amenities like tissues were not in the rooms. Overall, it was a strange experience and not worth the value for the high rates we paid. Feels a bit dated and probably wouldn’t choose again.