Channel House Inn

Nestled in the Oregon Coast’s magnificent scenery, Channel House combines the comforts of a first-class hotel with the congeniality of a small country Inn. Imagine fresh ocean breezes, sweeping panoramic views, powerful surf, truly unbelievable sunsets and whales within a stone’s throw. Perched on an oceanfront bluff, guestrooms have an understated natural elegance and contemporary decor, including whirlpools on oceanfront decks and gas fireplaces.

Great view!

We wanted to try this place BC of location and reviews, The view is special--sitting right at the mouth of the smallest harbor in the world, facing the Pacific and as close to the ocean as one can get at that location. The room was clean and our interaction w/staff was pleasant and hospitable. We were in the Suite Salt Air--lowest level but still full view and actually more private, since their Breakfast Room is currently closed and there are no other rooms on that level. The deck is only feet from the water and it felt more private than I imagine the upper decks do. There is a Keurig and a wine-refrigerator, but no microwave. The gas stove heater was adequate for the weather (the only heating). The sitting area and bedroom area w/ensuite (shower only) are separated by a step up and sliding glass doors--I would advise pulling these at night, as the bed is very close to the step-down into the sitting area and one could fall when getting up in the dark if unaware. The king bed (only king in hotel) was quite comfortable. But the Channel House needs a lot of updating--it's that kind of shabby that "nicer" Inns back in the day that are still living on an old rep have. The upholstered furniture, though clean, is saggy and uncomfortable. We also felt some safety issues--it's an older building and the step-ups/downs aren't obvious and could be a fall hazard, esp. in dim lighting. The jacuzzi tub on the deck was old and had a leak around the fixtures--it worked, but is on the list for maintenance/replacement. Evidently we were directly below the laundry and it was pretty noisy when housekeeping was using it. And we couldn't ever figure our how to get the tv to access streaming (suggestion--add instructions in room!) A nice little old Inn w/a wonderful view, but not quite the quality expected for hype and price.

After 30+ years of patronage, GM Kam Mix asked us to NEVER COME BACK!

After being loyal patrons for decades, it pains me to share a recent disappointing experience at The Channel House. Our two-night stay was marred by an unfortunate incident where housekeeping entered our room without authorization, taking our champagne, candies, and money. To make matters worse, management appeared to endorse this unacceptable behavior. Our attempts to address the situation with the front desk were met with a lack of professionalism. Katherine can be heard laughing on the phone as she is talking with her team to return the sparkling wine that was taken. We were taken to task for calling it champagne, when it was actually a sparkling wine. And, despite requesting a call from management, it took 48 hours and our own efforts to finally connect with someone. Having been frequent guests for over 20 years, The Channel House used to be our preferred getaway. However, this incident has shattered our sense of security and left us feeling unwelcome. The General Manager's response, suggesting that we never stay again, was disheartening, particularly given our lengthy history with the establishment. It's essential to note that this is not an isolated incident, as Kam Mix, the GM has a track record of contentious responses to guest complaints on various platforms. Despite the breathtaking views and the nostalgia associated with two decades of cherished memories, we cannot overlook the negligence and lack of accountability displayed during this unfortunate experience. Please take a moment to read another recent review from November 2023 that addresses even more safety concerns. We reluctantly assign one star for the stunning view plus the enjoyable two decades of previous visits, and a second star for the refunded stay. However, it is crucial to emphasize that this unfortunate incident should never have occurred. We feel compelled to caution potential guests to exercise caution when considering a stay at The Channel House on their future trips.

Still wonderful, time for updates

I have been staying at the Channel House since the mid 1990s, and while it is still fantastic for its location and views, it could do with a little updating and resumption of its breakfast. The staff is wonderful as always, and every room is situated to optimize the view. The rooms are starting to get a little shabby for the price. The curtains were stained, the tub is looking worn (which is to be expected since it is outside) and it would be nice if the toilet paper was a higher quality. In these times of electric cars, I kind of expected the channel house to be ahead of the game and have a vehicle charging station. They used to provide higher quality binoculars, and if I am paying this much per night I am not going to steal the hangers! The coffee maker and selection of coffee and accoutrements was very nice. I will stay here again.

Was $796.96, for a 2 Night Stay Worth It? No! Read Why!

Review of Whale Watching Suite My wife and I came here to celebrate my birthday in November. This is considered a 3-star hotel so any comparisons will be to other 3-star hotels in this area. The first impression is that it is situated right over the ocean, which is a nice touch and parking was easy. Checking in we discovered that some items were missing from our room. The room is smaller than what appears in the photos. 5 Star Items None - I know people are going to say the view, but read further why this isn't so. 4 Star Items The view. The reason why this isn't a 5-star is that it is hard to see. You have to be standing at the glass door on the deck or in the bedroom. The TV in the living area blocks part of the view when sitting on the couch. The suggestion is to move the TV above the fireplace. Shower - Very nice for a 3-star hotel. Little small. The bed was comfortable. A lot of things in walking distance. 3 Star Items The cozy room with fireplace and other areas seemed clean. 1 Star Items No microwave - the only thing I can figure out is that they don't want fish reheated for the smell. But really on the coast and has no microwave doesn't make sense. Cadet-style heaters were rusted and gross. The sink was plugged and hard to drain. 0 Star Items Safety issues - Being from the fire service I found fire doors blocked open and our sliding doors would not latch. Hot Tub was dangerous it was collapsing, also it was dirty and uninviting. Suggestion fix the damage and get covers. So to end my review I would not suggest this location. Compared to the Inn at Spanish Head, where we have stayed numerous times and you can have an ocean view at around the same cost or cheaper I would suggest this. I am giving 2 stars because of the lack of detail and safety issues that we came up with. If we paid a lot less the rating wouldn't have been better.

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Great view!

After 30+ years of patronage, GM Kam Mix asked us to NEVER COME BACK!

Still wonderful, time for updates

Was $796.96, for a 2 Night Stay Worth It? No! Read Why!