A few times each year, I go online and find somewhere with a relatively cheap hotel room for what it is, and go there. I didn't go with the cheapest this time, as it was fairly reasonable at this hotel and I wasn't going to pass up going to the coast instead of somewhere in the valley. My expectations were definitely exceeded staying here. It wasn't perfect, but the view and location just about are. I wouldn't have expected a hotel that is across the street from the beach to have this great of a view, but it does. The lighthouse on the cape is the crowning jewel of an already spectacular view.

The hotel itself is very nicely remodeled, and you can tell the staff mostly cares here. There were a few things that could have been improved - the sheet on top of the blanket was very ratty, the shower isn't great, and the walls are super thin - but most everything was great. It was laid out nicely, the way the parking area was integrated was smart. The location is great - I especially appreciated that I didn't have to get on 101 to get all the way to Yaquina Bay, and it's right on the state park, which makes for easy access to the beach. Oh, the internet was overloaded a couple times during my stay, and was kicking me off; that could definitely be improved. My biggest issue was losing a few hours of sleep to the neighbors (yelling, hitting things, slamming the door, barking dog, screaming baby, they had it all); the walls are very thin, as mentioned. I thought they were checking out after my second night here, but I wanted to be sure so I went and asked at the front desk. She acted like no one has ever had an issue with noise, and it was the most bizarre question ever asked to find out if the next room was checking out that day. I could have demanded a different room or something, but instead I was trying to not cause any problems and just make sure it was taken care of. Not sure where I went wrong there to get that kind of response.

I also got three different times for check-out. One said 11am PST, which we aren't in, so I assume they meant 11am PDT, and then the door in the room said 12pm (I guess that's two times, since it would be the same as 11am PST if I'm thinking correctly). Not sure which is correct, but it got me moving a little faster.

Anyway, again, this is a great location with a great view and nice rooms, and I'll stay here again.