Hotels in Florence, OR

The multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities near the city of Florence, Ore., makes it a hiking, biking, kayaking and exploring mecca. Surrounded by some of the world's largest dunes, more than a dozen lakes and a dramatic area of the Pacific Ocean coastline, you could stay here for weeks and still not see everything. Lodging choices abound, too, with a number of hotels offering accommodations sure to fit your needs.

Driftwood Shores Motel Resort

Stunning ocean views from every room make this hotel excellent for one person or the entire family. Choose from one- to three-bedroom units, with each offering beach views from patios or decks--several rooms also contain full kitchens, while one features a fireplace. Each room offers a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, hair dryer and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests also may enjoy the indoor heated pool and spas. For dining, head to the on-site Surfside Restaurant and Lounge or down the street for more options.

Driftwood Shores Motel Resort
88416 1st Ave.
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8263
(800) 422-5091
driftwoodshores.com/

River House Inn

This hotel sits on the shores of the Siuslaw River in the Old Town area of Florence. Most rooms boast views of the river and its abundant wildlife, although ocean beaches lie just a few minutes away. Rooms decorated in a comfortable, modern style feature microwaves, refrigerators, in-room coffee and tea, hair dryers and free DSL Internet access. Two guest rooms offer private spas. Ask about the hotel's golf and lodge packages.

River House Inn
1202 Bay St.
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3933
(888) 824-2750
riverhouseflorence.com/

Lighthouse Inn

Step back in time at this historic hotel featuring a welcoming fireplace in the knotty-pine paneled lobby filled with antiques. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while you play board games, books and puzzles with your family, or use the public computer with its high-speed Internet access. Renovated rooms offer microwaves, refrigerators, and VCR/DVD players. Walk to restaurants, shopping and the beach located just a few blocks away.

Lighthouse Inn
155 Hwy 101
Florence, OR 97439
(866) 997-3221
lighthouseinn.tripod.com/

Old Town Inn

This older hotel lies just minutes away from the ocean beach, the river and the shops and dining opportunities of the Old Town area of Florence. A favorite of the budget-conscious, each comfortable room in this two-story building features a microwave, refrigerator, in-room coffee and Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests also enjoy a continental breakfast each morning of their stay. A quick walk offers a variety of dining options.

Old Town Inn
170 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-7131
(800) 570-8738
old-town-inn.com/

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