Pet-Friendly Hotels in Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City sits on the central Oregon coast, with a long public beach that suits dog walks in any season. This list of eleven pet-friendly hotels is led by Looking Glass Inn, rated 9.3, across from Siletz Bay and the Pacific, and West Beach Suites, rated 9.0 from more than 1,000 reviews, with private beach access and kitchenettes. Surfland Hotel and The Coho Oceanfront Lodge add heated indoor pools and hot tubs, and Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort sits directly on the beach with a sauna. Hotels along Highway 101 without ocean frontage score lower. Hotels are ranked by guest rating.
Lincoln City is a resort town on the central Oregon coast, about two hours from Portland, known for its long beach, Devils Lake, Siletz Bay and the glass floats hidden on the sand each year for visitors to find. The Pacific here is cold and the weather turns quickly, so a rain jacket matters as much as a swimsuit, for people and their dogs alike.
Where to stay
Oceanfront rooms for you and your dog
Lincoln City stretches for several miles along Highway 101, from Roads End in the north to Siletz Bay in the south. Most of the pet-friendly hotels here are oceanfront or a short walk from the sand, and Oregon's beaches are public, so a morning walk with a dog starts almost at the door. Hotels set back along the highway trade the view for easier parking and lower scores.
The two best-rated hotels are about the view and the beach. Looking Glass Inn, rated 9.3 from 370 reviews, sits across from Siletz Bay and the Pacific Ocean, with ocean and bay views and easy beach access, and it welcomes pets. West Beach Suites, rated 9.0 from more than 1,000 reviews, offers spacious suites with panoramic Pacific views, private beach access and a well-equipped kitchenette in each unit, which suits a longer stay with a dog. Further south on the bay, Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO, rated 7.2, has direct beach access and a daily continental breakfast, with more basic rooms.
Three oceanfront hotels add water and warmth for grey days. Surfland Hotel, rated 8.9 from nearly 1,300 reviews, sits directly off Highway 101 facing the ocean, with a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and two saunas. The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, rated 8.8 from more than 1,000 reviews, stands directly on Lincoln City Beach with an on-site spa, a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and studios with large picture windows over the Pacific. Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel, rated 8.7, is also right on the beach, with an outdoor pool, a sauna, a hot tub and a private beach area.
Away from the sand, two hotels offer other comforts. Anchor Inn Resort, rated 8.8 from 260 reviews, has a garden, a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor fireplace and free on-site parking, with private check-in and check-out that makes arrivals with a dog simpler. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln City, rated 8.1 from more than 880 reviews, has an indoor pool and a fitness center, with rooms equipped with a microwave and a mini-fridge. Both work as a base for exploring Devils Lake and the town's shops by car, while the oceanfront hotels remain the better choice for beach walks.
Three highway hotels score lower but stay practical. Inn at Wecoma, rated 7.8 from more than 1,400 reviews, sits on Highway 101 with an indoor pool, a hot tub, a deluxe continental breakfast and a free weekend shuttle to Chinook Winds. The Ashley Inn & Suites, also rated 7.8, has renovated rooms with refrigerators and microwaves just off the Oregon Coast Highway, and Comfort Inn & Suites Lincoln City, rated 7.4, adds a pool, a hot tub and spa-wellness facilities. All three accept pets, but I would book the oceanfront hotels first when they have rooms.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a dog-friendly weekend on the coast, I would choose The Coho Oceanfront Lodge: it sits directly on Lincoln City Beach, has a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and a spa, and its studios have large windows facing the Pacific. My advice for a longer stay is West Beach Suites, rated 9.0, with a kitchenette in every suite and private beach access.
Looking Glass Inn
Lincoln City
370 reviews
Ocean and bay views with spa baths and beach access
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLooking Glass Inn sits across from Siletz Bay and the Pacific Ocean, so the water view and the beach walk are part of the stay rather than a drive away. Some suites add a spa bath and a gas fireplace, which suits cool coastal evenings. A complimentary continental breakfast starts the day, parking is on site and pets are welcome. Families get a calm base in the historic district. Guests rate it 9.3 from 370 reviews.
West Beach Suites
Lincoln City
1,036 reviews
Ocean-view kitchen suites on SW Anchor Avenue in Nelscott, steps from Lincoln City's beach
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe suites are the reason to choose this place. With a kitchenette in each and one- or two-bedroom layouts, a family can cook breakfast, keep children's meals simple and give everyone a door to close, which a standard motel room on US-101 cannot. The ocean view does real work on a grey Oregon day. The sea itself is for walking, kite flying and float hunting rather than swimming: the Pacific stays cold here year round, and the coast's sneaker waves mean young children need a hand held at the waterline. Dogs are welcome in some suites, so it suits families who travel with one. Breakfast is a to-go option rather than a dining room, so plan dinners around the kitchenette or a short drive into town.
Surfland Hotel
Lincoln City
1,298 reviews
Oceanfront hotel with heated indoor pool and saunas
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSurfland Hotel faces the ocean right off Highway 101 in Lincoln City, and guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across nearly 1,300 reviews. When the Oregon weather turns, the heated indoor pool, the hot tub and two saunas take over. Rooms have a refrigerator and a microwave, handy for snacks and simple breakfasts with children, and the Oceanlake shopping district is a short walk away. I recommend it to families who want sea views with an indoor plan B.
The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
Lincoln City
1,077 reviews
Oceanfront studios with spa, indoor pool, and Pacific views
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Coho Oceanfront Lodge sits directly on Lincoln City Beach, and I would send families here for that alone: studios have large picture windows facing the Pacific Ocean. When the coast turns grey, the heated indoor pool and the hot tub keep children busy, and parents can book the on-site spa. A deluxe continental breakfast is included, parking is free, and a free shuttle runs to Chinook Winds Casino. An 8.8 from 1,077 reviews is an excellent score.
Anchor Inn Resort
Lincoln City
260 reviews
Luxury resort with garden, restaurant, and pet-friendly amenities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itAnchor Inn Resort in Lincoln City scores 8.8 out of 10 from 260 guests and works for families who travel with a dog, since pets are accepted. Rooms have kitchenware and garden views, and some include a sofa bed for an extra child. The garden and the outdoor fireplace give the evenings a gathering point, the restaurant and bar are on site, and parking is free. Private check-in keeps arrival simple. I would book it as a relaxed, pet-friendly base on the Oregon Coast.
Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lincoln City
1,151 reviews
Beachfront resort with a private beach area, pool, and hot tub
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe resort sits directly on the beach, so children can go straight from the resort to the sand. The Pacific along the Oregon coast is usually too cold for swimming, which makes the outdoor pool and the hot tub the real places to swim. Some suites have a separate bedroom and a private balcony, so parents can stay up after the children sleep. A score of 8.7 from 1,151 reviews is reassuring.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln City by IHG
Lincoln City
884 reviews
Casino, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms near the Oregon coast
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe indoor pool is a big plus on the Oregon Coast, where the ocean is usually too cold for swimming and rainy days are common. Rooms have a microwave and mini-fridge, handy for breakfasts and snacks with children, and pets are welcome. The beach is about five minutes away by car, and Devils Lake State Park is nearby for picnics and calm water. The fitness center suits parents keeping a routine.
The Ashley Inn & Suites
Lincoln City
1,189 reviews
Renovated rooms with a pool, hot tub, and pet-friendly policy
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFamilies on an Oregon Coast road trip get practical comforts here: free parking just off the Coast Highway, renovated rooms with a refrigerator and microwave for easy breakfasts, and a pool and hot tub for the evenings when the Pacific is too cold for swimming. Pets are welcome, so the dog can share the beach days. The 7.8 score from nearly 1,200 reviews points to a dependable rather than memorable stay, which suits a busy family itinerary.
Inn at Wecoma
Lincoln City
1,416 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with indoor pool and hot tub on Highway 101
Check availabilityWhy guests love itAn indoor pool is precious on the Oregon coast, and it is the first thing I would mention to families about the Inn at Wecoma in Lincoln City: children can swim whatever the weather. A hot tub sits alongside, a deluxe continental breakfast starts the day, and pets are welcome, so the dog can come on the trip. Parking is free, Devils Lake State Park is 1.5 miles away, and the hotel sits on Highway 101 for easy coastal drives. A 7.8 from 1,416 reviews is a good score.
Comfort Inn & Suites Lincoln City
Lincoln City
757 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with a pool and hot tub near Lincoln City beach access
Check availabilityWhy guests love itComfort Inn & Suites Lincoln City is within walking distance of public beach access and the D River State Recreation Site, known for its kite festivals, so families can reach the sand on foot. The pool and hot tub are a warm option when the Oregon Coast weather turns cool. Restaurants, shops and the Tanger Outlets are close by, and parking is free on site. Pets are accepted, though fees and rules should be checked when booking.
Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO Lincoln City
Lincoln City
1,420 reviews
Beachfront lodge on Siletz Bay with direct access and bay views
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSiletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO gives families direct beach access on Siletz Bay, with bay views from this simple lodge. Rooms are spacious, with a microwave and refrigerator for snacks and easy meals, plus cable TV for rainy Oregon coast evenings. A continental breakfast is served daily, internet access is free, and there is a gift shop on site. Guests give it 7.2 from 1,420 reviews, a modest score.
Local tips
- 1Oregon beaches are public, so from the oceanfront hotels a dog walk starts right on the sand.
- 2Pack old towels for a wet, sandy dog: the coast is often rainy and windy, especially outside summer.
- 3For a swim whatever the weather, Surfland Hotel, The Coho and Inn at Wecoma have heated or indoor pools.
- 4Siletz Bay, at the south end of town, is calmer than the open ocean; Looking Glass Inn and Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel face it.
- 5For a longer stay with a pet, West Beach Suites has a well-equipped kitchenette in every suite.
- 6Hotels along Highway 101 without ocean frontage, such as The Ashley Inn and Comfort Inn, score between 7.4 and 7.8 here.