At The Helm Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (52 reviews)
203 Howerton Way , Ilwaco , us

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious breakfast
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Ran out of favorite wine
Window coverings could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
The room was modern and clean, meeting satisfaction expectations.
Service
9.03
Breakfast was consistently delivered on time and appreciated by guests.
Location
8.87
Uniquely elegant location with marina views and access to fun outings.
Room Quality
8.52
Rooms were comfortable with extra amenities.
Amenities
8.55
Extra special touches in the room provided a pleasant experience.
Value for Money
8.51
Considering the quality of services and experience, it offers good value.
Food and Beverage
9.06
Breakfast options were delicious, meeting guest satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.53
Guests enjoyed their stay and wish to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:11

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Accommodation
Experience luxury at At The Helm Hotel in Ilwaco, just 50 km from Seaside Civic Convention Center. Indulge in our top-notch amenities including a restaurant, free private parking, and a stylish bar.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in our well-appointed rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms with premium toiletries. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on our cozy bed linen and plush towels.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service
Conveniently located near Portland International Airport, our hotel offers exceptional service and attention to detail. Book your stay now at At The Helm Hotel for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 52 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Marsha • couple • us
9
A getaway stay that was uniquely elegant and beachy and in a location for doing many fun outings.
Pros:

Breakfast each morning was delicious, hot, on time and much appreciated. Loved the marina view. Comfortable bed and pillows. Everything was so inviting.

Cons:

Could use additional hooks or towel bars in the bathroom as well as a garbage can under the sink. Minor suggestion only. I would book again even without them.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jody • couple • us
10
It was a wonderful place to relax and refuel
Pros:

The room was comfortable with extra amenities, a nice view of the marina and surrounding area, and they delivered a wonderful breakfast to our room.

Cons:

They ran out of my favorite wine lol

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Secret • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • us
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Friedrich • extended_group • at
8
2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • us
10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

It was modern, clean and had many extra special touches.

Cons:

The window coverings did not block out light from the outside..

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
10
2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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M • couple • us
10
2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable.
The breakfast is delivered to your room and was delicious.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Dwight • couple • us
3
False Advertising
Pros:

We were the only ones in the Hotel. No services on arrival. No bar and no dinner service until last night. The breakfast cooks and food were great.
The WEB site should have informed us were were off season with limited amenities. For the Price, we would likely have gone elsewhere.

Cons:

We were the only ones in the Hotel. No services on arrival. No bar and no dinner service until last night. The breakfast cooks and food were great.
The WEB site should have informed us were were off season with limited amenities. For the Price, we would likely have gone elsewhere.

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • young couple • us
8
Very good
Pros:

The whole trip was for our 25th
Wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. Only one thing was the fact we went on a Wednesday and everything is closed in town. The hotel has a pub and food which would have been nice since we had a very difficult time finding somewhere to eat
Over all the trip was really nice.

Cons:

The hotel is beautiful. For the money spent, it would have been nice to have all the amenities.lack of open restaurants.

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • young couple • us
9
Excellent small town hospitality for an upscale stay!
Pros:

The service was super friendly and we felt like family or special guests with breakfast delivered to our room, a table held for us after hours for dinner and so much more. The Blazer room was upscale with lots of space nice furnishing a great view and convient location.My husband was in a walking boot and he could get everywhere easily. Spa and Sauna were available. The place was quiet even being on ground level next to the Saturday market. Excellent quality windows to keep privacy, openness and peace.

Cons:

The hotel and pub is housed in a repurposed or old building so there are some quirks like exposed pipes, a tiny dining room, some uneven floor and some worn out decor but the hospitality and fantastic food make that all irrelevant.
1 chef (who was magnificent) and 1 server did delay dinner service when the dining room was full @20 people but it was worth the wait!

2025-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Pat • family with young children • us
9
Superb
2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Glynis • young couple • ca
10
Great staff
Pros:

Staff, area, rooms were very comfortable and clean.

2024-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ed • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2024-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Alice • young couple • us
5
It is not worth the money we paid for.
Pros:

french toast, bacon and orange juice.
one complimentary drink per guest upon arrival

Cons:

The lights are very very dim in the hallway. The staff for the front desk is the same as one serving the in house restaurant. There is no staff available after the restaurant is closed down at 9 pm. This explained why no one answered the calls prior to our arrival. We paid $345 with reservation of 5 weeks in advance. Do not ask for milk. They offer nothing else.

2024-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Pasquale • review category business travellers • it
7
Too expensive for what it offers
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a very interesting location. The room was very large.

Cons:

The wifi worked very poorly and the breakfast was also not very plentiful.

2024-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Brad • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Multiple times staying here. The staff is always courteous. The rooms are clean bright. We appreciate the great breakfast in our room and the welcome cocktail when we arrive.

Cons:

That I could not stay longer.

2024-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Hovorka • young couple • us
7
Good
2024-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • young couple • us
9
Luxe stopover on Cross-country road trip.
Pros:

Very good food, fantastic friendly staff, comfy rooms. Location right on the docks in a sleepy fishing village quiteclose to Cape Disappointment.

Cons:

Nothing….

2024-06-24 • via Nuitee