Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn

Hotels
Best Western Plus
9.2 (690 reviews)
735 Wanapa Street , Cascade Locks , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Spa was out of service
Noisy neighbors
Inconsistent breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Room was clean and everything was well maintained.
Service
9.95
Staff was amazing, providing warm hospitality and resolving booking issues.
Location
9.79
Great location with beautiful views and close to attractions.
Room Quality
9.04
Comfortable room; however, some rooms had views obstructed.
Amenities
8.57
Some amenities like the spa and hot tub were out of service.
Value for Money
9.03
Expectation met, though the breakfast left something to be desired.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Breakfast was good for some, but disappointing for others.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall, a very enjoyable stay with exceptional service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:02

Property Description

Indulge in Relaxation and Adventure

Luxurious Amenities: Dive into our indoor pool, unwind in the hot tub, or stay active in the fitness centre. Each room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave, and coffee machine, with some offering scenic views.

Delicious Breakfast: Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast including cheese omelets, waffles, fresh fruit, and more. Juice and coffee are also available to kickstart your morning.

Convenient Services: Enjoy 24-hour reception, a guest launderette, and on-site activities like cycling and hiking. With a prime location in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, adventure awaits just outside our doors.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and excitement at Best Western PLUS Columbia River Inn!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PDX

Location

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Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 5.14
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 690 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Falk solo_traveller de
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Sehr entspannend.
Pros:

Super Frühstück im Diner gleich nebenan.
Kostenloser Early CheckInn.
Schwimmbecken und Whirlpool.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Diana couple us
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Heather family_with_children us
8
Great place to stay with amazing views.
Pros:

The rooms were beautiful and cozy. It was a great stay with comfortable beds and great views. Breakfast was wonderful!

Cons:

Pool area could use some cleaning and attention to spiders

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sebastian couple hr
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Marius extended_group us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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mypointofview802 Couples Petaluma, Sonoma County, California
10
Best Western wins my admiration again
Pros:

The location of this hotel is perfect. Hiking and great food are close by. The breakfast is at the restaurant next door and is the best I've enjoyed. Friendly service. I would highly recommend a river-view room.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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lsfgma Family Broomfield, Colorado
10
Best all around Hotel
Pros:

This is by far the best ran hotel we’ve stayed in on our 30 day road trip! Everything was spotless and well maintained! The staff were friendly and helpful! On top of all that, the river view was amazing! Breakfast is served next door and was very good. Also the fish place on the other side had the best fried clams dinner.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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rhardy76 Couples Boonsboro, Maryland
10
Columbia river gorge.
Pros:

Very clean and helpful staff.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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sacheenl2020 Friends getaway Kennewick, Tri-Cities, Washington
6
Great staff, great view, VERY HIGH BEDS
Pros:

Great staff, nice room, GORGEOUS VIEW! If I'd been traveling on my own I'd have given it 5 stars for the view alone, and the staff certainly deserved 5 stars. However, I was traveling with an elderly neighbor with balance problems and the beds were sooooooo incredibly high that she could not get into one! She's 5'2", so has no problem getting into bed if a standard height. The staff didn't have any rooms with beds that would have been different and they didn't have a rollaway bed. The step stool that maintenance came up with didn't help because of my elderly friend's balance issues. She ended up sleeping with her body on the love seat and her legs on a chair. That poor woman looked so incredibly uncomfortable!
I definitely won't be bringing her back, which is sad because she loved the hotel as much as I did, it's situated in such an amazing spot.
Like I said, it was the bed height that kept me from giving it 5 stars.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Jen5942 Couples
10
Best hotel by the Columbia River Gorge
Pros:

Best hotel by the Columbia River Gorge. Stayed at a larger corner room with great views, great free breakfast next door at a restaurant, double sink, refrigerator with a freezer section, microwave, ample seating space, a dining table and the 24-hour coffee and other specialty drinks.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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william couple us
9
Great view, great breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast was great

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Hershko couple il
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Morgan couple us
10
Pros:

The breakfast, the location, the views and the staff.

Cons:

The jets in the pool were not working.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
9
GORGEOUS VIEWS... RIVER MOUNTAINS & BRIDGE!
Pros:

The room was great, the beds were comfortable, but THE VIEW was stunning! From our small balcony we had the beautiful Columbia River below us spanned by The Bridge Of The Gods, and rugged mountains across from us! We watched big river boats, barges, jet boats, and trains go by. We had birds galore around us, singing and flitting past.

Cons:

We had a negative and it was my fault. I was traveling with a friend that ended up less mobile than we thought. (She had recently had a fall) I should have asked for a handicap accessible room but didn't realize it until way too late. Anyway, the beds are INCREDIBLY high and she was unable to get into hers. Injured, unstable on her feet and height challenged she was unable to conquer the climb. The staff tried hard to find a way for us to make it work but no luck. Luckily she is very short and was ALMOST able to lay comfortably on that tiny loveseat... we got a chair involved, it provided support for her feet, and she woke up in the morning none the worse for wear. 😀

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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X3095JHpatc Family
10
Exceeded expectations, great value
Pros:

We were here for a family event in the area and needed something close by. This is not a deluxe hotel so my 5 stars doesn't mean luxury but more refers to value and charm. This is a Best Western is an almost rural area (think motel), and they do an amazing job. The staff were super hospitable and accommodating. The rooms are large and ours had a balcony and stunning view of the river and a few glorious sunsets. I loved watching the birds fish and boats motor by. Breakfast next door was very serviceable. (the Bob's red mill oatmeal with poached pear was great). Loved having a cappuccino machine in the lobby. Rooms seemed reasonably soundproofed. Train noise was not bad and I did not hear traffic noise on the bridge. For travelers with kids and/or dogs, there is a large lawn adjoining the property.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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Maria family_with_children us
10
Great!
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing. I expected it to be muffins and fruit but it was actual breakfast with great options.

Cons:

NA

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Lewis solo_traveller us
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2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Farshad solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The view! We were able to get a 4th floor room, we expected problems with the train underneath but really didn't notice it, in fact the fridge was louder.
We were going to book an historic hotel wogh beautiful gardens nearby, which was much more expensive. We visited that hotel and were glad that we didn't; that hotel has the trains screech-braking at that point, plus on the other side, it has heavy highway traffic noise. We were very happy with this hotel and the view!

Cons:

I like a breakfast with healthier choices, but most people like the eggs bacon etc

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Morse solo_traveller us
10
Oregonian approved ❤️
Pros:

The staff was spot on. John was training someone and telling them the importance of making a guest feel welcome from the 1st impression. I felt like family from day 1. We hiked miles and came back to "welcome back Morse family". Thank you for making my holiday personal and I'll be back....

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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janenK6255GJ Family
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Awesome views of the gorge and bridge of the gods. Rooms were modern and very clean. Looked like fairly new carpet. Breakfast at the restaurant next door is free and has a lot of choices. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor