River Inn at Seaside

Hotels
9 (1601 reviews)
531 Avenue A , Seaside , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options
Noise from hallways

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Multiple mentions of dirty dishes, unclean room, and issues with maintenance.
Service
9.68
Staff were consistently friendly and responsive to issues.
Location
9.72
Numerous reviews praised the convenient location and proximity to town.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were generally comfortable but some issues with cleanliness were noted.
Amenities
9.2
Good amenities such as a pool, game room, and cozy outdoor areas.
Value for Money
8.66
Overall value is good but some guests felt certain aspects didn't meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Good breakfast offerings, though some guests wished for more variety.
Overall Experience
9.68
Most guests expressed a high level of satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:02

Property Description

Scenic River Views and Convenient Amenities

Indoor Pool and Hot Tub: Enjoy a relaxing stay with our indoor swimming pool and hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Seaside.

On-Site Facilities: Stay productive with our business and fitness centers, or simply relax with a movie from our free DVD library. Our 24-hour reception ensures your needs are always met.

Prime Location: With Seaside Beach just a short walk away and popular attractions like the Carousel Mall and Aquarium within minutes, River Inn at Seaside offers both convenience and comfort.

Experience the best of Seaside at River Inn - book your stay today for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note the property does not accept cash payments.

Please note the property is currently offering breakfast as a to-go bag option until 1 May 2020. The game room will be closed until 15 April 2020.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

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1601 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Richard extended_group us
9
Pleasant stay in a well located family hotel.
Pros:

Clean, really nice property. Looked to be fun for young families. Everything was clean and comfortable and staff were wonderfully polite. Good location.

Cons:

It was expensive, but it was high season, booked at the last minute and with a big volleyball tournament in town. Still better value than others.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Martha extended_group us
10
After 20 years, it still feels like home!
Pros:

Clayton welcomed us so warmly when we first arrived, immediately making us feel valued and at home. Our room was still being cleaned, so we stepped away for a little while. When we returned, another wonderful staff member, Kim—who also mentioned that she goes by April—assisted us. She was extremely kind, welcoming, and helpful. The warmth shown by both Clayton and Kim/April was the perfect beginning to another wonderful stay at the hotel our family has loved for nearly two decades.

Visiting Seaside at least twice a year—during the summer and sometimes at Christmas—has become a treasured family tradition. We have stayed at this same hotel for almost twenty years, and returning truly feels like coming to our second home. Our boys grew up staying here, and they never want to stay anywhere else when we visit Seaside. This hotel is part of their childhood memories and our family story.

The next day, we were overjoyed to see Jeremy. As always, he greeted us with his big heart, a warm hug, and genuine happiness. His kindness means so much to our family. It was also wonderful to see Colleen, who helps take care of breakfast. She was so happy to see us, and we truly enjoyed talking and catching up with everyone.

Marbel, our wonderful housekeeper, does an amazing job. Her care, hard work, and attention to detail help make every stay comfortable and special. We are also deeply grateful to all the other staff members whose names we may not know but whose familiar faces we recognize. Everyone always seems genuinely happy to see our family, and that feeling is priceless.

Even when staff members change over the years, the hotel’s loyalty, warmth, and excellent service remain the same. The staff know us so well that they even call our favorite room “Martha’s room” and usually make sure we can stay there. Although it was already taken during this visit, they still thoughtfully gave us another very good room, and we truly appreciated their care.

Cons:

We have reviewed this hotel for nearly two decades, and our rating has always remained the same: 10/10. We have never been disappointed. Thank you, Clayton, Kim/April, Jeremy, Colleen, Marbel, and the entire staff for your love, respect, kindness, and loyalty throughout all these years. You have helped turn a hotel into a home and ordinary visits into beautiful family memories. We are deeply grateful and look forward to returning again and again.We love everything about this hotel, everything! We have been staying here for the last two decades. Yes, we witness change of staff and administration, but it remain to be the best and staff always great people.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Kim couple us
10
Excellent place to stay and will go again next year!
Pros:

It’s so clean and everyone was so friendly! It met every single need!

Cons:

Nothing - it was fabulous

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Caroline family_with_children us
10
Great price, everything clean, fun pool and amenities, friendly staff, best place to stay in seaside
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious! Location is great cause it’s super convenient and close to everything while also being a great price and not ridiculously priced 😀 clean, friendly staff, fun pool, awesome bonus play structure outside for the kids, and the awesome fire pits! The only bad thing is how slow the elevator is, but it’s not really that bad. It would just prob be nice for people if it could be updated at some point to be a liiiiiiittle faster. This was our second time staying here, and we absolutely will stay here EVERY TIME we stay in seaside!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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David Massington solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The only drop in score was the temp. control in the room was inconsistent. Large variation in temperature before the air-conditioning would turn on and no constant fan for air movement

Cons:

The centralized location was amazing. We also enjoyed the view from our balcony of the lake and socializing at the fire pits was a nice touch of ambiance.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sierra solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Great location , close to town. Being provided a crib was nice accommodation.

Cons:

The breakfast could use some work. We've stayed at saltline previously and the breakfast here didn't compare to there's at all , mostly considering the price .

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Abby family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

The breakfast was not very good

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Donna couple us
7
Clean and comfortable. Was a bit overpriced and seemed understaffed at the counter.
Pros:

Clean, nice river view

Cons:

No Ocean view, seemed understaffed

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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De Marcus couple us
3
Loved it n the staff however over pricing extremely over pricing a big turn off to consumers
Pros:

Property was nice very over priced how ever

Cons:

Price paying 5 star price for 2 star accommodation

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Susanne family_with_children us
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Terry couple us
9
Relaxing, enjoyable and nice access to the beach and boardwalk.
Pros:

Privacy - room service didn't enter without consent / request.
Breakfast - could've used a bit more protein based breakfast for diabetic diet but was still very nice to have the breakfast included...and coffee always available...and love the fresh baked cookies (husband :-) ).

Cons:

Perhaps a bit bigger pool towels??? Other than that, I can't think of anything else. And it looks like I need one more sentence, so this is it. How about wrist bands for room access?? Almost got a full green bar...yeah!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Tori solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

We have been here several time. We bring our grandchildren. Great location and lovely hotel.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Usman couple ae
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Roxanna family_with_children us
5
Just OK
Cons:

Small room for four people, dvd didn’t work, clock was broke. The alarm went off at 430 and woke everyone up. The breakfast was sparse and mediocre. Not much to choose from.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Guadalupe family_with_children us
10
Fue muy bueno y mis hijos y yo nos divertimos mucho es muy relajante
Pros:

La alberca y el espacio del fuego es muy tranquilo

Cons:

Las camas

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Tristan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Aleccys couple us
7
7/10 Stars
Pros:

The staff was very kind, communicative in regard to where amenities were, breakfast hours and the times for amenities! The lobby was clean upon entering, we were nicely greeted immediately by Kimberly. The room was very tidy, clean and tons of extra towels which we liked. We got a corner 2nd floor room, the balcony was the perfect touch facing the river!

Cons:

One of the things we didn't like about our stay was the early checkout time. We had arrived late at night so we were able to get a late check-in time, due to our far commute, but they weren't able to help us with a late check-out time. Another thing my husband and I didn't like specifically about our room was the bathroom shower. The shower leaked out so much water we had to put towels all over the floor, you could see where the previous water damage was deteriorating the floor. There was an actual unsafe, unsanitary and unpleasant opening in the floor corner of where the floor and shower met. Not a very safe shower.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Kimberly solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I've stayed here before, love the location. Away from the noise of the main strip, but close enough to walk everywhere!

Cons:

Kinda bummed there was no counter space by the microwave like we had on the last trip.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Amy family_with_children us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee