McMenamins Gearhart Hotel

Had my wedding at the gearhart hotel. The venue was beautiful and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. My only complaint was that the "gourmet" food they served at my wedding was not up to par. The pork chops were very dry, the salmon was over cooked. The only items that were good was the salad and potatoes.

My wife and I stopped in for a bite and a pint on our way to Seaside and had the most wonderful experience. This was our first introduction to the wonderfully quirky McMenamins and we’re truly delighted. Lunch was delicious with very generous servings and the Julius Squeezer beer was out of this world! We have since visited another 4 McMenimans around Oregon and have had fantastic experiences at each one. AAA+++

Surprisingly great pizza! Also very expensive pizza! $42 for a large. Our server was friendly and we enjoyed talking to her. Great outdoor seating, fully shaded in the afternoon. Good choice of beers.

The outstanding features were the food quality and service, and the front desk, except for one rude and unhelpful woman who checked us in and out. The other front desk people were fabulous. The main reason for the 4 stars over 5 was the rooms. There is nothing really wrong with them, but the bathroom is Super 8 quality at best, the TV did not work (they tried to fix but the remote never worked and it had to be unplugged to turn off), and the interior is just very plain with newer wood panels among the knotty pine. One would think for several hundred a night the fitness center would be included, but no, it's $5 as "it's part of the pro shop and not the hotel." C'mon guys. The common area outside is great. Large wigwam burner style fireplaces were lit at least on Saturday night against a foggy evening. Elk roam the property and the links--it's really a pleasant place to sit and sip a glass or two of wine and take in the views and people watch. Gearhart is a laid back community, with a very wide, mostly featureless beach. Very few services, but all you could want are minutes away in Seaside and Cannon Beach. We will gladly return, now that we know what to expect.

First we have a service dog and we’ were told we could not stay. Then the desk clerk checked with her manager and begrudgingly said okay. This is highly unusual at the McMenamins hotels. We were trying to find our room and the surly front desk person sent us hunting 3 times before saying she was to send us to the Annex instead. No elevator in the Annex. The room was small with one small window. Calling the front desk 4 times but no one ever picked up. Restaurant had over a 1 hour wait. The bars were packed. We ordered at a bar and waited 1 hour for lukewarm food. Horrible service at high prices. This site does not fit the expectations of the brand. All staff we encountered were SURLY. For the price of the stay I expect friendly service and some care for our needs. As the only restaurant in this beach area it services all the nearby condos. One improvement would be to have a priority waitlist for hotel guests. Neighbors are calling in reservations and placing the hotel guest at the back of a long line. This way there is a benefit to staying at the hotel. So why stay here? Well I asked myself the same thing. Location is you want a beach in walking distance. Note there are no beach views. Maybe you are a golfer. Not a good stay for families. No pool or soaking tub. No theater. You will compete with the neighbors for seating around the fire dishes. The condo owners or visitors are gaining all the hotel benefits.

Room was ok, but way overpriced. Reserved the Valentines Package—The room normally cost $140/night and I spent $120 on meals. They charged my card for something another room ordered—hope those other people are happy I paid for their order. They ended up billing me package price “AND” meals. Package price was $233–Bill should have been no more than $270 total with room tax for bed and $90 toward meals—they charged my card $388. Wouldn’t advise their packages—it’s a rip off. The room had no fridge or microwave, and was an ADA room. I seriously doubt I’ll ever stay or eat in another McMenamin’s.

Of the different McMenamins properties that I have stayed at or visited over the years I would have to say that I found this one to be the least interesting in terms of the environment and amenities, unless of course you happen to play golf. Good location near the beach and you can even drive on the local beaches but overall the place lacked what I consider to be the McMenamins vibe. Restaurant was good, especially the bar/restaurant downstairs which was more intimate and the room was nice enough but the views were lacking. It's probably as good a place as any to stay in the area, but nothing special in my opinion. And the staff could be more friendly as well. But at least they were mostly pet-friendly.

We had some serious issues with our stay but they were taken care of in a timely and very good manner. Thank You So Much. The downstairs bar is just so fun. The bartender was great... The staff was great. Thank You So Much. Even if you don't golf wandering around the area is super fun.