Salt Hotel & Pub

3.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with sauna and restaurant

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Double Room
Courtyard
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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147 Howerton Avenue, Ilwaco, WA, 98624
  • Port of Ilwaco
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cape Disappointment State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Long Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ilwaco

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Ilwaco awaits you at Salt Hotel & Pub. You'll find Port of Ilwaco a few steps away and Cape Disappointment State Park within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a sauna, express check-out and a banquet hall. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ilwaco motel include Long Beach and Long Beach Carnival Park.

What's nearby

  • Port of Ilwaco - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Disappointment State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Long Beach Carnival Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Long Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cape Disappointment Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cravn Caffeine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Biscuit Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buoy 10 Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • Bold Coffee Art & Framing
  • ‪Lost Roo - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Salt Hotel & Pub

Family-friendly motel with sauna and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Salt Hotel & Pub. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Salt Hotel & Pub was completed in January 2020.

This 3-star Ilwaco motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Salt Hotel & Pub offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Ilwaco motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Salt Hotel Ilwaco
Salt Hotel
Salt Ilwaco
Salt Hotel
Salt Hotel & Pub Motel
Salt Hotel & Pub Ilwaco
Salt Hotel & Pub Motel Ilwaco

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Salt Hotel & Pub?

Salt Hotel & Pub offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Salt Hotel & Pub?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salt Hotel & Pub on 15 Sept 2025 start from NZ$217.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Salt Hotel & Pub?

Yep, Salt Hotel & Pub has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Salt Hotel & Pub?

The closest beach to Salt Hotel & Pub is Long Beach (10.3 km).

Is Salt Hotel & Pub family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Salt Hotel & Pub is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Salt Hotel & Pub?

No, Salt Hotel & Pub does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Salt Hotel & Pub?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Salt Hotel & Pub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Salt Hotel & Pub?

Furry friends are welcome at Salt Hotel & Pub, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Salt Hotel & Pub Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 265 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous little hotel, definitely worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pub closed during our stay. No staff around. Nice place, we would come again. Information sent on how to check in our room, just passing through.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was a good value for the money. Nice character. Pub personal and receptionist were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Salt is anything but salty. This place was very nice, right beside the bay. There is a bar open Wed-Sunday till 7:30 because- well no MickeyDonalds in town which would have been nice if I stayed there other than Monday and Tuesday. The staff was VERY friendly and asked if I needed anything several times. The room was spacious and comfy, memory foam mattress, well lit and had extra chairs/seating. The bar soap was craft soap from a local soap maker and it was super nice. I liked it so much I requested a T-Shirt (available for purchase at the pub). Added plus-they give you “shop rags” for washing the 300+ miles of motorcycle road grime off your pretty face (so you don’t ruin the good washcloths ya filthy animal)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute, clean and comfortable

Loved it, would stay again. The bed was comfortable, Nice amenities. And it was very cute and clean. Make sure you shave your legs before your stay…. The shower is very tiny!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurianna, Vancouver

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking to get away from the noise of more popular busy costal tourist destinations, this is the place for you. Tucked away in Ilwaco right on the pier is the perfect affordable little stay. With an attached bar and restaurant it makes for all the things you need in one place. Clean room, clean bedding and respectful staff and guests made this trip 1000x better. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, will be back next time I’m staying in the Willapa Bay area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a very small room with good light. It’s fresh, clean and decor minimal but on trend. I LOVE the down comforter! Cant believe this simple motel uses such high end bedding. I brought my own coffee for a pour over because motels usually do t offer good branded coffee but I didn’t need to. They provide an electric kettle for hot water which I’ve never seen before. It’s also refreshing to see solar panels on the roof. They also provide locally made soaps which is also mindful and environmentally conscious, no plastic bottles. We are just so impressed. We also had some of the best fish tacos outside of Mexico while looking at the harbor downstairs in the pub. My guess of the age of this motel build was late 60’s or 70’s when the builders failed to see the harbor as a desired view so the profile of the units are directed to the street rather than the river. Only 2 units face the harbor which next time we book will ask for those units. We love the outdoor communal spaces but it’s still too cold to enjoy. Overall, this is a gem that exceeds the cost value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating. I’d forgotten my dog bowls and they were kind enough to let me borrow some, they staff was also helpful and nice. If I’m back out there I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

dockside overnight in Ilwaco

just overnighting on the road. room didn't have glasses otherwise clean but sparse very quiet and good pub downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little seaside resort. Very clean, comfortable and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this cute little resort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long day of photographing nature, it was a easy slide into location and quite comfy. I will do my next time in the area for a shoot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and no person check in,check it out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

The room and pub were great and the staff was just wonderful. I was new to the idea of checking in and out online / over text but that was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet little corner that deserves exploring. The Salt Hotel overlooks an active fisherman’s harbor. The sea air rejuvenates. It’s a simple room well kept and most adequate for exploring the area. Of notable mention- the attached restaurant. Although we didn’t get a chance to eat there on this trip it’s been a favorite on that coast. I’d say it’s the most authentic Cioppino you’ll find. Friendly bar hosting some interesting local characters. We will continue to visit the Salt Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At the Marina with a pub. Great feel to the place. Wonderful food. Excellent staff and they play awesome music. Just loved it. Reasonable price too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irene, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice King room with a view of the marina. We were disappointed that the restaurant wasn’t open while we were there. (Two restaurants near each other and both closed on Wednesdays didn’t make sense to us.) We enjoyed the nearby bookstore.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Charolette, SHELTON

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wait time for a bar stool? 30.minutes?!? And then was seated at a table, told it was shift change and we would.be waited on...fast forward another 30.minutes and told oops sorry! Let me get your order....took our order and then served fish golden on outside and cold on inside and my tuna melt was melted on top and cold in . Middle..my old fashioned was awful....I take sweetener in tea and offered none ..paid the bill ....but won't be back for.food...the room.was.even.worse...when offered to freshen room told staff just empty trash and replace coffee service... didn't happen..when showering got.an instant freeze of water with a flush of the toilet....was really disappointed in stay overall...booked and paid for.2 nights but left SAT night after we found the not even trash empty or.coffee replaced. Good luck with staff....no one at desk at all to even let know that we left and why....staff was not available to tell us how to work the lock ...had to.figure out that you have to lock it it doesn't automatically do.this....not cool .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was rundown and dirty, a very common thing in a smaller beach town but for the price, it was not very good. $677 for two nights seemed outrageous. I wish I had canceled also for that price you would think there would be Shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom nothing at all. Just a bar, it was a big party weekend for the car show so a lot of rowdy drunks raising hell throughout the night didn’t make it very easy to sleep, I won’t be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I came when the bar was not open. Did not see any staff. It worked nothing fancy. Clean nice room in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024