Comfortable, reasonably priced place to stay, well designed units, backs onto marina. Restaurant on premises, and another down street. Easy parking, free, across street. 15 minutes to outstanding state park. Ilwaco has interesting book store, yarn store, vibrant Sat. Mkt , huge antique store, galleries, and very interesting history museum. Small place but fun! 1/2 hr to Astoria with vibrant Sun. Mkt and plenty of places to see and eat. Trip up the Long Beach Peninsula makes for a great mini-vacation. Local bus avail in front of hotel!

Nothing! It would be nice to have a functioning bakery in operation again or a place to have some breakfast foods right next to hotel though

Always love staying at the Salt with our pup! Really enjoy the contact free check in / out while assistance is just a text away. The rooms are cozy with a tv, small microwave, and fridge. The shower is a bit small but the water pressure is outstanding. The new private sauna (available by reservation) is a nice touch. There is also a supply room that has amenities, ice, and board games to borrow. It’s beautiful walking around the harbor or there are lots of other places to explore just a short drive away. There are not a lot of eateries in walking distance but they more than make up for it with the onsite restaurant. We’ve enjoyed many good meals there.

Not to sound like a Dos Equis beer ad, but I don't usually (in fact, hardly ever) give 5 stars all around for any business but when I do, it's because that business exceeded my expectations and then some. From the convenient online registration and check-in process to the welcoming pre-arrival communication and Q&A with the staff, I already experienced a level of service rarely provided by 5 star, $$$$ hotels. Upon arrival, I was immediately pleased by the unique decor, thoughtful touches and cleanliness both in and outside the property. Suffice to say, I had one of the most comfortable and relaxing stays in all of the places I've visited in the PNW. The accommodations (including an awesome dry sauna, FREE with advance reservation) alone earn the SALT 4.9 stars in my book, but what really makes this hotel a 5-star gem is the incredible hospitality and hotelier mentality of the staff. All of my communication was via DM texts, but the prompt, informative and personalized responses I received each and every time felt like I had my own dedicated concierge, which is why I stated SALT exceeded my expectations and then some. I'm so glad to have discovered this diamond in the rough (I say "rough" only because the charming town of Ilwaco is overshadowed by its more famous neighbors Long Beach, WA and Astoria, OR) and I'm proud to say the SALT will be my go-to spot whenever I feel the need to get out to coastal WA or OR. Can't wait to book my next reservation!

That this hotel is a 3+ hour drive away from the Seattle metro area, but it's worth it!

Thought the person-less, texted check-in was a little weird at first, but it actually worked really, really well. Checked in with me on text to ask if I needed anything, and answered any questions I had, like "Where is the...?" pretty quickly. Sauna! Hidden behind a secret door. Awesome surprise. Beautiful, huge cedar sauna that opened into attached private bathroom. Happened to be a gray day and I had it all to myself. That was a wonderful bonus. Room was quite small, but really cozy and pleasant style, felt more like an airbnb room than a motel. Beautiful wood work in the room, and locally made soaps and coffee instead of hotel chain usuals. Pretty lovely.

Overhead lighting could use a change up- kind of jarring. Some nice lamps in the room would be nice. Bigger coffee-maker! For anyone who seriously drinks coffee in the a.m., that little guy was way too little. Everything else was great.

I loved the location, the views. The bed was very comfortable, the room was clean and inviting. I liked the offer of "pre-read" books. Deanne in the Pub was able to have the kitchen accommodate my request for one piece of fish and a delicious grilled salad salad. The market up the street is convenient and doesn't price gouge. The SALT hits every last mark for a perfect get away. Loved being able to take the bridge to Astoria, go through the city of Raymond on the Willapa.

The refrigerator was very noisy.

Lovely spot with harbor views from the conveniently located restaurant downstairs, which served us well for dinner both nights. The bed was terrific! The place was spotless. And they use environmentally friendly soap and shampoo. We really appreciated the contactless checkin and checkout. We were well apprised of the process and room codes before arrival, and perfectly timed texts kept us informed and reassured that we were well looked after. We enjoyed the quiet, rustic space to relax after a long walk on the beach, and availed ourselves of the excellent selection in the adjacent bookstore for our beach reads. We will definitely stay here again!

Sometimes the door code didn’t immediately unlock. It usually took two or three tries for me to get it right. I suspect there’s a step I missed. But that was the only issue.

This was accommodation that had all the essentials. There was a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and kettle. It was a very stormy night while I was there, and all of these items were useful. The winds were very strong, and the door rattled, but I stayed warm and dry inside. This is not luxury accommodation, but it was very comfortable.

I don't know if this is Salt Hotel's policy, or an omission by the room preparer, but there was no shampoo in the bathroom. As there was no staff on site that while I was there, I bought some shampoo at the Ilwaco Pharmacy.

This wonderful motel is a find! It's located right on a beautiful bay - and 5 minutes from Cape Disappointment State Park - which has some amazing views. The room was so comfortable and tastefully decorated. It has a great sea vibe and a comfortable bed, big bathroom, fun soaps. The motel is also quiet, and uses easy, contactless check-in. I wish I could have stayed a few more nights. Stellar motel that is so worth the price!

I noticed that the water temperature in my shower changed from hot to cold when someone else ran water - or at least that's my guess. Not a big deal.

Breakfast not included. The food at the Salt pub is good. Salt is located on the wharf waterfront. Nice views, shops, walking. The rooms are small but contain everything you need with nice decor and efficient use of space. The building is u shaped surrounding a nice courtyard with fountain and quiet landscaping. The parking is across the street, very quiet location. Excellent location for a short stay in Ilwaco.

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My daughter and I absolutely love this little Hotel We travel from Northern California to Lincoln city, Oregon for vacation several times a year but she always makes me include Astoria and she loves this hotel. The staff are super friendly and we feel like family when we arrive❤️

The only thing that would make this little hotel better is a bigger shower and better lighting in the bathroom. We still love it tho!