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Balch Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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40 South Heimrich, Dufur, OR, 97021
  • Place, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, The Dalles Dam
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Dufur

With a stay at Balch Hotel in Dufur, you'll be 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Billy Bob Sno Park and 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from White River Falls State Park. .This spa hotel is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Sherars Falls.

What's nearby

  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - 16 min drive - 22.9 km
  • The Dalles Dam Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Sunshine Mill Winery - 21 min drive - 29.3 km
  • The Dalles Dam - 23 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum - 29 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Wishram Station - 35 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dufur Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balch Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Forge Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balch Hotel

Balch Hotel offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Dining room, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Dining room - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dining room

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1907
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Balch Hotel Dufur

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Balch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, milton-freewater

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a wonderful weekend! Wonderful food in the bistro and cozy accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful vintage 1907 rooms were wonderfully as expected!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, milton-freewater

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Worth the drive off the main road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Republic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old, quaint, hotel. Super cool for history buffs. Staff were most cordial. Bed was comfy, coffee and breakfast were good. Outdoor courtyard was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic hotel with views of Mt Hood. Tiny town with a living history museum I was able to wander in the evening, but was unable to check out during open hours. A neat looking store/coffee shop down the street that I believe is closed Sundays. Of course, the day we were there. The hotel itself had a nice outdoor seating area, library, lobby and café. Food was great Off the beaten path, but worth the drive!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a wonderful view of Mt. Hood. The room was historic and quaint. I had a shared bathroom, but it was clean and well maintained. All areas around the property were in great shape. The breakfast was simple and nutritious. The dining area and outside patio were super welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, milton-freewater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful! Its Victorian-era splendor is fully intact/lovingly reproduced. All the staff were really nice and helpful. Dinner was great too. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, beautifully preserved historic building and furnishings. AMAZING FOOD!!!! Bistro 1907 is a GEM! Thank you! We will be back :) views of Mount hood are also incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a delightful departure from just a "hotel or motel" on one's journey. In fact, despite it's rural location, it is truly a destination. There are not word to describe how lovely this property is and how robust an experience one can enjoy here. Do yourself a favor and do not book a cookie cut-out accommodation, book here and enjoy the kind hospitality, the serene surroundings and the added amenities of spa services. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, milton-freewater

Nice private off the beaten path
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the surprise stay of our trip. A very quaint classic hotel that takes you back in time. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stumbled on this place following a long drive. This place is spectacular. Very nicely restored. Built in 1907. Every detail including the furniture and decor is from the era. Great history! A view of Mt Hood. Breatfast was included. Can't say enough. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The "bones" of Dufur are a 1900 farming community, now close enough to The Dalles to attract a few commuters but not close enough to be the stereotypical bedroom. The downtown, and the Balch Hotel are surrounded by Wheat fields. The best part is the outstanding hospitality of the staff... and of the community generally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful little hotel. A lot of nice touches that made it super welcoming. The staff were accommodating and it was overall a lovely, easy experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is charming in every way imaginable. The staff, the room, the architecture, the town. It was a lovely place to stay the night making my way home on a long road roadtrip.
Front of this beautiful historic hotel
View of Mt. Hood from the front porch
Lots of outdoor seating in their lush little gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

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

History of North, Central Oregon

Wonderful room and service -- in spite of being a 120 year-old property. The history of the region and specifically of the hotel made this a wonderful excursion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

B

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique. It's a step back in time. Don't expect modern resort but you will get friendly authentic service provided by local people who bend over backwards to fulfill your needs and interests. Dufur is a very small old rural historical town in, what some would call, the middle of nowhere. If you want seclusion and enjoy country walks or bike rides and meeting really interesting people the Balch Hotel is for you as it was for us. The people really are fantastic. Debr helped us with a sticky situation because of some booking confusion and I can't say enough about her spirit of problem solving and meeting her customers need
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic with wonderful views. No elevator
Stayed 1 night in May 2025