The Canterbury Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Beach nearby
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 Bedroom (2nd Floor No Pets) | Dining room
Suite, Two Bedrooms, 1st Floor (Pet Friendly) | View from room
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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643 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW, Ocean Shores, WA, 98569
  • Place, Ocean Shores Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Shores Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hoquiam, WA (HQM-Bowerman)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, One Bedroom, 3rd Floor, Ocean View (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (2nd Floor No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, One Bedroom, 1st Floor (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 3rd Floor, Ocean View (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Two Bedrooms, 1st Floor (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Two Bedroom, 3rd Floor, Ocean View (No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Two Bedrooms Wing, 1st Floor (No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Two Bedrooms Wing, 3rd Floor, Partial View (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sleeper (No Pets, No View, Near Elevator)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, One Bedroom, 1st Floor (Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, One Bedroom, 3rd Floor, Ocean View (Dog-Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Two Bedrooms, 1st Floor (Dog-Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Two Bedrooms Wing, 3rd Floor Partial View (Dog-Friendly)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1st Floor, (Dog-Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 3rd Floor, Ocean View (Dog-Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Golf View (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Ocean Shores

Located in Ocean Shores (Downtown Ocean Shores), The Canterbury Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Shores Convention Center and Ocean Shores Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chance A La Mer State Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Shores Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Shores Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playtime Family Fun - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oyhut State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Shores Elks Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪OC Grind - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Porthole Pub Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Shores Bakery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Canterbury Inn

The Canterbury Inn offers 45 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 28.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Canterbury Inn
Canterbury Inn Ocean Shores
Canterbury Ocean Shores
Inn Canterbury
The Canterbury Inn Hotel
The Canterbury Inn Ocean Shores
The Canterbury Inn Hotel Ocean Shores

The Canterbury Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bernice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia Susan

We rented a dog friendly unit on the first floor, easy to potty your dog with a big slider. The local deer herd happened by, always a treat. And the room was spotless, the pool and hot tub shiny and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy. The staff were very friendly. We will definitely stay here again and would recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacie R.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were spotless. They have an excellent welcome for our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole place shined! Friendly staff and room was themed with Octopus art.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Said beach front but couldn’t see the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Canterbury several times over the years. This room was awesome! One bedroom with a hydro jetted tub in the room. Nice decor. Staff are always wonderful and will for sure be back and highly recommend planning a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I always enjoy my stay at the Canterbury. Great staff and wonderful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jill

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, cozy room, helpful, and friendly staff, and an excellent price point
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anjela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and cozy! Water view-great location. The studio was unique with personal touches. I like more surface/counter space to put things-but other than that…would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and staff super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Natalee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Soohyoung

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rolena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was awesome. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. So clean and stocked very well. Staff was exceptional. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Only complaint was that the room had a
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable. The nicest place we've stayed in Ocean Shores.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026