Name: Spindrift Inn
Address: 114 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130, USA, Manzanita, Manzanita, Manzanita, 97130, United States of America
Rating: 8

24-hour reception

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We booked this motel because there were no other vacancies in Manzanita proper! But it was a wonderful place to stay, a true surprise. We had a room with two queen beds. The mattresses are good and the sheets are soft and comfy. It's a large room with a kitchenette and breakfast table. The room has more amenities than many places we've stayed for much more money--bath robes, nice toiletries of all sorts, good reading light, a broom to sweep sand out and plenty of natural light. There was nothing we need that it didn't provide, including being a block from the beach, on Laneda street with all the shops and restaurants. We will definitely stay there again.

A big surprise in Manzanita

The Spindrift has been around awhile, but it has been updated. We stayed here 20 years ago, so it was fun to revisit the same place and find it in even better condition than before.  It is affordable and while not a huge hotel, they have a variety of room types to choose from. Good quality soap products. It seemed clean overall, but my feet got pretty dirty walking on the uncarpeted floor. They have a great system for checking in after hours. The front office was locked when we checked out the next morning, so we never did meet any staff.  

Affordable Stay in Beach Town

We have stayed at the Spindrift in the past and had good experiences. It's a basic, convenient, well-located spot. I love the nice touches like DVDs and games to borrow in the lobby. We stayed in room #15, which includes a basic kitchen along with queen beds and a hide-a-bed. The room was mostly clean, with the exception of the sheets on both the master bed and the sofa bed. (Both had hairs on them and were gritty.) Not sure if this means they weren't changed or if the wash didn't do the trick. There was a broken lamp in the bedroom. Great, spacious bathroom with ample supplies.

However, the biggest issue with our stay was the noise. Music pulsed from the next door restaurant's kitchen from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. The last time we stayed in this room--years ago--the music could be barely heard and we were told then that there was nothing to be done. This time the noise was constant and audible in every room. We turned up the TV volume to high to watch our movie, but still could hear it. It did motivate us to go out more, but put a definite pall over an otherwise nice stay. Relaxing in the room with a board game or book was not an option with the pumping bass.

Also I should mention that our check-in was not as smooth as hoped. The key was not in the lockbox. And I got no response from the phone number listed on the locked lobby door for at least 30 minutes. When the innkeeper arrived he was apologetic and friendly, but still that was a long 30 minutes wondering if we had a place to stay that night. It started out our stay--and the other couple who was waiting with us--on the wrong foot.

Nice spot but avoid room 15 unless you don't mind noise

I booked 3 nights in mid-Sept; fled in horror after 2nd night. The Spindrift isn’t an ordinary crummy motel: it’s toxic. One wonders if the Tillamook County health inspectors ever investigate this place; they should. I knew the accommodation would be modest; I wasn’t expecting unbearable. I rented a 2-room unit; the first room, on the parking lot side, smelled strongly of harsh chemical cleaners. Although the staff left windows open, the room never airs out; the stench never goes away. If you have respiratory issues, don’t stay here. And the stench will go home with you, too. Whatever toxic chemical the Spindrift uses, it permeates all fabric – including suitcase lining, all clothes, all totes. Even some of my electronics reeked of this motel room for several days after I left. My clothing had to be washed 3 or 4 times before the invasive Spindrift stink finally got eradicated. The place is run by malevolent incompetents: one of the maids flipped me off with a Q-Anon hand signal. These people must hate their guests, which explains why everything about Spindrift is so terrible. Beds are old & unsupportive; not quite as hard as rocks, yet not anything a tired body can sink into. Walls are thin; you will hear loud guests next door. Rooms open onto shared courtyard, but motel owner is TOO CHEAP to place chairs outside each guest door. Entire courtyard had 2 Adirondacks in the center, and that was all. There’s no exhaust fan in bathroom, so ceiling has turned brown in the middle; no heat in bathroom. Lazy maids stocked cabinet with drinkware & utensils, yet there were NO plates or bowls. 3 blocks from the ocean, yet location isn’t everything. Everything about Spindrift Inn was cut-corners disgusting. Oh, and although most cars come & go from the motel parking lot, there were 2 sinister vans that never budged. Walking near one as I took a short cut stroll across the lot, a dog barked from inside one of them. Why is there a dog inside a van with covered windows rolled-up? Because people are living inside those vans, and they apparently do so with the complicity of Spindrift Inn owners & managers. This motel should be condemned. Management ignored my complaints; did not offer to chip in for water bill for the massive amounts of laundry I had to do after a mere 2 nights in this dump. A total rip-off!

Homeless people living in vans on property; rooms reek of toxic chemicals

We used to live in Nehalem so we were very familiar with the area and its amenities. 
We have never stayed at the Spindrift in  Manzanita but we are very familiar with the location and the appearance. It always maintains a clean appearance. It is in an amazing location for quick access to the beach and the numerous eateries and shops. 
We stayed in a double queen room. The room was overall very clean. The only exception to the cleanliness was the floor. Although it was swept and debris free, there was an unseen dirty film on the laminate hardwood floor. We didn’t notice the film at first, but once our feet got wet while showering, the shower  revealed the dirty pads of our feet. We know it was the floor because we always wore shoes and socks while outside. Spindrift is pet friendly so we understand the possible issues with the floor. But with the $10 pet fee (per pet per day), a quick wet Swiffer mop would do wonders for the next guest. 
Your pets will be supplied a water dish, a drying towel and bed covers to protect the beds from dirty paws. 
Spindrift is an older motel so the modern conveniences (like numerous plug in outlets and well placed bathroom lighting) were lacking. 
With the location, the amenities and the overall condition of the motel (and pet friendly!!), it is an affordable must stay option while staying in Manzanita.

A Good Stay

Great time in the little rooms at the Spindrift Inn. Nice & clean. Included all the necessary items including a hose outside to wash off sandy soles. Enjoyed having car close by. Will definitely stay here next trip to Manzanita.

Close to the beach & clean!

The Spindrift has been our go-to for decades but wanted to try other budget motels in Manzanita just to see what's what. That did not take long and was I quite content to return home to the "Drift." 

This time I booked the infamous room #1 and really enjoyed it, French doors, cramped quarters, and all.  Yes, it is tiny and yes, you have to duck to sit on the commode, but if you just want a clean low cost place to crash while enjoying all the Manzanita has to offer, this is it.

Came Back Home After Trying Another

Have been staying at this hotel since the late 90's. Just recently the service and accomidation have gotten questionable.....Made reservcations in May, was called the night before to say they were cancelling my reservation due to upgrading their rooms and services. No compensation or rebooking asked!  Made reservations in June (4 rooms). When we arrived at 4:00 we were told a few of the rooms were not ready and could we come back at 5:00. We did...one room still had not been cleaned and 2 rooms had sheets that had not been changed....dog hair as well as human pubic hair! Not good, but we just chalked it up to Covid and staffing, changed the sheets, swept the floors and wiped things down with our own alcohol and lyosiol.....Made the best of it. While there in June we booked again, we were told better staffing and services will be had by then and not to worry. We booked 4 rooms, this time we asked to have Rm 9 which is on the end along with Rm 6, 7 and 14. Rm 9 was not available in June due to plumming issues, but would be open to reserve in Sept when our return trip was booked. This week we had to change our reservations from Sept to Oct 1st due to scheduling conflicts. I booked online with the same rooms. I get an email saying we could not have these rooms due to rebooking, eventhough they were open when I booked for Oct 1st!  I have called to try to figure things out so our family can stay in the pod  we had previously stayed but no return call. The emails have been unoccommindating as well....
Not sure what has happened to this once great place to stay, their excellent customer service and cleaniness have gone down hill....  it makes me sad and upset.....not sure I would recommend this place unless their services change back to how they use to be! Cant blame it on Covid....it is the people!

visit was good due to family get togethers....the hotel was a little questionable....

We stayed over the Thanksgiving weekend. The hotel is older but well maintained and very clean. It is very close to the beach in the heart of Manzanita. Best part is they are dog friendly! Spacious room, kitchenette, parking, and wifi as well as a library of movies to borrow from.

Great location and price

Came away slightly disappointed with the Spindrift. Some reviews have described it as cosy. I would actually say small rooms.Thought it was fairly basic and didn't find the bed particularly comfortable. Location is good and communications were good as well. Near to good a good bar and also a bakery. Manzanita is a pleasant resort.

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