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Reviews of Chris by the Sea Motel 1 stars

17 Chickiman Road, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, United States

#18 of 58 hotels in Ocean Shores

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 77 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old-school charm!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated

    Quaint and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Got to be, Chris by the sea!
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't say I am thinking I got nothing. may I suggest, if weather permits. An outside move night beach chairs king size white bed sheet small campfire, popcorn, blanket, and depending on the crowd staying the movie can go from cult classic, greese type ,western kids this could be endless . When everything shuts down , you could have a snack stand ext., let me know if you need help!! 😁 😉

    It was classic, very retro, LOVE THE OLD B- MOVIE VIBE, very cult classic I only wish I could have stayed when the sun was out . Next time for shore!! Chris and his wife,( forgive me i forgot her name,) are very cool and down to earth happy couple. who put life into that place and for that I thank you . I can only look forward to my next visit.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we couldn't stay longer

    That it was so close to the beach and enough room for the whole family

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had no complaints. The owners are amazing.

    Excellent customer service. Would highly recommend those on a budget. An older motel but very comfortable. Needs upgrades, but I will definitely be back.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    7.0
    Budget Motel at a budget price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's probably 100 years old, so the bathroom could use a little touch up, and be a bit cleaner.

    Chris by the Sea is a little budget Motel that gives you just what you need, a clean bed, clean towels in the bathroom,, and a kitchenette, all at a great price. If you don't need all the fancy bells and whistles, it's a decent place to stay. They'll even play cards with you if you get bored!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    An older, well maintained, quiet place to rest well at reasonable rates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The helpfulness and friendliness of the owners, the better than average amenities to enrich value of the usual micro/fridge motel unit (toaster, paper plates, plastic flatware sets), great fridge w/separate freezer section. Ease of access w/parking just outside unit also a plus for us ADA folks.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the odor of first walking in the room, musty but that's to be expected at the ocean in some places i guess. poor internet wifi service, we had to use the hotspots from the cellphone.

    good location beach access not far :) everything was nearby. We really enjoyed the morning deer walking on through the parking lot.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    7.0
    Quiet and good value, but some drawbacks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No outlet in bathroom for hair dryer, nearest one was by TV with mirror across room. Old coffee grounds left in bottom of coffeemaker basket.

    Quiet at night, nice fridge and microwave, even a toaster and paper plates provided

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    8.0
    It was great. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners were very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the family unit that had a full kitchen with dishes to use and two seperate bedrooms. It was very comfortable and felt like we were staying in a little apartment. The walk to the beach only took a couple minutes.Will stay there again for sure.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice pleasure, served its purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was fine. It was pouring rain with wind during my stay but it was January out on the coast in Washington.

    Was there for a conference in January. It had the best price compared to the others in the town. Interestingly I walked into the office, the manager said "Hello, welcome, watch out for bears in the area" He then told me about recent bear encounters in the town.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small shower - no tub to soak or hot tub

    Thank you - I'll be back

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom badly needs updated, new mattress is needed on the bed, and a larger TV screen.

    The facility needed updated. It is what we expected for the money. The owners were very pleasant and kind.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    The Motel is older and quant, but the short drive or walk to the beach makes it worth staying again.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room with 2 beds and large kitchen wasn't available. However I made my room work out.

    The property is about 2 blocks from the ocean beach by car, and has a path from the rooms to the beach as well. I'm booking now for next years trip.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Very comfy and homey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an older motel that has been lovingly taken care of by the Owners. We stayed in the suite and saw there was a lot of attention to detail.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    I would stay there again in the future. It’s a good deal and the owners were.. fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a lot of furniture in the room.

    The property was quiet and away from all the noise of downtown.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    8.0
    Stan and Helen are very nice and accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the cupboard doors are about to come off otherwise everything was perfect for the 3 of us.

    Brought our own food and was happy to have everything we needed to cook with. Great location, our 2nd time staying and we'll back again.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    Great comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I'm 6ft and the shower head was a little low and the shower was a little cramped and the toilet was tiny and low. No USB plug ins anywhere so bring chargers.

    It was a nice quaint room. Not to far from the Ocean Shores. Single story so no noisy upstairs neighbors. The owners are very nice and an overall great experience.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed vacuuming

    Comfory, convenience, kitchenette

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2022

    7.0
    Basic furnishings, lovely friendly owners, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Furnishings could use an update, but we knew this going in, and wanted to support a locally owned, mom-and-pop place. Bed wasn't terrible, but seemed like it might have a slight indentation in the middle. Overall, furnishings are basic. If you're looking for a reasonably priced place close to the beach, this does the job quite well.

    Just a few minute walk from the beach! Very quiet location right on the edge of town--not too far from food options, but nice to not be right in the middle of everything. Owners were lovely and provided dinner recommendations.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    8.0
    This place had a fireplace, you pulled your car up directly in front of your room and it was a quie:
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower area did not have good work performed.

    No breakfast provided.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    7.0
    Great room for the price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little hard and there were flies in my room.

    The room was a bit better than I expected, considering it was less expensive than most other rentals. My favorite things were that it was quiet, I was able to park right in front of my room (no stairs or elevators), very close to a beach access, near town, had a good size fridge, and a microwave. It even had a toaster...had I known I would have brought something to toast! I also really loved a decor item that spoke to my heart. The room was dated and no frills, but clean and all I needed for a weekend getaway by myself.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great size room plenty of accommodations and a good size kitchen very friendly staff. Hope to stay there again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Can't wait to go back! Loved everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If I could have got to stay longer.

    I have stayed ALL over in resorts (used to sell timeshares). This little motel is absolutely the beach experience. Cozy, beachy set off from town. AM so looking forward to future stays.

    Stayed in July 2025

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