Ocean View Lodge

The location is great. Of the several motels in a row there, this is the closest to the ocean. The ground floor balconies are raised up several feet from ground level giving an even better view of the ocean. The room was very clean and actually consisted of 2 separate rooms on different levels. The furniture provided was attractive but every piece of it, headboards, footboards, dressers, side tables, all of it, has very sharp corners. There was a nicely presented coffee bar with a microwave and very small refrigerator. Unfortunately, the refrigerator didn’t keep the food as cold as we would have liked. The bathroom was clean but very dated. Looks like something out of the 60s. A large, standing fan and small, decorative fireplace type heater were provided to regulate the temperature. There is no central heating or air conditioning available. The best part of the room was the big picture window and balcony overlooking the ocean. The dining table was set in front of the window offering a gorgeous view with every meal. The balcony was placed in front of the window and furnished with reasonably comfortable, high backed patio chairs. In addition to the ocean view, the motel is set right along the coastal trail for easy access to either direction. For me, the parade of dogs being exercised on the trail and the fishing boats added to my enjoyment of the scenery. Access to the beach was an easy 200′ walk from the motel with a trail right in front of our room. The price was reasonable for the location and beach access. The motel is also very close to dining and shopping choices. Less than a mile from the main shopping district in Fort Bragg.

Great location and the rooms are really neat with 2 king beds. Very spacious and the ocean view is spectacular.

I feel a bit guilty giving four stars because this place is truly fabulous.
That said, I want to be honest. The bed in the honeymoon suite was terribly uncomfortable and probably a little bit unhygienic since the sheet will not stay on. (It’s a round bed and I felt like it was kind of different / fancy. LOL) When we checked in, they even offered to change rooms because of it, but we thought, “How bad could it be?” It was, unfortunately, awful. Personally, I also found the decor a bit tacky.

With that said, the room was exceptionally immaculate, the staff were amazing, and the view is absolutely breathtaking.

There is local coffee (so yummy) with a choice of traditional ceramic mugs or insulated cups. (Most of the places I’ve stayed had some crappy folgiers like undrinkable swill) I adored the insulated cups for taking a chilly morning walk along the paved path.

I’ve already booked another stay in the very near future. Different bed, of course.

Photos are from the balcony view.