Waterfront venue for your fairytale wedding
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Residing along the Pacific Ocean coast, Surftides Lincoln City is a hotel and wedding venue in Portland, OR. Originally apartments built in the 1930s, the building is full of history and character from those who passed through on vacations to the seaside. Family-owned and operated by the Cho family since 1979, building and nurturing relationships is what they do best.
The prime location and salty air made Surftides grow more in popularity as the years passed. Changes in management and generations of the Cho family complimented the property as it added more character to the ocean-side venue. While keeping the essence of past generations alive, they added modern amenities and features to provide a space where people can reconnect with their families and friends.
With over 150 guest rooms and 3 event spaces, you have the freedom to choose the backdrop to your magical day. Their biggest area, The Melville Banquet Hall, has a capacity of 165 guests and offers privacy with its entrance and restrooms. For more intimate gatherings, Hemingway is suitable for up to 50 people. The Outdoor Courtyard completes the coastal wedding dream with beach access, picnic tables, fire pits, and outdoor speakers. Catering is taken care of by their restaurant MIST so that you can relax surrounded by the sea breeze and love.
48+ years in business
Speaks English, Korean, Spanish
Medium team (11-20 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Restaurant
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Hannah Brown 5.0
5/08/26
I honestly can’t understand how anyone could leave a bad review for Surftides Lincoln City because our experience was amazing from start to finish. The front desk lady who checked us in was absolutely wonderful — so kind, welcoming, and genuine...
ly made us feel comfortable the moment we walked in. Customer service like that makes such a difference.
The hotel itself was very clean, comfortable, and the oceanfront views were beautiful. Everything felt well kept and relaxing, and the atmosphere was perfect for a coastal getaway. We had such a great stay and will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting the area!
jdr 5.0
6/02/26
Glad I came to write a review, because I'm not sure how this place only has 4 stars. The service is outstanding, the rooms are very clean with large comfy beds. Our room had a balcony and fire place overlooking the beach. Their restaurant Mist ...
also had great food and a super cool waiter. Hard to find businesses that put in this much effort now days. We have stayed here multiple times because of how great this place is.
Melissa Smith 4.0
1/19/26
I had a great stay. The view from my very spacious balcony was amazing!!! The only reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is because of it being an older hotel, you can hear through the walls/floors/ceiling. It is very well maintained and staff wa...
s super friendly! Will definitely stay again.
Aaron Lee 2.0
2/15/26
My wife and I decided to have a nice overnight stay here.
The bad: When we first entered the room the first thing that greeted me was an overwhelming smell of bleach coming from a small bathroom that hadn't seen an update in the last 20 years....
The second was how cold it was. Normally, one would simply turn the heater on and problem solved, except the wall heater does not turn on. Luckily, there is a gas fireplace, but hat has a timer of a half hour. OK fine. Snuggle under the blankets. This would be great for rhe fact that this is the thinnest "comforter" that ever bore the name. The ceilings are so low my 5'9" height can palm the ceiling. This wouldn't be an issue if it didn't feel like a hole in the ground. If I wanted to stay in a hobbit home, we would take a vacation to New Zealand. Also, don't trust the wi-fi to keep working.
The good: The view of the beach is nice. During a zombie apocalypse, this place is somewhat defensible.
Addendum; They fixed the heater.
Rachel Marie 2.0
3/09/26
Staff was very friendly and the view was great, but I don’t know that I’d stay again. Beds were very uncomfortable and hard, walls were thin, the people above us were very loud and could hear everything. I was really disappointed by the pool ar...
ea and wish the set up was better advertised. I was really looking forward to sitting in the hot tub while my kid swam but they were in two separate rooms in the pool area. Half the reason we even came was to do that, had I known it wasn’t even an option I would have booked somewhere else, but that of course was not pictured at all.
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