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Desert River Inn

705 Willamette St, Umatilla, OR 97882
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Bellingham, WA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Thanks to the GPS, we found this place which is in or near Hermiston, OR. Pleasant & comfortable overnight stop with plenty of amenities, including restaurant & swimming pool. Courteous, helpful staff.

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Eugene, Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Our sheets were dirty, had "spots" on them, they brought us clean sheet....the frig was dirty so was the the floor and chairs. there was mold...nasty over priced place, Also over charged for our food that was tasteless and leftovers from the day before...owner got very rude with us. NEVER go to this place!!! Dog poop and cigarette butts in... More

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Seattle
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

Umatilla has not a lot to offer so you are stuck in your motel. We had a friendly welcome and the room was clean but alas the rest was very behind our expectations for an Inn which advertises being next to the golf course with a swimming pool. For half the price we could have expected to have a room... More

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Portland, Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

Out of our long weekend, our few hours here were horrible. The neighborhood is rough and there was a 911 call alledgedly involving a knife during our event. i understand the owner called it in. the property was run down. Later we learned it as for sale. The staff was not pleasant, which for a catered affair would seemed to... More

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Portland, Oregon
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

We attended a reunion. We do not live in this vicinity. Dinner was to begin at 7 pm. Social hour at 6 pm. We were taking photos outside and it approached 7:05. A woman began pushing us to get in and sit down. She was rude. She became a bit hostile when people mingled as they took their seats. It... More

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Seattle
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33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a no-frills motel next to a golf course, and it was the closest one to the river in this region. The room was clean and comfortable, and it overlooked the greens of the golf course. The location is in a neighborhood and one block away is a bluff overlooking the Columbia, with a trail that goes down to... More

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Sherwood, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2008

We are celebrating our 25th family reunion this Labor Day. Most all of them have been at the Desert River Inn. Once we found this place there was only one time that we strayed (back in 1993) and we've been back ever since. It's not the nicest hotel, and yes they have tiny frogs at night that climb to the... More

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Washington
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2008

OMG! So first thing I noticed is the dead, crispy, dry frog in the bathroom. When was the last time they cleaned this room?? I then called the front desk to complain and have them take care of it and what do they say? "Well, can't you just get some toilet paper and pick it up and flush it?" WHAT???... More

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Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2007

The best place to stay in the Umatilla / Hermiston area. They have a good restaurant and bar. The pool is nice. They sit right on the golf course and they allow pets. The rooms are clean and the people are really nice. I recommend staying there if you're in the area!

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Address: 705 Willamette St, Umatilla, OR 97882
Region: United States > Oregon > Umatilla
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