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Balch Hotel

3.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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40 South Heimrich, Dufur, OR, 97021
  • The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Pines 1852 Winery
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Balch Hotel

Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, massage/treatment rooms, and a microwave in a common area are onsite.
Balch Hotel offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Balch Hotel features free breakfast, WiFi in public areas, and self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine and garden views while dining at Dining room
  • Take a swim in the outdoor
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, body treatments, or facials at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Billy Bob Sno Park and 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from White River Falls State Park
Balch Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Balch Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dufur hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dining room - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dining room

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Balch Hotel Dufur
Balch Hotel
Balch Dufur
Balch Hotel Hotel
Balch Hotel Dufur
Balch Hotel Hotel Dufur

Balch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol U.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight in Durfur, OR
Really enjoyed this historic hotel. Comfortable bed and bedding. Great continental breakfast and coffee. The Durfur Historical buildings are just up the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederic, Kirkland

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miesje

Our stay was delightful! The staff was welcoming. We especially enjoy the breakfast; healthy and attractively server in an amazing beautifully restored elegant dining room. The Balch provides a restful elegant non- cookie cutter stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A splendid trip back in time. What a beautiful spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Amenities
The grounds and building are a fantastic surprise in such a small town.Great food and fun vibe. Staff is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Uncomfy but beautiful
Super hard bed, my husband could barely sleep and we woke up early just to get out of it. No AC on 3rd floor with it being 98degrees outside was not very fun. A whole lot of stairs so be prepared for that, shower took a long time to heat up water but at least it was an adorable claw foot tub. Place was a little creepy but that might appeal to you! Great check in/check out times! The rooms are adorable but just very uncomfortable honestly. BUT the outside is gorgeous, they have so many places you can sit out and eat and read your bible so that was lovely. BEAUTIFUL hotel, they've really upgraded the place. The shared bathrooms were fine and super cute. I liked having a sink in the room, was thankful for that. Walking distance to the store in town so that was convenient and nice. Breakfast was okay, still hungry afterwards. My husband still loved the stay even sleep deprived because he grew up in Dufur. I loved it because of its old charm and beautiful decor!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, Lake Oswego

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with dining outside on patio. Food was very good but understaffed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hotel and great customer service. So peaceful. Beautiful grounds too. Make sure you take time to go see the waterfalls
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Peaceful surroundings. Amazing architecture and history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was so nice to be able to step back in time for a couple of days. Very relaxing, safe and awesome staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balched in 2024
My wife and I love this quaint hotel with great rooms, great decor, incredible common areas and awesome staff. Breakfast is healthy and sustaining, not quite what it used to be but still enjoyable. We love the entire experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in the tiny town of Dufur Oregon. If you are in the neighborhood and need a place to stay, this one is my recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like traveling back to a simpler time, this is a unique hotel for you along the Columbia River Gorge. It was a lovely setting and rooms were small, but quite comfortable and gave you an escape from the 21st century (no TV, turn of the century country appeal). A few simple improvements to make guest more comfortable would be to have forks out (no just spoons) for the breakfast and to have coffee out and ready by 6:00 am daily. Many early risers need that first cup before we develop a headache. On a Sunday there was no where to go in Dufur that had coffee, so it was a pretty painful wait to have a coffee pot out at like 7:45 or 8:00 am. Easy to do! Dinner, at Bistro 1907, however, was simple, but lovely, on a peaceful flowered garden patio. I will tell others the Balch is a good place to stay for historic charm. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful space. Staff are super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give This Place A Try
This place is 110+ years old and really a delight to stay in because they haven't changed things very much. Gives you a snapshot of how hotels operated a century ago.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a charming hotel with friendly staff. Very historical.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Road trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024