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Balch Hotel

3.0 star property

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property grounds
Free daily continental breakfast

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
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
  • The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Pines 1852 Winery
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 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 the area

Dufur

With a stay at Balch Hotel in Dufur, you'll be 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Billy Bob Sno Park and 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from White River Falls State Park. .This spa hotel is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Sherars Falls and 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Lookout Mountain.

What's nearby

  • The Dalles Dam Visitor Center - 21 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Sunshine Mill Winery - 22 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum - 28 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Pines 1852 Winery - 33 min drive - 38.1 km
  • White River Falls State Park - 39 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Wishram Station - 38 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WE3 Coffee & Deli - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balch Hotel

Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Dining room, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1907
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Balch Hotel Dufur
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Balch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 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

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Really liked the atmosphere, such a fun place to stay. The entry and library and outdoor patio were so nice to sit and relax and read a book. Note that many of the bathrooms are shared-luckily the hotel wasn’t full when we were there so no one to share with. They could do a lot better with decorating-getting some time-period/era art on the walls, instead of the tacky amateur art for sale. So much potential they are on a good start
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the hotel decoration is amazing. A very big surprise for the journey. I love it here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners and spa experience. And the food in the dining room was also great. Sweet little small town gem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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!