Balch Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

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

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

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

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

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

  • ‪Dufur Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dufur Pastime Saloon and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • Balch Bistro
  • ‪The Forge Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pastime - ‬1 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).

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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