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Balch Hotel

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Garden
Property grounds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area
Lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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40 South Heimrich, Dufur, OR, 97021
  • White River Falls State Park
    30 min drive
  • Pines 1852 Winery
    31 min drive
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
    40 min drive
  • The Dalles, OR (DLS-The Dalles Municipal)
    25 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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dufur

At Balch Hotel, you'll be 27.5 km (17.1 mi) from Billy Bob Sno Park and 31.6 km (19.7 mi) from White River Falls State Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include facials and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Dining room, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Dufur hotel, you'll be 37.5 km (23.3 mi) from Sherars Falls and 46.1 km (28.6 mi) from Lookout Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum - 29 min drive
  • White River Falls State Park - 30 min drive
  • Pines 1852 Winery - 31 min drive
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - 40 min drive
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 83 min drive

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 full-service spa and free breakfast
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.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Balch Hotel offers 20 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balch Hotel?

Balch Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balch Hotel?

As of 29 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balch Hotel on 30 Sept 2024 start from AU$177.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Balch Hotel?

Yep, Balch Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a spa on site at Balch Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Balch Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

What makes Balch Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Balch Hotel.

Is Balch Hotel family-friendly?

No, Balch Hotel is an adults-only property.

Does Balch Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balch Hotel?

No, Balch Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balch Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Balch Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balch Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Balch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique historical hotel. Very comfortable. Hope to come back again! Staff was above and beyond the call of duty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
These are the nicest and most accommodating folks I've met. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaftab

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem.
Delightful historic hotel. Come for the ambience and the experience of living in a shared space a hundred years ago... no in-room TV (but strong internet, don't worry!). Great staff, nice little packaged breakfast (could've been more food, but adequate). Cute boutique. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always it's an absolute pleasure to stay here. quiet, romantic. No television beautiful furnishings and a top notch staff who bend over backwards to make your stay a memorable one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIESJE

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekte Unterkunft
Die Leute waren sehr freundlich, die Zimmer waren perfekt eingerichtet, wie das ganze Haus. Wie im Stil der 1907 Jahre. Frühstück war mit Liebe gemacht und lecker.Super Blick auf den Mount Hood hat man auch. Wir haben gleich einen Tag verlängert.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at the Balch.... super friendly staff,super quiet and lovely grounds!! Want a relaxing time? This is the place to visit! Hotel is filled with antiques and furniture... our continental breakfast box had yogurt, granola, hard boiled egg, muffin and fresh nectarine slices! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully for more than one nite!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and a beautiful property. Great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a charming place and a great location to explore the Gorge and see the wonderful Dalles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Gresham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a wonderful place to stay! highly recommend it♥️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Dyer

Charming. Old school. Lovely. Close-knit but welcoming town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023