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Bowline Hotel
4.5 ★★★★★ 466 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Astoria, Oregon · 0.1 mi to the sand
Chic rooms with patios or balconies in an upscale riverfront hotel featuring a trendy bar.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.1 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (503) 325-7546
- Website adrifthospitality.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“Our room was at the top, we had beautiful river & bridge views, soaking tub, fireplace, shower for 2, and a comfortable king size bed.”
From the reviews
Friendly and attentive staff. Great, central location with a great view. Unique amenities like the wood fireplace in room and the barrel sauna. Well designed and quality merchandise. Onsite Parking is limited to valet but nearby street parking was plentiful.
Beautiful location on the water, very close to downtown and restaurants. We upgraded to a view of the river, was worth every penny. My wife and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner at “the knot” the onsite restaurant.
Getting married at Bowline Hotel
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.