A time away from ordinary hotels, motels and other lodgings.  “A romantic Queen Anne Victorian home ... the Gilbert Inn will capture your heart and imagination at first sight.”   - Romantic Homes magazine

“You are Invited  to Stay in Seaside’s Oldest House ...”

Second Night 50% Off! 

Take advantage of the 50% Off the Second Night Special offer for the rest of the winter at the Gilbert Inn.  When booking online use the discount code JVRR11. See the Specials page for details and restrictions.

You may see the Inn’s Availability Calendar to check dates and rates and make your reservation on this secure website.  When you book online you can be assured the information you see is accurate and up to date.

You are invited to stay in the romantic Gilbert Inn and make this historic 130 year old Victorian your home while on the Oregon coast.  Its original owner, Alexandre Gilbert, was a soldier, hotelier and a mayor of Seaside.  In 1892 he and his wife, Emma, built the house that would become the Gilbert Inn.  According to the local newspaper, the Seaside Signal, the Inn is now Seaside’s oldest surviving house.  But don’t worry about about comfort!  Each room has a full private bath, a television, and modern, comfortable beds.

“A Haven for Lovers ...”

Romantic Homes magazine called the Inn “a haven for lovers.”  It was built by a colorful Frenchman who came to town by way of France, San Francisco and the boisterous seaport Astoria, Oregon.  From 1885 to 1892 Alexandre Gilbert selected old growth Douglas Fir for the construction of his Seaside home.  Most of the structure is still in its original condition. 

Thanks to members of the family, this year you will find many original Gilbert items, gone for years, returned once again to their place in the house.  Entering the Inn you will walk on Mayor Gilbert’s 100 year old Persian rugs.  You will hear his clock chiming on the mantel.  A portrait of Alexandre, Jr. once again hangs in the living room.  The portrait was completed in France just after the family saw the new Eiffel Tower at the Exposition Universelle, the Paris world’s fair, in 1889.  In addition to all this, you will find new furnishings echoing Alexandre Gilbert’s Victorian age.

“Ongoing Research...”

Ongoing research continues on the 130 year old Gilbert Inn. The vision for the Inn is to rediscover its history.  In the continuing process to bring this house back to its Victorian past, keep in mind that modern comforts will always be remembered!

                       “The city’s best lodging.”  -Giselle Smith, travel writer