b.side motel
1175 2nd St SE
Bandon, OR
Bandon's 1949 motel, rebuilt for the traveler who brought good coffee and a dog.
About b.side motel
The property opened as the Bandon Wayside Motel in 1949 in Bandon, Oregon, where the Pacific carves sea stacks from the headlands and Face Rock emerges from the surf at low tide. New ownership took over in late 2021 and transformed it into b.side motel. The renovation started with what was already there: ground-floor exterior access to all rooms, tall Douglas fir trees ringing the property, and a 1949 footprint with good bones. From there, the rebuild added quality linens, rainfall showerheads, bidets, and the most permissive dog policy in Bandon. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is nearby. Old Town and the Coquille River lighthouse are walkable.
What b.side motel Is Known For
The b.side is the only fully dog-friendly motel in Bandon, and the renovation team built the property for the kind of traveler who pays attention: Canard Labs instead of generic bath products, Fabulous Furs instead of off-brand throws, RayJen Coffee supplies instead of an in-room drip machine. These are Oregon-specific decisions made by people who know what this coast expects from its accommodations. The 1949 building gave them a footprint worth keeping; the renovation gave it a reason to be sought out specifically.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Canard Labs bath products
- Fabulous Furs throws
- RayJen Coffee pour-over supplies
- Rainfall showerheads
- Bidets
- Enterprise-level WiFi
- Dog-friendly throughout
- RV spots and campsites on site
What Guests Love
- The only fully dog-friendly motel in Bandon
- Canard Labs soaps, Fabulous Furs throws, and RayJen Coffee pour-over: Oregon-specific amenities that reflect genuine taste
- Rainfall showerheads and bidets in every bathroom
- Ground-floor exterior access to all rooms, no stairs
- Enterprise-level WiFi for guests working from the coast
- Under 10 minutes to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Worth Knowing
- Bandon Dunes tee times sell out well in advance, especially in summer: book before you book the motel
- Old Town Bandon has limited dining options and can close early in the off-season
- The property also runs RV spots and campsites among the trees: the grounds have a mixed-use character that is part of the appeal
- Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is 2.7 miles from the motel: a short drive to the trailhead, not a walkable distance
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
Ten individually decorated rooms in a single-story exterior corridor layout, each with its own ground-floor entrance. No stairs, no interior hallways. The renovation brought Fabulous Furs throws, isotonic pillows, and Canard Labs bath products into every room. Rainfall showerheads and bidets in all bathrooms. RayJen Coffee pour-over supplies for a quality morning cup without leaving the room. Enterprise-level WiFi throughout. Each room has its own design sensibility while maintaining the same quality of finish across the property.
The Grounds
A single-story motel footprint ringed by tall Douglas fir trees, with ground-floor exterior access to all rooms and free on-site parking alongside each. The surrounding trees give the property a forested feel despite its position on the highway. Eight RV spots and two campsites among the trees extend the property for guests arriving with a rig. Bandon's Old Town waterfront and harbor are 1.5 miles east. Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is 2.7 miles south along the coast road.
The Experience
The b.side excels at the specific combination the southern Oregon coast delivers: arrive with your dog, make coffee in the room with the supplies they leave you, walk to the sea stacks and back before 9, and return to find the afternoon still open. Bandon Dunes is under ten minutes away for those who made a tee time. Old Town for Dungeness crab that came off the boat within the last 24 hours. The Coquille River Lighthouse at the river mouth at sunset. The motel is the quiet part of a day where not much is quiet.
Details
Bandon, OR 97411
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does b.side motel have EV charging?
No, b.side motel does not have EV charging.
Does b.side motel have WiFi?
Yes, b.side motel has WiFi.
What is there to do near b.side motel?
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint: 2.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Old Town Bandon: 1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: 8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is b.side motel from Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint?
2.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is b.side motel from Old Town Bandon?
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is b.side motel from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort?
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
Is b.side motel pet friendly?
Yes. b.side motel welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
How far is b.side motel from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort?
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is approximately 8 miles from the motel, under 10 minutes by car.
Does b.side motel have a pool?
b.side motel does not have a pool. b.side motel is 2.7 miles from Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, most guests are here for the park and surrounding outdoor recreation.
Is there parking at b.side motel?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available for all guests, alongside RV spots and campsites among the trees.
How far is b.side motel from Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint?
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, where the famous Bandon sea stacks are best viewed, is 2.7 miles from the motel: about a 7-minute drive to the trailhead.
How far is b.side motel from Old Town Bandon?
Old Town Bandon is 1.5 miles from the motel, about a five-minute drive or a manageable walk. The Old Town waterfront has independent restaurants, the Coquille River Lighthouse, and a working fishing pier where the commercial crab fleet comes in. Bandon Fish Market on the waterfront is one of the best places to eat fish and chips on the Oregon coast.
Does b.side motel include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at b.side motel.
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Things to Do Near The southern Oregon coast
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
2.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
The defining landscape of the Bandon coast, where a 1.5-mile trail passes the famous sea stacks rising from the surf: Face Rock, the Cat and Kittens, Table Rock. The formations shift with every tide cycle, and the beach here is wide enough at low tide to walk for miles south toward the Coquille River mouth. One of the most striking coastlines on the Oregon shore.
Old Town Bandon
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
The historic waterfront district along the Coquille River harbor, with galleries, working fishing boats, fresh crab stands, and the kind of small-town port character that most Oregon coast towns have long since traded for tourism infrastructure. The Coquille River Lighthouse sits at the river mouth south of Old Town.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
One of the top-ranked golf destinations in the world, with four links courses on the headlands above the Pacific and a short course added in 2020. Non-golfers come for the walking paths along the cliffs above the ocean. Everyone comes for the Pacific views.