Mermaid Inn
1910 Pacific Ave N
Long Beach, WA
Seventy Years on the Same Peninsula Block.
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Mermaid Inn
The Mermaid Inn has been on the Long Beach Peninsula since 1953, a ten-room family-owned property with mermaid and oceanic decor in every room: themed refrigerators, microwaves, retro touches, and private furnished patios outside each room. The landscaping, with hanging baskets and potted plants, is maintained with the care that characterizes a property where the owners are present. Long Beach is a place where guests walk to the water without loading into a car, and the Mermaid Inn is steps from the longest beach in Washington. The property's personality is specific: if you are looking for coastal minimalism, this is not it.
What Mermaid Inn Is Known For
More than seventy years on the Long Beach Peninsula, and the Mermaid Inn still maintains the landscaping, the decor, and the guest welcome that earned it its reputation. That is not nothing.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Private furnished patios on all rooms
- Mermaid-themed decor
- BBQ and picnic area
- Well-maintained courtyard landscaping
What Guests Love
- Private furnished patios outside every room give each guest their own outdoor space on the coastal property.
- Mermaid and oceanic decor is specific and committed, giving the property a clear personality that many coastal properties lack.
- Steps from Long Beach, the longest beach in Washington, with direct pedestrian access.
- Family-owned and operated, with well-maintained landscaping and a track record since 1953.
- Competitive rates for a coastal property with private patios.
Worth Knowing
- Some guests have noted thin walls and occasional noise from neighboring rooms. Request an end unit if noise sensitivity is a factor.
- The Mermaid Inn has an adjacent RV park. The motel rooms are separate from the RV area.
- The Long Beach Peninsula is best in the off-season for solitude. Summer brings crowds to the beach access points.
The Room
Ten rooms with individual mermaid and oceanic decor, private furnished patios, flat-screen TV with satellite, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and comfortable pillowtop beds. The room layouts are described by guests as a bit unorthodox but in a good way. The bathrooms are private and in good order.
The Grounds
The Mermaid Inn's landscaping is a point of distinction: hanging baskets, potted plants, and a well-maintained courtyard give the property a cared-for feel that many coastal roadside properties lose over time. A BBQ and picnic area are available. Long Beach, the longest beach in Washington, is within walking distance.
The Experience
The Mermaid Inn experience is defined by the mermaid personality of the property, the private patio outside each room, and the proximity to Long Beach's long, flat, windy Pacific shoreline. Guests who are drawn to the 1950s coastal aesthetic and the specific mermaid treatment find it thoroughly done. Guests who are not expecting that character may need a moment to orient.
Details
Long Beach, WA 98631
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mermaid Inn have EV charging?
No, Mermaid Inn does not have EV charging.
Does Mermaid Inn serve breakfast?
No, Mermaid Inn does not serve breakfast.
Does Mermaid Inn have WiFi?
Yes, Mermaid Inn has WiFi.
What is there to do near Mermaid Inn?
Long Beach Pacific Shoreline: 0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Cape Disappointment State Park: 5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there. Ilwaco Harbor: 8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is Mermaid Inn from Long Beach Pacific Shoreline?
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Mermaid Inn from Cape Disappointment State Park?
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Mermaid Inn from Ilwaco Harbor?
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How close is the Mermaid Inn to the beach?
Long Beach is within walking distance. The beach is directly accessible from Pacific Avenue.
What kind of decor is in the rooms?
Rooms feature mermaid and oceanic-themed decor, including themed refrigerators and microwaves, with retro coastal touches throughout.
Does the Mermaid Inn have an RV park?
The property includes an adjacent RV park with full hookups. The motel rooms are separate from the RV area.
Is the Mermaid Inn pet friendly?
Contact the property directly to confirm current pet policy before booking.
What is Long Beach like?
Long Beach is on the Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington, a 28-mile stretch of Pacific coast known for kite flying, razor clamming, and gray whale watching in season.
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Things to Do Near The Long Beach Peninsula
Long Beach Pacific Shoreline
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
Long Beach is one of the longest continuous beaches in the United States, a 28-mile stretch of Pacific coast on the Long Beach Peninsula with wide, flat tidal flats and persistent wind. The beach is known for kite flying, razor clamming in season, and gray whale watching during spring and fall migration. Driving on the beach is permitted in designated areas.
Cape Disappointment State Park
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Cape Disappointment is one of Washington's most visited state parks, occupying the southern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula where the Columbia River meets the Pacific. Two lighthouses, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, ocean overlooks, and hiking trails through coastal forest are all within the park. The Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous river-to-ocean crossings on the Pacific coast, is visible from the cape overlook.
Ilwaco Harbor
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
Ilwaco is the working harbor town at the southern end of the Long Beach Peninsula, with charter fishing operations for salmon, halibut, and bottom fish in the Pacific and the lower Columbia. The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum documents the maritime and logging history of the region.