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Balch Hotel

3.0 star property

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A brick building with a balcony and a well-lit outdoor area.
A buffet table with various food items and a wicker basket on a white tablecloth.
A well-maintained park with various trees and a grassy area.
A wooden table with two stacked cards labeled "Historic Balch Hotel."
A spacious room with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $167
$165 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22

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40 South Heimrich, Dufur, OR, 97021
  • Place, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunshine Mill Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

A bed with a floral patterned bedspread and two matching pillows.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a window, and a door.

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with lace curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dufur

With a stay at Balch Hotel in Dufur, you'll be 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Billy Bob Sno Park and 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from White River Falls State Park. .This spa hotel is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Sherars Falls.

What's nearby

  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - 16 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Firehouse Park - 19 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • The Dalles Dam Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Sunshine Mill Winery - 21 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • The Dalles Dam - 23 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wishram Station - 35 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ranger Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dufur Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balch Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Forge Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balch Hotel

Balch Hotel offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Dining room, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Dining room - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

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
  • Built in 1907
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Balch Hotel Dufur
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Balch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a wonderful weekend! Wonderful food in the bistro and cozy accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful vintage 1907 rooms were wonderfully as expected!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step back in history and lovely host. Great breakfast with local fare well balanced and delicious. The restaurant was great too, even with a limited menu during the mid-week. The rooms are clean and comfortable with bohemian beds and covers quality sheets and towels. Really nice to see restoration and quality in workmanship in this small town in this not to far from the gorge and the Dalles.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Worth the drive off the main road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the surprise stay of our trip. A very quaint classic hotel that takes you back in time. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old, quaint, hotel. Super cool for history buffs. Staff were most cordial. Bed was comfy, coffee and breakfast were good. Outdoor courtyard was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful little hotel. A lot of nice touches that made it super welcoming. The staff were accommodating and it was overall a lovely, easy experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners and spa experience. And the food in the dining room was also great. Sweet little small town gem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Nice private off the beaten path
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merle Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a treat to stay here. Historic, quaint and wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful! Its Victorian-era splendor is fully intact/lovingly reproduced. All the staff were really nice and helpful. Dinner was great too. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is charming in every way imaginable. The staff, the room, the architecture, the town. It was a lovely place to stay the night making my way home on a long road roadtrip.
Front of this beautiful historic hotel
View of Mt. Hood from the front porch
Lots of outdoor seating in their lush little gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

History of North, Central Oregon

Wonderful room and service -- in spite of being a 120 year-old property. The history of the region and specifically of the hotel made this a wonderful excursion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff genuinely friendly and hospitable. So many nice touches that make the stay relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, beautifully preserved historic building and furnishings. AMAZING FOOD!!!! Bistro 1907 is a GEM! Thank you! We will be back :) views of Mount hood are also incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Amenities
The grounds and building are a fantastic surprise in such a small town.Great food and fun vibe. Staff is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the hotel decoration is amazing. A very big surprise for the journey. I love it here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely setting, well appointed rooms, helpful and friendly staff. Really thoughtful touches to make the stay enjoyable. Breakfast provided was just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol U.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight in Durfur, OR

Really enjoyed this historic hotel. Comfortable bed and bedding. Great continental breakfast and coffee. The Durfur Historical buildings are just up the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024