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Van Riper's Resort

2.0 star property
Waterfront charm meets practical convenience at Van Riper's Resort where guests find essential amenities including an on-site grocery store and marina access

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Van Riper's Resort combines waterfront appeal with practical conveniences that enhance the stay experience. Travelers appreciate having a grocery store and marina within easy reach, while self-parking adds to the hassle-free nature of the property.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
The current price is AED 441
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Bay View (1 queen, 1 double, and 1 twin bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Penthouse, Bay View (2 queen and 1 double bed)

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Shower/tub combination
Living room
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom (1 queen bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom (1 double and 1 twin bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Sekiu is home to Van Riper's Resort. Slip Point Lighthouse and Cowan Ranch Heritage Area Farm Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clallam Bay Spit Park and Chito Beach.
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280 Front Street, Sekiu, WA, 98381

What's nearby

  • Clallam Bay Spit Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Clallam Bay Spit County Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Clallam Bay Library - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cowan Ranch Heritage Area Farm Site - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Slip Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By The Bay Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Liquid Sanity Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Strait Shots Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clallam Bay Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Van Riper's Resort

Property highlights
Van Riper's Resort provides amenities like a marina and a grocery/convenience store.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Marina

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 15 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

Van Riper's Resort Sekiu
Van Riper's Sekiu
Van Riper's
Van Ripers Hotel
Van Riper's Resort Motel
Van Riper's Resort Sekiu
Van Riper's Resort Motel Sekiu

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Riper's Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Van Riper's Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Van Riper's Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Van Riper's Resort located?

Situated in Sekiu, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Clallam Bay Spit Park, Clallam Bay Library, and Slip Point Lighthouse. Cowan Ranch Heritage Area Farm Site is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Van Riper's Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room in a very scenic town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem near Olympic National Park - very comfortable beds, hot shower, unique location The only minus - heating was inadequate Enjoyed our stay of 2 nights very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was super friendly (Dave). The hotel is in a quiet fishing village where you might see eagles, seal, otters and whales.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anntoinette

Disliked: Amenities
The property clearly exists for fishermen. While the owner is very pleasant and chatty about local attractions the property falls short for “sightseers” especially for the price. The walls are very thin and the guests next door checked in after 10pm and stomped and thumped around and I could easily make out their conversation. I will say that the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out of the way stay in Sekiu

Rather a spartan place but clean and warm-meant for the fishing crowd for sure. Very quiet little place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very accommodating we enjoyed our stay! Friendly staff and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the views from the rooms were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was easy to book and the staff let us in late at nite and we fished in the morning and checked out no problem and the manager gave me a great price on the room thanks guys
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Great place to stay

The room has everything you need with a small refrigerator, kitchen, and smart TV. The views are beautiful from the room. They also have great customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very basic, but we loved the view!! Very quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Usama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is set in a quaint town with very nice and hospitable people. The view from our unit was spectacular. Looking at the water across to Canada and fishing boats on the water was a very scenic view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gay

Scenery is great. Right on the water, and we saw several bald eagles. Room is rustic with a full kitchen. It was very peaceful, with quiet time at 10:00 pm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is basically a fishing community this time of year. Lodging was right at the docks and had a rustic feel of an authentic fishing village. Liked see the boats come and go
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our visit. Beautiful sunrise, fun to watch the fishing boats come and go. We stopped here as a midway point for exploring the peninsula. Value was good, we had a great room upstairs at the end facing marina. Kitchenette that we forgot to prep to use. A fishing town, so not fancy but was comfortable, clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic hotel with nothing fancy. Our double-bed room had a kitchenette, breakfast table and very small shower. It is in a very small fishing village.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our 2 small rooms (bedroom and kitchenette) were very clean and appeared recently painted/decorated. Each room has a window; each window looks at another nearby part of the hotel, despite being only 100 feet from the bay. There are few lodging options in the area, outside the summer season. There is also an unexpected "reservation fee." Consider your choices carefully.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Ripers rips

This room is small but cozy. It has a kitchen with everything you need to cook. It is close to the water. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Van Riper's is a quaint, older motel used mainly by people staying there on a fishing vacation from what I can tell. The bed was comfortable, it was very quiet overnight, and we had nothing to complain about. It's older, and that shows, but everything worked and it was clean. There's a restaurant just across the road and up a bit, By The Bay Cafe, with astonishingly excellent food. Had one of the best omelettes of my life for breakfast there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness
We did not see any staff except the maids for about 10 mins. The space was very small, but thats ok. We spent our time sightseeing n just used the space to sleep. The sunrise n sunset views are beautiful n majestic. Everything around this small town closed really early, around 5:00pm. Get everything you need before then or bring it with you. The best thing is it is right next to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our night there, Sekiu was a very cute little town and the marina was nice too. For what we paid, we wished the kitchen would have been slightly more equipped (bigger bowls, larger pots, drying rack for the dishes). The room had a light musty smell, maybe airing it out from time to time would help, but maybe that is just part of being located 50 foot from the sea. The staff was very nice and checkin was easy. Overall, would have no problem recommending this motel for a short stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very clean & cozy

I was hesitant when we pulled up to the property. It's older and it a little fishing bay. But the room was VERY clean, and I am picky about cleanliness. It's older, so there is rust and weird caulk in places but it was so clean. It is also really cozy. I wanted to go somewhere else with a bigger bed for me, my husband, but it was fine. The TV is in the kitchen, so no watching TV in bed, but it was really nice to be at a place that felt comfy. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yuchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with this little property. Pros: - Room had everything we needed. - Includes a little kitchen with dishes and everything. I can see this being a little home away from home for fishermen or others. - Great price. - Location was perfect for what we needed for a road trip through the Olympic Penisula - centrally located. Cons: - It got really hot in the room. We kept all the windows open in the room and just kept our curtains closed the entire time. That made it better but still quite toasty. - No tub, just a shower - The shower also had a leaky faucet so we had to be creative with how to deal with the drippy drippy water noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: unbeatable location for the harbor, clean bedding, helpful staff. Cons: decor and room fixtures appear original from the 1960s–70s (compact kitchenette, older bathroom), which we found uncomfortable at the rate we paid. There were very few photos online — I’d recommend the host post recent images and clarify which rooms are renovated. Helpful for: fishermen or guests seeking a no-frills stay. Not ideal for: travelers seeking modern ‘coastal charm.’ I expected a lot more charm for the rate I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great unless you have kids. We had a 2y/o and everyone there was up at 4am yelling and stomping around and the floors were paper thin. The people above us woke up fighting and then loud trucks at 5am it was awful. But very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024