History
The Old Wheeler Hotel was built in 1920 to replace two wooden buildings that had occupied the same location. Patronage of the Wheeler Hotel declined until, in 1940, Dr. Harvey Rinehart purchased the building and began operating it as the Rinehart Clinic which became well known as a facility for the treatment of arthritis. The clinic eventually offered all forms of medical services until it closed its doors around 1980. The building changed ownership a couple of times in the '80s and '90s. The fall of 1998 began the transformation into the charming and comfortable hotel it is today.
Specialties
A woman owned & family run business nestled on the North Oregon Coast in the heart of Wheeler, Oregon (population 350). This lovingly restored, quirky and historic refuge is the perfect spot to relax on your own or enjoy a romantic getaway with a partner. Our stunning views of Nehalem Bay will melt all your worries away. You can snuggle up and be pampered in one of our beautifully appointed rooms with sumptuous bed linens, thick towels, and antique furniture. Gaze out at blue herons, eagles, and herds of elk that routinely inhabit the landscape. Spend a day fishing or kayaking on the bay. Rent a motor boat from the marina across the street and cruise up the river to the town of Nehalem, or down the river to the Pacific Ocean! Browse Wheeler's unique antique stores, art galleries, and gift shops. Indulge yourself at our excellent restaurants. Leave your car where you park it -- at the Old Wheeler Hotel shopping and dining are just steps away from your front door.