The Lodge at Bandon Dunes

The Lodge is where Bandon Dunes began as a lodging operation, and it remains the most central accommodation on the property.

The property

Seventeen single rooms, each with a California king bed, plus three four-bedroom suites overlooking the Bandon Dunes course, the coast, the dunes, or the surrounding forest. The Lodge connects directly to the resort's dining and social infrastructure: six restaurants and lounges, a massage centre that handles the accumulated effects of walking 36 holes a day, hot tub and sauna, and a fitness centre.

What to expect

The practical advantage is proximity. The first tees of Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes are within walking distance, and the resort shuttle connects to the other courses. Rooms are comfortable without being lavish; the point of staying at Bandon Dunes has never been the room. It has been the ability to walk out the door and be on a links course within minutes. Views vary by room assignment, and the difference between a course-view and a forest-view room is meaningful enough to request the former if it matters.

The four-bedroom suites suit groups who want a shared lounge for the post-round conversation that is half the reason for the trip while keeping private bedrooms.

Rates and booking

$100 to $300 for single rooms, $150 to $390 for doubles, shifting substantially between off-peak winter and peak summer. For a foursome splitting a four-bedroom suite, the per-person rate compares favourably with individual room bookings.