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Finding an ideal budget friendly hotel in Hillsboro does not have to be difficult. Welcome to The Dunes Motel, a nice option for travellers like you.
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a desk, and you can stay connected during your stay as The Dunes Motel offers guests free wifi.
The hotel features 24 hour front desk. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
Hillsboro has plenty of cafes. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Manaia Coffee House and Grill, Dutch Bros., and Wilson's Cafe & Sports Bar, which are serving up some great dishes.
If you’re looking for something to do, The Artfull Garden (0.7 mi), Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Art Center (0.5 mi), and Sequoia Gallery & Studios (0.7 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of The Dunes Motel.
The Dunes Motel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Hillsboro.
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Location
452 South-East 10th Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
The Dunes Motel
43 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Within 2 blocks of Tuality Hosp. where I had a procedure scheduled early A.M. next day. Price is extremely reasonable and lobby, hallway, room & bath spotlessly clean. In room phone. Unexpected amenity - microwave and small 'fridge. Morning coffee in lobby. Fast food available within one block. Quiet.
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Making VERY SURE that communication was crystal clear I paid the $60 for the first night and we went to our room. Arrive to the room to find the heaters busted, so i bundle up in the blankets and grab my laptop. Their internet speed is comparable to '95 dial-up and seems to kick off for long periods of time. Feeling like I should have stayed at the Econolodge directly next door, which is only $50 a night.( Even though Dunes bright neon sign CLEARLY STATES it has the best price in town ) But for at $30 a night after this I figured it's worth saving the money. When I go to take a shower at this point i'm not too surprised to find I am left with no soap or shampoo.
Now keep in mind none of this is what really irritated me. What really got under my skin was when I walked down to the main lobby the supposed manager was at the front desk. I told her my room number and asked to stay another night. She said thats fine that will be $40, I begin to argue saying the clerk from last night made a deal with me and that I am only supposed to pay $30, She only says "No." and coldly cuts me off. I ask to speak to the manager and a condescending expression covers her face, she raises her eyebrow , lets out a snide laugh and barks, "I am the manager."
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My husband and i stayed in this motel (5nights) while he was working in the area, as far as cheap motels go you get what you pay for. When we arrived, we checked in and things were fine, we went up to our (non-smoking) room which was right next to a smoking room so we could smell the cigarette smoke through the walls, and there was a giant yellow stain on our comforter. We looked past these things because we couldnt afford to go anywhere else. After going out to dinner one night we forgot the left overs in the car so as my husband left to go get them, the man at the front desk immediately came upstairs but as my husband walked back upstairs the man turned around and walked the other way. During the 3rd day of me being there while my husband was at work i received a phone call from "the front desk" saying they needed to come up to my room and take pictures of the furniture, then called right back and said disregard the last call, i thought that was odd so i called my husband and he came to the motel immediately and confronted the front desk but they were unsure of what i was talking about. Being uncomfortable to stay there i convinced my husband to leave the motel the next day so while he was at work, i packed everything up. The front desk became aware of us leaving so they called my room yet again (@10:40am) and said check out was at 11 even though when i cancelled through booking.com they said we had one more night. When i explained to her that i was 7 months pregnant so i couldnt carry everything down 2 flights of stairs in 20 minutes, she had no sympathy and said there was nothing she could do about it. Not to mention the beds are hard as a rock and it was always about 90° in our room even though we never once turned the heater on! If given the chance to stay somewhere else other than this motel i advise that you do!
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Date of stay: January 2014
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We were a little skeptical due to the reviews we saw online about staying here, but I have to say, the room was great’! Completely clean and no issues whatsoever. Quiet area and had a great time. Definitely would recommend if you’re wanting to find something cheap for the night! Felt very safe here. Thanks again dunes!😌
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Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The first time I stayed at The Dunes Motel, I was impressed. Sure the wifi signal is practically nonexistant, but overall I felt it was a fairly good deal. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of booking a room for a week later. When I came in, they claimed they could not find my reservation. I had the odd feeling they were lying, so I went outside and called and spoke with the owner, claiming to be someone else verifying my reservation on my behalf. The owner found my reservation immediately. So I went inside and told the owner I just had 'someone' call to confirm my reservation for me and wanted to know why I was lied to when I came in before. He had the audacity to lie to me again and said he could not find my reservation. I'm not sure what is wrong with these people. As odd as it may sound, I think this east Indian owned motel may be racist against anglos. I can't think of any other reason they would lie as they did. Their behaviour was extremely odd. When I went outside to wait for my cab to take me to another hotel, I met a young anglo lady who encountered the same problem with the front desk. They claimed to not be able find her reservation. She told me they have done this to her on two other occasions and that she has finally given up on them.
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Date of stay: July 2008
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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the firt thing you notice when you walk in is the place reaks of incense. I mean it just plain smelled horrible. The people at the front desk were hard to understand. The beds were hard and the pillows were flat and uncomfortable. I regret having stayed here as I didn't get a good nights sleep the entire time we were there. We will definately not be staying there again.
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Date of stay: August 2011
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Filthy, disgusting, ripoff! Room is dirty, old splatter/blotches on bathroom walls, air conditioner filter has dirt and debris caked inside, doesn't look like the room has been cleaned in a long long time. Maybe if the place looked like it was maintained and the room looked like it was regularly cleaned, the review wouldn't be 1 star. The carpets are filthy, blanketes have holes in them, furniture is falling apart, the window locks with a wooden stick (not a joke) and so much more.... Based on how filthy the place is, I was at least glad that the mattress was wrapped in plastic, even though sleeping was uncomfortable and miserable but at least it felt like there was a barrier between myself and whatever may be growing in that room. 8 hours after leaving, while sitting on the plane, I could still smell the stench which absorbed into all of my things.
The place needs a lot of work, a thorough cleaning, a fresh coat of paint and major updating throughout. Doesn't matter how old of a place it is, not keeping up with cleaning is not acceptable. For the cost per night ($100), unless you really really really have NO other options just keep looking, even if it means driving another 10, 20+ miles...
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Date of stay: July 2015
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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The stale air and smoky odor throughout is a real turn-off when you first walk in. The furnishings are dated and dingy. We did not feel comfortable staying here, just wanted to leave as soon as possible. Price was attractive but next time will pay a little more to feel more comfortable and not smell like smoke.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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When traveling, we usually avoid "off-brand" motels, but the weekend we were looking for a room, this was the only vacancy within a 10-mile radius, so we decided to take a chance. The person I talked to was articulate, polite and gracious. Upon arriving, it was apparent the motel had been around for awhile, but it looked clean and neat. The doors used conventional keys. There were some exposed picture hangers on the walls and no phone, clock or hair dryer, but we found the room clean and neat with no "funny" smells--the bathroom had a beautiful tile floor and there was a microwave and refrigerator in the room. The lobby featured a 3 person swing with an intricately carved wooden frame. The staff was courteous and friendly. They even let us wash our classic car out front and then park it in a protected area. If we need accomodations in the area again, we will definately return!
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Date of stay: August 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I was drawn to this place by their marquee stating that they had the lowest prices in town and decided to try it out with some trepidation about what I might find. I found the room was spotless with brand new fixtures and tile in the bathroom. Expecting a minifridge, I found a large refrigerator (about 2/3 the size of a full size refrigerator) with a separate door for the freezer. The microwave was small but looked serviceable. There was no coffee maker in the room but there was coffee in the lobby and since the rooms open to an interior hallway, it was easy to walk down the hall to get a cup if you wanted. As a woman traveling alone, I appreciated the fact that the door opened to an interior hall and the outer doors were locked at 10:30pm. Clearly, the owners are east Indian as there are bits of Indian decor here and there and a mild scent of incense in the lobby. I thought the decor was charming. On the negative side, the door to my room was difficult to open with the key provided (yes, they old fashioned keys). It took quite a bit of jiggling to get the door open but after two nights I was just beginning to get the hang of it. There was no clock in the room. I usually use my phone as an alarm but I missed being able to see what time it was when I woke up in the middle of the night. The huge plus was the price. I paid half what most rooms in the area would cost and $22 less per night than what I paid at the Econo Lodge a block away. I definitely would stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2011
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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There are more places to choose from in the Hillsboro area.
PRICE RANGE
HK$699 - HK$784 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the dunes hotel hillsboro
LOCATION
United StatesOregonHillsboro
NUMBER OF ROOMS
39
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