Above: A photo I took back in May of 2025 showing the good as new sign advertising a restaurant and lounge not open in recent years.
Ongoing Breakdown of Society
It’s a shame that people look forward to a visit to the coast and may be disappointed with the reality of their stay compared to what they saw on a web page prepared by marketing/advertising and web sales staff.
Click on some of the sites and the first thing you see is a calendar to select the date you want to stay. No thanks. Not ready to purchase anything, just trying to do some homework.
The sites that do only reviews and no bookings are preferable.
More here: Ocean Shores Lodging 98569
In The News
Future of Shilo Inns Ocean Shores in doubt
By Jerry Knaak – The Daily World
Feb 6, 2026
“Recently, the city of Ocean Shores ordered the closure of the Shilo Inns Ocean Shores near the Chance a la Mer beach approach for numerous reasons and suspended all business licenses issued to Shilo Inns.”
“A water disconnect notice was sent on Jan. 16 with a due date of Jan. 23. Water service was subsequently shut off. According to the Grays Harbor County Assessor’s website, Shilo Inns owes $233,898 in property taxes. Current market value for the property is $12.9 million.”
“Tamez-McClain’s letter of additional findings included bed bug infestations in several rooms and more cleanliness problems and intimated that the hotel is allowing long-term occupancy exceeding 30 days.”
“According to Ocean Shores Mayor Frank Elduen, workers at the Shilo Inns Ocean Shores have not been paid in some time.”
Just Up The Street From Shilo
$6.3 million in federal cash for a used Ocean Shores hotel.
Any questions from newspeople?
In the news:
December 8, 2022 The Daily World
Dept. of Ag invests $6.3M to purchase Ocean Shores hotel
$6.3 million “to fund the acquisition of an existing hotel. Marathon Enterprises Inc. is located in Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington. The project is expected to result in saving eight jobs and creating one full time job.”
Zero questions from small or large newspapers. Zero questions from TV newspeople.
Possibly of interest:
Drive down to the former public parking area at Damon Point and see what Westport would look like today if efforts to maintain the coast were suspended decades ago.
Federal Failure At Damon Point
Old Marina Site
At one time this location featured the Silver King Motel and the Marina View Restaurant next to the marina. Also, a grocery store, charter boat fishing, a boat lift and room to tie up 200 small boats.
More here:
Ocean Shores Marina History – A Time Gone By
Related:
Previous Shilo Posts
We have posted several times Re: Shilo Inn:
Welcome To The Coast – Shilo Inn
Feb 4, 2026
Welcome To The Coast – Shilo Inn
Sept 13, 2025
Aug 16, 2025:
Aug 10, 2025:
Welcome To The Coast – Shilo Inn
May 5, 2025: