Bend, OregonBoyd Acres
Riverhouse Lodge
Riverside basecamp lodge
Riverside basecamp lodge
Built beside the Deschutes rapids, this updated 1970s motor inn operates as an unpretentious basecamp for exploring central Oregon.
What it’s good at
Listed
Modern Pacific Northwest lodge interiors updated in 2024, centered around river stone fireplaces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The grounds border the Deschutes in north Bend, placing downtown and the Old Mill District just minutes away by car.
The rooms
Riverfront rooms open onto private balconies perched directly above the rapids, giving guests an unfiltered view of the water.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool sits beneath a glass solarium year-round, and a second heated pool opens seasonally on the lawn.
Sauna and hot tub
Guests warm up in a cedar barrel sauna, and an indoor hot tub sits right beside the pool.
The gym
Treadmills face wide windows in the 24-hour gym, and a dedicated room is set aside for yoga.
Currents Restaurant & Lounge
The heated patio juts directly over the Deschutes rapids, serving regional Pacific Northwest dishes under bright orange umbrellas.
At the table
Indoor tables gather around a tall stone fireplace, and the wooden bar counter serves regional craft cocktails.
How it began
The property opened in 1974 as a 94-room motor inn, founded and run by the local Purcell family for over forty years.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.