Sunriver, Oregon
Sunriver Resort
Sprawling family playground
Sprawling family playground
Thousands of woodland acres give generations of families room to cycle forest paths, float the lazy river, and gather on the back lawn.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Four 18-hole golf courses and an expansive indoor aquatic center with waterslides.
Notable
Welcoming Pacific Northwest families since 1969, anchored by the rustic Owl's Nest tavern.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The rooms are up to date and nicely appointed. The main lodge has a great bar area, a nice restaurant, and a large ‘back lawn’ with live music and kid-friendly activities.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Deschutes River borders the property, while the ski slopes of Mount Bachelor are just a twenty-minute drive away.
The rooms
Remodeled lodge rooms look out over the pines, while standalone rental houses add private decks with hot tubs.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Inside the natatorium, a two-story spiral waterslide twists above heated pools set beneath towering timber ceiling trusses.
The spa
The Oasis Room holds soaking tubs and an infrared sauna. Treatments include arnica deep-tissue massages and river detox cocoon wraps.
The fitness studio
Fitness studios host group spin classes and yoga sessions in bright rooms trimmed with natural timber.
Restaurant
Lodge Kitchen
Dining booths look across the golf meadow toward Mount Bachelor. The kitchen serves dry-aged steaks and seasonal local ingredients.
At the table
Owl's Nest pours regional craft beers and house cocktails, and The Backyard Cafe serves drinks beside outdoor fire pits.
How it began
During World War II, the grounds trained combat engineers at Camp Abbot. Its original stone-and-log officers' club still serves as the Great Hall.
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Our shorthand
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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.