Gilbert Inn

The inn is really cute and in a great, walkable area. Close to the beach. Room was comfortable.

I've stayed at the Gilbert Inn about 6 times over the past few years, and I just keep coming back. It's not right on the ocean, but it's a half a block away and some rooms have partial views (if only the buildings in front would trim their trees) :) Weather permitting, I leave my window open at night and I can faintly hear the waves coming in. Very homey feeling, common areas are available at all times, great breakfast and the staff goes out of their way to accommodate the guests. My only suggestion would be to make the outdoor firepit area available year-round. Maybe add a cover to keep the rain out? The last two stays would have been complete if I could have gone out in the evening and enjoyed the fire. I can't say enough about how wonderful this place is. Be sure to ask about its history, or look it up on their website. A real gem in Seaside.

The property was quaint, homey, & comfortable. Some information provided on the Internet, email communications before our stay, & written information that we got upon arrival was confusing and contradictory. 1) According to the Internet and all emails we got before our stay, office hours were until 9 PM, and we were encouraged to call and let the property know if we would be arriving later than that. We intended to arrive by 8 PM to be there before the office closed. At about 6:30 PM I received a phone call from the office telling me that they would be closing at 7 PM; the clerk then gave me instructions for late arrival. On arriving we found a sign on the door saying that from December until March, the office hours would end at 7 PM. Why didn’t they tell me that in an email? 2) The key we were left did not open the nearest door. We had to read the 1-page letter in the after-hours packet to find out we needed to go to a different door to get in. Why didn’t the man who called me at 6:30 tell me that? 3) The 1-page letter with the check-in packet stated that breakfast was included in the price, but there were breakfast menu cards with the packet. A Post-it note had been attached to the cards; it said that breakfast was $10 per person. When I came downstairs the next morning and asked whether or not breakfast was included, I was told that it was not. A sign on the desk stated that reservations made after 1/1/24 would not include breakfast, yet we made reservations in December.

Loved how cozy this was. So close to everything Would definitely come back!

I would have given it a perfect rating but the lack of cable TV, especially ESPN during the National Championship game was disappointing. Had the weather been half way decent, it would have been great. We definitely plan to return to Gilbert Inn in the future.

What a lovely experience! Nestled amongst impersonal monoliths or chain establishments is the Gilbert Inn. Sweetly welcoming, homey, relaxing upon entering. No concrete walls, no neon, but fine wifi! Our breakfast was wonderful, and thoughtfully served. My only disappointment is that we stayed only one night! Definitely coming back!

Beautiful quaint property close to the ocean and good restaurants.

Always LOVELY to stay at Gilbert Inn. Warm & friendly staff and a beautiful property. So close to the beach and many wonderful places to visit in walking distance. They even pulled the bikes out of storage since we had great weather. The fire pit is cozy and the hot breakfast is delicious with a personalized menu option. Thank you fir another delightful stay.

The Gilbert Inn is a lovely piece of history fashioned into separate, sizable rooms. The facilities are clean and comfortable, with quality remodeled bathrooms. There was no microwave or mini fridge in my room ---Emma's--- but I am unsure of the others. So just be aware in case you have perishable food you need/want to store. :) My only "warning" is that the stairs are VERY old and creaky, so any trips made at night are particularly loud (apologies to my neighbours). Your stay comes with a free, complimentary breakfast of your choice, made on-site (by a wonderfully friendly staff). The options during my stay were way better than I expected, with eggs and bacon, sausage, bagels, toast, fresh fruit and fruit cups. I definitely did not leave hungry.