Sunriver Resort

Sun River, Oregon

Lobby Lounge
Lodge Village Room
River Lodge
Golf Course
Lobby Lounge
Lodge Village Room
River Lodge
Golf Course

The hotel

More village than hotel, Sunriver Resort’s part of a private 3,300 acre community along the Deschutes River, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Designed to immerse you in al fresco experiences, it’s filled with all manner of outdoorsy attractions. There are the simple pleasures, like 40 miles of biking and hiking trails, and stargazing at the observatory. And then there are the uber-indulgent ones, like stables, a marina, a spa, 9 dining experiences ranging from gourmet to beer garden, an airstrip, and 63 holes of golf spread across 4 courses, one of which will host the 2017 PGA Professional Championship. A destination in itself, The Cove is Sunriver’s swimming zone, with dining, a zero-entry pool, fire pits, even nature trails. Thank goodness they lay on free transport around the resort.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Horse Riding
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Restaurant
  • Kayaking

Where is it

Located near the Cascade Mountain Range, south of Bend in Deschutes County. Part of the Sunriver community, hotel guests have access to its golf courses, walking and biking trails, recreation facilities including fishing and snowsports, dining, and Sunriver Village Mall. It’s also got a private airstrip. The resort is 15 miles from Bend, with its quirky shops, galleries, restaurants, and scenic Drake Park, which hosts a farmers’ market. The outdoor recreation of Deschutes National Forest is nearby, and it’s 5 min from Lava Lands Visitor Center, 10 min from High Desert Museum, Newbury National Volcanic Monument, and Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway, and 20 min from Mt Bachelor Ski & Summer Resort.

Hotel information

All with private deck with Adirondack-style chairs, stonewall gas fireplace, flat screen TV, MP3 docking station, complimentary WiFi, telephone, mini-fridge, coffee maker, safe, and bathrobes. River Lodges have 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Carson’s American Kitchen (classic American menu, Sunday brunch). The Grille at Crosswater (upscale North American menu). Twisted River Tavern (tavern-style menu, local beers and wines, and cocktails, live music on Fri-Sat). Zeppa Bistro (Italian bistro menu). Merchant Trader (light bites and sandwiches, take out available). McDivot’s at the Woodlands (casual menu including burgers, deli sandwiches, and drinks). Starbucks®. The Backyard (beer garden with pub food, craft beers, live music). The Spotted Frog (snacks and light meals, frozen drinks, poolside setting at The Cove). Room service* (from Carson’s American Kitchen and Twisted River Tavern). Swimming pools (including The Cove, with its zero-entry outdoor pool, hot tub, waterslide, cabanas, kids’ discovery area, nature trails, spacious deck and lawn, and fire pits; and the spa’s 3 lane lap pool for guests aged 14 and over). Sage Springs Club and Spa* (fitness facility with Precor™ and Cybex™ equipment, fitness classes, spa treatments, salon services, lap pool). 4 golf courses* (63 holes, Meadow Golf, Woodlands Golf, Crosswater Golf, Caldera Links Golf, and Golf Academy*). 26 tennis courts* (lessons*). Marina (offering canoeing*, kayaking*, stand up paddle boarding*, and float trips*). Sunriver Stables (trail rides*, winter sleigh rides*). Bike Barn (bicycle hire*). Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (nature trails and stargazing). Amphitheatre and sledding hill. 2 parks (Fort Rock Park and Mary McCallum Park). 40 miles of biking and walking paths. Challenge Ropes Course*. Fort Funnigan Kids’ Camp. Sunriver Resort Photography* (family, group, and individual services). Use of community’s recreation services (The Bear Factory*, Making Memories Workshop*, Paint and Pinot*, Throwback Tie Dye*, and Glow Ball Putting). Use of community’s activities* (including canoeing/kayaking tours*, rafting tours*, bike tours*, paintballing*). Concierge*. In-resort transport service. Airport shuttle service* (reservations required). Mt Bachelor shuttle service* (winter, discounted).

*Denotes local charge.

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Aug 7, 2020 pcorra351729

Way too expensive for the service and value received. With Covid rules / regulations, limitations of facilities; was wasted money. Couldn't get a reasonable time / reservation in their restaurants, couldn't use the pool without having a reservation, no daily room service, had to call for towels, coffee replenishment, garbage pickup, etc.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great 1st Time for Our Family of 4 + doggie

Aug 6, 2020 94015

We love Sunriver and will definitely be back! Everything everyone raves about is true. There is a ton to do for our kids age 7 & 8. The SunRiver Resort is nice, roomy, kitchen was helpful but a little skimpy on supplies. We actually really liked the 2 hour pool time reservation so that it isn't too crowded, but clearly the system needs better… Read more
We love Sunriver and will definitely be back! Everything everyone raves about is true. There is a ton to do for our kids age 7 & 8. The SunRiver Resort is nice, roomy, kitchen was helpful but a little skimpy on supplies. We actually really liked the 2 hour pool time reservation so that it isn't too crowded, but clearly the system needs better communication if a lot of people aren't getting pool times at all. Also, it would be helpful to be notified that housekeeping needs 5 hours for cleaning and airing out. We had to try again on a day when we would be gone this long with our dog. When we called back the next day to request housekeeping, we were told it needs to be requested a day ahead. So we ended up not getting house keeping until day 6. I hope management is actually listening and trying to improve. The responses to feedback have been rather generic. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay in Sunriver 8/1 to 8/3

Aug 4, 2020 gucciswagdad Eugene, Oregon

Weekend getaway to Sunriver for a couple, stayed in a Lodge Cabin. Great king bed, very nice shower, porch looking out on the golf course. Had perfect weather for our hike up to Broken Top from Todd Lake, to the viewpoint above No Name Lake with incredible views of the Three Sisters, Jefferson, Washington, Three Fingered Jack and Hood off in the… Read more
Weekend getaway to Sunriver for a couple, stayed in a Lodge Cabin. Great king bed, very nice shower, porch looking out on the golf course. Had perfect weather for our hike up to Broken Top from Todd Lake, to the viewpoint above No Name Lake with incredible views of the Three Sisters, Jefferson, Washington, Three Fingered Jack and Hood off in the distance. Also had a great time biking around Sunriver, where the paved trail system is just fantastic. Staff at the resort are top notch and we enjoyed an incredible weekend. Highly reccomend! Read less
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Aug 4, 2020 seattle544 seattle

Just a note it was over 100 degrees but you can't rent inner tubes and none around for the river. You can only rent SUP or kayaks or rafts - which for little kids isn't the best bc they can't cool down. Understandably, bc of Covid it is a lottery for the pool. We had 3 rooms and tried to make reservations just for ONE day of the week and… Read more
Just a note it was over 100 degrees but you can't rent inner tubes and none around for the river. You can only rent SUP or kayaks or rafts - which for little kids isn't the best bc they can't cool down. Understandably, bc of Covid it is a lottery for the pool. We had 3 rooms and tried to make reservations just for ONE day of the week and couldn't get in - even with 3 rooms. Just be aware if it a hot week its very limiting on how to cool down. There was also a pretty high daily resort fee which Im not sure what are 100's of dollars went to esp during the time of Covid. We do love Sunriver though and it was beautiful. Read less
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Aug 2, 2020 krayhensley

My wife and I have been coming to SunRiver approximately 15 times during the last 40 years, and every time has been very enjoyable. We were concerned this year because of the virus, however, with all of the steps that the resort has taken, it turned out to be another great spot to enjoy our vacation. Our daughter, who came to Sunriver since she… Read more
My wife and I have been coming to SunRiver approximately 15 times during the last 40 years, and every time has been very enjoyable. We were concerned this year because of the virus, however, with all of the steps that the resort has taken, it turned out to be another great spot to enjoy our vacation. Our daughter, who came to Sunriver since she were was five years old, as she is now 40 years old, also has been coming to Sunriver, with her family, over the last few years. Many great memories. Read less