
THE PERFECT SETTING
Step into a space designed for reflection, reconnection and reignition of your passions while breaking free from the daily grind. Choose from 22 literary-themed rooms, each drawing inspiration from celebrated authors or genres. You can count on unique, whimsical character, charm and design, filled with books and ways to unplug. Whether you’re getting hooked on a new read, reflecting on your path, or taking a restorative getaway, our surroundings provide a retreat that’s designed to inspire, recharge, and awaken your inner world.
Hotel Sylvia is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and help our guests reconnect with what truly matters. We have chosen to eliminate the distractions of televisions and telephones, allowing you to disconnect completely. Each floor of Hotel Sylvia features author-themed rooms that spotlight specific authors, as well as rooms that highlight distinct literary themes from historical fiction to romance and literary non fiction to mystery. Every room is carefully designed for a unique experience.
Experience The Sylvia Way
Discover Some Of Our Favorite Features Of Hotel Sylvia
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Oceanfront Boutique Hotel
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Historic Nye Beach Neighborhood
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Nooks, Lounge & Nostalgic Design
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James Joyce Library
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Community & Group Events
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Outdoor Deck & Common Areas
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Author Themed Rooms
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Literary Genre Themed Floors
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Café Sylvia Oceanfront Brunch Café
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Complimentary Espresso Bar
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Opportunities to Unplug
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Newport Location and Beach Access
Agatha Christie
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LOCATED ON: First Floor - Fantasy/Mystery Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
This Oceanfront King room with a balcony is inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and celebrates her literary legacy. The spacious 312-square-foot corner room features large windows that offer stunning views of the ocean. Relax while working at your writing desk or warm up on chilly nights in front of the gas fireplace.
This guestroom includes a private wrap-around oceanfront balcony and is located on the first floor, emphasizing themes of fantasy and mystery. Enjoy a curated selection of themed books, decorative elements, and a journal provided for you to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanfront
- Kind Bed
- Oceanfront Private Balcony
- Gas Fireplace
- Two Plush Chairs
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens & Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Maya Angelou
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Historical/Non-Fiction Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
This Oceanfront King room is author-themed and celebrates the work of Maya Angelou. Relax in this spacious 293-square-foot room, where you can enjoy oceanfront views and warm up on cold nights in front of the gas fireplace. This guestroom features a private balcony and is located on the second floor, emphasizing historical and literary non-fiction. Enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanfront
- King Bed
- South Facing Oceanfront Private Balcony
- Gas Fireplace
- Two Plush Chairs
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Ernest Hemmingway
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Historical/Non-Fiction Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
This Oceanfront King room is author-themed and celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s work. The room is oceanfront, on the second floor, where historical and literary non-fiction are highlighted. This room features a gas fireplace, a seating sea for two, and a private oceanfront balcony. Enjoy a selection of themed books, carefully chosen decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanfront
- Kind Bed
- Oceanfront Private Balcony
- Gas Fireplace
- Two Plush Chairs
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens & Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
William Shakespeare
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Drama/Romance Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanfront Queen author-themed room is a cozy 200 square feet and pays tribute to William Shakespeare. This oceanfront room features a private balcony on the third floor, where themes of romance and drama are prominently highlighted. Enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal where you can memorialize your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanfront
- Queen Bed
- Private Balcony
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Jane Austen
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Drama/Romance Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Partial Ocean View
This Partial View King Suite offers a partial ocean view and showcases Jane Austen’s work. The spacious 425-square-foot south-facing room is located on the third floor, where the themes of romance and drama are highlighted. It features a king bed, sleeper sofa, wet bar, electric fireplace, dining table, and chairs. Enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal where you can memorialize your thoughts during your stay.
- Partial Ocean view
- King Bed
- Sofa Sleeper
- Wet Bar
- Dining table and 2 chairs
- Electric Fireplace
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Alice Walker
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Historical/Non-Fiction Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Garden View
This Garden View King room offers a garden view and a private patio. It is themed around the work of Alice Walker and is 230 square feet. It is located on the second floor, where historical and literary nonfiction are featured. The room faces south towards the Nye Neighborhood and includes a small private terrace. Guests can enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal to capture their thoughts during their stay.
- Garden View
- Small Private Outdoor patio
- King Bed
- Two Plush Chairs
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
CS Lewis
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LOCATED ON: First Floor - Fantasy/Mystery Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
This Garden Patio King (ADA) room is author-themed and features the work of CS Lewis. It is 250 square feet and located on the first floor, where fantasy and mystery are showcased. This room faces south toward the Nye neighborhood and offers a private garden patio. Enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Outdoor Garden Patio
- King Bed
- Plush Chair
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Romance Oceanfront King Suite
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Romance Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
This Oceanfront King Suite is located on the third floor, where romance and drama themes are highlighted. This spacious 358-square-foot room sits on the South Oceanfront Corner with windows looking out at the ocean west and south. It features a gas fireplace and seating for two. Enjoy romance genre books, decor, and a journal where you can memorialize your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanfront
- King Bed
- Sleeper Sofa
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Drama Oceanview King
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Drama Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Lighthouse View
The Oceanview King room views North up the beach to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. This room is approximately 225 square feet and offers a settee lounge couch to relax on and a writing desk. Enjoy drama genre books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Lighthouse View
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Sette Couch
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Drama Oceanview Corner King
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Drama Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview Corner King room is on the 3rd floor and features a view North to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and east of the Nye Beach neighborhood. It is approximately 190 square feet and offers a plush chair and a writing desk. Enjoy a variety of drama genre books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanview
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Historical Oceanview Corner King
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Historical Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview Corner King room is on the 2nd floor and features views North to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and east of the Nye Beach neighborhood. It is approximately 185 square feet and offers a plush chair and a writing desk. Enjoy a variety of Historical genre books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanview
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Literary Non-Fiction Oceanview King
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Literary Non-Fiction Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview King room offers an ocean view looking north to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and showcases a variety of literary nonfiction books. Located on the second floor of the hotel, this cozy room is 183 square feet. Enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanview
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Literary Non-Fiction Oceanview Queen
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Literary Non-Fiction Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Lighthouse View
The Oceanview Queen room offers an ocean view looking north to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and showcases a variety of literary nonfiction books. Located on the second floor of the hotel, this cozy room is 173 square feet. Enjoy themed books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Lighthouse View
- Queen Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Drama Oceanview Queen
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Drama Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview Queen room offers an ocean view looking north to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and showcases a variety of books in the drama genre. Located on the hotel’s third floor, this cozy room is 175 square feet. Enjoy Drama-themed books, decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Queen Bed
- Writing Desk
- Plush Chair
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Historical Oceanview King
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Historical Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview King room faces north and looks up at the beach and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. It is approximately 161 square feet and has a writing desk. Enjoy historical-themed books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanview
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Romance Oceanview King
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LOCATED ON: Third Floor - Romance Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview King room faces North and looks up the beach to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. It is located on the 3rd floor and is approximately 157 square feet. This room offers a writing desk. Enjoy romance-themed books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanview
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Fantasy Oceanview King
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LOCATED ON: First Floor - Fantasy Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Ocean View
The Oceanview King room faces North and looks up the beach to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. This room is located on the 1st floor, approximately 180 square feet, and offers a writing desk. Enjoy fantasy-themed books, decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Oceanview
- King Bed
- Writting Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Mystery Partial View King
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LOCATED ON: First Floor - Mystery Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Partial Ocean View
The Partial View King room is located on the 1st floor. The guestroom overlooks the Nye neighborhood with a partial view north of the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. This room is approximately 160 – 185 square feet and offers a writing desk. Enjoy mystery genre books, decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Partial View
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Mystery Garden Patio King
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LOCATED ON: First Floor - Mystery Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Garden View
This Garden Patio King guestroom features a garden patio on the hotel’s first floor, where fantasy and mystery are showcased. It is 193 square feet and faces south toward the Nye neighborhood. Enjoy mystery genre books, decor, and a journal to capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Outdoor garden patio
- King Bed
- Writing Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Historical Garden View King
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LOCATED ON: Second Floor - Historical Literary Themed
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ROOM VIEW: Garden View
The Garden View Room on the second floor faces South toward the Garden and Nye Neighborhood and showcases a historical literary theme. This room offers approximately 210 square feet. Enjoy historical genre books, decor, and a journal where you can capture your thoughts during your stay.
- Garden and Nye Neighborhood View
- King Bed
- Two Plush Chairs
- Writting Desk
- Luxury Comphy™ Brand Linens and Towels
- Beekman 1802 Bath Products
- Please note – photos are renderings and decor may vary.
Our Dog-Friendly Oregon Coast Hotel

Pet-Policy
At Hotel Sylvia, we offer a selection of dog-friendly rooms on the first floor so you and your canine companion can enjoy your stay at Nye Beach together. You can choose from our literary-themed, dog-friendly rooms, and we will ensure that your accommodation is equipped with dog treats, a dog bed, bowls, and pet towels, all ready for your arrival. Following are guidelines for visiting Hotel Sylvia with your pet.
- Please contact us to let us know you are traveling with your dog. We will ensure you have a dog-friendly room.
- We welcome small to medium-sized dogs at Hotel Sylvia; aggressive breeds and dogs with difficult dispositions are not allowed.
- There is a fee of $35 per day, with a limit of one dog per room. This fee is an additional charge.
- We want all of our guests, both human and canine, to enjoy their stay with us. Please read our full pet policy for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m., 48 hours before your arrival date. If you do not cancel by this time, you may be charged for one night’s stay. Additionally, if you have a multi-day reservation and leave early without giving at least 24 hours’ notice, a $50 early departure fee may apply.
What is your check-in and check-out time?
Check-in begins at 4 p.m., and check-out is at 11 a.m. Please call us if you plan to arrive after 9 p.m. so we can assist you with your late arrival.
Where should I park?
Complimentary parking is available in our lot across the street on the east side of Cliff Street. Additionally, public parking can be found on Third Street and Cliff Street.
Do you have an elevator?
The Hotel Sylvia was built in 1913 and recently underwent renovations, which were completed in May. Please be aware that there is no elevator in the building. If you need help with your luggage or would like to request a ground-floor room during your stay, please inform our team. We have taken every measure to ensure a seamless experience and will do our best to accommodate your needs. ADA access to the lower level is available through an exterior entrance.
Are pets allowed?
We welcome small to medium size dogs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $50 per dog, per night with a 1 dog limit per room.
What time is staff available?
The hotel staff is on-site between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and available 24 hours a day by phone.
Are children welcome?
Hotel Sylvia welcomes children ages 12 and up.
What is the minimum age to rent a room?
Adults 21 years of age and up can reserve a room.