Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection (Lincoln City, USA)

Imagine waking up to the sound of the waves hitting the shore, and enjoying a morning coffee while standing on your private balcony, watching the sun rise over the ocean. It's that kind of natural beach experience that the Best Western Plus Lincoln Sands Suites offers - you can't get much closer to the sand and sea than this.

Guests say that, unlike many outdoor pools, this one is maintained at a perfect temperature at all times of the year, so even if it's not a hot summer's day, you can still swim and splash about in comfort. Plus there's a hot tub for even more bubbly warmth, and a sauna where you can go to relax.

If you dread the thought of staying with the whole family in cramped conditions, the spacious suites offered here may be the answer. Rather than just a hotel room with multiple beds squeezed in, these suites offer separate bedrooms for the parents, and pull-out beds in the living room for the kids. Plus, you'll have the freedom of a full kitchen.

Guests say that the hotel is a little old and dated, both in terms of decor and in the amenities offered in the rooms, and it needs a revamp in some areas. The kitchen appliances and utensils in particular could do with replacing and upgrading.

The health-conscious crowd the Orgeon coast attracts wants something other than processed, refined carbs for breakfast - which is about all this hotel provides. If you like a choice of fresh fruit and healthy cooked items, you won't find them here - though you do have the flexibility of your own kitchen.

The levels of cleanliness seem to vary, with many guests reporting that the suites are well-maintained, and others complaining of more lax housekeeping. It also seems that there are rules about requesting housekeeping, or it might not happen.