Joining connects your inn to a respected network of independent lodging owners across Oregon who share a commitment to quality and professionalism. Membership helps elevate your visibility to travelers seeking authentic, well-vetted accommodations while reinforcing your reputation for high standards.
Beyond marketing exposure, the Association fosters meaningful connections—offering opportunities to exchange ideas, share best practices, and learn from fellow innkeepers who understand the unique rewards and challenges of independent hospitality. It’s a collaborative community where support, experience, and innovation come together to help your inn grow and succeed.
A new and welcome shift for members of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns is the updated condition that properties are no longer are required to serve breakfast. This change reflects the evolving nature of travel and guest expectations, giving innkeepers greater flexibility in how they operate and serve their guests
Traditionally, breakfast has been a defining feature of the bed and breakfast experience. However, today’s travelers often have varied schedules, dietary preferences, and plans that may not align with a set morning meal. By removing this requirement, the association acknowledges these changing trends while empowering innkeepers to tailor their offerings to better suit their property, location, and clientele.
As an independent innkeeper in Oregon, you know the pride that comes with offering a unique guest experience. Through April 30, 2026, qualifying inns may join with application and inspection fees waived—a $200 value—making now the perfect time to be part of Oregon’s premier independent inn network.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
Unlike many online travel agencies that charge commissions on every reservation, the Oregon Association of Independent Inns operates differently. The association simply connects travelers with independently owned inns across Oregon and directs guests to book directly with the property. This approach allows innkeepers to keep more of their revenue while maintaining the personal service and unique character that define independent inns. For travelers, it also means communicating directly with the people who know the property best and can help create a more personalized stay.
How Membership Supports Your Inn
Marketing
Our website offers multiple pathways for guests to discover your inn and book directly. We drive visibility through strong organic search performance, blog content shared across social channels, and select statewide print materials.
Networking
Members connect through regional meetings, private online forums, and shared peer support. It’s a collegial community of innkeepers who understand the realities of independent hospitality and are generous with insight and experience.
Advocacy
As Oregon’s statewide association for independent inns, we advocate for members with Travel Oregon, the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA), the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, and national hospitality organizations.
Education
We host an annual conference and ongoing learning opportunities focused on practical, evolving topics — from technology and marketing to operations and guest experience.
Membership Standards & Quality Assurance
The Oregon Association of Independent Inns is committed to assuring travelers of consistently high standards across a variety of independent accommodations.
Membership requirements are designed to support guest safety, comfort, and professional business practices. Standards focus on appropriate insurance, licensing, and legal compliance. Inspections are practical and supportive, not punitive, and many innkeepers describe them as a valuable learning experience.
Requirements do not include unnecessary commercial standards. They focus on reasonable, achievable best practices that benefit both guests and innkeepers.
Membership Costs & Current Incentive
Standard membership includes a one-time $100 application fee, a one-time $100 inspection fee, and annual dues of $219 plus $40 per room (up to seven rooms). There are no additional room fees beyond seven rooms. Annual dues are prorated to the month membership is completed.
Through April 30, 2026, qualifying inns may join with application and inspection fees waived (a $200 value). Winter inspections also offer greater scheduling flexibility during this period.
Is Membership a Fit?
If you operate an independently owned inn in Oregon and value professionalism, quality hospitality, and connection with peers, membership may be a good fit — whether you are newly established or long-standing.
We encourage thoughtful exploration and welcome questions about requirements, inspections, or benefits.
Next Steps
- Welcome to the Oregon Association of Independent Inns
- Quality Assurance Guidelines
- Quality Assurance Recommendations
- Membership Application
- Standards and Ethics
If you have questions, please reach out by phone or email — we’re happy to talk things through.
