How Axel worksAxel $119 a night vs $142 on Expedia at Waypoint Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $23 a night less (16%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Red Lion · 1415 NE 3rd Street, Bend
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Gift shop · Television in lobby · Express check-out · Outdoor furniture
Hotels in BendAn independently owned, refreshed 3-star roadside hotel
8.7/10
A comfortable, pet-friendly Bend base with more personality than the usual roadside hotel.
Waypoint is an independently owned, refreshed 3-star roadside hotel, not the Red Lion still listed in some catalogs. It’s a strong pick for a practical Bend stay: Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. The lobby’s local beer taps, outdoor fire pits, seasonal pool and year-round hot tub give it more character than a standard motel, while free parking makes exploring easy.
The setting is a commercial stretch rather than downtown’s most appealing streets; expect roughly a 20-minute walk to the center. There’s no included breakfast, although Black Bear Diner is next door. Some guests find the room furniture crowds the floor space, and a recent Tripadvisor guest reported poolside noise. Light sleepers should request a room away from the pool. We’d skip it if you need an elevator or want downtown immediately outside your door.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$119 a night with Axel against $142 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (16%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$23/night less than Expedia (16%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$124 a night with Axel against $132 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (6%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$8/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$126 a night with Axel against $132 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (5%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$137 a night with Axel against $144 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (5%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$121 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$110 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$118 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$112 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$126 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$119 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 31 to Jan 2, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $119 a night vs $142 on Expedia at Waypoint Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $23 a night less (16%). Seen Oct 8.
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A comfortable, pet-friendly Bend base with more personality than the usual roadside hotel. An independently owned, refreshed 3-star roadside hotel, scored for what it is.
Waypoint is an independently owned, refreshed 3-star roadside hotel, not the Red Lion still listed in some catalogs. It’s a strong pick for a practical Bend stay: Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. The lobby’s local beer taps, outdoor fire pits, seasonal pool and year-round hot tub give it more character than a standard motel, while free parking makes exploring easy.
The setting is a commercial stretch rather than downtown’s most appealing streets; expect roughly a 20-minute walk to the center. There’s no included breakfast, although Black Bear Diner is next door. Some guests find the room furniture crowds the floor space, and a recent Tripadvisor guest reported poolside noise. Light sleepers should request a room away from the pool. We’d skip it if you need an elevator or want downtown immediately outside your door.
Best for: travelers bringing pets; road-trippers exploring Bend; hikers and cyclists
Watch out for: no elevator; breakfast not included; possible noise near the pool
Location: Commercial Midtown setting near Highway 97; downtown is a short drive or roughly 20-minute walk.
Rooms: Updated motel-style rooms with comfortable beds; some layouts leave limited floor space.
Cleanliness: Strong praise across sites, including recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength in recent guest feedback.
Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, year-round hot tub, gym, laundry, beer taps and fire pits.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free; pets incur a fee and cannot be left unattended; breakfast is not included.
Axel's opinion of Waypoint Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Waypoint Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $119 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $142 a night on Expedia | $23 a night less (16%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $124 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $132 a night on Expedia | $8 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $126 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $132 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $137 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $144 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $121 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $110 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $118 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $112 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $126 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 31 to Jan 2, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $119 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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