WorldMark Long Beach - Washington

NOTE: All special needs units (studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom) aside from the Presidential suite, do not have ocean views.

WorldMark Long Beach, Washington is located on a 26-mile long peninsula in Western Washington and has become one of our favorite “weekend get-away” resorts. Over the last several years, we have stayed in both the accessible 1-bedroom unit and the Presidential Suite. 

We enjoy staying at this location for several reasons. Unlike other coastal locations, WorldMark Long Beach is located in a more rural area. The resort is not located on the main drag, where all the hustle and bustle is. Instead, the main shopping and downtown area is about a 15 minute walk away from the resort. The beach and resort are separated by dunes, so getting to the beach is about a 5 minute walk. The beach itself is considered a highway, making it one of the few locations where driving on the beach is legal. One may drive on the beach from one end of town to the other, without going through town. The biggest draw is the wooden boardwalk which extends the length of the entire town along the beach front for approximately one-half mile. The boardwalk makes it possible for people who use wheelchairs to see the entire beach and ocean with no obstructions. 

2016: Special Needs 1-Bedroom

Many resorts and hotel rooms have A LOT of furniture, making it hard to navigate using a wheelchair. Upon our first visit to this location, we were escorted to our unit by a staff member. The staff offered to remove some furniture, including the bar stools, to allow for more space. We were also offered a shower bench and seat riser for the toilet. Since there is a step to get to the patio, we were offered a portable ramp to allow access. The room itself is very spacious. I had no problem getting into the bedroom or bathroom. This ADA unit had a kitchen with lower countertops and appliances. 

As noted at other WorldMark locations, the toilets here were not ADA height and are not elongated. Additionally, the controls to the fireplaces are not located where an individual sitting in a wheelchair can operate. 

2020: Special Needs 1-Bedroom

When we rebooked the 1-bedroom unit, we were surprised to discover that the roll-in shower had been removed. After speaking with the manager, it was determined that the entire resort is going through a major renovation of the rooms, including removal of all roll-in showers in 1-bedroom units. The photos below shows that the roll-in shower was replaced with a low-profile bathtub.

We were informed that only the “Special Needs Studio” and “Special Needs 2-bedroom” have roll-in showers. Since we have not stayed in these units, we cannot verify. 

2019: Special Needs Presidential Suite

We enjoyed a very unique opportunity to stay at the Presidential Suite for a weekend. These units are the hardest to reserve because there is only one special needs in this category at most resorts. When we came up on the waitlist, we jumped at the opportunity to reserve. This was truly the nicest unit we have ever stayed in. The unit had a terrific ocean view and three bedrooms and three bathrooms. 

When we stayed in this unit, it was freshly remodeled and we were its first visitors. We were saddened to learn that the roll-in shower that was advertised for this unit had been removed due to recent remodeling. This unit did retain a walk-in shower for the master bedroom however a step was required to gain entry. I was required to use the third bathroom, off the hallway, using a bath tub and shower bench.

My brother made fabulous meals and the weather was great. We ate on our balcony as often as we could. However, the balcony door was narrow, exactly the same width as my wheelchair, so exiting to the balcony proved to be a challenge without help.