A logger’s home on Front Street, and what grew from it
The place began as a house. In the words Curley’s uses for its own history: “Curley and Thora Couvelier purchased what is now known as Curley’s in 1938 as their home. Like many Sekiu residents at the time, Curley worked as a local logger. Their children attended the school located on the hillside above the property.”
Sekiu was a logging town first and a salmon town soon after. Everything on this page grew out of that one home on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the rooms, cabins and dock you can book today still sit on the same ground. If you are planning a stay, the rooms and dock are the place to start.
Cabins from a shipwreck, then a motel
- 1940s
“In the 1940s, a ship ran aground near Sekiu Point. Curley salvaged lumber from the wreck and used it to build several cabins on the property, which were rented to logging crews working in the area.” The cabins are still on the property, listed among the rooms as the original Curley’s cabins.
- 1954
As Sekiu gained recognition as a premier destination for big Chinook salmon fishing, more resorts began to appear along Front Street. “The motel’s first floor was built in 1954 and featured eight units, which stayed consistently busy. All units were equipped with electric appliances, proudly advertised on the sign across the front of the building.”
- 1958
“Four years later, a second story was added, keeping the entire family hard at work as the business continued to grow.”
Twenty units, one dock
Today, Curley’s offers your home-away-from-home on the Olympic Peninsula. A comfortable place to stay while exploring our beautiful surroundings. Whether you are here to fish, rest & recharge, hike, or visit a loved one, we look forward to hosting you.
There are 20 individual units between the hotel rooms and cabins. Managed by Apricity Hospitality.
Open daily in peak season
The office & shop
Stop in and say “hi”. The counter handles check-in questions and sells what a fishing trip runs short of, from the first coffee to the last jig. Read more on the Office & Shop page.
- 01Espresso
- 02Ice cream & milkshakes
- 03Grab & go snacks
- 04Beverages
- 05Breakfast burritos & sandwiches
- 06Sack lunches for fishermen
- 07Bait
- 08Tackle
- 09Other necessities
- 10Curley’s swag
Dock space, charters, dive tanks, dinner and dogs
- Do you offer dock space or moorage?
- Yes, we offer moorage. We prioritize moorage for our overnight lodging guests, but may take case-by-case reservations. Call the office at (360) 963-2281, or see boat moorage.
- Do you offer charter trips?
- We do not, but are happy to refer you to a local operator. Get Hooked NW Guide Service is a separate local business that runs trips out of Sekiu and Neah Bay; find them on the Get Hooked page, and check the fishing page for the seasons.
- Do you fill dive tanks?
- We, unfortunately, are not filling oxygen tanks currently. We hope to revisit this in the future.
- Where can we eat nearby?
- By the Bay Cafe is a couple of doors down, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Toast & Jam Pub in Clallam Bay is a 5 minute drive for scratch-made lunch and dinner and a dessert selection. Sunsets West Co-op has homemade soups and sandwiches, grocery essentials and local items.
- Are dogs welcome?
- Friendly dogs are welcome. Guests sign a pet waiver, and a pet fee applies; confirm it when you book. The house rules are on the pets page.
Stay where the cabins started
Live rates and dates are on the reservation page, and the office will answer the rest at (360) 963-2281. Wondering what is within driving distance? See Cape Flattery, Neah Bay and Ozette, or send a message.