Weekend Getaways in Idaho

The historic Shore Lodge puts guests close to untouched nature and amazing views with all the creature comforts you could want.

The rooms in the Shore Lodge have fine amenities like flat-screen HD satellite TVs, safes, irons with ironing boards, coffee makers, hair dryers, robes, bottled water, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Standard rooms have fridges, private sitting areas, and king or queen beds. There are also suites that adjoin with Standard rooms, and they are pet friendly. They come with pullout sofas, fireplaces, living rooms, soaking tubs, and outdoor terraces. Or you can stay in a cottage with the same amenities in addition to a kitchen, private dock, and multiple rooms.

Exit the Shore Lodge, and you will find 5,330 acres of glacial water at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The resort also gives guests access to the heated pool, hot tub, indoor basketball and racquetball courts, outdoor tennis, a movie theater, a ski valet, a game room, a Fire Pit, and a fitness room. There is a Cove Spa for relaxation. The Mercantile has coffee, clothing, and gifts. Narrows Grill has heavy spirits and light fare.

501 W. Lake Street, McCall, ID, Phone: 800-657-6464

Talus Rock delivers luxury lodging that is perfect for special getaways in a unique and private retreat that combines Tuscan style with a timber frame. There are six rooms and suites in total with most sleeping three people, although one has enough room for five and another accommodates up to twelve. The pet-friendly lodgings have free wireless internet and features like double-headed tree showers, 30-foot ceilings, jetted tubs for two, Mexican talavera tiles, a Parisian balcony, a full kitchen and living/dining room, a fireplace, a home theatre, a private entrance, and a deep tub.

The inn is full service with a concierge that is willing to help you plan activities and more. Guests can enjoy an outdoor massage treatment or one inside of their room along with manicures, pedicures, and yoga classes. Guests can take advantage of the gardens to enjoy some flowers or even help with the planting. The property has 30 acres of woods filled with amazing nature trails with enough room for mountain bikes, cross country skis, and snowshoes. You will also find fire pits, gardens, and a hot tub. The daily breakfast is organic and made from scratch. Guests are welcome to enjoy it in the Great Room.

Address: Talus Rock, 291 Syringa Heights Road, Sandpoint, ID, Phone: 208-255-8458

The Wallace Inn is a beautiful AAA three-diamond resort within beautiful historic Wallace, Idaho, the only city downtown in the United States to be placed as a whole on the National Register of Historic Places. The beautiful Silver Valley hotel, which was fully renovated in 2009, offers 63 spacious guest rooms, including four luxury suites.

All rooms offer spectacular mountain views and top amenities such as in-room heating and air conditioning, cable televisions, mini fridges, and free wireless internet. After a full day of winter sports and recreation activities in the nearby foothills of the Bitterroot Mountains, visitors can use hotel amenities such as an indoor pool and spa, a full fitness room, and restaurants such as the Trailside Cafe and O'Rourke's Lounge.

Address: The Wallace Inn, 100 Front Street, Wallace, Idaho 83873, Phone: 208- 752-1252

The Coeur d’Alene Golf Club and Spa Resort is perfect for relaxation and is surrounded by nature. Every room has elevated beds, individual ventilation, CD players, spacious bathrooms, widescreen flat-panel LCD TVs, high-speed internet, reading chairs, superior soundproofing, in-room coffee, cotton robes, luxurious toiletries, pillow-top mattresses, local daily newspapers, and sofas.

Since the building is 17 stories tall, you can expect amazing views no matter where you are. Some rooms also have fireplaces, wall-to-wall windows, private balconies, minibars, shower tub combos, executive style work desks, wet bars, cathedral ceilings, and a private whirlpool and glass bottom swimming pool. Guests can enhance their stay with fruit and cheese platters, children’s toys, vegetable trays, cakes, wine, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and more. The resort also has golfing, a range of restaurants and bars, and a spa.

Address: 115 S. 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID

The Roosevelt Inn is in the building that was the area’s first permanent schoolhouse from 1905, and it retains its elegance in the form of a bed and breakfast. The establishment is close to all of the attractions of downtown Coeur d’Alene. There are eight rooms and six suites for guests to stay in, some of which are pet friendly and/or able to sleep an entire family of four. Every room has USB ports, wireless internet, turndown service, private baths, luxury robes, an AM/FM/CD player with alarm clock, lake views, and hair dryers.

Guests can request irons and ironing boards as well, and there is a rose and bread pudding upon arrival. Some rooms also have telescopes, fireplaces, iPod docking stations, and tubs.

The inn also has an ice machine, a soda machine, concierge services, a sauna and hot tub, a DVD library, central air conditioning and heating, wine and beer for sale, an office computer with printer, board games, lawn games, guest parlors, and massage therapy. A gourmet breakfast and buffet starts the day, and there is a manager’s wine and cheese reception as well. There is even a beverage bar and fresh baked treats.

Head to Coeur d’Alene Casino, home of the region's only million-dollar jackpot prize winners. Coeur d’Alene is known for progressive jackpots with rapid accruals that can lead to incredible life-changing prizes. When guests aren’t busy playing the industry’s best slot machines, table games, or other casino games, they can enjoy the serenity of the resort’s spa, rest in plush and cozy accommodations of the hotel, or dine at award-winning restaurants, all within the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort and Hotel. Other great experiences to enjoy at Coeur d’Alene include the Circling Raven Golf Course, the best golf course in North Idaho, cultural tours, and group tours of nearby attractions.

Address: Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 South Nukwalqw Worley, Idaho 83876, Phone: 800-523-2464

It’s all about non-stop fun and family-friendly activities at the Triple Play Resort Hotel and Suites, your gateway to Hayden’s top attractions. Not only is Triple Play Resort a stone’s throw away from the Silverwood Theme Park, but it’s also directly attached to the Raptor Reef Indoor waterpark and the Triple Play Family Fun Park. Here, families can enjoy the best of both amusement park and water park worlds with fantastic packages that will help them make the most of every penny. Meanwhile, the Triple Play Hotel and Suites boasts 95 well-decorated and comfortable pet-friendly rooms, perfect to rest and relax in after a long day of fun and games.

Address: Triple Play Resort Hotel and Suites, 151 West Orchard Avenue, Hayden, Idaho 83835

Enjoy exceptional accommodations at unbeatably reasonable prices when you book a stay at Oxford Suites Boise. Conveniently located along Entertainment Avenue, Oxford Suites is a great launch pad for exploring the city and is fantastic for quick weekend getaways or staycations. The suites are nearby local hotspots like the Boise Spectrum shopping center, and the bustling downtown area, as well as various museums, parks, and cultural attractions. Meanwhile, the Oxford Suites are also nearby recreational destinations in Boise like the Boise River Greenbelt Trail. Some key places to visit for first-time visitors to Boise, that are accessible from Oxford Suites Boise, include the Morrison Center, the Roaring Springs Water Park, Zoo Boise, and the Boise Art Museum.

Address: Oxford Suites Boise, 1426 S. Entertainment Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83709, Phone: 208-322-8000

This northern Idaho bed and breakfast is surrounded by mountain views and plenty of trees filled with wildlife. Each of the six rooms at Log Spirit is unique, but they all have private ensuite baths, ceiling fans, spacious armoires, and electric stoves. Some have hand-carved bears on their log beds, two-person showers, king beds, sitting areas, a private balcony with hot tub, fridges, sofas, and claw-foot tubs. The property has 30 acres of wooded land ideal for a walk.

You can also get amazing views of the stars on clear nights. You will find a bridge, waterfall, pond, orchards, gardens, and chickens as well. The great room has a stone fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating areas. Upstairs, a secluded library is perfect for watching movies, playing games, listening to music, and reading. You can sit on the wraparound deck that is eight feet wide and features comfortable deck furniture. The daily breakfast is served in the dining room.

Address: Log Spirit, 31328 North Tiara Lane, Athol, ID, Phone: 208-683-4722