Get away for a weekend of clear country air, ocean views, whale watching and hiking while exploring unique towns like Kirkland, Leavenworth, Ellensburg, Friday Harbor and Spokane. I shared my personal gems, hideaways, cozy lodges, treehouses and hotels with spas where you can unwind and get pampered surrounded by nature.
Best Weekend Getaways from Seattle:
1. Willows Lodge - 30 minutes from Seattle
Rating: ★★★★★
A 30-minute drive from the city, Willows Lodge is located in Woodinville wine country on 5 quiet acres.
The lodge serves excellent food coupled with delicious wines. I came here with my husband on a romantic getaway.
Guest rooms have fireplaces which invite you to relax with a book, followed by a bath in the soaking tub for two. The Spa offers a varied menu of treatments, and trust me, if you are like me, you need a day at the spa.
2. Salish Lodge and Spa - 35 minutes from Seattle
Salish Lodge and Spa overlooks the dramatic Snoqualmie Falls, 30 minutes from Seattle.
The lodge has romantic rooms and a relaxing spa which explains why it's one of the top weekend getaways in the Pacific Northwest.
Guest rooms have whirlpool tubs and wood-burning fireplaces. Check into one of the top floor suites for the best views of the falls.
There is more to Snoqualmie than the falls: find it here.
3. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
The lodge offers the perfect antidote to your normal nine to five. It's located in the heart of 75 acres of woodlands overlooking the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River Gorge.
We stayed in one of the tree houses and the feeling of sleeping among the trees was magical.
The area offers hiking, golf, wind surfing on the Columbia River, zip-lining and much more.
Romantic Weekend Getaways from Seattle:
4. The Wild Iris Inn
Located just an hour and a half north of the city, the Wild Iris Inn takes just a little longer to get to but it's worth the drive.
I requested a room with a spa tub for two and a gas fireplace. My other favorite were King Suites which are the most spacious, complete with a private porch, perfect for enjoying fresh outdoor air.
5. TreeHouse Point - 35 minutes
I was looking for another weekend destination to do some hiking in the spring when I found TreeHouse Point.
Located in Issaquah, WA, it offers charming treehouses individually decorated with handmade beds, original art and vintage furnishings.
Here I got to experience unplugged simplicity and the joy of napping among the treetops.
Luxury Weekend Getaways from Seattle:
6. FivePine Lodge - 5 hours 30 minutes
A weekend hideaway in Sisters, Oregon, the Romance Cabin at the FivePine Lodge was built especially for couples. The private cabin has a sunken bath tub next to a stone fireplace, perfect for a romantic getaway.
You can unplug from the world and take long soothing baths while the room is warmed by the fireplace, or watch your favorite movie on the plasma flat screen television right from the bath tub. There is a separate bathroom with a couples shower finished with Italian tiles.
During the warmer season, enjoy the private outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs.
It was just a 25-minute drive from Bend and 45 minutes from Sunriver so we got to explore a lot.
7. Saratoga Inn on Whidbey Island
Romantic guest rooms here have deep soaking bath tubs, fireplaces and cozy alcoves for reading and enjoying the view of the mountains and the water.
There is a charming living room with a fireplace, and an old-fashioned porch. Plan a romantic trip from Seattle and relax in style.
8. Friday Harbor House
Friday Harbor House is a romantic getaway located on San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest.
You get to experience small town hospitality at this 23-room romantic inn overlooking the scenic island marina.
The property is located in Friday Harbor, a quaint town with shops, cafes, restaurants, museums and galleries.
I stayed in a room that was contemporary in design, with floor-to-ceiling windows, jetted tub, fireplace and a sitting area where we had a lovely breakfast.
The restaurant serves foods prepares using fresh local products, seafood, and herbs from the garden. The dining room offers beautiful views of the harbor.
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