Washington Resorts, Hotels & Inns

Just a short drive from Seattle in Snoqualmie, Salish Lodge & Spa offers an authentic Pacific Northwest experience. The hotel’s location, precariously perched at the edge of a sheer cliff overlooking a stunning waterfall and beautiful mountainous rock formations, sets the scene as one that is simply picture perfect. The interior of the lodge, with its tall, peaked ceilings and stone fireplaces, only completes the ambience. Rooms are modern and cozy, with goose down bedding, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs, and a resort fee ensures that all guests receive valet parking, a steaming mug of coffee or tea in the morning, and a plate of fresh baked cookies in the afternoon.

6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, Phone: 425-888-2556

Iron Springs Resort is an oceanfront resort in Copalis Beach that has been acclaimed as one of the Pacific Northwest's best cabin getaway destinations by Best Northwest Escapes. The resort, which is located conveniently near Pacific Beach and Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Parks, was originally constructed in the 1940s as a series of getaway cabin homes and was converted into a resort facility by the True family in 2011. Rustic-chic cabins offer full kitchens with dishwashers, newly-renovated spacious bedrooms, and living rooms with pull-out sofas and fireplaces. Guest amenities include flat screen televisions, DVD players, and iPod docks, with private decks, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills available in some cabins. Direct beach access is available at each cabin, with clamming and fishing permits available at the resort's general store.

3707 WA-109, Copalis Beach, WA 98535, Phone: 360-276-4230

Stylish Lodges

Tucked away in 175 acres of peaceful wooded land, Skamania Lodge offers an experience that is full of nature, adventure, and whimsy. Guests can choose to stay in a standard room or suite, or they could opt for a treehouse. Skamania’s treehouses are elevated about 20 feet above the ground and come in several sizes to suit couples or groups. One of the treehouses is even ADA accessible to ensure that this amazing opportunity is available to everyone who wants it. These gorgeous accommodations have outdoor seating areas where guests can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the mornings, surrounded by the canopies of the tall trees in the woods around them.

1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA 98648, Phone: 509-314-4177

Heavy wooden beams hold up tall, peaked ceilings, and cozy gas fireplaces warm the elegant rooms and suites. Outside, the willow trees for which this lodge is named drape their branches almost down to the ground, forming canopies around the gardens on the premises. Willows Lodge is located in Woodlinville, an easy drive from Seattle and close to many wineries as well as Lake Washington and the Puget Sound. Often booked for weddings due to its gorgeous location and beautiful setting, Willows Lodge is a perfect spot for a romantic vacation, with gardens, relaxed bike trails, and a spa.

14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072, Phone: 425-424-3900

A beautiful resort nestled into the mountains of northern Washington, Sun Mountain Lodge is resplendent in its wood shingled lodge and long elevated porch, overlooking the gorgeous Methow Valley and the Cascade mountains beyond. Accommodations include standard rooms, which are warm and cozy, lakeside cabins, and even a seasonal RV park. During the summer, guests can explore the area by foot, mountain bike, or on horseback, and in the winter, they can see the snow capped mountains and tall green pines from a pair of skis. Wildflowers in the spring and brilliant foliage in the fall complete the cycle, making Sun Mountain Lodge a great destination no matter the season.

Be sure to check out the Winthrop Balloon Roundup from February 28th – March 2nd, 2025 in Winthrop.

604 Patterson Lake Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862, Phone: 509-996-2211

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From its location overlooking the marina and waters of Bellingham Bay, Hotel Bellwether provides a deluxe and elegant experience for its guests. This pet friendly resort has a canine mascot named Bella, who greets guests as they step into the lobby or discuss with the concierge options for daily activities. Rooms have gorgeous Italian furnishings as well as gas fireplaces, private balconies, and whirlpool tubs in the bathrooms, and suites provide additional space and sleeping options. There is even one suite inside the lighthouse at Hotel Bellwether which has 360 degree views of the bay and the surrounding area.

1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225, Phone: 360-392-3100

Plan ahead for these Bellingham Events:
- Ski to Sea - May 25, 2025
- Bellingham SeaFeast - Saturday & Sunday October 5 & 6, 2024
- Fairhaven Winterfest - from late November to late December
- Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival

Friday Harbor House is located on an elevated bluff overlooking picturesque Friday Harbor on the San Juan Islands, providing an intimate boutique atmosphere for your romantic getaway weekend. The inn is easily accessible via a scenic ferry ride (or float plane trip) from Vancouver, Bellingham, or Seattle and offers a variety of enticing packages to lure couples in search of romance, including the Island Enchantment, Epicurean Escape, or Hot Dates, Hot Rates packages. Each of the inn’s comfortable rooms includes romantic extras like oversized jetted tubs for two, comfy king-sized beds, and a Puget Sound Dream Kit full of little luxuries.

130 West St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, Phone: 866-722-7356

The Sleeping Lady Resort echoes the simplicity and natural beauty of a rustic cabin or lodge in its accommodations, with beautiful rooms and cottages that feature bed frames made from hand-hewn logs, lush down bedding, and even sleeping lofts for extra guests in some of their rooms. Canine Companion Rooms have a queen bed as well as a bunk bed, and are suitable for families traveling with a dog, and standalone cabins like The Rookery or The Eyrie allow travelers the privacy and seclusion they may desire for their vacation. Sleeping Lady Resort is set within the Cascade Mountains, so guests will have not only a beautiful view, but plenty of opportunity to explore the vast nature around them during their stay.

7375 Icicle Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826, Phone: 509-548-6344

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle has been named as one of Seattle's top hotels by acclaimed international publications such as Condé Nast Traveler and U.S. News and World Report, located within easy walking or subway distance from top area attractions such as Benaroya Hall and the Space Needle. The elegant wine-themed hotel serves up nightly wine tastings curated by its personal sommelier and boasts an extensive wine menu of Pacific Northwest and Californian favorites at its award-winning Tulio Ristorante. Spacious guest rooms and suites are decked out in local artwork, offering luxurious amenities such as flat screen televisions, yoga mats, and complimentary wireless internet. Guest amenities include in-room spa services, a 24-hour gym facility, and a stylish bar and lounge centered around a beautiful marble fireplace.

1100 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, Phone: 206-624-8000