Bellingham
Bellingham's finest and most charismatic hotel lies on the waterfront and offers views of Lummi Island. Standard rooms (some with water views) come with…
Must-see hotels in Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
The Wild Iris is the perfect blend of boutique hotel swank and the homeyness of Gran's house. Yes, it's a B&B, but you never get the feeling of being in…
San Juan Islands
Eden is the word at this Victorian-style mansion in Lopez Village with its lovely formal gardens, wide porch and meticulous attention to detail. Encased…
San Juan Islands
Once the centerpiece of a 320-acre estate, this splendidly restored 1895 farmhouse now hosts an equally formidable four-room B&B that stands on an open…
Doe Bay Village Resort & Retreat
San Juan Islands
One of the least expensive resorts in the San Juans, Doe Bay has the atmosphere of an artists' commune combined with a hippie retreat. Accommodations…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Of Lummi’s two main accommodations, this 100-year-old beauty reigns supreme with a variety of compact but cozy rooms poised above the Rosario Strait. It…
San Juan County Park Campground
San Juan Islands
San Juan's best campground is beautifully located in a county park on the scenic western shoreline. The site includes a beach and boat launch, along with…
San Juan Islands
The largest camping area in the San Juans has more than 150 campsites (no hookups) at four lakeside locations: one at Mountain Lake and three at Cascade…
San Juan Islands
Located on the site of the former lime kiln and estate of limestone king John McMillin, this seaside 'village' is a posh getaway. The centerpiece is the…
San Juan Islands
Log cabins from rustic to fancy and in an assortment of sizes line a quiet and private gray-pebble beach. The tall trees throughout the property give the…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Rustic and decidedly unresortlike place with many options, from large beachfront houses to tiny cabins and yurts. Rowboats are available to borrow, and…
San Juan Islands
This magnificent seafront mansion built by former shipbuilding magnate Robert Moran in 1904 is now the centerpiece of an upscale resort, and the setting…
San Juan Islands
Not much has changed since this collection of cabins, tucked into a magnificent cove, was a 1940s-era salmon fishing camp. Each cabin (sleeping two) has a…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Once the home of the oldest store (1890) in Skagit County, the Majestic was restored as a hotel after a fire in 2005. Its plush modern amenities offer the…
San Juan Islands
Built in 1904 and refurbished in the 1990s, the rather pokey interior and small rooms of the Orcas Hotel are like something from the pages of a Jane…
Bellingham
A 1950s motor inn that's been given a stylish makeover, this fun motel has 17 ground-floor rooms in various configurations, plus a secluded grassy yard…
San Juan Islands
Welcome to another rustic cabin-resort that feels like its own small village, with a shop, cafe and marina on a shimmering waterfront facing crimson…
Bellingham
Downtown Bellingham lacks a decent number of well-appointed independent hotels, but one good option is this prime place in genteel Fairhaven. In keeping…
San Juan Islands
Handily situated 1 mile south of the ferry landing and 3 miles north of Lopez Village, this pleasant waterfront campground features a picnic area, vault…
Bellingham
Inside the historic Waples Mercantile Building in Lynden, 15 miles north of Bellingham, this hotel has elegantly furnished modern rooms and all the…
San Juan Islands
Earthbox is a hybrid of simplicity and sophistication as a former motor inn made over to resemble a deluxe hotel. The result: a variety of funky, cleverly…
San Juan Islands
The five great rooms and one (two-bedroom) cabin at this cozy, hip inn are decorated with an eclectic assortment of furnishings, much of it refurbished…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Seven miles south of Bellingham, along scenic Chuckanut Dr, these campsites sit among Douglas firs and cedars with access to Chuckanut Bay and its 20-plus…
San Juan Islands
Relatively isolated on Lopez' southern reaches, this 1927 farmhouse contains four bedrooms and one harbor-view suite and gets consistently fantastic…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Some of the 10 rooms here have fireplaces, others have Jacuzzi tubs or a view (choose from the garden, the surrounding farmlands or snowcapped Mt Baker)…
San Juan Islands
Eastsound's oldest and most eye-catching building, the Outlook Inn (1888) is an island institution. Budget rooms are cozy and neat (try for room 30),…
San Juan Islands
A short walk from the ferry terminal, this pleasant hostel is located in a homey house with comfortable dorms and affordable private rooms. The main…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
La Conner's swankiest choice is located right on the water in the heart of town. The decor includes lots of wood and dark prints for a cozy-cabin-chic…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Here's a solid midrange choice right in town with friendly service and big, clean but slightly aging rooms, some with fireplaces. The high ceilings make…
San Juan Islands
Equipped with restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym and 'tiki lounge bar,' this so-outdated-it's-kind-of-cool 'resort' sits alongside a marina in…
San Juan Islands
Friday Harbor's most exclusive lodging is a modern boutique hotel with great views over the harbor. All 20 rooms have a fireplace, open-plan bathroom…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
The coziest of the cluster of motels on Commercial Ave, this well-equipped inn has new owners and offers a wide variety of spacious rooms, some with…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This refurbished national historic hotel offers a decent blend of c 1907 charm and modern amenities, including a secluded, plant-filled courtyard with a…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This lovely B&B farmstay has an organic focus. Stay overnight and you might come away with composting tips and other useful ideas.
Moran State Park – Cascade Lake
San Juan Islands
Forested lake-side sites with primitive toilets; set in three different locations.
Bellingham
This clean, comfortable and friendly chain motel is just off I-5 and about a 20-minute walk from downtown Bellingham. Rooms come with amenities such as…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This older motel is one of the cheaper options in a string of chain motels alongside the freeway; it's nothing special, but it's friendly and conveniently…
San Juan Islands
Campsites and 11 overnight rooms. This is the only lodging option on Shaw Island. Note: there are no shower facilities.
