Best Resorts in Washington

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Why Choose a Staycation in Washington

Washington State packs waterfalls, saltwater shores, rainforest lakes, and sunny mountain valleys into one easy road trip. You can be at a lodge above Snoqualmie Falls about 30 minutes from Seattle, soak in a spa on Hood Canal, or ride a ferry to a historic harbor resort in the San Juan Islands. East of the Cascades, mountain resorts trade gray skies for trails, golf, and ski days. Many of the best stays add spas, waterfront dining, and on-site activities, so a short drive feels like a real escape.

Best Areas for Resorts in Washington

Washington's best resorts sit in four easy regions, from waterfall and golf resorts near Seattle to waterfront lodges, island harbors, and mountain valleys.

01

Snoqualmie & Cle Elum

Just east of Seattle, a famous spa lodge sits above Snoqualmie Falls and a large golf resort spreads through the pines near Cle Elum.

Salish Lodge & Spa

Waterfall spa escape

Salish Lodge & Spa sits above 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, about 30 minutes east of Seattle, with a spa that draws weekend visitors.

Suncadia Resort

Golf in the pines

Suncadia is a 6,400-acre resort near Cle Elum, about 90 minutes east of Seattle, with golf and lodge rooms set among the pine trees.

02

Hood Canal & Olympic Peninsula

The Olympic Peninsula pairs a waterfront spa resort on Hood Canal with a classic lakeside lodge on Lake Quinault.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Waterfront spa resort

Alderbrook in Union is a waterfront resort on Hood Canal with Olympic Mountain views and a spa with a therapy pool and sauna.

Lake Quinault Lodge

Rainforest lake lodge

Lake Quinault Lodge is a classic lakeside lodge on the Olympic Peninsula, a cozy base for rainforest walks near Olympic National Park.

03

San Juan Islands & North Sound

Island and shoreline resorts offer harbor views, beach walks, and golf, from San Juan Island to Blaine near the Canadian border.

Roche Harbor Resort

Historic island harbor

Roche Harbor is a historic resort on the north shore of San Juan Island, with suites and town houses near the harbor.

Semiahmoo Resort

Golf and beach

Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine is a golf and spa resort on a spit of land across from Canada, with a long stretch of beachfront.

04

Methow Valley & Leavenworth

East of the Cascades, mountain lodges add miles of trails, sunny skies, and cozy winter stays near Winthrop and Leavenworth.

Sun Mountain Lodge

Mountain trails

Sun Mountain Lodge sits above the Methow Valley near Winthrop, with access to more than 40 miles of private hiking, biking, and ski trails.

Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort

Quiet mountain retreat

Sleeping Lady sits among granite boulders and ponderosa pines on the edge of Leavenworth, a calm base for Bavarian village days.

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