38 Best Hotels in The Olympic Peninsula and Washington Coast, Washington

Blissfully remote and breathtakingly scenic even by Olympic Peninsula standards, this seasonal compound of cabins between Clallam Bay and Neah Bay sits on a remote beach with panoramas across the Strait of San Juan de Fuca toward Vancouver Island. Surrounded by aromatic gardens, these cabins are an idyllic perch for whale, sea lion, sea otter, eagle, and other wildlife viewing, and each cabin has a well-equipped kitchen, an outdoor area with a picnic table, and tasteful furnishings and artwork.

A gingerbread-style porch fronts this Victorian on two landscaped acres of lush perennial gardens, and the inn's grand lawn, dotted with Adirondack chairs, ends on a bluff overlooking Vancouver Island. All of the exquisitely appointed guest rooms have fireplaces and panoramic bay views through large picture windows. Victoria's Repose has a finely carved English oak bed and a balcony with a private two-person hot tub; three other suites have indoor whirlpool tubs. Antiques are artfully arranged throughout the common areas, and you can enjoy breakfast in the sunny dining room or on the gently breezy back patio.

With an idyllic setting on a scenic bend of Hood Canal, this elegant, evergreen-shaded resort dating to 1913 contains snazzy rooms overlooking the water, a courtyard, or a gurgling creek. There's a slew of extras, including a full-service spa, 18-hole golf course, beach, an indoor pool with water views, and several miles of hiking trails through peaceful old-growth forest. The stellar restaurant sources much of its seafood from the canal, and a 54-foot-long yacht offers sunset cruises with views of the Olympic Mountains. The location is perfect for a weekend getaway from Seattle or for exploring the Kitsap Peninsula and the eastern reaches of the Olympic Peninsula.

Opened in 2019 by veterans of the local fishing industry, this dapper boutique hotel with roomy, thoughtfully designed accommodations overlooks Ilwaco's scenic marina and Baker Bay and abounds with welcoming features, from complimentary wine and beer at check-in to cruiser bikes to in-room Amazon Alexa entertainment stations. Light breakfasts are delivered to guests' rooms in the morning, and the excellent Waterline Pub serves delicious lunch and dinner fare. Eco-friendly bath products, lighting, and other green features are used throughout the property.

This downtown brick inn with an inviting garden seating area in back and a cheerful wine bar–coffeehouse on the ground floor provides a pleasing balance of 19th-century charm and 21st-century updates, and most of the one- and two-bedroom suites have garden, mountain, or water views, as well as fireplaces and kitchenettes. The Bishop Block Bottle Shop café specializes in organic wines and serves creative tapas as well as beer, cider, and cocktails, too. A additional full-service restaurant is planned by mid-2023.

This contemporary oceanfront mansion set on a 10-acre sanctuary of gorgeous gardens offers a level of service and luxury that's unmatched in the area, with water-view suites that have fireplaces, patios, and two-person spa tubs, and multicourse breakfasts featuring organic fresh local produce, decadent baked goods, and house specialties like Dungeness crab hash, smoked salmon frittata, and dill crepes. Leather sofas and chairs and a river-rock fireplace make the Great Room a lovely spot to view the Strait of Juan de Fuca through 20-foot-high windows. A specially built outdoor fireplace means you can enjoy the deck even in winter.

Less than 4 miles from glorious Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, this smartly updated old-fashioned motor court next to a quaint '50s restaurant offers attractively appointed rooms with wood paneling, ranging from cozy standard rooms with queen beds to an airy three-bedroom guest house with vaulted ceilings. This is a perfect location convenient to both the national park and Port Angeles. Granny's Cafe serves hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare; when the restaurant is closed in winter, however, it's a bit of a drive to get breakfast elsewhere.

A favorite roost of young Seattle and Portland urbanites, this hip, eco-minded resort has guest rooms with stylish mid-century modern decor and expansive sea views and sleek, contemporary studios in a pool building. Amenities include two-person showers or jetted tubs, in-room fireplaces, a sauna and heated pool, and a lobby shop stocked with craft beer, regional wines, and trendy gourmet goodies.

This 100-acre retreat dating back to the 1940s has gorgeously renovated cabins, each decorated in earth tones with timber accents, beachy but elegant furnishings, and upscale kitchens. Through the big windows you can enjoy the tranquil, evergreen-shaded setting along a bluff overlooking Boone Creek and the ocean. Coastal trails attract a mix of surfers, divers, boaters, and hikers. This beachfront hideaway is the perfect place for winter storm watching, clamming, and getting away from it all.

With country antiques, fluffy quilts, and big windows overlooking peaceful pastures, this 1916 farmhouse on the east side of downtown Forks is nicknamed the "Cullen House" for its resemblance to the description in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books. A separate apartment has a private entrance and kitchenette. All rooms have TVs and refrigerators, and some also have microwaves. One parlor has a library and piano; the other has games. Lemonade and cookies are served on the front porch in summer.

Situated at the southern tip of the Ocean Shores peninsula with sweeping views of Grays Harbor, this upscale vacation community begun in 2017 has about 60 homes (and counting) of various sizes and configurations, from compact one-bedroom bungalows to grand three-story homes with multiple bedrooms and baths. Many properties overlook the bay or pristine Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area and have beach access, and all are within walking distance of the water. There are a couple of hip eateries in the village and a well-stocked grocery store. 

Situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood just a short walk from both Uptown and downtown eateries, this inn stands out for its sweeping double veranda, gracious gardens and lawns, and views of the bay and distant Cascade Mountains. Many of the smartly furnished rooms open directly to the porches, and indoor common spaces are a pleasure to relax in, from the book- and game-filled library to a great room warmed by a roaring fireplace.

A white picket fence and lovely gardens surround a Victorian hotel that's been operating continuously since it opened in 1896, and today it offers distinctly decorated rooms full of fresh flowers, handsome antiques, fine-art prints, wrought-iron beds, and vintage wardrobes. Some rooms have classic clawfoot tubs and either shared or private balconies. The Shelburne Pub has a dark wooden interior and a contemporary Pacific Northwestern menu focused heavily on seafood. Homemade pastries and specialty desserts feature fresh local ingredients.

This cozy complex just across from downtown overlooks the marina on one side and Grays Harbor on the other. The contemporary cabins have full kitchens, queen beds as well as trundle beds (making these great for small families), and small decks overlooking the water, many with jetted tubs. There's fishing right outside your door, and it's a short walk to the beach at Westport Light State Park.

Operated by the Jamestown S'Kallam Tribe and containing its popular casino, this five-story hotel has some of the most stylish and contemporary accommodations on the peninsula—rooms are at least 400 square feet and feature floor-to-ceiling windows and local tribal artwork. Although it draws plenty of fans of gaming, the hotel is a convenient choice for all, set on U.S. 101 right by Sequim Bay State Park and offering a pretty good restaurant and—a short drive down the road—an extensive market and deli. Play-and-stay packages include a round of golf at the tribal-owned Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, a few miles away.

These sweet downtown cottages from the 1950s sleep from two to nine guests, overlook a grove of evergreens, and lead out to a private ¼-mile path that leads to the beach. All are outfitted with fully stocked kitchens, fireplaces (in most cases), and flat-screen TVs. A play area make this a great place to bring kids. Two pets per cottage are welcome, too.

Set along Long Beach's colorful main drag, this collection of comfortable and attractively furnished cottages includes a range of accommodation options, from cozy studios to two-bedroom units with kitchens that are perfect for families. All units have private decks, refrigerators, electric kettles, and French press coffee makers, and local pastries are delivered to each cottage in the morning, a hospitable touch though not a full breakfast. Beyond a cute barrel sauna, common spaces are limited, but guests are welcome to use the pool, spa, beach bikes, and other amenities at the sister property, the Adrift Hotel, which is just a few minutes away on foot—as is the beach. 

Tasteful antiques and interesting books fill this vintage 1920s beach house, where rooms have balconies or decks with ocean views, a jetted spa tub sits in an enclosed glass-and-cedar gazebo that looks toward the ocean, and a private path leads through the dunes to the ocean and joining the Discovery Trail.

Families and groups of friends appreciate this dune-adjacent condo property with 45 owner-decorated studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, all of which share close proximity to the beach as well as Ocean Shores Golf Course. There's a wide variety of lodging options, but all have stocked kitchens, sitting rooms, big windows, and gas fireplaces; most have decks or patios. Request a third-floor unit for the best views of the dunes and beach.

Perched on a bluff above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, these opulent suites and cottages have updated contemporary decor, colorful murals, fireplaces, and water, mountain, and garden views. Three cottages offer even more privacy and unique settings, such as one by a waterfall. The Lake Crescent Suite has French doors leading to a private outdoor patio that looks out to the ocean; the Hoh Rainforest Suite has cathedral ceilings and expansive water views; and the top floor Hurricane Ridge Suite has a ski-lodge style fireplace, steam shower sauna, and more great views. The grounds include a replica of a portion of Claude Monet's Giverny garden, woodland and waterfall gardens, and a picking garden where guests can help themselves to flowers and berries. Four-course breakfasts, delivered to your room if you'd like, and gourmet snacks are all available.

Less than a mile uphill from downtown, and surrounded by meticulously cared for gardens, this inviting 1926 inn overlooks the mountains and the bay and contains elegant rooms with Victorian furnishings and wallpapers. Rooms are themed for the four seasons, along with Indian summer. Spring has a breezy balcony, and the roomy Indian Summer two-bedroom suite occupies a separate carriage house.

You can gaze out at the harbor from every guest room in this 1905 Colonial Revival–style hilltop mansion with old-fashioned rooms, three with fireplaces, with antique headboards and handmade quilts. Hand-stenciled walls surround the elegant parlors, equipped with Victorian-era antiques and fireplaces for cool evenings. Sunrooms bring in the light and are filled with fragrant plants.

A few miles north of downtown Long Beach, this sprawling, well-maintained compound set among the dunes includes modern suites, older cottages, and economical motel rooms; many units have ocean views, and cottages have shared decks. The variety of options makes this a great choice for everyone from backpackers on a budget to big families. There's a wealth of recreational facilities on the property.

Part of the outdoorsy-spirited LOGE boutique lodging collection, this handsomely updated mid-century motel lies a couple of miles south of downtown Westport on South Bay. Accommodations range from simple guest rooms to hostel-style bunks, and guests can mingle and relax in several indoor and outdoor common spaces, including a community room with a full kitchen, a coffeehouse, and a surf and outdoor gear rental center. There are picnic tables with open-air kitchens, grills, firepits, and an outdoor stage where movies and concerts are sometimes held.

Seclusion, quiet, and relaxation are assured at this cedar lodge in the rain forest, where five lodge rooms and two suites in the adjacent cottage have cedar paneling, handmade quilts, driftwood headboards, and oak furnishings; the large Sacagawea room even has a fireplace. The cathedral-size great room has a towering stone fireplace, a tall bookcase, and multiple couches. Two small, rustic cabins are available May through October.

Perched on a bluff a couple of blocks from the bay, this elegant turreted Victorian mansion with a sweeping veranda and parklike gardens features well-appointed rooms with lovely views, some with brass beds and claw-foot tubs. This landmark sits opposite the 1892 county courthouse and takes its name from the acting German consul, one of the inn's early boarders. Guests can relax in the formal, antiques-filled parlor or help themselves to cookies and espresso in the library. The brick-lined basement holds a billiards room. A three-course breakfast (eggs Benedict is the specialty) is served in the dignified dining room with bay views.

Set near a verdant golf course a short drive from downtown and the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, this rambling hotel designed in the style of a rustic lodge has warmly furnished rooms done in earth tones and including leather armchairs, along with a slew of common amenities—a pool, fitness center, lush gardens, and an airy guest lounge with a fireplace and two walls of soaring windows. Book a room facing the golf course and mountains to avoid the din and view of U.S. 101 and several fast-food restaurants.

It may not look like much from the outside, but one of the only motels for 50 miles in either direction is a comfortable and clean budget choice and a handy base for exploring Olympic National Park, with spacious rooms with modern furnishings and framed landscape photos. A couple of accommodations do stand out, however: a kitschy Twilight-themed room with framed movie posters and a red-and-black color scheme, and one larger suite with a full kitchen and separate living room.

In a former bordello that retains its 19th-century grandeur, this reasonably priced inn has light-filled rooms—many named for the women who used to work here—that feature 14-foot ceilings, towering windows, and elegant period furnishings like hand-carved dressers, wrought-iron bed frames, and big claw-foot bathtubs. A corner suite retains its original fireplace and a fainting couch. Grand sitting areas anchor all three levels, and the mezzanine has a balcony overlooking the entryway and a circular ceiling mural.