3 Best Hotels in Gig Harbor, Washington Cascade Mountains and Valleys

While it may look like a cookie-cutter chain hotel, many of the rooms at this midrange property set among tall trees have Mt. Rainier views, and suites have fireplaces or jetted tubs. Browse through the little shop, which is jam-packed with good-quality regional crafts and local beers and wines.

On a slight bluff across from Skansie Brothers Park and the harbor, this intimate property has individually decorated and themed rooms with unfussy, contemporary furnishings and gas fireplaces, and nearly every one overlooks the water; several have decks. Rooms are named for historic boats—The Genius, The Victory, The Skansonia, and so on. Units along the back of the hill afford privacy and quiet; street-side rooms have the better views.

In a cute 1910s house, this cozy inn has plenty going for it, including a spacious deck, a 150-foot dock on the harbor, a couple of kayaks for guests, and dramatic harbor views from each of the smartly appointed, contemporary rooms. Accommodations are spacious, with separate sitting areas and patios with chairs and tables.