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

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The Olympic Peninsula offers an array of lodging options, from Cape Cod–style cottages and rustic cabins to midrange motels, timber-lined lodges, and Victorian-mansions-turned-bed-and-breakfasts. Many offer beach access or views of the water or mountains—or both. It's most difficult to find rooms during holidays and festivals. Winter and shoulder seasons typically offer the most economical prices. Skiers, snowboarders, and day hikers headed to Hurricane Ridge might opt to use Port Angeles as their home base. For gourmands, history buffs, and maritime enthusiasts, Port Townsend offers numerous Victorian-themed B&Bs and hotels as well as inns and motels with bay views. Those seeking peace and quiet might consider accommodations in Sequim. The Washington Coast and Long Beach Peninsula are the best destinations for winter-storm watchers and beachcombers.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

$$$$ | 10 E. Alderbrook Dr., Union, 98592, USA Fodor's Choice

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.

Pros

  • Gorgeous, tranquil setting right on the water
  • Exceptional recreation and spa facilities
  • One of the state's best hotel restaurants

Cons

  • Remote location
  • Sometimes crowded with weddings
  • Waterfront rooms are spendy
10 E. Alderbrook Dr., Union, 98592, USA
360-898–2200
hotel Details
93 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Robin Hood Village Resort

$$ | 6790 Hwy. 106, Union, 98592, USA

This 1930s-era cabin compound on Hood Canal, built in a rustic fairytale style by the guy who designed the sets for Errol Flynn's Robin Hood movies, is ideal for a romantic yet reasonably priced woodland getaway, complete with an enchanting lodgelike restaurant and a pub offering live music. All cabins have old-fashioned lodge-style furnishings, kitchenettes, and, in some cases, hot tubs and fireplaces.

Pros

  • Appealing forest setting
  • Within walking distance of Alderbrook Resort
  • Free use of kayaks and paddleboats

Cons

  • Least expensive cabins lack hot tubs
  • Little space between some cabins
  • A bit too rustic for some tastes
6790 Hwy. 106, Union, 98592, USA
360-490–8168
hotel Details
15 units
Rate Includes: No Meals

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