20 Best Hotels in Washington Wine Country, Washington

One of the best budget-minded options in the area, this reliable chain property conveniently located on the south edge of downtown offers travelers plenty of elbow room in contemporary rooms with separate sitting areas and lots of amenities, including refrigerators and microwaves, and—in some suites—jetted tubs and kitchenettes. Facilities include an outdoor picnic and barbecue area.

One of the largest and most reliable lodging options in Prosser, this fairly typical two-story Best Western stands out for being just a few hundred feet from the exceptional wineries of Vintner's Village and a short drive from Benton City. 

Large, comfortable rooms, a business center, gym, and an indoor pool and hot tub make this reasonably priced chain property a good find, especially for visiting Zillah wineries and checking out the museums and murals in Toppenish. Kids love the free cookies and milk served each evening.

This dignified 1910 country inn—set on a plateau of vineyards and hops fields a few miles southeast of Yakima—consists of a manor house with an upscale restaurant, five traditionally furnished upstairs rooms, and a newer, more private cottage with six rooms that feature such cushy amenities as steam-sauna showers and gas fireplaces. Chef-owner Brad Masset oversees the Continental-style prix-fixe restaurant (one 7 pm seating Thursday through Saturday; reservations essential). The wine cellar has an excellent selection of local and international vintages, and there's a pool and hot tub out back.

An ideal option if you're seeking a home-away-from-home atmosphere, this dapper, distinctive hideaway in the small town of Kittitas (8 miles east of Ellensburg) contains a pair of roomy suites with sitting areas, the larger one with a refrigerator and cool mid-century modern decor. Both of these pet-friendly pads have private entrances, gas fireplaces, and plenty of charm.

Popular with outdoor recreation enthusiasts, this posh boutique lodge in rugged Yakima River Canyon contains 10 spacious two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and offers a bounty of amenities and activities, including fishing and hunting guides, rafting trips, hiking trails, and superb dining. For a peaceful retreat in the wilderness, this riverside resort is hard to beat. 

Plan a relaxing, pastoral idyll in one of the six extravagantly decorated accommodations at this sunny, refined country inn. It's set among orchards and farm fields in Grandview, between Sunnyside and Prosser. Private entrances, handsome fireplaces, and lavish beds are standard features with every suite, and some have decadent two-person tubs; one two-bedroom cottage has a full kitchen. Huckleberry pancakes and French toast are among the breakfast options, and the grounds abound with well-tended gardens and lovely spots to sit and soak up the sunshine.

Modern, spacious, and comfortably furnished rooms in the heart of downtown are the draw of this appealing property whose perks include a living room–style lobby with a two-sided glass fireplace, a casual restaurant, and a full-service spa. There's a well-equipped gym and a very nice indoor pool and hot tub, too.

On the city's southwest side, this bright, attractive outpost of Hilton's popular extended-stay brand is great for families or those on longer trips, but its reasonable rates and handy features—patio with gas grills and a fire pit, big suites with well-designed kitchens—are appealing for all kinds of travelers. Although slightly outside downtown, it's a good base for exploring western Yakima's attractions and wineries.

This strikingly handsome boutique hotel, which is part of Hilton's indie-spirited Tapestry Collection, occupies a grand 1911 Masonic temple, and many of its architectural flourishes have been retained. The rooms are decidedly modern and quite cushy, with plush robes and linens, and high-end bath products. Guests can relax in several appealing common spaces, including a lending library–business center, fitness room, and modern lobby hung with works from a local gallery.

This sleek, smartly designed boutique inn offers a mix of suites and two-bedroom town homes with a wealth of creature comforts, including private entrances, fully equipped kitchens, pretty patios, and separate sitting areas. Distressed-wood furnishings help to impart Roslyn's funky vibe, but these rather posh accommodations feel quite contemporary, which can be a plus or a minus depending on your taste. The staff will happily book tours and arrange snowshoe, kayak, bike, and other recreational rentals.

Ellensburg's first downtown hotel in generations opened in 2020 and consists of a masterfully designed four-story building incorporating parts of a historic Elks Club building, complete with stylish high-ceilinged rooms with tall windows and thoughtful touches, such as sliding barn-style bathroom doors, bedside reading lamps, and lots of outlets and media ports for your gadgets.

One of the best-maintained and lowest-priced motels in the Yakima Valley, this modernly revamped mid-century motor lodge stands out for its simple but cheerful rooms, some with wet bars. A surprisingly good continental breakfast is included in the rates, and there's an outdoor pool. 

Set on a ridge overlooking the Cle Elum River, with spectacular views of the pine-covered Cascade Mountains, this upscale 6,000-acre resort offers elegant rooms in a stone-and-wood lodge, most with gas fireplaces. There's a slew of amenities, including the superb Glade Spring Spa, set amid lush gardens and offering a full menu of treatments, massages, and facials. You'll also find indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, a spacious exercise room, an amphitheater that doubles as an outdoor skating rink in the winter, two of the region's premier golf courses, and 40 miles of hiking and biking trails. Portals restaurant serves inventive Pacific Northwest fare, and there are several other dining options on the property.

Comprising four handsomely restored suites in a former boardinghouse for rail workers and four offbeat vintage caboose all filled with engaging railroad memorabilia, this distinctive inn is especially fun for fans of vintage trains, but the individually decorated accommodations are quite comfy, too. Adjacent Iron Horse Park, which is bisected by a span of the 250-mile Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, is a wonderful spot for hiking.

This mid-rise property overlooking the Yakima Greenway path and the Yakima River has good-size rooms with separate sitting areas, and many with patios or balconies overlooking the river and hills beyond. Just off the freeway but with easy access to nature, the hotel is just east of downtown. 

Built in 1919, this economical eight-room inn sits in the center of Sunnyside and offers everything from simple, snug rooms to rangy suites with kitchenettes and separate sunrooms. Some have private entrances, making them ideal for longer stays. A generous full breakfast consists of breads, pastries, meats, and a hot entrée.