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Hotel Bellwether

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed (Premier Bay View Suite) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
Room, 1 King Bed (Premier Bay View Suite) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Room, 1 King Bed (Premier Bay View Suite) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225
  • Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Western Washington University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bellis Fair Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Multiple View (Executive Plaza)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Premier Bay View Suite) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Multiple View (Premier Bay View Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Bellwether

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with marina and full-service spa
A marina, a full-service spa and a restaurant are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and self parking.
Hotel Bellwether offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Bellingham hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

A marina and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Bellwether's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Marine Life Center. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa and a restaurant are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Lighthouse Bar and Grill
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Indulge with body wraps, hydrotherapy or Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, complimentary bicycles and mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes on foot from Marine Life Center and a 4-minute drive from Western Washington University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Hotel Bellwether offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Bellwether. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bellingham hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily.
Lighthouse Bar and Grill – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Lighthouse Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 14.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Lending library access
  • Nearby fitness centre access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bellwether Bellingham
Bellwether Hotel
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Hotel Bellwether Bellingham
Bellwether Hotel Bellingham
Hotel Bellwether Hotel
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Hotel Bellwether Hotel Bellingham

Hotel Bellwether Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 693 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, and the staff were all incredibly friendly! Despite a maintenance issue requiring us to move to a different room, the overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After one successful espresso, unable to determine how to do one more, a disappointment. Would have strongly preferred a standard coffee machine. Otherwise excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, LONGVIEW

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to my work, great food options
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nely

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne, Lafayette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice hotel

Anniversary getaway. Staff was incredible, room was perfect. Dinner was amazing. The views and walking path was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Bellwether is an extraordinary property with immaculate comfortable rooms and a staff which prides itself on superior service. Pricing is very reasonable. We wholeheartedly recommend The Hotel Bellwether!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Beautiful hotel, although front desk crew was a bit off & could work on being warmer & more customer service oriented. Otherwise great stay, and will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Beautiful Location

We had a wonderful 3 night get-a-way stay at the Hotel Bellwether. The service was so friendly and accommodating and the room so nice and comfortable with a lovely view of the marina and the beautiful sunsets each night. Easy access to WWU, Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham. The flat paved walking paths and the lovely park near the marina were an added bonus. We are hoping to return soon.
Living Room
Bedroom
Sunset from our room
View from our room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific stay. Wonderful setting, great staff, and my golden retriever gives it 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Surrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, clean and came with a beautiful view--its an older hotel but well cared for! All the staff we encountered were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Secure parking with free electric charging, too. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, LONGVIEW

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for work and was able to walk to the office. Everyone was friendly and polite, very quiet and calm place. Very comfortable room, and the bed was wonderful. Also lived the robes. Would definitely stay again when in town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Great place. Extremely friendly staff, very clean and exceptional condition.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Pensacola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property ensured special handicap room was available for my needs. From the cookies and flavored water at check in to the stocked mini bar and beautiful marina view my stay was extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean. Nice furniture. Quiet. Great food. Very friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025