Hotel Bellwether

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed (Premier Bay View Suite) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225
  • Marine Life Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Whatcom Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 391 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 640 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Bellwether

3.5-star hotel in Bellingham City Center
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 center, 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 comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

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

The onsite 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Bellwether features a marina and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Hotel Bellwether has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Lighthouse Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self 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/airplane 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Bellwether Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 634 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great time for a quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an absolute treat. It was beautiful, comfy, clean, and very relaxing. The bay view suite was perfect and provided us with a beautiful view of the water and we even got to see a giant Sea Lion right outside our room! This place also provided free EV charging for our car, which I was not expecting. I definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked being down on the water front. Access to town was simple and the food was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms were large and very comfortable. I’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We experienced both sides and views at the Hotel. Both we very nice but the water side was especially beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, upscale, elegant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here. We like the rooms with the harbor view. There is something special about waking up, opening the curtain, and being blessed with the sight of sailing masts and boats, sea life and views of the mountains in the distance. They do a very good job here with their staff. Their restaurant is high-end with an interesting menu. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kayse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom and the view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience!
We stayed here while on a road trip through the PNW with our dog. We had an absolutely fantastic stay at this hotel. The staff were so friendly and welcoming of our dog. They gave us a dog bed and some bowls and treats and when we went for a cocktail at the lounge they were so accommodating with us leaving our dog in our room. They just said they would keep an ear out and let us know if he was barking. Now to the lounge! We had such a great experience here as well. We enjoyed great wine and cocktails and wonderful food. We had breakfast there as well and had an AMAZING crab benedict. Best ever. We highly recommend and would stay here again in a heart beat. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen, Bellevue

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful hotel with an absolutely wonderful staff. It has an intriguing art collection that invites exploring. The outside walk along the water is lovely. We used it for a boat trip in the San Juans and will be back in the spring to see the tulips in Skagit Valley. The nearby town of Fairhaven had some very lovely shops too. Staying here adds to the pleasure of a trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas, Columbia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Bellweather is an absolute gem in every way. It was not only impeccably clean, but beautifully furnished and decorated . The food was excellent. The setting superb. What pulled all of this together was an entire staff of smiling knowledgeable people who were a pleasure to interact with. I'm already booked for another trip back to see the tulips and will now think of The Bellweather as my go to place whenever I'd like to come back to the area. Hats off to the owners for such a wonderful job here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy, yellowknife

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Fabulous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Kodiak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Sammamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel in Bellingham for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024