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A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling design, a marble counter, and a wall-mounted artwork of wooden paddles.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern restaurant interior with a central dining area featuring a white table with a geometric table runner, yellow chairs, and pendant lighting.

1. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 14.5 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Laura Marina

￥17,119

￥21,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a neon sign.

A restaurant with booth seating, a tiled ceiling, and a long counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wardrobe.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

17.8 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Richard

￥15,530

￥17,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern kitchen area with a chalkboard menu, a coffee station, and a waffle station.

An outdoor patio with seating, a barbecue area, and a flower garden.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue walls and large windows.

A hotel reception area with a digital departure board, a reception desk, and a "Welcome to the Event Green" sign.

3. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 16.1 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Maria Dolor

￥17,334

￥19,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large window, and an exit sign.

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

A modern hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

4. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 14.6 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Christine

￥17,413

￥19,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A yellow La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a clear sky.

A swimming pool with a diving board, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a painting on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the central desk.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 16.2 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

don

￥14,934

￥17,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a view of buildings outside.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, seating, and a TV.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and mirrors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a lamp.

6. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 11.8 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Monica

￥12,550

￥14,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, clear signage, and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a parking lot with cars.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a clear sky and a sunset.

A modern kitchen area with a juice bar, refrigerated display, and a coffee station.

7. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 16.8 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Mark

￥18,071

￥20,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with vibrant green and red seating, a reception desk, and a large green wall with a leaf design.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by green and grey walls.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott SpringHill Suites.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window with a view.

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 15.9 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

ASFRED

￥19,868

￥22,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of the interior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 15.9 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Teresa

￥19,868

￥22,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a black bathtub, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a round mirror, and a red accent wall.

A gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel entrance with a 'Lobby' sign, a parking lot, and a building with a red and yellow facade.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, a television, and potted plants.

10. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 11.8 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Kimberly

￥11,546

￥13,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A two-story building with a balcony and a sign reading "Village Inn."

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a staircase with ornate railings.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A two-story building with a sign for 'Fairhaven Village Inn' and a smaller sign for 'Calleway's Cocktail Porch'.

11. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 14.4 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Gregory

￥27,868

￥30,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with a waterfront patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the lake.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a white bedspread, a green pillow, and a view of the outside.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a fireplace, a large painting, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

12. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 14.1 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Vanessa

￥32,786

￥39,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red sofas, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear view of the sky through the roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with multiple round tables, each with a tablecloth and a vase of flowers.

13. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 11.6 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Kyle

￥16,801

￥19,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window with blinds.

A bar area with leather seating, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A large banquet hall with rows of white chairs, round tables, and a grand chandelier.

A lobby with a central fountain, a reception desk, and a staircase.

14. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 12.7 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Joanne

￥19,868

￥22,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window displaying a scenic view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled edges, and a sunbathing area with chairs.

A self-service coffee station with a waffle syrup dispenser and a waffle maker.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 15.9 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Narongdej

￥18,511

￥21,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a wooden bookshelf.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large bookshelf.

A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a telephone, and a microwave in the kitchenette area.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 14.7 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Brandon

￥10,402

￥12,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A table with a meal, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers, overlooking a body of water.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a bench with a cushion, and a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, stone pillars, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering views.

17. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

South Hill, 14.4 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Zafar

￥29,468

￥33,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern building with a covered patio area, a grassy lawn, and a picnic table.

A sign with the word "HELIOTROPE" illuminated against a dark sky, surrounded by trees.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, two wooden chairs, a small wooden table, and an orange door.

18. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 13.7 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Stephanie

￥18,534

￥21,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Two beverage vending machines in a hallway with a patterned carpet.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a cash register, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

A coffee station with a Bunn espresso machine, a Keurig coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

19. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 11.6 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Michelle

￥12,565

￥14,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a Christmas tree.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a small shed, and a building with multiple windows and a sloped roof.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a rack of dumbbells.

20. Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Meridian, 14.1 km from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Jacob

￥12,393

￥14,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Oxford Suites Bellingham	9.6 Exceptional 1,652 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport	9.2 Wonderful 504 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top North Lake Whatcom Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

10/10 Excellent

"Place was excellent clean stuff with excellent air condition excellent laundry excellent"

Best Western Plus Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"4th stay kids always ask to stay here. Breakfast is good and they love the hot chocolate machine. Great for dogs."

Oxford Suites Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely love this hotel! Wish there was one in every state! The staff are super friendly and helpful. This trip, we arrived a few hours prior to check in time, and they were able to let us check in early with only a $15.00 fee and upgraded our room. I will always stay at this hotel in Bellingham."

Lavissh Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Easy, clean and helpful. Recommended some very good places to eat and conveniently located near the downtown area. Great breakfasts too! Very pleased!!"

Coachman Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was perfect for our purposes, close to campus and downtown. Very nice staff."

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I had notified the hotel of an early check in and they said there was no guarantee because they were booked. Day of arrival the room was ready @ 2:00 p.m. The room was spacious, clean. The bed was very comfortable and I slept soundly. Breakfast was a plus and the coffee was great. Overall I would definitely stay again if I am in the area. The staff were kind, responsive and professional."

Golf and lake front property with the most amazing views in the valley.

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place ,"

Other attractions near North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Whatcom Falls Park

9.4/10 (290 reviews)

Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.

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Bloedel Donovan Park

Bloedel Donovan Park is just one of the places to see in Bellingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cain Lake

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cain Lake during your travels in Sedro-Woolley. Discover the area's waterfalls and restaurants.

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Lake Samish

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Samish during your travels in Bellingham. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

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Samish Park

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Samish Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Check out the shops and charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

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Lookout Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Lookout Arts Center during your stay in Bellingham. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

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Lake Padden Golf Course

6.4/10 (16 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Bellingham at Lake Padden Golf Course. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Lake Whatcom Trailhead?

North Lake Whatcom Trailhead is located in Bellingham. Travelers love the area for its cozy coffeehouses, hiking, and major shopping area. You'll find 86 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near North Lake Whatcom Trailhead?

Lavissh Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead. Other good choices around the area include Oxford Suites Bellingham and Bay City Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find near North Lake Whatcom Trailhead?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Lake Whatcom Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near North Lake Whatcom Trailhead.

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Our top choices for North Lake Whatcom Trailhead hotels

1. Oxford Suites Bellingham

2. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

3. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

4. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

6. Coachman Inn

7. Best Western Plus Bellingham

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

10. Bay City Inn

11. Fairhaven Village Inn

12. Hotel Bellwether

13. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

14. Hotel Leo

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

16. Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham

17. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Heliotrope Hotel

19. Lavissh Inn & Suites

20. Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

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Top North Lake Whatcom Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Best Western Plus Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Coachman Inn

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Golf and lake front property with the most amazing views in the valley.

Other attractions near North Lake Whatcom Trailhead

Whatcom Falls Park

Bloedel Donovan Park

Cain Lake

Lake Samish

Samish Park

Lookout Arts Center

Lake Padden Golf Course

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