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An outdoor patio area with a fire pit surrounded by chairs and red umbrellas, overlooking a building with multiple windows and a staircase.

A buffet with fruits, vegetables, and pastries. There is a sign indicating an excellent food safety rating.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, red sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A lakeside view with a modern building, trees, and a stone bridge.

1. Snoqualmie Inn by Hotel America

16.8 km from Lake McDonald

Ellen

￥23,103

￥25,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a well-lit facade.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

2. Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection

13.1 km from Lake McDonald

John

￥16,843

￥19,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern multi-story residential building with a parking lot and a small landscaped area with trees.

A laundry room with multiple washing machines, wooden flooring, and recessed ceiling lights.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, and a small bar stool.

A room with a wooden floor, a refrigerator, and two vending machines labeled 'AQUAFINA'.

3. LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

City Center, 9.8 km from Lake McDonald

Beatriz

￥14,901

￥16,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, cushioned sofas, and umbrellas.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, landscaped gardens, and a parking area.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, equipped with various appliances, a large flat-screen TV, and a wine rack.

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee station, and a decorative flower arrangement.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah

8.4 km from Lake McDonald

Shirley

￥22,547

￥25,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by greenery and a modern building facade.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a tiled floor, and a view of the outdoors.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and neutral-toned facades, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a tiled backsplash.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah

8.4 km from Lake McDonald

Olga

￥25,192

￥28,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a red sofa.

A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, featuring a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Best Western Plus Renton Inn

City Center, 8.9 km from Lake McDonald

Melissa

￥18,278

￥20,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, tables, and a reception desk.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden desk, two armchairs, a small table, and a wall with a circular decorative piece.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a fire pit.

7. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Issaquah

8.8 km from Lake McDonald

Wanda

￥21,493

￥24,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained landscape.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

A conference room with round tables and blue chairs, carpeted floor, and large windows with a view of parked cars.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave

17.1 km from Lake McDonald

Jessie

￥18,154

￥20,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant interior with booths, tables, and hanging lights.

A bar area with a grill, bar counter, and seating.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

9. Coast Gateway Hotel

16.9 km from Lake McDonald

Teri

￥17,512

￥20,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves with glassware, and a flat-screen TV mounted above.

A modern lounge area with a large seating area, multiple tables, and a view through large windows.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, green chairs, and a cushioned seating area.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah

8.1 km from Lake McDonald

Tony

￥22,169

￥24,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating and a water feature.

A modern living room with multiple seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden accents.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A modern cafe with wooden flooring, various seating options including round tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport

16.7 km from Lake McDonald

Pradeep

￥19,063

￥21,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, a wooden panel wall, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and seating area, featuring a mountain and lake view.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a computer, a bed, a TV, and a kitchenette.

12. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

16.9 km from Lake McDonald

yuan

￥13,194

￥14,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a bench, and a door leading to a balcony.

A coffee machine with multiple dispensers, a counter with stacked cups, and a branded coffee bag.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with patterned chairs, a fireplace, and American flags.

13. Comfort Suites Airport Tukwila Seattle

12.7 km from Lake McDonald

ANAND

￥17,081

￥19,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with seating, a view of the sea, and a modern building structure.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hampton Inn & Suites' sign, large windows, and a welcoming entrance with outdoor seating.

A hotel reception area with two computer workstations, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Renton

City Center, 9.8 km from Lake McDonald

Ken

￥23,555

￥26,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating it is a Hyatt House.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, sunlit ceiling, and multiple lounge chairs around the pool area.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and two umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, marble walls, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

15. Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue

13.4 km from Lake McDonald

Jeneya

￥23,349

￥27,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a large painting, comfortable seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a bench, a framed picture on the wall, and a wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a round table, surrounded by dense greenery and tall trees.

16. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

17.1 km from Lake McDonald

Tin

￥17,475

￥19,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a variety of liquor bottles, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the bar.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance with a covered area and a parking lot.

A modern dining area with high tables, upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel lobby with seating arrangements, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

17. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

16.6 km from Lake McDonald

Robert

￥19,539

￥22,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, seating areas, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a clock, and a reception desk.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

16.9 km from Lake McDonald

Gail

￥17,819

￥20,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and a staircase.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a computer, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SeaTac by IHG

17.3 km from Lake McDonald

Delbert

￥18,126

￥20,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two yellow chairs, a round table, and a snack bar with various food items.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, wooden tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a colorful chair, a minibar, and a wall-mounted picture.

20. Spark by Hilton - Kent, Seattle

13.8 km from Lake McDonald

Darren

￥14,359

￥16,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake McDonald

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Snoqualmie Inn by Hotel America	9.6 1442 1,442 reviews	View
Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 1888 1,888 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton	9.0 675 675 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah	8.8 1008 1,008 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah	9.4 929 929 reviews	View

Top Lake McDonald Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great. Staff were very helpful and helped us get a better room for my mother. The rooms were great. The kitchens were good. The only complaint I had was no coffee maker in the kitchen. It had a lot of great things in the kitchen but no coffee maker. The beds were very comfortable!"

Motel 6 Issaquah, WA - Seattle - East

8/10 Good

"Biggest issue was the shower wasn’t warm"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel close to stores and restaurants so you can walk price for parking not bad"

Cozy 3-bedroom house in peaceful Renton with WiFi, AC

10/10 Excellent

"The house was great, and Mike was responsive when I had questions. I'll consider this property for future stays."

Beautiful and Spacious!Your Home Away from Home. With AC

10/10 Excellent

"The house is beautiful, very clean, and equipped with almost everything you can think about for a daily life. The host is very easy to reach and well communication. The parking is easy and convenient. It is in a very good location, easy to access airport, restaurant and grocery shopping. Recommended."

Walkable Olde Town Issy Hike/Mt.Bike_5 min to I 90 Seattle/Bellevue_Snoq Casino

10/10 Excellent

"It was a perfect spot for us and the stay was great. We will be back."

Close-in Beautiful Retreat: Large, Lodge-Like Private Lakefront Setting

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! We have stayed multiple times at this beautiful property and are looking forward to coming back again."

Private house, no stairs, large deck, 5 watercraft hiking trails, private dock

10/10 Excellent

"Had such a great stay here! The home was gorgeous with amazing lake views, super quiet but still close to everything you need. The owner was awesome — really hands-on and helpful the whole time. Would love to come back someday!"

Charming 2-bedroom at Issaquah Front St

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and host."

Other attractions near Lake McDonald

Squak Mountain State Park

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Squak Mountain State Park and popular activities like hiking in Issaquah. Wander the seaside or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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A paraglider flying over a valley with a sunset in the background.

Poo Poo Point

7.6/10 (22 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Poo Poo Point, a lovely green space in Issaquah. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Metropolitan Banquet Hall

Metropolitan Banquet Hall is just one of the places to see in Renton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

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Lake Desire

8.4/10 (62 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Desire during your travels in Maple Heights-Lake Desire.

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Petrovitsky Park

7.4/10 (21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Petrovitsky Park, a lovely green space in Renton. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Uva Furem Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Uva Furem Winery during your travels to Renton. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Maplewood Golf Course

9.0/10 (29 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Renton at Maplewood Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake McDonald?

Lake McDonald is located in Renton. You'll find 82 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake McDonald?

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 5 mi (8.1 km) from Lake McDonald. Other good options in the area include Rainier View Lodge - Mountain View Suite in Scenic Issaquah ｜ Seattle gateaway and Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake McDonald?

Expedia has 82 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake McDonald.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake McDonald.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake McDonald?

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What can I see and do near Lake McDonald?

You can enjoy live performances at Village Theater Francis J. Gaudette Theatre and Village Theater First Stage Theatre. You can wander around Poo Poo Point, Petrovitsky Park, or Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Hazen Pool and Jakob Two Trees Troll.

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Our top choices for Lake McDonald hotels

1. Snoqualmie Inn by Hotel America

2. Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3. LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

4. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah

6. Best Western Plus Renton Inn

7. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Issaquah

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave

9. Coast Gateway Hotel

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah

11. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport

12. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

13. Comfort Suites Airport Tukwila Seattle

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Renton

15. Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue

16. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

17. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SeaTac by IHG

20. Spark by Hilton - Kent, Seattle

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Top Lake McDonald Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

Motel 6 Issaquah, WA - Seattle - East

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah

Cozy 3-bedroom house in peaceful Renton with WiFi, AC

Beautiful and Spacious!Your Home Away from Home. With AC

Walkable Olde Town Issy Hike/Mt.Bike_5 min to I 90 Seattle/Bellevue_Snoq Casino

Close-in Beautiful Retreat: Large, Lodge-Like Private Lakefront Setting

Private house, no stairs, large deck, 5 watercraft hiking trails, private dock

Charming 2-bedroom at Issaquah Front St

Other attractions near Lake McDonald

Squak Mountain State Park

Poo Poo Point

Metropolitan Banquet Hall

Lake Desire

Petrovitsky Park

Uva Furem Winery

Maplewood Golf Course

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