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A poolside area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, a koi pond with water lilies, and a building with a stone facade.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a kitchen with modern appliances, and large windows offering natural light.

A covered outdoor area with a stone pathway leading to a building, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a pond.

A hot tub area with wooden walls and metal supports, a person sitting on a bench, and another person in the water.

1. Cedarbrook Lodge

16.3 km from Lake McDonald

MICHAEL

￥24,073

￥27,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

2. Snoqualmie Inn by Hotel America

16.8 km from Lake McDonald

Ellen

￥24,362

￥27,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah

8.4 km from Lake McDonald

Melissa

￥25,905

￥29,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, and hanging paper lanterns.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah

8.4 km from Lake McDonald

Desiree

￥23,231

￥26,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a mix of seating including booths and tables.

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

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

5. Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection

13.1 km from Lake McDonald

John

￥18,700

￥21,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a sofa, and a large mirror.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah

8.1 km from Lake McDonald

Tony

￥22,842

￥25,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 bed, a chair, a small table, two wall-mounted lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

17.1 km from Lake McDonald

Jessie

￥18,756

￥21,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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'.

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

8. LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

City Center, 9.8 km from Lake McDonald

Maricarmen

￥15,669

￥17,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 kitchen with a bar area, featuring a large island with bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and pendant lighting.

9. Best Western Plus Renton Inn

City Center, 8.9 km from Lake McDonald

Melissa

￥18,833

￥21,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

16.9 km from Lake McDonald

Aida

￥17,723

￥20,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A buffet area with a wooden panel wall, a glass food display, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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

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

11. Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue

13.4 km from Lake McDonald

aaron

￥24,057

￥27,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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.

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

12. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Issaquah

8.8 km from Lake McDonald

Wanda

￥21,455

￥24,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a prominent corner entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

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

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a wall with colorful glass art.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar with bottles, and a modern interior design.

13. Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac

13.2 km from Lake McDonald

GERSON

￥15,954

￥18,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

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

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Renton

City Center, 9.8 km from Lake McDonald

Ken

￥22,023

￥24,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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.

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

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

15. Coast Gateway Hotel

16.9 km from Lake McDonald

Teri

￥18,161

￥20,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A spacious hallway with a tiled floor, wooden walls, and a central door. There are potted plants on either side and a round decorative rug in the center.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and decorative items.

A kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee station, and a menu sign.

16. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Bellevue

12.2 km from Lake McDonald

Ricardo

￥14,930

￥17,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern, circular counter with a refrigerated display and a beverage dispenser, surrounded by a variety of snacks and beverages.

A modern hotel reception area with a circular desk, seating area, and a colorful mural.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, kettlebells, and exercise balls.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

17. Tru By Hilton Tukwila Southcenter, WA

13.6 km from Lake McDonald

Anne

￥17,812

￥20,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a view of a forest.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a modern interior design.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle South/Renton

City Center, 9.8 km from Lake McDonald

Catherine

￥27,003

￥30,378 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.

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

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

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

19. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

17.1 km from Lake McDonald

Tin

￥18,005

￥20,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A spacious lounge area with modern seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, white wicker chairs, and a modern building in the background.

20. Element by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

13.1 km from Lake McDonald

Paulo Cesar

￥21,208

￥24,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake McDonald

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cedarbrook Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,212 reviews	View
Snoqualmie Inn by Hotel America	9.6 Exceptional 1,447 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah	9.4 Exceptional 930 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,894 reviews	View

Top Lake McDonald Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

8/10 Good

"The only thing that we really noticed missing was no bathroom amenities like soap, body wash, or conditioner. Their was only shampoo."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice accommodation. Great Old Towne Issaquah Location. Coffee was appreciated Thanks Vincent"

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah

8/10 Good

"Didn’t care for the foam mattress. Clock in room was not red and was way too bright. Restaurant was convenient but had few options for someone with dietary restrictions such as non-dairy/vegan. On the other hand; the staff were great and tried to accommodate, the room was clean, and the appliances provided all worked well. All in all I would stay again."

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/ Sunshine & Lush Green near Bellevue, Seattle and Airport

8/10 Good

"The property is like describ"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for easy access to SeaTac! House is large with plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax in."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great. Lots of options :) staff was very helpful and friendly"

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

10/10 Excellent

"House was clean and beautiful. I personally love the mid-century modern look of the house. You could see the house has been well cared for through the years. Hosts were excellent. If I had a question, they responded immediately. The lake view was amazing. We miss waking up to that view every morning. Highly recommend staying there!"

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."

The Benson - Cozy Modern 4bd by Airport & DT

10/10 Excellent

"7 out of 10. Things we like: (1) remodeled property (2) many TVs (3) four bed rooms (4) powerful shower (5) quite neighborhood (6) lots of fans (7) can take buses to get there from airport!What we don’t like: (1) broke fridge upstairs and need to use the backup one in the garage (2) no ice maker (3) dirty floor (4) smelly towels (5) split level (6) high fees (7) no walkable grocery shop. Overall, Kris is responsive and provided clear check-in instructions."

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 person paragliding over a hilly landscape at sunset.

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 Motel 6 Issaquah, WA - Seattle - East.

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 First Stage Theatre and Village Theater Francis J. Gaudette Theatre. You can wander around Poo Poo Point, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, or Petrovitsky 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. Cedarbrook Lodge

2. Snoqualmie Inn by Hotel America

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah

4. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah

5. Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah

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

8. LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

9. Best Western Plus Renton Inn

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

11. Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue

12. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Issaquah

13. Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Renton

15. Coast Gateway Hotel

16. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Bellevue

17. Tru By Hilton Tukwila Southcenter, WA

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle South/Renton

19. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

20. Element by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

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Top Lake McDonald Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Seattle-Renton

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

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Issaquah

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/ Sunshine & Lush Green near Bellevue, Seattle and Airport

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

Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Issaquah

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

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

The Benson - Cozy Modern 4bd by Airport & DT

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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