If your destination is Bellingham, and you’re traveling with kids, this list of family-friendly hotels is for you! Find hotels and resorts with indoor or outdoor pools, or sometimes both. In addition to pools, many of these options also offer other amenities for kids and adults alike.
The Four Points' pool is located in the center of the hotel, with a four-story atrium that makes the pool area feel light and airy. Some rooms open right onto the pool deck – the ultimate in luxury if you’re a kid. There’s a shallow kiddie pool as well as a deeper pool for swimming, plus a hot tub. Parents can lounge in the deck chairs and enjoy room service while the kids swim.
Other amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and casual dining in the hotel restaurant. And the hotel is also pet friendly.
The Four Points’ location is prime for visiting all of Bellingham’s favorite places. Travel 1.7 miles east of the hotel to one of the area’s most beloved parks, Whatcom Falls. The falls are impressive any time of the year, plus two playgrounds will keep kids happy. Miles of trails wind around the park, making it a great place to explore.
Or head downtown, just a mile west of the hotel for family-friendly activities such as the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention or the Family Interactive Gallery at the Whatcom Museum. Round out your trip downtown with dining for the whole family at Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro or grab a treat at Mallard Ice Cream.
The Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport is an excellent getaway for the kids and adults alike. Along with the pool, hot tub, fitness center and convenience store, the hotel has an excellent restaurant, northwater, serving meals with a Northwest flair. You don’t need to leave the hotel to find excellent dining – it’s right here.
Located right across the street from Bellingham International Airport, the convenience of arriving at your hotel almost as soon as you touch down or, conversely, rolling out of bed without the stress of traveling to the airport, is hard to beat.
If you do find time to pull yourself away from the pool and the restaurant, you are still close to everything. The Holiday Inn & Suites is just six miles (about 15 minutes) away from downtown, or another four miles to the historic Fairhaven District, where shopping and dining options abound. In the summer, the Fairhaven Village Green is home to a number of community festivals as well as the Outdoor Cinema each Saturday during the summer.
Bright pops of color greet visitors in the lobby of the SpringHill Suites. It’s a welcoming place to sit awhile and soak in the ambiance. It’s here where the complimentary breakfast buffet takes place. But before any of that, the kids will be ready to hit the pool.
The pool has its own cheerful color scheme – the bright green walls echo the colors of the leaves on the trees outside the windows. The pool itself is relatively long for a hotel pool – prime for races to tire out the kids!
SpringHill’s “studio accommodations” with separate living area and microwave and fridge, give families the space to chill out between the go-go-go of travel and sightseeing. The hotel itself is located about halfway between the airport and downtown.
The SpringHill Suites are also close to activities, shopping and dining along one of the city’s main commercial corridors, Meridian Street. A can’t-miss breakfast/lunch spot, the Birch Door Cafe, is just a five-minute drive from the hotel.
This extended-stay hotel is modern yet homey and perfect for a few days’ stay. It is also pet-friendly. TownePlace is connected to the SpringHill Suites right next door, and they share the same pool and fitness center.
Enjoy the complimentary breakfast, or make use of the well-appointed kitchenette in the mornings before heading out on an adventure. Located right next to Interstate 5, the hotel is just a 20-minute drive north to the Birch Bay Waterslides or 11 minutes to local historic attraction, the Hovander Homestead Farm in Ferndale.
Though not technically in Bellingham, this casual resort in Blaine, Washington is only a half-hour drive away, making it a nice choice for those who want to access the urban amenities of Bellingham while enjoying a serene escape, surrounded by nature.
Semiahmoo Resort not only has a heated indoor/outdoor pool, but they also have tons of activities for kids. There’s no risk of boredom with family-friendly options like kayaking, yard games, pickleball courts, bike rides, and movies in the Discovery Theater. For the adults, there’s also a spa, sauna/steam room, fitness center, and golf course.
The sunny exterior of the La Quinta Inn & Suites welcomes visitors and the stylish, modern interior invites them to stay. The suites have ample space for your family to spread out or head down to the lobby to hang out by the fireplace.
Be sure to get in on the complimentary breakfast before you head to the pool. (What kid doesn’t love a make-your-own-waffle station?) Or head to the fitness center followed by a post-workout soak in the hot tub.
Less than two miles from the airport, and just a mile to Bellis Fair Mall, the hotel is a prime location. It’s also within walking distance of a Starbucks and a grocery store, so, really, your bases are covered.
The Coachman Inn is located in the heart of Bellingham, easily accessible from the highway and within walking distance of Western Washington University. The hotel offers an outdoor pool along with many other amenities, including a sauna and fitness center.
