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

A hotel with a central building, a tower, and a view of the water.

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

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

1. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Vanessa

AED 757

AED 904 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and a building with large windows.

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

2. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Monica

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 1.9 km from South Bay Trail

Stephanie

AED 434

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A room with a dark blue sofa, a small round table with a cup and a plant, and a person using a laptop.

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

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

4. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 0.4 km from South Bay Trail

Joanne

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chalkboard menu.

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

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

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

South Hill, 2.8 km from South Bay Trail

steven

AED 750

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A Bay City Inn sign at a road intersection with a clear sky.

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

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

6. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Debbie

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 1.2 km from South Bay Trail

Gerald

AED 426

AED 484 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a window with a mountain view.

A building with a sign reading "Bellingham Lodge" and a Coca-Cola vending machine outside.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a fence. There are lounge chairs and a table outside the pool area.

8. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Lingxiao

AED 238

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are windows with blinds and a picture on the wall.

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

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 1.3 km from South Bay Trail

Rebecca

AED 340

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A coffee station with two coffee dispensers, a basket, and a sign above.

A vending machine with Coca-Cola and a water dispenser.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "We'll leave the light on for you."

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 1.6 km from South Bay Trail

Colton

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a door leading to another room, and a patterned floor.

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 1.2 km from South Bay Trail

Kelsey

AED 290

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with a large window, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design.

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

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

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 4.7 km from South Bay Trail

Leah

AED 414

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A wooden model of a church on a table in front of a window with a view of a building and greenery outside.

13. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 3.2 km from South Bay Trail

Kathleen

AED 653

AED 726 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of a snowy landscape.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

6.6 km from South Bay Trail

Richard

AED 437

AED 496 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool rule sign.

A buffet with labeled hot food options including turkey sausage, pork sausage, and cheese omelet.

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.

15. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

robin

AED 452

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

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

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

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

16. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 5.5 km from South Bay Trail

Angelique

AED 408

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

Amy

AED 403

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a dining area.

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

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 5.1 km from South Bay Trail

ASFRED

AED 466

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 4.9 km from South Bay Trail

Teresa

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 5.3 km from South Bay Trail

Lei

AED 387

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Bay Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Bellwether	9.6 Exceptional 870 reviews	View
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,084 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 479 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 955 reviews	View

Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Bellingham Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"1"

Bay City Inn

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and decent breakfast options, the inn is well maintained and clean, would stay again, thank you"

Hotel Leo

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Walk-Everywhere Patio Suite with King Bed, Parking and Fenced Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great location, comfortable bed and quiet, easy communication. Would recommend."

Coachman Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Coachman Inn! It was very quiet and the room had everything we needed for our Bellingham visit for our friends' wedding. The free breakfast was clutch and the staff were so kind and welcoming. Thank you so much!"

Lavissh Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean & comfy bed with good breakfast. Only disappointment was when we open the cupboard where microwave & refrigerator are, smelled real bad, It wasn’t the appliances, the shelving & drawers. I closed the doors real fast & open the window. Also there was no screen on the window."

Downtown Sunny Farmhouse with Bay Views, 3 Kings, Bellingham WA

10/10 Excellent

"This spacious house worked great for our family. We enjoyed walking downtown from the convenient location. Torrey was a helpful and responsive host!"

Spacious Downtown Studio | A+ Location | Near WWU

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely unit, very clean, well-stocked and spacious. Perfect location, we could walk to everything downtown. Highly recommend, we will come back."

Downstairs@TheVictorian: Downtown and Dog-Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Great place; better than it looks in the photos."

Other attractions near South Bay Trail

Depot Market Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Depot Market Square during your trip to Bellingham.

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The Upfront Theatre

You can make plans for a show at The Upfront Theatre during your stay in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mindport

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mindport in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Spark Museum of Electrical Invention in Bellingham. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.

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Cornwall Beach

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cornwall Beach during your trip to Bellingham?

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iDiOM Theater

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at iDiOM Theater during your trip to Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Whatcom Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whatcom Museum during your travels in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mount Baker Theatre

8.4/10 (183 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Mount Baker Theatre during your trip to Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Bay Trail?

South Bay Trail is located in a welcoming area of Bellingham known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 42 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to South Bay Trail?

Adjacent to South Bay Trail, Hotel Leo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include Lavissh Inn & Suites and Bellingham Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Bay Trail?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Bay Trail.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Bay Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near South Bay Trail.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Bay Trail?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near South Bay Trail, click here.

What can I see and do near South Bay Trail?

Mindport, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Whatcom Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can check out the local talent at Mount Baker Theatre, The Upfront Theatre, and iDiOM Theater. Local parks like Fairhaven Park, Lake Padden Park, and Sehome Hill Arboretum are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for South Bay Trail hotels

1. Hotel Bellwether

2. Coachman Inn

3. Heliotrope Hotel

4. Hotel Leo

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

6. Bay City Inn

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

8. Bellingham Lodge

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

13. Fairhaven Village Inn

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

16. Best Western Plus Bellingham

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

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Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Bellingham Lodge

Bay City Inn

Hotel Leo

Walk-Everywhere Patio Suite with King Bed, Parking and Fenced Yard

Coachman Inn

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Downtown Sunny Farmhouse with Bay Views, 3 Kings, Bellingham WA

Spacious Downtown Studio | A+ Location | Near WWU

Downstairs@TheVictorian: Downtown and Dog-Friendly

Other attractions near South Bay Trail

Depot Market Square

The Upfront Theatre

Mindport

Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

Cornwall Beach

iDiOM Theater

Whatcom Museum

Mount Baker Theatre

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