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

1. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Monica

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 0.4 km from South Bay Trail

Joanne

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

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

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Kimberly

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

South Hill, 2.8 km from South Bay Trail

Zafar

AED 750

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A large conference room with multiple tables, red chairs, and floral centerpieces.

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

6. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A small, simple room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

7. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Lingxiao

AED 228

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 1.3 km from South Bay Trail

Michelle

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

9. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 1.6 km from South Bay Trail

Paula

AED 279

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

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.

10. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 1.2 km from South Bay Trail

Kelsey

AED 290

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 4.7 km from South Bay Trail

Leah

AED 426

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 hotel room with a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a television, and artwork on the walls.

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

6.6 km from South Bay Trail

Richard

AED 386

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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

Gregory

AED 653

AED 726 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

Christine

AED 448

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A well-organized snack and treat section with shelves stocked with various products, a 'Treats' sign, and refrigerated display cases.

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.

15. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

Maria Dolor

AED 406

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 5.5 km from South Bay Trail

Mark

AED 408

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 5.1 km from South Bay Trail

ASFRED

AED 466

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a heater, and a window with curtains.

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 5.1 km from South Bay Trail

Narongdej

AED 433

AED 493 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 5.3 km from South Bay Trail

don

AED 387

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Bay Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,081 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 479 reviews	View
Bay City Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 956 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near South Bay Trail

Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table, green upholstered chairs, and a bookshelf.

A modern living room with a blue door, green chairs, a black sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A house with a blue door, a visible interior with a lamp, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A wooden pergola entrance to a garden with a blue door labeled "Newel."

Sehome Garden Inn

Sehome

AED 446

AED 496 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Coachman Inn

Sehome

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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.

Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center

AED 757

AED 904 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Bay City Inn

Sehome

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a reception desk in the background.

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Meridian

AED 327

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Bellingham Lodge

Sehome

AED 228

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Easy hotel parking"

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

8/10 Good

"It was a a nice stay."

Bellingham Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and great staff."

Lavissh Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The property was clean, quiet and pet friendly. Much better than what I had read on the reviews. The continental breakfast was simple, however exactly what we were looking for. Would stay again."

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."

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!"

1025 Luxe • 2BR • Waterfront District • Close to Downtown & WWU

10/10 Excellent

"We have had a fantastic, easy and comfortable stay here this week. The apartment is very well stocked and the owners super responsive - any questions were answered almost instantly. They were a joy to work with. The location is the best - very walk friendly to lots of shops, restaurants, waterfront and trail exercise. We loved being near the food trucks at Trackside and a 5 minute drive to WWU. It was also great to have a garage parking space."

Downstairs@TheVictorian: Downtown and Dog-Friendly

10/10 Excellent

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

Upstairs at Thevictorian - Lush Walkable and Dog-friendly Retreat - Steps From Downtown Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless"

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. Coachman Inn

2. Hotel Leo

3. Heliotrope Hotel

4. Bay City Inn

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

6. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

7. Bellingham Lodge

8. Lavissh Inn & Suites

9. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

10. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

11. Oxford Suites Bellingham

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

13. Fairhaven Village Inn

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

15. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

16. Best Western Plus Bellingham

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

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Hotels recommended for families near South Bay Trail

Hotel Leo

Sehome Garden Inn

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Coachman Inn

Hotel Bellwether

Bay City Inn

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Bellingham Lodge

Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Lodge

Lavissh Inn & Suites

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

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

1025 Luxe • 2BR • Waterfront District • Close to Downtown & WWU

Downstairs@TheVictorian: Downtown and Dog-Friendly

Upstairs at Thevictorian - Lush Walkable and Dog-friendly Retreat - Steps From Downtown Bellingham

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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