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

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.

1. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Vanessa

AED 768

AED 916 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 hotel swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a sign for Coachman Inn.

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

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

2. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Monica

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window with blinds.

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

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.

3. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 0.4 km from South Bay Trail

Joanne

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

4. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 1.9 km from South Bay Trail

Stephanie

AED 434

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A glass-top table with a fire feature, outdoor chairs, and a view of the sea at sunset.

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

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

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 690

AED 778 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

Kimberly

AED 270

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a flat-screen TV.

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

Kyle

AED 393

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A building with a sign reading 'Lodge' and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

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

Paul

AED 238

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 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 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.

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 1.3 km from South Bay Trail

Michelle

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A vending area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, an ice cube dispenser, and a beverage machine.

A motel with a two-story building, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the motel number.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a blue chair, and a small refrigerator.

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 1.6 km from South Bay Trail

Paula

AED 279

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a front porch, and a wooden fence.

A balcony with a woven fence, a potted mint plant, and a small birdhouse.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red kettle, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a hanging plant, a potted plant, and a terracotta pot on a wooden ledge.

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

York, 0.6 km from South Bay Trail

Henry

AED 683

AED 1,171 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a blue roof, a parking lot with several cars, and a flagpole with flags.

12. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 1.2 km from South Bay Trail

Kelsey

AED 290

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 4.7 km from South Bay Trail

Laura Marina

AED 401

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 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 two-story building with a sign for 'Fairhaven Village Inn' and a smaller sign for 'Calleway's Cocktail Porch'.

14. 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 modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a neon sign.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wardrobe.

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.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

6.6 km from South Bay Trail

Richard

AED 364

AED 414 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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 modern hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

16. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

Christine

AED 408

AED 464 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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.

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

Maria Dolor

AED 406

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by green and grey walls.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 5.1 km from South Bay Trail

ASFRED

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 4.9 km from South Bay Trail

Teresa

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with grey armchairs, a wooden partition, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

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

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

20. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 5.5 km from South Bay Trail

Mark

AED 423

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Bay Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Bellwether	9.6 Exceptional 878 reviews	View
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,086 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 480 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 959 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near South Bay Trail

Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center

AED 465

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 two-story house with a deck, wooden benches, and outdoor seating.

Sehome Garden Inn

Sehome

AED 496

AED 551 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Coachman Inn

Sehome

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center

AED 768

AED 916 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Bellingham Lodge

Sehome

AED 238

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a Christmas tree.

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.

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Meridian

AED 290

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Bay City Inn

Sehome

AED 270

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

10/10 Excellent

"Place was excellent clean stuff with excellent air condition excellent laundry excellent"

Lavissh Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Easy, clean and helpful. Recommended some very good places to eat and conveniently located near the downtown area. Great breakfasts too! Very pleased!!"

Coachman Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was perfect for our purposes, close to campus and downtown. Very nice staff."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Torrey was a helpful host. They responded to every question I had promptly. We enjoyed the location of this property! Very close walk to all the best spot downtown. We would stay here again."

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"

Upstairs at TheVictorian - Lush, Walkable, and Dog-Friendly Retreat - Steps from Downtown Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the space, amenities and location. It was the perfect place for us. The hosts were extremely responsive and welcoming. We will definitely request to stay again on future trips through Bellingham. "

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. Hotel Leo

4. Heliotrope Hotel

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

12. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

13. Oxford Suites Bellingham

14. Fairhaven Village Inn

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

16. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

20. Best Western Plus Bellingham

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Hotels recommended for families near South Bay Trail

Hotel Leo

Sehome Garden Inn

Coachman Inn

Hotel Bellwether

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Bellingham Lodge

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Bay City Inn

Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Coachman Inn

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

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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