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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 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.

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, 3 km from Marine Life Center

Monica

₩108,319

₩124,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 0.4 km from Marine Life Center

Vanessa

₩279,098

₩333,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

3. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 3 km from Marine Life Center

Vance

₩115,089

₩132,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

4. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 0.7 km from Marine Life Center

Stephanie

₩202,611

₩229,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A lobby with a glass coffee table, red armchairs, a fireplace, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a multi-level building with large windows.

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

5. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 2.6 km from Marine Life Center

Gerald

₩157,592

₩179,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

6. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 3 km from Marine Life Center

Trevor

₩92,435

₩106,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

7. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 2.6 km from Marine Life Center

Rebecca

₩102,429

₩117,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

A parking lot with a sign for Morning Glory Inn & Suites, indicating the entrance.

A breakfast station with a coffee machine, a toaster, and a waffle maker.

A dark brown sofa with patterned pillows, a small table with a lamp, and a painting of trees on the wall.

8. MorningGlory Inn & Suites

Cornwall Park, 2.8 km from Marine Life Center

Jennifer

₩89,377

₩103,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, a shower enclosure, and a visible door frame.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

9. Heritage Inn

Meridian, 3 km from Marine Life Center

Ola

₩141,478

₩157,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a small shed, and a building with multiple windows and a sloped roof.

10. Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Meridian, 3 km from Marine Life Center

ANA

₩134,496

₩153,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a dark headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a brick facade, a green lawn, and a tree with pink blossoms.

A reception area with a counter, a leather sofa, a potted plant, and a wall clock.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee station, and various food items.

11. Bellis Inn

Cornwall Park, 2.7 km from Marine Life Center

William

₩86,089

₩99,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

12. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 2.9 km from Marine Life Center

Kelsey

₩106,965

₩123,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

13. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 3.5 km from Marine Life Center

Leah

₩157,728

₩194,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

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

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

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

5 km from Marine Life Center

douglas

₩171,957

₩194,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

15. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 3.9 km from Marine Life Center

Penny

₩150,564

₩171,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick building with a sign reading "WISSOTA CHOPHOUSE," and a bar visible through the open kitchen.

A modern Cobblestone Hotel & Suites with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

16. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Lynden

19.9 km from Marine Life Center

Mike

₩181,570

₩202,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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 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.

17. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 3.9 km from Marine Life Center

Abhinav

₩166,541

₩189,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

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

18. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 3.6 km from Marine Life Center

Amy

₩151,918

₩172,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 3.5 km from Marine Life Center

Eric

₩181,435

₩205,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 3.3 km from Marine Life Center

Teresa

₩177,128

₩201,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Marine Life Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,092 reviews	View
Hotel Bellwether	9.6 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
Bay City Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 474 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Marine Life Center Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay here again; it was clean, comfortable, and the staff was pleasant."

Bellingham Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great stay"

Heliotrope Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing two night stay while away for a weekend wedding. It was super quiet and the staff were amazingly friendly. We highly recommend!"

Other attractions near Marine Life Center

Squalicum Beach

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Squalicum Beach during your trip to Marietta-Alderwood? Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Depot Market Square

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Marine Life Center?

Marine Life Center is located in a family-friendly area of Bellingham known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 39 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Marine Life Center?

Adjacent to Marine Life Center, Hotel Bellwether is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and a full-service spa. Other good options close by include Hotel Leo and Heliotrope Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Marine Life Center?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Marine Life Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Marine Life Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Marine Life Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Marine Life Center?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Marine Life Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Marine Life Center?

Whatcom Museum, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Mindport feature captivating exhibits. You can watch performances at Mount Baker Theatre, The Upfront Theatre, and iDiOM Theater if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Fairhaven Park, Lake Padden Park, and Sehome Hill Arboretum.

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Our top choices for Marine Life Center hotels

1. Coachman Inn

2. Hotel Bellwether

3. Bay City Inn

4. Heliotrope Hotel

5. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

6. Bellingham Lodge

7. Lavissh Inn & Suites

8. MorningGlory Inn & Suites

9. Heritage Inn

10. Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

11. Bellis Inn

12. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

13. Oxford Suites Bellingham

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

15. Best Western Plus Bellingham

16. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Lynden

17. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

18. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Marine Life Center

Top Marine Life Center Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

Bellingham Lodge

Heliotrope Hotel

Other attractions near Marine Life Center

Squalicum Beach

Whatcom Museum

The Upfront Theatre

Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

Mindport

Mount Baker Theatre

iDiOM Theater

Depot Market Square

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