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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 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.

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

₩276,284

₩330,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

2. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Monica

₩107,227

₩123,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

Sarah

₩179,740

₩203,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

South Hill, 2.8 km from South Bay Trail

steven

₩273,671

₩308,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

5. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 1.9 km from South Bay Trail

Stephanie

₩203,933

₩230,793 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 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 restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, a television, and potted plants.

6. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Vance

₩107,227

₩123,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 with a sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot in front.

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

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 1.2 km from South Bay Trail

Gerald

₩155,479

₩176,602 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 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.

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

8. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 1.4 km from South Bay Trail

Lingxiao

₩92,282

₩106,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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

Rebecca

₩124,182

₩142,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

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

₩107,227

₩123,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A hallway with a door, a coat rack with a black bag, and a glass table with magazines.

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

₩234,415

₩418,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

₩105,887

₩121,770 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 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.

13. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 4.7 km from South Bay Trail

Leah

₩155,613

₩191,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

14. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 3.2 km from South Bay Trail

Kathleen

₩252,118

₩280,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

6.6 km from South Bay Trail

Richard

₩170,223

₩192,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted phone.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

robin

₩164,862

₩187,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

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

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 5.2 km from South Bay Trail

Amy

₩150,386

₩171,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

18. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 5.5 km from South Bay Trail

Penny

₩149,046

₩169,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 5.1 km from South Bay Trail

Eric

₩179,606

₩203,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A gym with various exercise equipment including dumbbells, a bench, a treadmill, and a stationary bike.

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, 4.9 km from South Bay Trail

Teresa

₩169,754

₩192,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 1,093 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 954 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 476 reviews	View

Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, friendly staff, dog friendly, nice breakfast. Good value!"

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."

Bellingham Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable beds. Nice staff. Good parking. Over all we had a nice stay."

Bay City Inn

8/10 Good

"Very basic hotel. The continental breakfast was unexpectedly good and convenient. Friendly front desk."

Sehome Garden Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great hosts, delicious breakfast, peaceful surroundings…it was a nice way to emerge into the Bellingham scene vs staying at a chain hotel. Will be back!"

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. Hotel Bellwether

2. Coachman Inn

3. Hotel Leo

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

5. Heliotrope Hotel

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. Best Western Plus Bellingham

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

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Top South Bay Trail Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Bellingham

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Bellingham Lodge

Bay City Inn

Sehome Garden Inn

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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