"The bed and pillow were super comfortable, and the service was great.2018-01-27"
"The hotel room was clean and spacious. The day staff was friendly, but the night clerks weren't. Great breakfast and good coffee. I'd definitely stay here again.2016-07-19"
"OK for an overnight stay. The room was clean, and the motel clerk was helpful and extremely nice.2018-06-01"
"Good motel for the price. The room was clean, and the staff was courteous. Not enough selections at breakfast.2018-03-22"
"There wasn't a thing I'd change about my stay. The motel employees were amazing, and I had absolutely no complaints. I'd certainly stay here again.2016-10-16"
"Good place to stay. Nice room and easy check-in and checkout. The hotel clerk was helpful with restaurant recommendations. The only negative was that the lobby bathroom hadn't been cleaned, and there was no hand soap in the morning.2019-06-05"
"We were given a completely renovated 3rd floor room; it was one of the best hotel rooms we've ever stayed in. Excellent breakfast choices.2017-04-12"
"The hotel room was clean but needed some improvements. The front desk clerk was nice and helpful. We had a pleasant stay.2016-06-13"
"The bedsheets weren't clean, and the hotel room needed vacuuming. The bathroom had bugs and mold, and the towel was dirty. We were moved to another room, but it also had hair in the bedding. The rooms didn't have adequate ventilation, and they were smelly. No lights in the pool. The front desk clerk was nice, but the staff wasn't knowledgeable about the area.2015-09-15"
"Our hotel room was far from the lobby, and it wasn't clean. The bedding was in a heap on the bed, and there were used towels on the bathroom floor. When we went to the front desk about the problem, the clerk didn't even apologize. We were given another room. There was mildew on the shower curtain and tile grout. We were told that the continental breakfast ended at 11:30 AM, but when we got there at 11, the eating area was empty and there was a sign saying breakfast ended at 10. Don't stay here.2015-09-10"
7. Econo Lodge Ellensburg - I-90, Exit 106 1390 North Dolarway Road, I-90, Exit 106, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Call Us2.2 miles 2.2 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
"The motel was surprisingly comfortable, and not too bad of a drive to the Festival at the Gorge venue. The employees were friendly and accommodating, and there was a continental breakfast. No elevator.2021-10-04"
"The motel was clean and comfortable. Nice view from the 2nd floor, but there were no elevators. Good breakfast.2019-07-20"
"Not a bad motel for an overnight stay. The room smelled like smoke, and the curtains didn't close. There was a lot of road noise.2017-07-06"
9. Days Inn Ellensburg - I-90, Exit 109 901 Berry Road, I-90, Exit 109, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Call Us2.5 miles 2.5 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
"The 1st room reeked of cigarettes, so we changed rooms. The 2nd room was sufficient, but the wallpaper was peeling off, and the curtains had holes in them that let in light. The towels were small and thin. Lower your expectations and use this hotel purely for utilitarian purposes.2016-09-06"
12. Days Inn Yakima - I-82, Exit 31 1504 North 1st Street, I-82, Exit 31, Yakima, WA 98901 Call Us26 miles 26 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
15. Rodeway Inn Yakima - I-82, Exit 31 1223 North 1st Street, I-82, Exit 31, Yakima, WA 98901 Call Us27 miles 27 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
18. Ramada Hotel Yakima - I-82, Exit 33 1001 East Staff Sergeant Pendleton Way, I-82, Exit 33, Yakima, WA 98901 Call Us27 miles 27 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
"Nice hotel, and there was a beautiful walk along the Yakima River right outside the sliding doors. If you like the outdoors, this place is perfect. I'll definitely stay again.2017-01-24"
"The hotel was impressive.2016-07-29"
"An extremely pleasant experience. The soup and salad welcoming reception was greatly appreciated, and the breakfast buffet was just as good. We wouldn't hesitate to stay at this hotel again.2015-10-06"
21. Holiday Inn Yakima - I-82, Exit 33 802 East Yakima Avenue, I-82, Exit 33, Yakima, WA 98901 Call Us28 miles 28 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
"Nice hotel, but it seemed understaffed. I waited for quite a while at check-in, and was then given a room that hadn't been cleaned, so it was back to the front desk to get another room. Good room service food. The power went out one day and was out for several hours. The hotel did buy pizza for guests, which was nice, but the bar and restaurant didn't open when the power came back on. The coffee stand was never open in the morning. I had to ask for room servicing my 3rd day.2015-07-06"
"Hotel staff was friendly. However, the pool and whirlpool were so small and noisy that we couldn't enjoy using them. That was a big disappointment.2015-04-22"
23. Hotel Maison Yakima - I-82, Exit 33 321 East Yakima Avenue, I-82, Exit 33, Yakima, WA 98901 Call Us28 miles 28 miles from CWU – Central Washington University
"The hotel was clean and had beautiful decor. The room was really large, and the beds were comfortable. Friendly, helpful front desk clerks. A must-stay.2017-01-13"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near I-82, Exit 33
1 mile from Yakima Convention Center
3 floors, 63 studio suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 pets per room with a combined weight of 80 pounds in 12 pet rooms only - $10 per night fee for each pet. - June 2020 < Less
"Convenient to Yakima. I had a good stay at this hotel.2019-10-08"
"We were disappointed to arrive and see a sign that an additional $50 deposit was now being charged by the hotel, to be refunded 3-5 days after checkout. We were also bombarded by noise from people partying in rooms around us. Don't stay here.2017-06-27"
"My "non-smoking" room smelled like smoke, so I had trouble sleeping. The breakfast was easy and great.2015-01-27"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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Address: 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near Central Washington University, CWU, Ellensburg, State of Washington, USA
