Vashon Island is located in the Puget Sound and is only accessible via ferry from Southworth, Point Defiance, and Fauntleroy ferry terminals. The island has 2 ferry terminals: Point Vashon on the north end and Tahlequah on the south end.
We offer no hotels in Vashon. The closest hotels in our inventory are in Port Orchard, Tacoma, and SeaTac.
Port Orchard Hotels, Motels – approximately 45 minutes northwest of Vashon. This includes 13 miles of drive time and a 20-minute ferry ride from Point Vashon to Southworth ferry terminal.
Tacoma Hotels, Motels – approximately 50 minutes southeast of Vashon. This includes 15 miles of drive time and a 15-minute ferry ride from Tahlequah to Point Defiance ferry terminal.
SeaTac Hotels, Motels – approximately 1 hour east of Vashon. This includes 17 miles of drive time and a 20-minute ferry ride from Point Vashon to Fauntleroy ferry terminal.
Vashon Island is located in the Puget Sound and is only accessible via ferry from Southworth, Point Defiance, and Fauntleroy ferry terminals. The island has 2 ferry terminals: Point Vashon on the north end and Tahlequah on the south end.
We offer no hotels in Vashon. The closest hotels in our inventory are in Port Orchard, Tacoma, and SeaTac.
Port Orchard Hotels, Motels – approximately 45 minutes northwest of Vashon. This includes 13 miles of drive time and a 20-minute ferry ride from Point Vashon to Southworth ferry terminal.
Tacoma Hotels, Motels – approximately 50 minutes southeast of Vashon. This includes 15 miles of drive time and a 15-minute ferry ride from Tahlequah to Point Defiance ferry terminal.
SeaTac Hotels, Motels – approximately 1 hour east of Vashon. This includes 17 miles of drive time and a 20-minute ferry ride from Point Vashon to Fauntleroy ferry terminal.
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"The hotel was noisy the first night; we could hear the people upstairs walking around from 3 AM until daybreak. The TV didn't work properly, and there was no one to come fix it since there was only one clerk on duty. The issue was never addressed.2018-06-22"
"Conveniently located. The hotel was kid-friendly, and the employees were friendly and accommodating. We loved staying here. Just book it; you won't regret it.2016-08-17"
"Right downtown and near I-5. The hotel had nice curb appeal and was new and clean. Great furnishings and finishes. Nice staff.2015-07-13"
"The surrounding area was unsafe, but the room and hotel staff were good. Don't bring a pet you'll need to walk at night.2021-05-05"
"The hotel exterior wasn't well-lit, so it was hard to find at night.2021-03-20"
"An absolutely wonderful experience. Great location and rates. The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful; one of them helped us load Uber on our phones so we could get to our reunion on time. Don't hesitate to stay here.2019-08-12"
"My hotel room was dirty, and the carpet was stained. There were no dishes in the kitchen, and when we asked for cups, we got cheap plastic ones. The bathroom smelled bad, and there was dirt around the edges. The lobby smelled like marijuana.2015-04-18"
"The 1st room had no heat at all, and the 2nd room door opened without using a key card. The floors were unsteady. Not a good motel stay.2021-04-14"
"The 1st room was a smoking room, so I had to request a change. The 2nd room didn't have a deadbolt lock, and I heard people making noise outside at 2 AM. The motel was sketchy; avoid it.2018-03-30"
"The motel was due for a major renovation; the carpeting, furniture, and paint were all more than worn out. The shower water fluctuated between hot and cold. The staff did the best they could considering the age and condition of the property. I suggest finding another place to stay.2017-06-20"
"The room was clean and comfortable. The lobby was small and uninviting. I got lost and needed directions to the hotel, but no one answered the phone. When I arrived and mentioned it, the clerk said they'd been busy, then took a call while waiting on me.2018-01-23"
"Not a good value, and not a good experience. Don't stay at this hotel.2015-10-03"
"The other guests at this motel made me uncomfortable. Nothing worked. The door handles were broken, and there were no towels. The beds were full-sized, not queen-sized. Don't stay here.2019-08-21"
"The entire motel was dingy and felt creepy. Our room was falling apart, though it was clean. The wallpaper was peeling and the carpet was stained. All the furniture was scratched and banged up, and the alarm clock was from the '80s and didn't work. There were holes in the bedsheets. The mini-fridge was cemented into the corner of the room. We could readily enter the adjoining room. When we turned on one of the lamps, it began to smoke from dust build-up. The large whirlpool bathtub was old and stained, and all the plumbing fixtures had rust. Even the continental breakfast was bad. This place had no saving grace.2015-03-05"
"Motel was affordable, nice, and clean.2015-02-17"
"This hotel is always great, and the rooms are always clean. It's close to the interstate, and the staff is nice.2019-10-07"
"I was impressed with the price and how nice and clean this hotel was. Unfortunately, the teen boys in the room above mine were so noisy that I called the front desk every 30 minutes to complain. On the 2nd night, I even went up and asked them to quiet down myself. On the 3rd night, they were finally moved to another room at 1 AM. Breakfast food that ran out wasn't replenished.2015-09-09"
"Easy to find from the airport. The room was comfortable, and the AC was the quietest ever. The hotel staff was helpful. I've stayed twice now. Go for it.2017-07-11"
"The room was small and didn't have enough garbage cans or towels. The hotel was understaffed. No grab and go breakfast. OK In a pinch.2021-07-19"
"An older, noisy hotel. The room was big and had a fridge and microwave. There was nowhere to hang up clothes. Breakfast was a bag with packaged muffins, and energy bar, and apple juice.2021-06-02"
"Nice, clean, quiet hotel. It was reasonably priced and looked updated. Good breakfast. I'd stay here again and recommend it.2015-10-21"
"The hotel employees were outstanding, and breakfast was great.2019-07-14"
"The hotel was OK but nothing special. The beds were comfortable. Not enough in-room coffee provided, and there were no toiletries. The shuttle driver seemed in a hurry and basically dumped us at the airport even though we'd told him which airlines we were taking.2018-05-30"
"The hotel clerk was rude and wouldn't accept cash as payment. Don't recommend.2016-03-22"
"I was able to have a nice breakfast, read a paper, and watch early news before the hotel shuttle took us to the airport. It was a good start to the day.2017-10-18"
"The room was clean and larger than I expected. Great personnel. You won't regret staying at this hotel.2015-07-30"
"The hotel was OK. The room felt dark because the window was so small, and I didn't like the dark curtains. The front desk clerk was rather indifferent and not that friendly. The morning clerk was much nicer, and both the shuttle drivers were nice.2021-08-08"
"The beds were clean and comfortable. Nice, big bathroom. Breakfast was a boxed affair. I had to call and schedule the hotel shuttle.2021-07-12"
"We had to go to 3 different rooms before we found one we could stand. The 1st room smelled bad. The AC didn't work in the 2nd room. The 3rd room was just OK. Terrible selection and service at the continental breakfast. Find a different hotel.2015-06-28"
"The price was right. There was remodeling going on at the front of the hotel, so we entered from the back. Not very attractive, but it wasn't a big deal. Our room had a funny smell, but we got rid of it with the AC. Check-in was fine.2015-06-02"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable., and the bedding was fresh. The carpet needed cleaning, though. Pleasant, friendly housekeepers. I appreciated the welcoming staff; they made us happy. Our stay was smooth and comfortable, and we loved being here. I'll surely stay again.2015-04-27"
"An excellent hotel with reasonable rates if you're traveling with pets. The room was spacious, and the amenities were good. We liked the lobby, pool tables, and shuffleboard rooms with high ceilings.2020-01-15"
"Easy access to the airport. Good value. I stayed at this hotel with my 2 dogs; I was on the dog friendly floor, and it was still quiet. The room was large and clean, and check-in was easy.2020-01-01"
"There was a glare in our 2nd floor room from the roof, even in the rain. The room lighting didn't compensate for the glare. The entire hotel staff was genuinely kind, knowledgeable, and humorous. They made our stay truly relaxing. No continental breakfast.2019-05-30"
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