Living in the Northwest we have so many wonderful options for budget friendly or cheap weekend getaways. Within driving distance we can see the mountains, wine country, beaches, and city getaways. We have access to family vacations, romantic escapes, outdoor vacations or urban site seeing. Plus, you can do many of these things on a budget too!
Here are our favorite picks this week, for some great deals you can get on Pacific Northwest Getaways. Be sure to bookmark this page (or pin it to your travel board here) as we will be updating it weekly (each Thursday) with new ideas!
If you want to know what some of these destinations are like, be sure to check out our northwest travel reviews page for some of our favorite affordable getaways (and savings tips).
Seattle Area Hotels (Washington):
Great Wolf Lodge Packages starting at $129! Groupon is back with their very popular Great Wolf Lodge deal. You can get a deal for a family of 4 for lodging & water park tickets as low as $129.00! Wow – that’s an awesome deal! They have dates available through the end of June, so this would be a great idea for a mid-week treat this spring or treat for after school gets out for the year .Dates will sell out quickly at the $129 rate. I’d buy your Groupon quickly, though, if you’re interested as the lowest priced offers usually do sell out pretty fast! There are only weekday rates available. Click here for more information!
Book a 2-Night Stay for Up to Six on San Juan Island, WA starting at $125/nt! The Roche Harbor Resort is a historic grounds, with President Theodore Roosevelt having stayed tehre in the past as a guest of a lawyer named John McMillin. You’ll find old photos all across the property along with many modern amenities such as caviar facials in the spa, onsite dining, and more. Check-in is only available Monday through Wednesday and you must stay for two nights. Choose between a one-bedroom condo, a two-bedroom condo, or a historic cottage.
Book a Stay for Two at Baymont Inn & Suites in Bremerton, WA starting at $55/nt! Stay for two in a standard king room or up to four in a king suite, queen suite, standard double-queen room, or double-queen room with balcony with dates into July. Kids 16 or younger stay for free. Located just across the Puget Sound from Seattle, this hotel has newly renovated rooms with amenities such as free WiFi, mini fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning. Pets are welcome for a $15 nightly pet fee. There is lots to do nearby including a naval museum, golf courses, and more. Unwind at night with free hot chocolate and cider in the lobby.
Portland Area Hotels (Oregon):
Pick from 3 Getaway Options at the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort starting at $159/nt! There are three packages to choose from, one designed for just simply staying at the resort, one for golfers, and one for spa lovers. Packages start as low as $159/night (must buy a 2-night pakage) but that price also includes breakfast AND a late checkout (2pm!). There is an Olympic size pool there that is open 24 hours a day, free putt-putt golf, and more. Click here for our review of the Salishan Resort!
Beach Getaways / Lake Getaways:
Weekend Getaways for Couples Ideas (Romantic Getaways):
Enjoy Peace and Quiet “Glamping” in Olympia, WA starting at $150/nt! Book a two or three night stay for two in a Luxury Canvas Glamping Cabin with a Firewood Package Tuesdays through Thursdays from April 1st through May 31st for $299 or a two night ($349) or three night ($369) stay for two in a Luxury Canvas Glamping Cabin Tuesdays through Thursdays from June 1st through September 31st. Luxury meets the great outdoors with these romantic cabins in the heart of Millersylvania State Park. You’ll receive a complimentary S’mores and Popcorn Gift Basket upon arrival plus you can rent bikes for free to get around the area. These cabins feature king-size memory foam mattresses, mini fridges, microwaves, vanities, fireplaces, dining tables, electric heaters, and more. Sia has family who has stayed here and RAVED about their stay!
More Getaway Ideas:
Stay at a 4-Star Hotel for Two in Girdwood, Alaska with Two Complimentary Aerial-Tram Passes starting at $99/nt! Stay for two in a deluxe king room or deluxe two-double room into June and get two free aerial tram passes per stay on dates after opening day (May 19th). Up to two kids 17 or younger can stay for free. This chateau-style resort recently won a Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015. Relax at the spa with an aromatherapy massage or mud facial, learn about wildlife at the nearby Conservation Center, dine at the Aurora Bar & Grill, hike the scenic trails nearby, and more.
Stay at the Pinnacle Lodge in Sun Peaks, BC starting at $78/nt! Stay for three in a hotel room with FREE underground parking with dates available into June. This spot looks beautiful, and it is only about 5 hours from Seattle. The Pinnacle Lodge is in the middle of Sun Peaks Resort. The views are beautiful, and there is lots to do including hiking, biking, golf, canoeing, mountain biking, off-road Segway tours, tand-up paddleboarding on Heffley Lake, and more. Breakfast and afternoon tea are complimentary (including in your daily resort fee) and rooms feature mini fridges, balconies, and fireplaces.
Find all of the current Northwest Getaways available on Groupon Getaways here too!
Other Articles to help you plan cheap weekend getaways include:
Be sure to check out our Northwest Travel Reviews page, to get more inspiration for cheap weekend getaway ideas!
If you are thinking about Disneyland, we have created an entire page with Disneyland Savings tips too here.
If you’re a Costco member, find out how to save on travel using the Costco Travel services here.
You will find current promo codes available to save at Great Wolf Lodge here (Grand Mound)
NW Getaway Ideas on a Budget (New Deals Updated Weekly) – Stay in Bremerton, WA starting at $55/nt, Go Glamping for $150/nt, and More! is a post from Thrifty NW Mom