Hotel Bellwether

Planning your next special occasion? 🍷

Host an unforgettable celebration in Hotel Bellwether’s intimate wine cellar, tucked off the Lighthouse Grill. This European-style dining room seats up to 14 guests and offers a truly one-of-a-kind setting—complete with wines from around the world and attentive service from our team.

For August and September 2026, we’re waiving room rental fees for the wine cellar.
Reach out to [email protected] to check availability and start planning your event ✨🥂

Take a hike with Hotel Bellwether 🥾

Craving adventure with your stay? Book our Take a Hike Package and explore iconic PNW trails with a curated hiking guide, complete with maps and local recommendations. Wander locally or let us connect you with expert guides and chartered boats for island hikes and epic water-access trails.

Ready to lace up?

Book your Take a Hike experience at hotelbellwether.com!

📸: Jordan Qaddourah

New! Floating Sauna at the Hotel Bellwether Dock ⚓️✨

Just steps from your suite on our waterfront dock, discover the new floating sauna on Bellingham Bay by Coho Saunas. Unwind in soothing heat while taking in breathtaking bay views, fresh salt air and the gentle rhythm of the water. Cool off under the outdoor shower, breathe deeply and settle back into the warmth.

Heat, cool, rest, repeat... your perfect waterfront escape awaits ✨🌅 Book today at cohosaunas.com!

📸 Photos by Damian Vines.

🎶 Tomorrow’s the day! 🎶

Join us for Blues, Brews & BBQ on Thursday, August 6 featuring Baby Cakes on our beautiful waterfront terrace!

🍗 BBQ served: 5:00–7:30 PM
🎸 Live music: 6:00–9:00 PM
🚪 Doors open: 5:00 PM

Enjoy a delicious Bellwether BBQ dinner featuring barbecued chicken, pulled pork, vegetarian stuffed peppers, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, and cornbread with honey butter while taking in the stunning waterfront views and dancing along to live music from Baby Cakes.

Admission and BBQ tickets are available at check-in, or purchase yours in advance through the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-brews-bbq-baby-cakes-tickets-1990201689829?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and kick off your Thursday evening with great food, live music, and beautiful views.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌅🎶

🎶 Blues, Brews & BBQ is back this Thursday, July 30, featuring local favorite Space Band! Join us on our waterfront terrace for an evening of live music, delicious BBQ, and beautiful bay views.

Our Bellwether BBQ menu includes BBQ chicken, pulled pork, vegetarian stuffed peppers, mac & cheese, cornbread with honey butter, and sliced fruit. BBQ tickets are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

🎟 Admission: $15
🍽 BBQ Ticket: $30
Purchase your tickets online through the link below or at the door.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-brews-bbq-space-band-tickets-1990201527343?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Bring your friends, enjoy some great BBQ, dance the night away, and soak in the waterfront atmosphere with live music from Space Band. We can’t wait to see you there!

Celebrate life’s biggest moments with a team dedicated to bringing your vision to life ✨

From anniversaries and milestone birthdays to retirements and graduations, Hotel Bellwether’s event spaces offer a stunning waterfront backdrop, bespoke menus, and attentive service to make your celebration unforgettable!

Ready to start planning your next milestone? Reach out to [email protected] today to learn more about our services 💫

In need of a summer escape?

Experience a weekend on the water in Hotel Bellwether’s one-of-a-kind Lighthouse Suite ✨🥂This newly renovated three-story lighthouse offers 360-degree views of the bay, marina, and surrounding mountains. Enjoy waterfront trails just steps from your door, or explore downtown Bellingham with a complimentary hotel bike 🚲

Prefer to relax in? Have room service delivered straight from the Lighthouse Grill and enjoy your dinner on one of your private balconies. Book your stay in the Lighthouse Suite at hotelbellwether.com!

🎶 Blues, Brews & BBQ is back on Thursday, July 17! 🎶

Join us from 5–9 PM for an evening of live music featuring Midlife Crisis & The Alimony Horns while you soak in the beautiful waterfront views.

🚪Doors open at 5 PM

🍖BBQ service: 5–7:30 PM (limited tickets)

🎶 Music is from 6-9 PM

🎟️ Admission and BBQ tickets will be available at check-in, or pre-purchase tickets in advance through the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-brews-bbq-midlife-crisis-the-alimony-horns-tickets-1990200891441?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Bring your friends and family, grab a drink, enjoy some delicious BBQ, and get ready for a fun summer evening filled with great music on the bay. We can’t wait to see you!