Where to Stay on the Island
The Eagle Harbor Inn
Head to 291 Madison Avenue South, on the edge of downtown Winslow, to find this small boutique hotel, which bills itself as the closest hotel to the ferry terminal. Its five individually designed rooms and two townhomes gather around a landscaped garden courtyard. The inn has long earned a good reputation, picking up local Best of Bainbridge Island honors and praise from publications including Sunset Magazine and Forbes.
Settle into a room with a marble bathroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Pacific Northwest art, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, with space for two to six guests. For more room, book one of the two-level townhomes, each over 1,800 square feet, with a full kitchen, a gas fireplace, a private garage with an in-unit elevator and a patio looking out over the harbor. They suit family reunions well, and the inn says the pair together can sleep ten.
Keep a few practical points in mind before you book:
- Check-in: There is no front desk, so you let yourself in with keypad codes.
- Coffee, not breakfast: Breakfast is not served, but a coffeehouse across the street delivers coffee each morning.
- Parking: Free covered parking waits on site.
- Stairs and cooling: Several flights of stairs link parking, lobby and rooms, and some units lack air conditioning, so ask the inn about your specific room.
- Pets and smoking: Neither is allowed.
- Extras: You can request passes to a nearby health club, and the inn offers special rates for multi-night stays.
The Inn at Pleasant Beach
Look south to Pleasant Beach Village for this 23-room boutique hotel, a larger choice than the Winslow inn. It suits you if you prefer a village setting away from the ferry crowds. Plan on a car or other transport to reach downtown.
Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island
Just off Highway 305, the main road running up the island, this smoke-free hotel makes sense when you are driving. Expect easy highway access and a more conventional hotel stay.
Fay Bainbridge Campground
Pitch your tent inside Fay Bainbridge Park on the northeast shore, where this public campground welcomes travelers who would rather sleep outdoors. It is a good fit for campers, families on a budget and anyone who wants the shoreline close at hand.
Make the Most of Your Stay
Pair a night on the island with a visit to Bloedel Reserve, a 140-acre public garden on the north end that hosts walks and workshops through the year. Back in Winslow, spend a slow afternoon drifting between coffee shops, the waterfront trail and the marina.
Plenty of visitors match an island night with time in the city. Browse things to do in Seattle, explore Seattle neighborhoods worth a ferry ride back, or plan a stop at one of the city's parks before or after your crossing.
Check each business's own website for current rates, policies and availability.
