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    Water Front Inn

    3.0 (71 reviews)
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    Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Comfy, big bed
    Peg C.

    There is absolutely nothing fancy or new about this place. If you want that, stay somewhere else. But if you want a decent, clean motel room with a fridge and microwave that's right on the water where you can hear the waves all day and night, stay here. Aladdin Motor Inn is an old hotel with lots of stairs (no elevators and no A/C) next to an industrial fish processing area. Not pretty. But we avoided looking in that direction and we were fine! LOL. We got a balcony room overlooking the ocean and it was perfect for a four-day getaway in Port Townsend. Worth the extra money to get the balcony and the view. So relaxing to gaze at the ocean, listen to the waves, and walk on the beach. Added bonus: there's a great bakery with a walk-up window right next door. You can get super fresh bread and pastries every day!

    Ironic that the room smelled of stale smoke! This is insulting.
    Marlene B.

    Beware, I booked reservations on hotels.com when I arrived I was told that in order to have a water view I had to pay more. Strange the hotel is on the water and 90% of the rooms are on the water. When I entered my room there was a sign in the which states "no smoking or a $300 fine for cleaning but the room reeked of smoke. The property was being painted in my four days stay there so I heard noise of electronically lift equipment most of the time in my room. I had workers outside my balcony walking around on at 800am making noise. I was woke up in the morning and ask to move my car in their parking lot because of the painting. It's a lot of inconvenience I would think there would be some understanding given the maintenance to the property and possible discount but I was told NO! Why not mitigate the customers inconvenience? Poor service results in a bad reviews.

    Melissa C.

    Awesome staff and very clean rooms! I recommend the Aladdin Inn if you are ever in Port Townsend!

    Courteney S.

    Upon arrival it looked decent. Located away from the main drag, it is quiet. The front desk gal was very nice. My fiance purchased this room for my daughter and i for a girls weekend. They almost didnt allow us to stay, because the card holder was not on site. I explained that to her and she smiled. She checked us into our room no problem. Upon opeining the door, the smeel of clean hotel fills your nostrils. The sound of a barking dog fills the ears. I swear the desk lady said no pets. Maybe they live here? And it cannot be a service dog, they dont bark. This dog barked all. Night. Long. Aside from thin walls, hearing humans yelling at the dog to stop barking, i would stay here again. The view of the sound is beautiful. The beds are comfortable and they give you three pillows on each bed. They provide ample storage for your belongings. There's a mini fridge, microwave and coffee pot.

    View from the deck
    Bekah S.

    This motel is a great find. If they ever do an upgrade, we "normal" people wouldn't be able to afford it. The view is just that great. This is right on the water, and the upper rooms have decks right over the little beach. You can watch ships all day long. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The room had a little fridge and microwave, and a counter to store food on. The room itself is dated and worn, but the water was hot, the shower more than adequate, and the views are insane. Insane! I would highly recommend staying here.

    View from the room. Deer in the water.

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    Review Highlights - Water Front Inn

    “My wife and I stayed at the Aladdin Motor Inn for a one-night getaway last weekend, and we loved it!”

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    The Palace Hotel - Bathroom

    The Palace Hotel

    (128 reviews)

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    A haiku for The Palace…read more Magic happens here Spacious comfort and beauty Smart good workers all

    So this is a review of my experience here though we didn't stay there…read more It is a great historical example of a waterfront hotel built in the late 19th century during the building boom here when Port Townsend was competing with the whole west coast to be a terminus port for trade and economic boom. The railroad never came but the sailors did so this was the brothel, bar, and sailor trade on the waterfront where the respectable affluent families built their Victorian homes above. So glad that further economic boom didn't tear down this cool old buildings and so much of the structures of all kinds around town! We were having a local tourist day from our place across Admiralty inlet with our big dog. While walking the front street before we could notice a lovely older lady was welcoming us and our boy and very happy to see our pup. She was just so much a great ambassador of their business and very engaging that we all enjoyed the encounter. The front entrance decorated well and nice plants in boxes. She had so many dog friendly advice to give us without asking about Port Townsend in general and recommended local dining choices. Not asked for but in hindsight it reminded me of what you'd expect from your concierge at a nice hotel while on vacation. We really enjoyed chatting with her out at the entrance and makes me want to suggest that place for a fun stay. They have 7 rooms I guess that are dog friendly and If we "missed the boat back to Whidbey". Or something more planned, we would def consider staying at this former 19th century brothel turned hotel for sure! It reminds me of a smaller version of the same we stayed at once in San Francisco way up the hill that was not preserved so well. This whole town was designed and developed to compete with west coast 19th century seaports for trade and commerce and it shows. But i think that the thought that railroads would bring prosperity here has left us with survivors of this bygone era!! I'd recommend considering this a a great waterfront stay in this town as it's very convenient and worthwhile!

    Old Consulate - Downstairs

    Old Consulate

    (40 reviews)

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    A very nice place to stay for a quick getaway in Port Townsend, with a full 3 course home-made…read morebreakfast! My husband booked our stay here for a quaint Valentine's day getaway. We stayed in room 6. It's an old Victorian house with a number of antique artifacts including instruments, guns, books, etc. There is no elevator - you have to climb the stairs to get to your room or downstairs to the billiards table & guest fridge. The innkeeper is extremely sweet. She welcomed us in and explained about the house. At 9am (prompt), she serves breakfast, which was a delight! It was a full 3 course meal - everything home-made (or from a local bakery). Honestly, the breakfast here was better than our dinner at a restaurant the night before! Our room was very cute - it looked like the inside of a doll house. For my husband, who is a tall man (6'2), he felt a bit claustrophobic because the ceiling comes inwards. But for my 5' self, I didn't mind. Everything was clean and had a nice presentation. They even had home-made cookies waiting! We really enjoyed our stay, and it was nice to have a sit down breakfast with the other guests and chat together. There's also a sweet doggo named Ursa who you may see putter around. For a nice weekend away from the city, this is a very cozy quaint place to stay.

    Absolutely gorgeous hotel with expert attention to detail. He opulence was incredible. The food was…read moreamazing and the atmosphere was the best I have ever experienced at any B&B anywhere in the world. This is an excellent romantic getaway.

    Commander's Beach House

    Commander's Beach House

    (32 reviews)

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    My fiancé and I returned about 5 years after our first visit in Summer 2019 to find the House under…read morethe stewardship of Natalie and Dave, and our experience was just as lovely as the first time! The food was absolutely exquisite. We ate breakfast beside the sea both mornings and Natalie did a wonderful job serving us. She was so friendly and thoughtful around our dietary needs. We felt very cared for and the environment was so serene. Dave even offered to wash our car after it got some bird dung on it! This is still the best place to stay in Port Townsend, we'll definitely be coming back!

    This is by far the best beach house B&B. Right on the beach to hear the surf and gulls. Classic,…read moreclean, and wonderfully restored. Authentic windows,big baseboards, excellent charm in doors too. That is just the beginning. Step inside! We booked this lovely home last minute as a four day getaway. Greeted by the owner's family we felt instantly at home. A quiet warmth with fireplaces, candles, easy chairs, a cribbage board, and a full coffee tea bar in the main room. Out the sliding door is a full covered porch and comfy chairs to watch the tides roll in or out. Very protected by the wind. Humming birds dance on the side. Wood deck chiefs and a swing on the lawn. We chose the Lighthouse room with king size bed. Amazing mattress, window view of the beach and lighthouse of Walden Park. Nicely decorated in nautical beach old time and up dated treasures. Window open to hear the surf. Steam heat is amazing warmth. beautiful room with a sitting room and full bath. If you need to take an extra person there is an extra room connecting with bed. We did not need this room, but nice if we bring a few with us. This is the one you want to check on first. If the website is not working with the WiFi (rain and storms happen in PNW). Then give them a call. Dave answered all our questions and booked us in. This is after one year of covid 19 and this place is clean and staff genuinely kind and responsible. We will come again. The sunsets are surrounding on walks from beach house to downtown port Townsend. We came in rain and still had a fabulous time. Beach house does not have a TV but doe totally relaxation who really needs one. WiFi and electric for cell phone is in place. We ditched it all to enjoy the simple time of a beautiful beach house on a walkable beach and close to marina. We will come again!!

    The Washington Private Suites - Suite 1, One bedroom

    The Washington Private Suites

    (21 reviews)

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    Loved this place!…read more I'm giving 4 stars, but in reality, it is 4.5. Location: The location is great. You're located downtown and can walk to any shop or eatery in the area. The parking location for hotel guest is odd and in reality, can only fit two cars. So, just find a spot, park it and leave it. Take advantage and walk everywhere. The Digs: There's no attendant, so you need to book in advance with the lovely manager, Marilou. She really cares about the hotels she manages and truly wants your stay to be a memorable one. Upon arrival you will get codes for both the building and your room. Speaking of the room, when you enter, you are greeted by music playing on the radio and a few lights on. A nice, simple touch, especially after a long day of traveling. The old hotel is super clean and cozy, yet modern. It almost feels like you're staying at a friends house. This is definitely a gem in Port Townsend and I would not hesitate to stay here again. The minor "constructive criticisms" that I have are to give a good corner scrubbing along the baseboards in the bathroom and to keep the soap and shampoo fairly full to give the "illusion" that your guests are the first ones to stay there.

    Beautiful room - great location - relaxing stay…read more We stayed in Room #1, which has 2 beds (1 bed is in a bedroom, and since we only needed 1 we didn't use the bedroom). The room was simply but beautifully decorated, the bed very comfortable with down comforter and soft sheets. Our room had a nice little desk, where we plugged in the laptop and used the free (fast) wireless. Our room also had a mini refrigerator, tv, stereo and nice big bathroom. There is a common area in the hall which is great because it holds everything you might ever need during your stay (hair dryers, extra coffee, bottle openers, microwave, etc.). The location is quiet, a block off the main street, and there isn't a water view (which is fine, because we only slept there!). Parking was well lit and behind the building. I loved the convenience of having a door and room code, and not having to check in and check out... felt more like staying at a friend's apartment than a hotel... which is nice. The manager was very friendly and called us ahead to let us know we could check in early. We will definitely stay at the Washington again, and recommend it to our family and friends!

    Water Front Inn - hotels - Updated September 2026

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