Short-Term Places to Stay in Gig Harbor
With spring already here and summer on its way, for many people that means visits from family and friends. It also means their guests might need a place to stay. Or maybe you want a fun option for a family reunion, a local getaway for a special occasion, or just a chance to enjoy a few days relaxing as a tourist in your own town. Whatever the reason, I’ve got you covered with an extensive list of places to stay in and around Gig Harbor, from hotels and motels to inns, bed and breakfasts, houses, and even houseboat rentals! And if any pets will be coming along, be sure to check with each establishment on whether they can accommodate your furry friends as well.
INNS, HOTELS, AND MOTELS
6575 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor • (253) 858-9690
Conveniently situated between uptown and downtown Gig Harbor, this Best Western comes with a complimentary breakfast and is pet friendly. Lots of room layouts and suites available to choose from. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, on-site laundry services, business center, and an outdoor terrace with fire pit. Special offers available.
3211 56th Street NW, Gig Harbor • (800) 795-9980 or (253) 858-1111
Located in uptown Gig Harbor, the Inn is just 10 minutes from the waterfront. A variety of rooms are offered, from deluxe rooms and jacuzzi suites to a two-room family suite. Pets are welcome in some parts of the hotel, for a minimal daily fee. Be sure to check their current offers before booking your stay.
3212 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor • (253) 858-1818
This family-owned inn is a quaint place to stay and just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and history of the waterfront. Add a packaged special to make your stay more memorable!
9017 North Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor • (253) 857-0770
Set in an historic 1918 home in downtown Gig Harbor, each room in this charming inn has a private entrance, gas fireplace, and waterfront view. Guests can enjoy the harbor from the large deck right on the water or with the complimentary kayaks provided, and if you’re arriving by boat, the Inn even has its own dock! Contact the inn for their policy on pets.
Westwynd Motel Suites & Apartments
6703 144th Street NW, Gig Harbor • (800) 468-9963 or (253) 857-4047
For a budget option, the Westwynd in Purdy offers single rooms as well as one- and two-bedroom suites. All suites have full kitchens. Daily fee required for dogs.
BED & BREAKFASTS
4107 Burnham Drive, Gig Harbor • (253) 224-9655
Renovated in 2005, the Parsonage was originally built as the rector’s quarters for the first church established in Gig Harbor. It offers two private rooms to rent and use of the whole house comes with your stay, as well as access to the laundry room, a hot tub, and the beautiful gardens and backyard shade patio. Just two blocks from the harbor.
13706 92nd Avenue Court NW, Gig Harbor • (253) 857-8877
If you don’t mind a bit of a drive to the harbor, this bed and breakfast will not disappoint! Nestled in five acres of woods and only a mile from Henderson Bay, the beautiful grounds highlight multiple gardens, a walking path, and fire pit. Rent the completely private Carriage House cottage, or choose one of the three rooms in the main manor house. Add a gift package to make your stay more special. No pets.
HOUSE & HOUSEBOAT RENTALS
Here is a list of houses and houseboats available to rent, but it is by no means exhaustive! Be sure to visit websites like Airbnb and VRBO for more options in Gig Harbor or the greater area of Pierce and Kitsap counties. Also, be aware that most don’t allow pets, and some only allow children of certain ages, so be sure to check the house rules for each listing.