More and more, couples are deciding that taking a long haul honeymoon right after their stressful (and expensive) wedding might not be a good idea. So instead, they are saving up and taking their big honeymoon later, and going on a “mini-moon” right after the wedding. A mini-moon is a short getaway within driving distance that will give you the rest and relaxation you need after your wedding, but also not break the bank!
Here are some great spots within 5 hours of the Spokane area for the perfect romantic weekend or mini-moon!
Stone Creek Manor
The best recommendation for Stone Creek Manor, located in Walla Walla, is the 66 “exceptional” ratings on Trip Advisor. The house was built in 1926 and has been beautifully restored by it’s current owners to pay tribute to it’s past and also offer modern luxury to its patrons. The perfect resting spot between winery tours!
Cost per night: $185-$215 average
Driving distance: 3 hours from Spokane
The Lodge at Sandpoint
A luxury lodge style hotel right on Lake Pend Oreille and only an hour and a half from Spokane, The Lodge at Sandpoint is an ideal weekend getaway. You can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains, a private beach and dinner at the famous Forty-One South Restaurant.
Cost per night: $99-$200 average
Driving distance: 1 and a half hours from Spokane
Hotel Lusso
Located right in the heart of downtown Spokane, Hotel Lusso, is the perfect hotel for your wedding night (if your venue doesn’t have accommodation). The luxurious boutique hotel offers deep soak tubs, high-end finishes and furnishings, great service and is right next to Spokane’s best restaurants and nightlife.
Cost per night: $99-$220 average
Driving distance: None!
Pine River Ranch
Pine River Ranch, near Leavenworth, is far more than a Bed and Breakfast. With private cabin suites featuring a jacuzzi, a fireplace and mountain views, this is the ultimate luxury lodge getaway! They even deliver breakfast right to your door!
Cost per night: $195 average
Driving distance: 3 and half hours from Spokane
Coeur d’ Alene Resort
Even though the Coeur d’ Alene Resort is right in our backyard, it is truly one of the most gorgeous lake settings in the Northwest, add the luxurious hotel surroundings, the spa and golf course, gourmet restaurants and you’ve got yourself the perfect weekend getaway! (Plus you will save mucho bucks on gas!)
Cost per night: $139-$180 average
Driving distance: 30 minutes from Spokane
Inn at the Market
The Inn at the Market is the only hotel in Pikes Place, and is also the highest rated hotel in all of Seattle! It’s a bit on the pricey side, but with gorgeous water views, an awesome location and fabulous accommodations, it might be worth the splurge!
Cost per night: $195-$395 average
Driving distance: 4 and a half hours from Spokane
The Clark House
If you want a true escape from the busy modern world, then The Clark House on Hayden Lake might be the place for you. The mansion was built in 1910 by F. Lewis Clark, who built the house right on the shores of Hayden Lake as a summer home where he invited the most prosperous of society to visit. The house has been carefully restored to its former glory and now is a bed and breakfast. You won’t find high tech modern conveniences here, but you will find charm galore!
Cost per night: $100-$200 average
Driving distance: 45 minutes from Spokane (7 miles from Coeur d’ Alene)
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The Lodge at Whitefish
Even though Whitefish Montana is about a 4 and a half hour drive, the surrounding mountains, pristine lake and cosmopolitan restaurants and bars make it one of the best little resort towns in the Inland Northwest. Whether you want to ski, swim, shop or go to the spa, Whitefish has an option for you. And The Lodge at Whitefish is definitely the highest rated place to stay. Inspired by the lodges of the past, the hotel perfectly marries old wold charm with modern luxury.
Cost per night: $125-$257 average
Driving distance: 4 and a half hours from Spokane
Do you have any other mini-moon/weekend getaway suggestions?! We need all the help we can get!
I’m so excited to see the honeymoon section on Apple Brides! For my fiance and I, now that our wedding is essentially planned, we are stressed about what to do for a honeymoon and how to plan it.
One place that’s in this region we found is the Stephanie Inn on Cannon Beach, OR. It looks so romantic and we found it being highly recommended on a Seattle Wedding blog.
http://www.stephanieinn.com/
That place looks amazing! Thanks for the tip!
Stephanie Inn is great, also look at TU TU TUN lodge another wonderful place
Great info, will have to see about getting to some of these really soon. Looks so relaxing!
We recently visited the Mountain Home Lodge in Leavenworth for our 5-year anniversary and it would make an AMAZING local honeymoon, especially for winter brides (although I’m sure it’s beautiful in the summer time too!) Here is the website: http://www.mthome.com/