Cle Elum, WA

Travel Guide

Gold course trail with pine trees and homes after the rain
Gold course trail with pine trees and homes after the rain
This is SR 10 between Ellensburg and Cle Elum Washington. It is old US 10 that was the predecessor to I-90 through this area. Up on teh hill ahead is the Kittitas Valley Wind Farm. #washingtonstate #history #travel #pnw
Perfect winter cabin getaway at Cle Elum. There are usually many cabins for rent all year round. It's a beautiful area with a gorgeous frozen lake in the winter and crystal-clear-blue lake in the summer. If you've never been to this part of Washington, you should definitely check it out.
Spectacular view #lifeatexpedia #summer #evergreenstate #washington #seattlebeauty #cleelum

Where to stay in Cle Elum

Little Salmon la Sac running into the Cle Elum Lake, WA

Roslyn Ridge

While there might not be top attractions in Roslyn Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Roslyn Museum and Swiftwater Cellars.

Roslyn Ridge
Aerial Panoramic View of the Historic Methow Valley in Eastern Washington State. Farm and ranch land lead to the North Cascade Mountains in this stunning landscape photographed on an autumnal morning.

Sky Meadows Ranch

When in Sky Meadows Ranch, you can plan a visit to Fireman's Park and Carpenter Memorial Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sky Meadows Ranch
Beautiful Mountain Peak View of the Pacific Northwest

Sun Country

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sun Country and surrounding area, you can visit Swiftwater Cellars and Washington State Horse Park.

Sun Country
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Elk Meadows

While there might not be top attractions in Elk Meadows, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Swiftwater Cellars and Roslyn Museum.

Elk Meadows
Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence

Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence

4 out of 5
3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum WA
The price is NT$5,958 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$5,958
NT$7,623 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Cle Elum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The best place close to the Seattle area.

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence
Stewart Lodge

Stewart Lodge

2.5 out of 5
805 West First Street Cle Elum WA
The price is NT$1,637 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$1,637
NT$1,809 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cle Elum. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great Deal!

Reviewed on 2026/1/31

Stewart Lodge
Best Western Snowcap Lodge

Best Western Snowcap Lodge

2.5 out of 5
809 W Davis St Cle Elum WA
The price is NT$4,445 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$4,445
NT$4,911 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cle Elum. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and had a good variety. Special shout out to Alexis and Josh at the front desk - they were very courteous and also helped us get some replacement pillows for the feather ones in the room, to avoid our allergy issues.

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

Best Western Snowcap Lodge
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Stratford Suites

Stratford Suites

2.5 out of 5
11808 W Center Ln Airway Heights WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Airway Heights. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,448 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was super friendly.

Reviewed on 2026/1/26

Stratford Suites
Medallion Inn & Suites

Medallion Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
16710 Smokey Point Blvd Arlington WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,443 reviews)
The room was very nice and the staff were friendly as well.

Reviewed on 2026/1/23

Medallion Inn & Suites
The Grey Gull

The Grey Gull

2 out of 5
651 Ocean Shores Blvd NW Ocean Shores WA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,243 reviews)
Clean and a few upgrades. Always enjoy our time there.

Reviewed on 2026/2/2

The Grey Gull
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

horse in pasture with white fence in Washington state

Washington State Horse Park

You can take time to visit Washington State Horse Park during your travels to Cle Elum. While in this romantic area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Washington State Horse Park
Late afternoon at Plantes Ferry park along the Spokane River with the monument to early settlers in view in Spokane, Washington, USA.

Centennial Park

Centennial Park is just one of the places to see in Cle Elum, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this romantic area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Centennial Park

Cle Elum Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cle Elum Lake during your travels in Cle Elum. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Cle Elum Lake

Swiftwater Cellars

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Swiftwater Cellars during your travels to Cle Elum. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses.

Swiftwater Cellars

Roslyn Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Roslyn Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Roslyn. While in this romantic area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Roslyn Museum

Teanaway Valley Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Teanaway Valley Wildlife Area during your travels to Cle Elum. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Teanaway Valley Wildlife Area

Reviews of Cle Elum

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
61
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
75
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful old town with friendly people and many options for dining and recreation.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Cle Elum is a friendly town, close to Roslyn and Snoqualmie.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We dined at Beau’s and found it remarkably good for the size of the town!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Unique cheese, wine and meat shops

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved having a Safeway close by. We came to relax and enjoy family.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There is not much variety of food option

Cities near Cle Elum

This is SR 10 between Ellensburg and Cle Elum Washington. It is old US 10 that was the predecessor to I-90 through this area. Up on teh hill ahead is the Kittitas Valley Wind Farm. #washingtonstate #history #travel #pnw

Ellensburg

Nice view of the magnificent Columbia River. Just imagine Lewis and Clark sailing this when searching for Pacific Ocean.

Peshastin

Man walking on ridge to his tent on base camp on Easton Glacier. Mount Baker. Washington. United States of America

Easton

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