East Wenatchee, WA

Travel Guide

Panorama of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee from Saddle Rock trail
Living in the middle of a rainforest for the last  three decades has made me a huge fan of -- the desert.  Actually, anywhere east of the Cascades where the predominant climate veers towards the dry and ascetic, and the colors come in ranges and not a single verdant hue.

Don't get me wrong, I do not think I could live without the mountains and the forests and the alpine meadows.  It's just that, come winter, the sponge-bath they provide can become a little wearisome.

If you want the colors of the desert and the high plains, head East from the mountains and you won't have far to travel.  The general demarcation point in Washington for that switch in climate is probably Wenatchee.  It's a pleasant town, with all the amenities, and East Wenatchee is its next-door neighbor.

As you can see from this view, the landscape has completely transformed from the wetter, greener, and more mountainous terrain in the West to the austere pattern you see here.

There are plenty of places to hike on this side of the Cascades, including a set of very respectable mountain peaks.  But the sun actually makes an appearnce from time to time in the winter months.  And a face full of sunshine can change your outlook almost in an instant.
Winter closes in on the head of Lake Chelan at Stehekin. The Lake level is 22 feet below summer time levels for electrical generation purposes.
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and railway items
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan featuring railway items, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Cedars Inn

Cedars Inn

3 out of 5
80 Ninth Street NE East Wenatchee WA
The price is NT$2,428 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
NT$2,428
NT$2,726 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,310 reviews)
Every time I always give 5 stars for my review and it's why I go back every time after trying out many other places.This is the spot that always gets consistency.Friendliness , in customer service courtesy , location stars

Reviewed on 2026/3/25

Cedars Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

3 out of 5
201 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is NT$3,454 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$3,454
NT$3,943 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The room had a smell because of the carpet, the bathrooms were very clean

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee

2.5 out of 5
580 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is NT$2,249 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$2,249
NT$2,525 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (920 reviews)
Good and Clean

Reviewed on 2026/3/20

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee
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.
Bavarian Lodge Suites

Bavarian Lodge Suites

4 out of 5
827 Front St Leavenworth WA
Stay at this aparthotel in Leavenworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Front Street Park and Leavenworth Nutcracker ...
Bavarian Lodge Suites
Desert Canyon Golf Resort

Desert Canyon Golf Resort

4 out of 5
1030 Desert Canyon Blvd Orondo WA
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Orondo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Desert Canyon Golf Resort and Daroga State ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
Most of our stay no staff was available. So many things did not work in our room. The microwave has a horrible squeal, fireplace had gas turned off and did not work. Our shower would only pull half water out the shower and the other half in the tub. I let them know that on day 1 and nothing was done. ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/29

Desert Canyon Golf Resort
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.

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