Why you should book Walla Walla wineries with lodging
This blog post covers wineries in Walla Walla, Washington that offer lodging.
Walla Walla is a small town in Southeastern Washington State famous for golden wheat fields, gently rolling hills, and wonderful wineries. My list of Walla Walla wineries with lodging offers a mix of luxury hotels, quaint cottages, rustic resorts, and cute bed and breakfasts.
Sure, you could stay at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla. It’s a lovely historic hotel. But maybe you want to wake up to vineyard views in the morning. Winery hotels have vineyard views.
Or maybe you want to enjoy a late afternoon wine tasting and then take a nap before dinner? Winery hotels have places to nap!
Wineries with lodging are essentially places to sleep and drink wine. Which means booking a winery hotel is basically multitasking, right? Right!
I’ve split this list in two parts. First I’ll list five Walla Walla wineries with lodging open to the public. This means anyone can book a room.
Then I’ll list two Walla Walla wineries with lodging open only to their wine club members. This means the winery only allows their own wine club members to book.
Lastly, I’ll throw in a little bonus. It’s a dreamy hotel outside Walla Walla with a pool that overlooks vineyards.
How to access the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State
There are a few ways to access the Walla Walla Valley.
One, you could fly directly into Walla Walla. The Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) is a short ten minute drive from the heart of downtown Walla Walla.
Two, you could fly into the Tri-Cities and then drive to Walla Walla. The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, Washington is a 50 minute drive from the heart of Walla Walla.
Three, you could drive to Walla Walla from a nearby city. Portland, Oregon is a four hour drive from Walla Walla. It’ll take about 4 hours and 15 minutes to drive from downtown Seattle to Walla Walla. Spokane, Washington is a 2 hour and 45 minute drive away from Walla Walla. All three of these cities have airports with dozens of flights everyday.
I recommend renting a car once you’re in Walla Walla. Driving is the easiest way to access the area’s many winery production facilities.
However, if you don’t want to rent a car, there are other options. You could hire a private driver to shuttle you between wineries. You could call an Uber to transport you.
Or you could explore the downtown winery tasting rooms on foot. The tasting rooms on Main Street are within easy walking distance of one another.
The best Walla Walla wineries with lodging
Walla Walla wineries with lodging open to the public
These five Walla Walla wineries with lodging are available for everyone to book. You do not need to purchase a wine club membership in order to stay at any of the five following hotels.
The Inn at Abeja
The Inn at Abeja is a gorgeous historic farmstead in Walla Walla, Washington.
This 38-acre property features private rooms, cottages, suites, and a large farmhouse for larger groups. The owners meticulously restored the property’s original outbuildings to include modern amenities. As a result the Inn at Abeja is the perfect mix of historic charm and modern comfort.
The Inn at Abeja is related to the celebrated Abeja Winery. Guests of the inn can enjoy a tasting of the renowned Abeja wines (by appointment). Gourmet breakfast is also included with the stay and might feature fresh orange juice, coffee from Walla Walla Roastery, and handmade pastries. Sounds delicious!
The Kitchen at Abeja offers a five or seven-course prix fixe dinner menu that features local ingredients and Pacific Northwest cuisine. And of course dinner includes Abeja’s most sought-after wines.
Abeja’s history can be felt in every part of the inn’s guest accommodations from the adorable Bunk House to the charming Chicken Coop. The Inn at Abeja is one of the best places to stay if you love hotels with a rustic luxury feel. It’s one of those intimate inns that captures the timeless charm of Walla Walla. I bet you’ll think about it for years following your stay.
According to Google maps, Abeja Winery is a 13-15 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla.
Casa Grosgrain
Casa Grosgrain is a guest house with beautiful vineyard views.
This four bedroom, four bathroom property features a full kitchen and outdoor patios that face the Blue Mountains.
Casa Grosgrain is the perfect choice for a group of friends who want an entire home to themselves. The home has multiple spots to gather and relax like the balcony, the patio, and the living room. Every room has a king sized bed and an ensuite bathroom.
By the way, Grosgrain Vineyards owns Casa Grosgrain so you definitely need to book a wine tasting while you’re in town.
Grosgrain Vineyards is a short 9-11 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla. The entire home is available to rent on Airbnb.
Eritage Resort
The Eritage Resort is surrounded by vineyards and rolling fields of wheat but it’s only minutes from downtown Walla Walla.
Eritage Resort has ten luxury suites and ten bungalows. Many guest rooms face Lake Sienna, which is a small body of water beside the resort. Rooms are plush and full of modern comforts. For example, the Lake View Patio Suite features a fireplace, a spa-inspired bathroom, and a private patio that overlooks vineyards and Lake Sienna.
Other resort amenities include an outdoor saltwater swimming pool, in-room massage, mountain bikes, paddle boarding, and complimentary breakfast.
The Eritage Restaurant is also open for dinner reservations. Their kitchen applies open-fire cooking techniques to locally grown ingredients. And of course Eritage Restaurant has plenty of local wines.
If you’re looking for a great place for a romantic getaway then Eritage Resort has it all. Eritage Resort and Restaurant is a 12-13 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla.
Yellowhawk Resort
Yellowhawk Resort offers three things: a rental home, a restaurant, and sparkling wine.
Guests can book either the Estate House or the Pool House – or both. The Pool House can sleep up to four people and it features one bedroom, one bath, a kitchenette, and a sauna. The Estate House has a master suite plus seven other bedrooms. This home boasts two living rooms, a bar, a stage, a pool table, a boardroom, and a movie theater room. Wow!
This is basically a homey conference center with an outdoor pool. These amenities make Yellowhawk Resort an ideal location to host a wedding, a reunion, or a small corporate retreat.
Yellowhawk Resort also offers food. There are three different menus all with different dishes and availability. Yellowhawk Resort Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. The “Fridays Only Menu” is served on Friday (as the name suggests) from 11 AM to 4 PM. The Tasting Room Menu is available Friday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM.
And you know what pairs well with their food? Their wine! A glass of sparkling wine from Yellowhawk Resort is a great addition to their menu.
Yellowhawk Resort is an 11-13 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla.
The Barn B&B Walla Walla
This is a small family-run boutique hotel situated near some of Walla Walla’s best vineyards.
The Barn B&B Walla Walla has seven suites that each feature a private entrance, an outdoor hot-water shower, and a view of the Blue Mountains.
Every morning guests can enjoy a full gourmet breakfast in the vaulted Julian’s Hall. They offer a long list of amenities including handmade chocolates, goat milk bath products, and a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. Sounds pretty nice, right?
Although The Barn B&B doesn’t have its own winery, several wineries are nearby. The Barn B&B is a five to ten minute drive from well known wineries including Woodward Canyon, Long Shadows, Waterbrook, Cougar Crest, and L’Ecole No. 41. You can easily walk to Three Rivers Vineyards.
Owners Naina and Anand have an impressive background in event planning and hospitality experience. They’ve cut their teeth at Disney, Hilton, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Six Senses Resorts & Spas. This is a great option in Walla Walla wine country.
The Barn B&B Walla Walla is a 14-15 drive from downtown Walla Walla.
Winery lodging open only to wine club members
The following two Walla Walla wineries with lodging are not available to everyone. You must belong to the winery’s wine club in order to make a reservation at their property.
Armstrong Vineyard Cottage
Armstrong Vineyard Cottage is a charming house overlooking the vineyard of Armstrong Family Winery. It’s nestled among the rolling Palouse hills near downtown Walla Walla.
The cottage has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a wrap-around porch. The wood burning stove heats the living room during colder months and guests can enjoy an outdoor grill during warmer seasons.
The cottage is surrounded by natural beauty. Views of the estate vineyards give way to rolling fields of wheat and the Blue Mountains beyond.
It’s important to note that only Armstrong Family Winery wine club members and email list subscribers can rent the Armstrong Vineyard Cottage. Bookings are available in either three or four night packages and they only offer one booking per week.
Armstrong Vineyard Cottage is a 15-18 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla.
Caprio Cellars
Caprio Cellars is a Walla Walla winery with lodging that is… unconventional shall we say. Instead of a hotel or a home they offer space to park your RV.
Yup, that’s right. If you’re traveling through Washington wine country in a motor home you could spend the night at Caprio Cellars. For free. Of course, there’s a catch.
You do need to join their wine club in order to stay overnight. Caprio Cellars only offers free onsite RV hook-ups to their Estate Club members. But I’d say that’s a small price to pay to stay overnight for free. And your first wine tasting of the day is just steps away. Not bad at all.
Caprio Cellars is an 11-12 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla.
Wineries with lodging near Walla Walla
Cameo Heights Mansion
Cameo Heights Mansion is a boutique luxury hotel perfect for a romantic getaway.
The grounds are beautiful and the themed suites are luxurious. And there’s a pool, which is always a plus.
Guests begin their day at Cameo Heights Mansion with a complimentary gourmet breakfast full of fresh, local ingredients. The typical menu includes fresh fruit and either a savory entree like a breakfast burrito or a sweet entree like ricotta pancakes.
The on-site spa center is available for guests who want a massage.
Cameo Heights Mansion is technically in Touchet, not Walla Walla. This charming bed and breakfast is a 28-29 minute drive from downtown Walla Walla.
Similar wine regions to explore
Washington wine towns worth a trip
If you’re a fan of Walla Walla wine country then I bet Spokane, Washington will be up your alley. Spokane is a small city in Eastern Washington that has over a dozen winery tasting rooms located in and around the city. Our list of Spokane, Washington wineries gives you a glimpse of Spokane’s wine scene.
Prosser is a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Walla Walla. Prosser is the perfect destination if you want to drink excellent wine in a setting that is, well, a litte less pretentious than Walla Walla. Our blog post covers Prosser wineries that range from small family-owned wineries to large wineries whose names you may recognize from your local grocery store.
It’s a 20 minute drive from Prosser to Benton City. And you know what’s near Benton City? Red Mountain! Grapes grown on Red Mountain are some of the most coveted in Washington State. Our list of the best Red Mountain wineries shows you which wineries are great for a wine tasting.
Oregon wine destinations to visit
If you’re looking for another wine country destination in the Pacific Northwest, Hood River is an excellent choice. Our list of Hood River wineries summarizes the best organic and biodynamic wineries in the area.
The Willamette Valley is arguably the most famous wine growing region in Oregon State. And it’s going to grow even more. In 2023 Time magazine called Willamette “the next Napa.” Our blog post covers Willamette Valley wineries you’ll want to visit.
Another Oregon town we love is Ashland. Ashland is better known for its Oregon Shakespeare Festival, but I think Ashland wineries are worth a trip too. How nice that you can combine the two!
