Grayland Beach State Park Tours

The staff was incredibly helpful getting us checked in much earlier than anticipated when our flight got delayed. Restaurant next door is also amazing!

Great and close to most things. Pro tip - get off at Westlake station I think it’s C1 exit and walk 2 blocks. Hotel is there. Train is about 3 bucks but you can get a day pass for 11-12 if you buy the card. Restaurant closes early on Sundays. Plan around that. Happy hour is nice and everyone is friendly. Grab a City Pass to see most major attractions. Do NOT use it for the boat tour online they charge fees. Instead go into the office itself and use the pass. Pikes place is nice but use it for food not tourist trap stuff and to look. Watch out for the homeless - they are mostly harmless just super drugged out. Also Super H mart is across the street don’t eat the crap in the room they charge you - 17 bucks for a bottle of water? Like what? Super H has booze, water and easy to carry food. Target nearby as well. Stay away from that McDonalds the homeless congregate. Coffee in the room is free - small cup - but free. Water bottle refill station in the restaurant. If it’s closed the desk clerk can get you some and it’s free! So bring a bottle. FYI they don’t do ice water here as normal - you need to ask. They do not I repeat do not have 24 hour places as the norm but there is a IHOP you can Uber to if needed and some late night dive places.

I did not find the street (going right from the property) to be appealing (boarded up buildings and such); however, I was happy once we entered the hotel. It's small and older, but very clean and comfortable bed. The shower had great hot water/pressure and there was a microwave and refrigerator. Walkable to the Pike Place Market and a good Mexican restaurant on the block and an interesting breakfast place next door (we didn't have time to try it). For the one night before our cruise, it was perfect. They even offered (for a small fee) a shuttle to the pier. Would definitely stay there again if I took another cruise from Seattle.