Tacoma Motels

Tacoma Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 28 economical motels in Tacoma among more than 255 hotels and other lodging choices. These budget-friendly accommodations can help you save some cash when compared with traditional hotels, which offer more amenities but ones that you may not use.

Because you'll save on your room, you can experience more of the activities in Tacoma. Not-to-be-missed sights include Museum of Glass, Tacoma Dome, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.

Fun fact: Motels made their debut in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along America's major roadways. Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool.

Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite Tacoma motels to select from:

Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way

• Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Wild Waves Water Park and Enchanted Village.
• Enjoy access to the indoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma

• A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
• It's located within a 10-minute drive of Tacoma Dome and Museum of Glass.

Motel 6 Tacoma South

• Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, free parking, and spa tub.
• Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Tacoma Mall.

Quality Inn & Suites

• It's located within a 10-minute drive of Tacoma Dome and Museum of Glass.
• A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Travelodge by Wyndham Port of Tacoma WA

• Stay within a 5-minute drive of Tacoma Dome and Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
• Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

What to Do in Tacoma

Check out the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Tacoma love its shops, museums, and festivals.

Here are some popular places:

• Museum of Glass
• Tacoma Dome
• Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

• Mount Rainier National Park
• Crystal Mountain
• Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

• Puyallup Fairgrounds
• Wild Waves Water Park and Enchanted Village
• Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center

Tacoma is also notable for its:

• Casino gaming
• Restaurants
• Flowers

Best Time to Visit Tacoma

Figure out the ideal time to visit Tacoma by looking over these seasonal weather details:

• The hottest months are typically August and July, while December and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 55° F and nighttime temperatures average 37° F
• April-June: 73° F is the daytime average and 41° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 76° F and nighttime averages are around 49° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 64° F during the day and 36° F at night
• Average rainfall is 43.07 inches in a year

How to Get to Tacoma and Around the Area