4/5 - Good
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Tumwater is a fun little town.
Tumwater, WA
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tumwater - Olympia
4600 Capitol Blvd. SE Olympia WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$99 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
For us, this was a quick stay. Got in about 10 at night, got up in the morning, had breakfast, and took off. Regardless, this was exactly what we needed. The night manager was quick to the desk when we arrived, checked us in efficiently and with kind banter. Our room was clean from top to bottom, ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Spark by Hilton Tumwater
1600 74th Ave SW Olympia WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$75 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$86 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
Clean room, quiet, great location!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia
400 Lee St Sw Olympia WA
$49 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$57 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Olympia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,075 reviews)
Staff! Location.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
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.
Game Room & Deck: Family-friendly Tumwater Gem
Olympia WA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Olympia. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls and State Capitol Museum are ...
Your Forest Hideaway on Beautiful Harstine Island
Shelton WA
Stay at this cabin in Shelton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and furnished patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Everything about the stay was amazing. Directions to the cabin were perfect, they left some really yummy huckleberry bread for us, the instructions for the hot tub were perfect. Ruth and Scott gave us plenty of privacy, but responded to our messages and texts promptly! The cabin itself was super ...
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Secret Island Beachfront Escape. Hot Tub, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Sunsets,
Lakebay WA
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Lakebay. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions McMicken Island State Park and Harstine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
beautiful property and amazing hosts :)
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
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
Washington State Capitol
4.5/5(162 reviews)
Get a fascinating glimpse of Washington’s government in Olympia, the lovely state capital. Tour various monumental buildings, memorials and parks.
Hands On Children's Museum
4/5(14 reviews)
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
Olympia Farmers Market
4.5/5(26 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Olympia Farmers Market during your trip to Olympia. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Millersylvania State Park
3/5(4 reviews)
Fun for the whole family, this camping park near the state capital offers freshwater shoreline, hiking, swimming, boating and more.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
4.5/5(31 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls during your travels in Tumwater. Savor the lively bars and charming coffeehouses while in town.
Summit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summit Lake during your travels in Olympia. Check out the shops and charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Reviews of Tumwater
3.9
Guest rating
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Far south suburb of Seattle, nice clean, mostly quiet.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Too busy for us. But we would visit again.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Tumwater is a neutral for me just due to lack of things to do outside of movies, or beer areas. There is great shopping opportunities for groceries, & west Olympia where the mall is is a short drive. Small hiking trail along the deschutes river.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
just passing through so we didn't stop to see much
3/5 - Okay
James
Not much!
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