Blue Elk Inn – A Favorite for Families in Leavenworth

The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor heated pool set in garden grounds with an adjacent year-round hot tub and two saunas available by reservation. Guests have access to free bicycle rentals during summer months, a shared lounge with TV area, and board games for all ages. A garden with BBQ facilities, outdoor furniture, and fire pits provides spaces for relaxation and social gatherings.

Blue Elk Inn has 27 hotel rooms and four family suites, including Alpine and Cascade Suites that accommodate up to six guests. Family suites contain a full kitchenette, separate dining room, living room, and up to four balconies. All rooms are renovated and feature a flat-screen TV with Roku, mini fridge, and coffee maker, with many rooms offering fireplaces and private patios.

Three-bedroom suites include two bathrooms, a washer and dryer, and tiered floors for privacy among family members. Kids can use the on-site playground, borrow board games from the lobby, or take yoga mats out to the grass for family sessions. Free bicycle rentals provide an active way for families to explore Leavenworth without needing a car.

All 27 rooms plus the four suites are dog-friendly with no weight limits, allowing pets in every accommodation. Each pet receives a dog blanket for the bed, a paw-cleaning towel, and treats upon arrival. The front desk provides a display of dog treats and poop bags, and guests can use the private patio rooms for easy late-night potty breaks.

A hot buffet breakfast is included with every stay and features rotating hot dishes such as eggs, sausage, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, or chorizo with tortillas. Breakfast also includes cold items like cereal, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, and Café Vita coffee. Guests leaving before breakfast service can request a bagged breakfast with a burrito, yogurt, cheese, and fruit the night before.

Pet policy: All rooms dog-friendly with no weight limits

Breakfast: Included hot buffet with rotating daily dishes

Pool/Spa: Seasonal outdoor pool, year-round hot tub, two saunas

Family suites: Three-bedroom suites with kitchenette, washer/dryer, four balconies

Activities: Free bicycle rentals, board games, playground, yoga mats

Location: 10-15 minute walk to downtown via Waterfront Park path