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Idle-a-While Motel

505 N. Hwy 20, PO Box 667, Twisp, WA 98856
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Nanaimo
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33 reviews 33 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

1930's type cabins with separate bedrooms, bath, living room and kitchens, dog friendly, lot of space for walking. Twisp is a small, charming community with a great bakery and several good restaurants. The drive from Sedro Wooley (I-5) to Winthrop/Twisp on Route 20 is one of the top scenic drives in the west. The road is good for bikes, motorcycles,... More

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Post Falls ID
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

This place has so much potential! This little place on the outside looks wonderful! The grounds are kept very clean and well maintained. The outside of the buildings and cabins look fresh and clean. If the cleanliness rating was based on this alone it would be Excellent! It is past the doorway that my average rating comes from. We booked... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

We love staying at Idle a While. It's perfect for us. We are big outdoor people and would rather camp but sometimes is too much work for us b/c we have a 9 mon old now. So, we aren't looking to spend a lot of money or have luxury. So, this is perfect. We have never stayed in their motel... More

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Palatka, FL
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63 reviews 63 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Since we split the cost with a fellow rider, this was really a bargain for us. Reserved a two bedroom cabin and it gave us plenty of space to spread out and repack our motorcycle bags. Lots of fresh towels and hot water, comfortable beds, tv and internet. Good stay, good value, would stay again.

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Snohomish, Washington
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

We have stayed at the Idle-a-While for the last two years when we are making our annual motorcycle ride over the North Cascades loop. It is nothing fancy, but has it's own quaint charm. At any minute you expect to see Lucy and Ricky driving up pulling their trailer. Most of the rooms have been occupied by other riders on... More

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Ashcroft, Canada
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

stayed here when we were travelling around and camping. Just down the road from Winthrop, WA great place for base camp for a couple of nights stay. The motel mgr lady was a bit rough around the edges but that because of what she runs....I suppose. Even though it does not look like much from passing it on the outside... More

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san fran
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I guess the cabins are good but look at a room always before you decide. My room was ok for 60$ I wouldnt pay more than 65. The owners are burnt out. But this place is ok overall. I stopped down at some of the other cheap motels at the other end of town and they were dives. I would... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Biggest problem. NO HOT WATER for a shower! We were a party of 6 so had two rooms, one for a family of four, was basic with 2 double beds & bathroom, not even a coffee pot. The other two had a queen bed, sofa, chairs, kitchen fully equipped for 6. Hard to believe, but the basic 2 double beds... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

This is right on the Cascade loop in Twisp, WA and is popular with motorcyclists. The buildings are older but clean and quiet. Beds are comfy and the rates are reasonable. The location is walking distance to the "downtown" with a great restaurant right across the bridge.

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Seattle, Washington, USA
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9 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

This place is a great place to stay in the budget category. AAA and AARP rates, plenty of ice, an outdoor BBQ for your use and an indoor pool. Clean, quiet (even though the highway is very close), located a ten minute walk from a nice pub. What's not to like? I have no complaints at all and was surprised... More

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Idle-a-While Hotel
Address: 505 N. Hwy 20, PO Box 667, Twisp, WA 98856
Region: United States > Washington > Twisp
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