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Idle A While

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Twisp hotel

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Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Sports facility

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
505 N HWY 20, Twisp, WA, 98856
  • Confluence Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bear Creek Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Pearrygin Lake State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room Pet Friendly | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic 2 Full Beds Pet Friendly

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic 2 Full Beds Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Twisp

In Twisp .Stay at this Twisp hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Confluence Gallery and 9 miles (15 km) of Lookout Mountain Trailhead. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Big Twin Lake and Winthrop Town Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Confluence Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Winthrop Rink - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Bear Creek Golf Course - 18 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Pearrygin Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Loup Loup Ski Bowl - 23 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinnamon Twisp Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Star Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tappi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hometown Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda Lopez - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Idle A While

Enjoy the free parking at this Twisp hotel
Idle A While offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a hot tub. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at Idle A While. Free self parking is available.

This Twisp hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Idle A While offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 120.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.5 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 120.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Idle A While to the airport?

Idle A While is 94.4 mi (121-min drive) away from the Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idle A While?

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idle A While on Mar 26, 2025 start from $95.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Idle A While have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Idle A While.

Does Idle A While offer free breakfast?

Idle A While does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Idle A While?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Idle A While?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Idle A While?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Idle A While have a pool?

Idle A While does not have a pool.

Does Idle A While have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Idle A While to downtown Twisp?

Idle A While is 0.4 mi away from Twisp.

Idle A While Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 169 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JACQUELINE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a tough start.Two rooms that we were given were too hot, but they were quick to respond and get us in a nice little cabin.We had a great night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and a cozy bed👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Customer service was great on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Seattle

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, Idle A While is a convenient place for travelers to the Northen Cascade National Park area for hikings and other activities when they have a pet and no other hotels available in Wintrop, as it's just a 20 away on Hwy 20 in Twisp. We stayed here and upon checking in got a gift for our dog which was a pleasant surprise. The hotel owner's wife even made some muffins for breakfast for the guests. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diep

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
We checked in late but email was sent out for check in information in advance and host was available for question right away when I called after business hours
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loud dogs around me
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daphne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are lovely and have clearly been making improvements. It is clean, nicely painted, large room, pretty good bed, fridge with bigger than most freezer & microwave. Fluffy towels. Keyless entry. Charging ports in bedside alarm clock and desk lamp. Magnetic housekeeping/do not disturb signs for door. Deer grazing on property. Right on the highway so easy access but there is traffic noise in the morning. Good rates. Hair dryers, the beat up furniture may be next on the list. Despite agreeing with their spending priorities, it is not 5 star yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and the town is very nice. Really liked the views and the town vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the contactless check in/checkout - perfect spot for what was needed. we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy to find. Great service and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
1) We were given 2 addresses. I didn't know we had 2 addresses. I looked at one which was 505 N Hwy 20 Twisp. It caused much confusion and frustration. Finally, I found the 419 N Methow Valley Hwy Twisp which was the correct one. The 505 N Hwy 20 address needs to be eliminated. 2) The room was very run down with horribly run down furniture. You can get much better quality 2nd hand furniture to make the room appear nicer. 3) It was not worth the $177 for the room especially with no continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos and property descrption are so misleading that they are almost fraudulant! The "spa" is a shack with red wooden letters nailed to the door that say"spa". The hand drawn sign leaned in the dirt against the sign post in the front states"RV dump station coming soon" Good thing because yhe whole place looks like an RV dump station!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room had a smell like it was previously smoking room. One lonely beetle bug. The air conditioner needed a chair to operate because it was so high. Couch needs replacement. Otherwise it was ok for the price as it was only one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernard, Tallahassee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hassle free check in. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, i will use them again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great locations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perfect place to stay for me
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024