Bellis Inn

Hotels
6.1 (739 reviews)
3710 Meridian Street , Bellingham , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Inexpensive / good value for money
Comfortable bed noted by multiple guests
Friendly / helpful front-desk and evening staff
Convenient location for several guests
Hot water available
Microwave and fridge in some rooms
Easy booking
Working TV reported by some guests
Cons:
Poor cleanliness: dirty sheets, odors, insects, debris
Breakfast limited or low quality
Safety concerns / drug activity and loitering reported
Manager or staff inattention and rudeness reported
Room issues: smaller than advertised, small TV, broken fridge
Noise from other guests and fighting; sleepless nights
Elevator out of order at times
Limited laundromat capacity
Unexpected post-payment charge reported
Power outages affecting rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Consistently reported as poor: dirty sheets and blankets, hair and wash rag left in shower, insects and debris on bedding, bad odors and inadequate room cleaning.
Service
8
Mixed but several guests praised friendly and helpful front-desk/evening staff; some reports of rude management and staff inattention (refused refunds, ignored loitering). Overall scored higher to reflect repeated positive mentions of staff friendliness.
Location
7.5
Many guests cited a convenient/good location close to destinations, though several also reported safety concerns and a problematic neighborhood; overall modestly positive due to frequent positive mentions of location.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed: comfortable beds noted by multiple guests, but rooms smaller than described, small TV, occasional non-working fridge, loud neighbors and an isolated power outage reduced room quality.
Amenities
6.3
Basic amenities present (microwave, fridge, vending machines, laundromat) but limited (laundry capacity low, elevator problems, some in-room appliances not working); raised moderately to balance frequent mentions of available amenities.
Value for Money
9
Repeatedly described as inexpensive/affordable and a decent choice for the price by several guests; score increased to reflect strong comments about price value.
Food and Beverage
4.5
Breakfast frequently criticized as insufficient or low quality (store-bought donuts, limited selection); a few guests said breakfast was good, but overall negative trend.
Overall Experience
5.5
Overall mixed-to-negative experience: some guests appreciated price, bed and staff, but pervasive cleanliness issues, safety concerns, and service lapses led to generally disappointing stays for many.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 13:23

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Bellingham, just a short distance from Western Washington University and Fairhaven Amtrak Station, Bellis Inn offers a comfortable stay with free WiFi and parking.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room at Bellis Inn is equipped with essential amenities such as a desk, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Outdoor Activities
Guests can make the most of their stay by engaging in various outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and fishing in the beautiful surroundings of Bellingham.

Book your stay at Bellis Inn now for a memorable and enjoyable experience in Bellingham.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BLI

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 739 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 8
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.3
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 4.5
Overall Experience: 5.5
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Sharmen • couple • us
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Not my first choice to stay at.
Pros:

The location, the check in person in the evening was nice but the day staff was not so talkative and no eye contact.

Cons:

The smell was not good, the air felt muggy, blood on the wall and door. Rug on the floor felt moisty. It was non refundable so I was stuck in it for the weekend.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • us
10
Pros:

Love

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
1
I would not recommend this motel to anyone.
Pros:

The staff was friendly.
That was the only thing that I could say was good about the facilities.

Cons:

I did not feel safe parking there.
The room was clean upon view, but I could not sleep on the bed, as it was so soft that I sank into it.
The lobby was under construction.
I'm an 84 year old low income senior who was trying to save funds, but I could not stay there.
They would not let me cancel, so I was out my charges. I left and went and found a safe, clean and acceptable place to stay that night. It was a very expensive night having to pay for both, but I needed to feel safe and comfortable.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
9
Love it here so much I never wanna leave
Pros:

Great location .... wonderful staff

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
6
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
6
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
6
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
6
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
6
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
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Johnny • solo_traveller • us
6
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Johnny • couple • us
6
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Sandra • solo_traveller • us
1
Forget about assistance
Pros:

Vicinity to the airport

Cons:

Staff (except one amazing person) lazy and rude! Had coffee maker in room and no sugar. Asked one that worked the after midnight shift and he hands me splenda. I said that is not sugar and I am allergic to it and he says it IS SUGAR! I said I can die from it. They have a kitchen he could have gotten up off his butt to get me sugar! Someone could have. I’m flying home today and I’m at the genius level with booking.com.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ashli • solo_traveller • us
1
Disgusting.
Pros:

The one staff person I spoke to during check-in was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The room was filthy. It smelled heavily of dog urine and old food. It was so bad that the air felt thick and it was hard to breathe, I had to open a window but it was still nearly unbearable. I found what looked to be tiny blood splatter dried to the walls both in the main room and bathroom, a pair of false eyelashes stuck to the lamp in between the beds, and loose dog food along the edges of the carpet. The sheets were extremely wrinkled but I *think* they were washed. The carpets turned my toddler’s socks dark brown. They also looked like they hadn’t been completely vacuumed in a long time. I’m genuinely concerned about the hygiene of this place and what housekeeping is doing, if anything. Everything else was sold out , otherwise we would have left. I actually would have preferred for us to sleep in our car, but it had too much stuff inside. I didn’t take enough pictures to properly show how bad the room was. There were random spots of mold on the walls, likely contributing to the poor air quality. Maybe we just got a bad room, but I wouldn’t risk it. Our clothes now smell like the room.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • solo_traveller • us
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Edwards • solo_traveller • us
10
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Callahan • couple • us
7
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Taylor • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Therese • couple • us
2
A bit dodgy… maybe quite a bit.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Drug addicts, screaming people, uncomfortable atmosphere.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee