Purdy, Washington, is a small, unincorporated township located about six miles north of Gig Harbor. Residents of Purdy have a Gig Harbor mailing address. There aren’t any hotels in Purdy, but there is one budget motel. Hotels and inns can be found in Gig Harbor, a scenic city with a maritime history, located in the south end of Puget Sound.
Westwynd Motel is a budget motel located in Purdy, a block from Henderson Bay and Burley Lagoon. The motel includes a picnic area and playground and welcomes pets. A family restaurant is located next door. In 2011, the rate of a single room started at $62, and suites started at $75. Some suites include a full kitchen. The motel also accepts ITEX barter dollars and trades for supplies and advertising.
The Inn at Gig Harbor is located 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma and 40 minutes from Seattle Tacoma International Airport. Guests can enjoy American food with a Pacific northwest accent at the Heritage Restaurant, which is located at the inn. There is a microbrewery next door, and visitors can watch the brewing operation when they visit the tap room. In addition to a fitness studio, the inn offers an in-house aromatherapy day spa and massage therapy studio, and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Most deluxe rooms and all suites come with refrigerators and microwaves. In 2011, rates started at $115 a night.
The Maritime Inn is located just steps away from Gig Harbor Bay. Guests can visit local art galleries, shop in the village’s unique shops and boutiques, rent a kayak, or visit the Harbor History Museum. Several restaurants are located a short distance away, including Mizu Steakhouse, Spiro’s Pizza and Pasta Bella, The Tide’s Tavern, and The Green Turtle. Organic dining is available at The Green House Restaurant. Brix 25, the 2008 Washington Wine Commission "Restaurant of the Year," is located just around the corner from the Maritime Inn. The inn itself offers free HBO and a continental breakfast. Fifteen rooms are available, and each is named after one of the historic boats that operated in Gig Harbor. A large picture of each boat hangs in the room bearing its name. Each room has a gas fireplace, and most have a view of the water. In 2011, rates started at $139 a night. Pets aren't allowed.
The Waterfront Inn in Gig Harbor is located in a historic 1918 fisherman’s home on the water. Guest at this inn have their own private entrance, a river rock gas fireplace, and a Jacuzzi tub. The inn has kayaks available for its guests, and guests also receive a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Several golf courses are located nearby, including Chambers Bay, where the 2015 U.S. Open will be held. Gig Harbor is located near the Cascades and Mount Rainier, making it a good place to hike, as well. In 2011, rates started at $149 a night.
The Best Western Wesley Inn is located five minutes away from the Gig Harbor waterfront. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Executive rooms also feature fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. Guests may use a fitness studio and a seasonal outdoor heated pool and spa. There is a laundry on-site, and a complimentary continental breakfast is offered in the morning. Pets are welcome, but there is an extra fee. In 2011, rates started at around $164 a night.
