Name: Idle A While
Address: 505 N Hwy 20, Twisp, 98856, US

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Darla

Fantastic place to stay!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Jodi

Easy access to where we were going

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Jon Cady and Karen Dougherty

We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful.
Our room only had a night stand on one side of the bed, it would have been nice to have one on both sides.
thank you very much, next time we come to Twisp we will stay with you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Jessica

The room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful, and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Almendra

Comfortable, good price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Carol

Staff was amazing and bent over backwards to help us correct our reservation (our error). Room was clean. Easy walking distance to the best sites in Twisp.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Emily

We had a great stay! Super friendly staff, great accommodations for dogs, and clean and quiet space. We came over for the sunflower trail event and the hotel was right next to the finish area! Super bonus to be able to walk over. Would recommend!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Kayla

Nice hot tub. Gated dog park areas. Friendly staff.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Matthew

Clean and super friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Cheryl

Very cold. I moved the couch so it did not block the baseboard heater. All is good—- Magda made me coffee beans locally scoured from Twisp—let me know the levels in the hot tub were below the recommended ceiling. Let me park Tacoma and UhAul trailer in gravel parking lot and go back and sleep some more

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Annie

Staff smelled like cigarettes, door to room did not fully close

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Christopher

Better coffee would be nice. Surrounding grounds could be improved to make property more attractive overall. I wonder if some full service RV hookups out in front might be good utilization of excess space.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Caroline

It is a very nice motel with little cabins and there even is a very nicely done spa with hot tub. It was a very comfortable stay.

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Michael

Nice and easy. Right off of the highway.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Patrick

Very clean \"ma and pa\" motel. Problem with reservation not connected to their system, but resolved.beds an linens good.
Front desk clerk deserves special recognition. First day solo on job, positive attitude to resolve problem.
Goo value, would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Robin

This is a very nice establishment with friendly staff. They have a lot of amenities and are very welcoming to pets. We would happily return to Idle-A-While.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Brenda M

I arrived late and they had my light on in the room. My only complaint was the air conditioner had this noise every time it kicked on.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2025

Alison

I would advise calling the property directly to book, it is much cheaper than paying Expedia rates!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2025

Darlene

OK stop. Better than camping.

The room was basically clean, but furniture was very worn. Bed was comfortable and there was a small frig and microwave, and a sofa. One lamp did not work properly and had to be unplugged. Toilet overflowed. We wiped up the water, but it came close to overflowing again, so we had to be very careful with it. It was okay for a quick stop, but the construction going on on the property would have made it a nuisance if we were staying longer. Hopefully, improvements are making it worth the hassle.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Anthony

Nice place and friendly folks!

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Char

Despite the out-dated room, the friendly front desk woman and the fact that it’s big-dog friendly made this place 10/10 for me! Our 2 dogs got “welcome baskets” and there was a fenced dog area on the property. I’d totally stay again and it felt like the owner(s) are building a special place out in Twisp.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

Abigail

Cute place to stay! It was clean and comfortable. I give it 4 stars because it is a little over priced.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Lynda

Clean, but a somewhat overpriced.

Convenient location as a stopover after leaving North Cascades. The room was very clean, bed was comfortable, nice fluffy towels, good AC , quiet and large room with large refridge and microwave.
Those are the pluses. On the other hand, I felt the room was overpriced given the condition of the furniture on the room and the fact that there is major roadwork being done in front of the hotel.
I never did meet anyone from the hotel face to face , but I did get a phone call and text inquiring about my arrival time and given the code. I’m totally fine with that, but some others may not be. I thought the office was efficient in handling the check in

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

lisa

Idle a while was a comfortable, dog friendly motel. It was walking distance to several restaurants.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Kathleen

It was clean and quiet.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Donald

overnight stop on our way to the Hwy 20 trek into the Cascades -- Twisp was a perfect staging point.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Timothy

They were very kind. Clearly in the process of taking the property from a bit run down to more up to date. Room did the job, staff were awesome. We’d return.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2025

Mary Grace

Smells old. Not well maintained

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Vanessa

We will love to be back

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Stuart

It fit the bill perfectly!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Eric

Nice, quiet. Hot tub was working good sauna was out of service.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 May 2025

Julie

Twisp stay

Our room smelled like fried food and fish, the window wouldn't lock, thin walls so you could hear next door, construction right in front of motel with loud machines. They gave a nice treat bag forour dog. Rather shabby place. Will not stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2025

Eva

Nice hotel/motel with everything you need. Not fancy/new, but everything was in good working condition and order; the a/c was very good. Small breakfast available in the morning. Jacuzzi was very clean. Fenced dog park on their property. They were in the middle of some remodeling at the time of our stay. Lovely staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

Katja

Good value

We came for a hockey tournament in Winthrop. The motel was adequate for my teen daughter and myself. Walls were very thin and it is definitely a little dated. The managers were kind and accommodating. We would come again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Michael

It was a comfortable stay in the room and the hot tub was a nice surprise, however the walls are thin, so the guests next door we’re a bit noisy, including a barking dog at times and snoring at night.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Alicia

Quite and close to town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Kristen

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Cory

Quiet, clean and a cozy bed👍👍

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Marie

Customer service was great on arrival.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Bill

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!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Diep

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

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2024

Linda

Loud dogs around me

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2024

Daphne

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Jim

Room was comfortable and the town is very nice. Really liked the views and the town vibe.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Timothy

Loved the contactless check in/checkout - perfect spot for what was needed. we will be back

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Jeff

Great location. Easy to find. Great service and clean rooms.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Sep 2024

Tanya

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.

2/10

Poor

11 Sep 2024

Kimberly

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!!

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Ross

Hassle free check in. Very friendly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Brian

Great stay, i will use them again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Anthony

Was a great locations

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

jeff

This is perfect place to stay for me

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Very friendly management and clean rooms. Easy walk to several restaurants. Definitely due for a renovation in the rooms though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Craig

Clean room and friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2024

Jaymie

The check in process was the simplest ever!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

Presley

It was lovely and easiest check in ever. Only complaint was that during the night the heater made some annoying noises but nothing too loud.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2023

Martin

Ease of communication, I received a text message w/room number and door key code. Room is updated and modern, clean and comfortable. Lots of hot water but bathroom could use a little more lighting in the night.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2023

Kerry

I’ve stayed here twice before-maybe I was crazy at those times. The “spa” is in an unheated crummy building and nothing actually works. The heaters in the rooms tick like radiators. My kid didn’t even want to get under the quilt and the sheets are real cheap too. There’s a couch in the room that looks like someone’s poodle went nuts on it a few years back and no one thought twice about leaving it as is for all to be dismayed by. The mini fridge makes sci-fi noises. Anyway, we left. Thanks no thank you. Oh. And then I got a call at 8:35pm asking me for my CC info but I had already paid and received a receipt. Whoopsie.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2023

dan

Kind of run down, however a place to get a shower and lay your head

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2023

Mike

This is an older property. We knew this and were there for deer hunting. We obviously knew that the interiors aren't brand new. We wanted a unit that had a full kitchen so we could prepare meals. We had an issue with our 1st nights room and brought it to the attention of management. He was very accommodating and moved us to another room. Very good customer service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

MATTHEW

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Ross

Well located. Very simple check in.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

29 Sep 2023

Trina

I was locked in my room twice. In the morning I had to climb out the window. Apparently something wrong with the old bolt lock. Hot tub out if service. Main reason to stay here

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2023

Joe

The staff was helpful with an issue I had with my room.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2023

Dennis

A Post-NP stop

A better than average facility coming out of the national park. Everything was in order and we encountered no problems.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2023

Allen

Unusual check in system

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2023

Leo

Very old and lots of bugs

Business

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2023

Donna

Bugs in the rooms

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Buggy and disappointing

Lots of bugs in room, especially bathroom. Not roaches, something about fly-size but not a fly. Toilet got plugged, I reported it, asked them to fix it while we were gone, they just left a plunger outside the door. We fixed it ourselves. They said there was an ice maker but it wasn't working. Reported that to them as well.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2023

Thomas

Never stay their again!!!

The room was dirty. The bathroom shower was gross. the AC couldn't cool the room. The heaters were left on when we got there. Way overpriced and I feel taken advantage of.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Kari

Old motel coming back to life. Needs TLC and some renovations Has everything you need. Stayed in a cabin had everything you needed.
Windows and screens could use a clean and AC filter to be cleaned
Price is right, I will stay again hopefully longer.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2023

Stacey

We have stayed at this Motel 3 different years. We like the cabins because you are separate and therefore quieter than a typical motel room. The grounds are great for dogs, lots of space. The staff has always been nice and friendly. The rooms and cabins are in need of updating. Think late 79’s early 80’s

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

This older motel was clean and quiet and in town. Nothing special, but very comfortable and easy!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Jennifer

Easiest check in ever!!

Friends_and_family Friends