Suncadia Resort

Located just an hour and a half away from Seattle, Suncadia is one of my go-to weekend getaways. Suncadia is a gorgeous resort and spa set up in the Cascade Mountains just off of I-90 in the forested city of of Cle Elum, WA. Suncadia is open year-round and appeals to all ages and all activity levels. Whether you want to take a weekend with your buddies to go golfing, a weekend with the girls for wine tasting and relaxing in the spa or take the entire family for pool time and horse-back riding, Suncadia is ready for you.

There are 3 ways to stay at Suncadia.

You can stay in the hotel style rooms within the lodge, rent a condo for an off-site feel with just a few friends or rent one of the gigantic homes for larger groups.

Option 1: Stay at The Lodge

If you want to be in the resort itself and on top of all the action then a room at The Lodge is going to be your best bet. The Lodge offers a restaurant, coffee shop and bar on the main floor, plus multiple meeting/ event rooms and an outdoor pool overlooking the forested land.

At a Glance: 254 guest suites, studios, one & two-bedroom.

The Space: almost every room features a deep soaking tub, private outdoor balcony; gas fireplace; flat screen television and sleeper sofa

The Size: 450 square feet-2,500 square feet

How many people? All rooms sleep at least 4 people and have between 1-3.5 bathrooms

Book a Hotel Room at The Lodge Here

Pro Tip: Book a river view room!

Option 2: Book a Condo Rental

Choose your configuration of a a one bedroom, 2 bedroom or 2 bedroom plus bunkbeds.

Condo Features:

• 780-1,290 square feet
• 1+ Bedrooms
• 1-2 Bathrooms
• Living area with sofa sleeper
• Formal dining area
• Gas fireplace
• Full kitchen with stainless steel European-style appliances
• Full size washer/dryer
• Deck with outdoor dining
• Sleeps 2 to 8 people

Pro Tip: Book the condos on Airbnb or VRBO for a wider availability

Option 3: Book an entire Vacation Home

Book a Suncadia Vacation Home Here

At a Glance: Over 70 homes available

The Space: Each home features a different space. Some with hot tubs others with pools; some located along the golf course, others within walking distance to the winery. It’s really a choose your own adventure with Suncadia vacation homes

The Size: Suncadia Vacation homes range in size from 1,388 square foot townhomes to 4,931 square foot houses

How many people? There are homes for every sized family from 4-26 people

Suncadia through the Seasons

Suncadia can be experienced during fall, winter, spring and summer. There are activities for every season and every person.

Summer Activities

• Outdoor Swimming Pools
• Fly Fishing tours
• Horseback Riding
• River Rafting
• Bike Rentals 
• Kayak & Canoe Rentals
• SUP – Stand Up Paddleboards 
• Motorized Scooter Rentals 
• Take a look at a full list of Suncadia Summer activities here

Winter Activities

Outdoor Activities Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sleigh Rides, Ice Skating, Inner Tubing, Snowmobile Tours and more

Holiday Activities Gingerbread House Making, Grinch & Elf Tuck-Ins, Family Movie Night, Santa Photos and more

Year Round Activities

Swim & Recreation Center Indoor pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Water Slides, Gym, Locker Room

Spa Spend a day at the spa getting a spa, facial, manicure and more.

Golf 2 Courses to choose from with availability from March-November

Village Pavilion Rentals Rent a bike and enjoy 10 miles of paved biking trails

Trail Hiking Over 40 miles of both paved and unpaved trails throughout the Suncadia property

Dining and Drinking at Suncadia

Coal House Cafe

Coffee | Tea | Breakfast Sandwiches | Pastries | Located at The Lodge

Start your day off here. If you’re staying in the lodge then take the elevator down to the lobby and hop in line for a delicious latte. Add some extra fuel to your day with a breakfast sandwich or pastry.

Portals Restaurant

Breakfast Buffet | Lunch & Dinner| Located at The Lodge

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, Portals is an easy option if you’re staying at the lodge and don’t want to travel far. Plus the view, I mean look at this view; endless trees and mountains to enjoy while eating breakfast is a dream come true in my book.

Fifty-6 Degrees Lounge

Cocktail Bar with a view | Drinks & Snacks | Located within The Lodge

If you’re looking for a pre-dinner cocktail or a place to grab the latest game, Fifty-6 Degrees lounge has a great range of drink options and a few Tv’s to catch the score.

The StoveHouse

Lunch & Dinner featuring a dining room and seated bar area | Located at The Inn

To Eat

• CRAB DONUTS old bay glaze / red pepper aioli
• SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN WINGS chili sauce or smokehouse bbq sauce / celery / buttermilk chive dressing
• MAC N CHEESE house smoked bacon / white cheddar / grana padano / jarlsberg cheese

Hoist House-Swiftwater Cellars

Winery serving up a stellar Lunch & Dinner | 301 Rope Rider Drive

Located atop the old No. 9 Mine, Hoist House is the home to Swiftwater cellars. Swiftwater Cellars is the winery while Hoist House is the name of the restaurant inside the winery. Pull up a chair on the patio during the summer with golf course views for an afternoon glass of wine or a chair at the bar in the winter. If you’re looking for the best place to eat dinner on within the Suncadia resort community, make your reservation for Hoist House and be ready to eat an amazing meal.

To Drink

• WINE FLIGHTS
  • Red Flight
  • White Flight
  • Signature No. 9 Flight

To Start

• KUNG PAO CALAMARI deep fried squid / scallions / peanuts / water chestnuts / peanut-ginger chili sauce

Mains

• FLATBREADS Crispy Pepperoni / Pear & Pancetta
• CEDAR PLANK STEELHEAD A Hoist House Classic

Whether you’ve been to Suncadia or not, I hope this has you wanting to visit. No matter the season, this resort up in the mountains is waiting your arrival. Drop a comment below and share your thoughts on Suncadia.

Happy Vacationing!