Windmill Inn

A pleasant surprise, and a real bargain!
A family member from Lynden recommended this place, and we stayed here on December 26^th. Our room was big, and nice and clean. Old school tube TV, but it worked just fine. Good wi-​fi signal. Each unit has it’s own outdoor entrance, and has an assigned parking spot just steps from your front door, which is a real plus for us. We even had a view of the mountains. There is a 24 hour Safeway with gas across the street. Free coffee in the office. The location is good if you are visiting Lynden-​its on the Guide, just before you turn into town. The couple running the place were super nice, and we’ll definitely be back! Ask for a room toward the back with a view.

For such a reasonable price the room was large and clean, well appointed and nice amenities. Ample parking and very friendly staff. There was quite a bit of noise from other guests and their kids running about but not at unreasonable hours.

They have shampoo and soap. They have a/​c, a nice tv, frigid, microwave, and my room (22) even had a view of mt baker. The room was very nice with two big beds and they were very comfy. The rooms are clean and has the down home feel. The lady who checked me in was very nice and was genuinely warm and friendly. I highly recommend this place if you have to be in Lynden. The town smells like cows but not my hotel room. Thanks for the hospitality.

The good and the bad…
Last weekend was my second time staying at the windmill inn in recent years; theres not a lot of options in North Whatcom county (Lynden specifically). The first time was an overnight, last weekend was two consecutive nights. I dont remember much from the first stay except the rooms were large and I found the other online reviews about the rooms being dirty were false in my experience.
Again ill say, the room we had was larger than the average hotel room. We had two double beds, a refrigerator, and microwave. This stay I tried to be purposeful in noting the goods and the bads. The goods were pretty much described in the review up to this point.
The negative things I noted will keep me open to staying in North Bellingham next time I visit Lynden. Do you have to iron a shirt or dress during your stay? There is no irons in the rooms. You can call the front desk and it will go like this: «Yes we have one, you can come get it.» Its a basic roadside motel that gets the job done (if rest is the goal). Once you get said iron, there is no ironing board, so really whats the point of your effort. Do you need ice for your cooler? You wont find any ice on the property. Good thing Safeway is across the street. Did you forget shampoo or are you banking on the hotel having some so you dont bother fighting the TSA packing any… again, you’ll be going to a nearby retail establishment to purchase some because there is none in the room. How about relaxing in front of a tv… If a 15″ color tube tv works for you from 10 feet away, youll enjoy that too : — /​
If you need a night of rest this motel will do fine. It has comfortable beds, is quiet, and is clean. If the little things make a difference and you value them, then the $ 89+tax (the price of this room) will be better spent at a LaQuinta, Baymont suitez, comfort inn, Days Inn etc, 10 miles south in Bellingham.