The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sun Valley

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If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Sun Valley, Idaho, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Sun Valley because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Sun Valley, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Sun Valley below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sun Valley Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $552 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Sun Valley
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley Resort has great rooms from $552 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.04 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Limelight Hotel Ketchum

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $406 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Sun Valley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Limelight Hotel Ketchum which has nice rooms starting at $406. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 151 South Main Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 miles from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Sun Valley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

We found Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $259. We loved that is has skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 180 S Main Street P. O. Box 2172. You'll also find golf, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.3 miles from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Knob Hill Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $357 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Sun Valley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $357, Knob Hill Inn, at 960 North Main Street provides skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool


Hotel Ketchum

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $265 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Hotel Ketchum has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $265 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at c. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Sun Valley, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sun Valley, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sun Valley, Best Hotels for One Week in Sun Valley, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Sun Valley.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Sun Valley?

Sun Valley Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$368

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sun Valley, Idaho. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Sun Valley, Idaho based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $368. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sun Valley.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $479
  • 3-star hotels: $294


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