Ellensburg, Washington is located between the Columbia River and the Cascade Mountain Range. Elensburg features a historic downtown with unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and museums. The surrounding Kittitas Valley offers a setting for all sorts of outdoor activities. More information about Ellensburg.
Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel
509-925-4244
211 W. Umptanum Rd, Ellensburg
The Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel is conveniently located off I-90. The hotel offers a business center, a fitness facility, an indoor heated pool, and a hot tub. A 660 square feet meeting room is available for receptions with up to 100 people or seated events with up to 50 people. A 187 square feet boardroom is also available for meetings with 14 people.
Central Washington University
509-963-1111
400 E University Way, Ellensburg
Central Washington University provides meeting rooms and overnight accommodations for conferences and other events. The dividable Lombard Room accommodates up to 160 people. The Elaine Wright Room accommodates up to 75 people. The Lounges in the Kamola building each accommodate up to 65 people.
Days Inn
509-933-1500
901 Berry Rd. Ellensburg
Days Inn in Ellensburg is a 50-guestroom hotel with a fitness center, an outdoor sports court, an indoor heated pool, and a spa. The hotel has meeting facilities and catering available. The meeting room accommodates up to 335 people or 111 people for banquets.
Ellensburg Adult Activity Center
509-962-7242
506 S Pine St, Ellensburg
Ellensburg Adult Activity Center offers fun activities for adults over the age of 50 during the week. The center is available to rent for events on the weekend.
Ellensburg Pasta Co.
509-933-3330
600 N. Main Ellensburg
Ellensburg Pasta Company sits in a 1930’s building that was originally constructed as a gas station and tire repair shop. Ellensburg Pasta moved into the building in 2002. The restaurant has a banquet room that accommodates up to 50 guests for events. Food can be ordered from the menu or served as a buffet.
Ellensburg Parks and Recreation Department
509-925-8638
501 North Anderson Street, Ellensburg
Ellensburg Parks and Recreation Department has picnic shelters and sports fields available to rent for events.
Hal Holmes Community Center
509-962-7240
209 N Ruby St, Ellensburg
Hal Holmes Community Center is a conference center with a stage, pianos, and a kitchen. The center provides 2,780 square feet of meeting and event space and accommodates up to 250 people. The stage is 725 square feet.
Hampton Inn
509-933-1600
2705 Triple L Loop, Ellensburg
Hampton Inn has an 80-guestroom hotel in Ellensburg. The hotel has a business center, fitness center and a pool. A 490 square feet board room that accommodates 12 people is available for meetings and events.
Holiday Inn Express
509-962-9400
1620 Canyon Rd, Ellensburg
Holiday Inn Express in Ellensburg is a 66-guestroom hotel located near Central Washington University. The hotel has a business center, a children’s activity center, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has a 448 square feet boardroom available for meetings and events with up to 10 people.
Kittitas Event Center
509-962-7639
901 E 7th Avenue, Suite 1, Ellensburg
The Kittitas Event center is located close to downtown Ellensburg and Central Washington University. The center has 20 separate halls and rooms ranging from 480 to 7,200 square feet. The center also has a commercial kitchen, an indoor arena, barns, stock pens, RV parks, and parking. The Western Village at the event center is modeled after a 1980s western town that offers fun and unique event settings including a dance hall, a bar, and shops. The Frontier Village is an outdoor setting for events that includes a backdrop of historic frontier structures from the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. A charming Gazebo with seating is available at the center of the facility.
Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool and Fitness Center
509-962-7211
815 E. Sixth Ave, Ellensburg
The Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool and Fitness Center includes a 25 meter indoor pool, a training pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The facilities are available to rent for events when not in use.
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center
509-962-2780
16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center is located on 110 acres in Manastash Canyon. Lazy F is available for non-profit organizations to hold events such as retreats, camps, meetings, and conferences. The camp Lodge and Dining Hall has a large meeting room and space for 100 people to eat. Ridgeview Cabin sleeps 40 people in 10 rooms and has a full kitchen, and a large central meeting space. Skyline Cabin has sleeps up to 31 people in 8 rooms and has a central meeting space. Trading Post Cabin sleeps 30 people in 3 rooms and has a full kitchen and a central meeting area with a fireplace. Saddle Pockets Cabin sleeps 18 people in 3 rooms and has a small meeting space. Log Castle, Sun Fishing and Lariat Loop Cabin each sleep 12 people. White Glen Cabin sleeps 8 people.
Quality Inn and Conference Center
509-243-6026
1722 Canyon Road, Ellensburg
Quality Inn and Conference Center is located near Central Washington University and the Kittitas Valley Event Center. The 106-guestroom hotel has a restaurant, a fitness center, and an indoor heated pool. The hotel’s Great Northern Room is 1,862 square feet and accommodates up to 207 people. The Columbia Room is 836 square feet and accommodates up to 93 people. The Fireside Room is 638 square feet and accommodates up to 71 people. The Cascade Room is 608 square feet and accommodates 68 people. The Box Car is 216 square feet.
Ellensburg Canon Winery
509-933-3523
221 Canyon Vista Way, Ellensburg
Ellensburg Canyon Winery is a 250 acre estate located between Elum and Ellensburg in Thorp. Three meeting rooms are available for events at the estate. The Gathering Place accommodates 50+ people. The Headquarters accommodates 50+ people. The Sky Box accommodates up to 15 people. Overnight accommodations are available at the 4 bedroom Lodge, the 4 bedroom Bunkhouse, the 3 bedroom Miss Daisy’s Place, and the 2 bedroom Loft.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
More Locations
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