Temporary Housing

There are several options for temporary lodging for transferring service members and their families: Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, Navy Lodge, local hotels, or Airbnb/VRBO. Keep in mind that for Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) reimbursement, only a maximum of 14 days is authorized whenever a service member transfers. You will be responsible for any time after these 14-days. You must have a Certificate of Non-availability in order to apply TLE to Local Hotels or Airbnb/VRBO.

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS)

NGIS is located on the main base, McCormick Lodge, Building 973, with 130 rooms and is available to any military members and their dependents with a valid ID card to include single and married service members, dependents, retirees, DoD civilians, and reservists. Children are allowed to stay at the NGIS. Room capacity is limited to a maximum of three people per room. Members with official orders are given priority. The following room options are available with cost per night:

• Standard queen size room, $83
• Standard suite no-kitchen with sofa bed, $85
• Deluxe suite with kitchen and sofa bed, $88
• Executive suite with kitchen and sofa bed, $94

To make a reservation, go online to NGIS website or call toll free 877-NAVY-BED (877-628-9233) or call NGIS directly at 360-257-2529 or DSN 312-820-2529 (open and manned 24/7).

Amenities include: free WIFI, free onsite laundry facility, free local and long distance telephone calls, hairdryer, free daily in-room coffee/tea, free daily bathroom amenities, business center with computers plus printers, exercise room (temporarily closed), snack vending machines, cable TV with premium channels, direct dial Sprint service, irons/ironing boards, refrigerator, microwave oven, extra pillow and blanket in closet.

Single service members on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders or Duty Under Instructions (DUINS) entitled to reside in Unaccompanied Housing (UH) should, upon arrival with their Sponsor, Check-In at the Unaccompanied housing office in Bldg 380 Princeton St. located on the main base, and a UH room will be assigned. This will alleviate the need for temporary lodging reservations.

Navy Lodge

Navy Lodge Whidbey Island provides 48 units and 2 suites which accommodate families and business travelers, costs $95 for the standard units and $140 for suites. The lodge is located on the Seaplane Base and is within walking distance to the Navy Exchange, Commissary and downtown Oak Harbor. Reservations at the Navy Lodge can be made up to one year in advance with orders at the Navy Lodge website or by calling toll free 800-NAVY-INN (800-628-9466) ; local 360-675-0633. Make arrangements as soon as possible as the popular summer months often find it filled to capacity.

Amenities included in each room: free daily continental breakfast in the lobby, kitchenette, free local telephone calls, free Wi-fi, hairdryer, free daily in-room coffee, free daily newspaper, soda vending machines, guest coin operated laundry, cable/smart TV, direct dial Viasat service, air conditioning, cribs, rollaways, irons/ironing boards, and pets allowed.

Local Hotels 

If you utilize this option because the Navy Lodge or NGIS have no space, be sure to get a Certificate of Non-availability (CNA) from both locations.

There are many hotels in the surrounding area. The cost for a hotel in Oak Harbor can range from $112-$191 depending on size of room and time of year (rates are always subject to change). Visit the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce website Home - Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of hotels.

Pets

Currently, the Navy Lodge has pet-friendly rooms with a one-time pet fee of $30-125 depending on length of stay and the NGIS has one pet-friendly room with a daily fee of $20, max $200. There are three hotels in Oak Harbor that allow pets: Acorn Motor Inn, 800-280-6646; Candlewood Suites, 888-226-3539; and Coachman Inn, 1-800-635-0043.

There are several options for kennel services, including but not limited to:

• All Critter Pet Care, 360-679-2914, open 7 days a week and accepts late arrivals
• Kori’s Muttley Crew, 360-682-5403
• The Dogwood Pet Resort, 360-675-4483
• Sunset Kennel & Grooming, 360-675-7288
• WatchDawgs, 360-679-3760

Special Needs

The NGIS has three regular rooms with wheelchair accessibility. The Navy Lodge has two rooms with wheelchair accessibility.