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The Orca Inn

2.0 star property
Motel within walking distance of San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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Terrace/patio
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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The price is CA $150
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CA $219
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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About the area

Map
770 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 4 min walk
  • Whale Museum - 12 min walk
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 9 min drive
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 3 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16 min drive
  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 85 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 88 min drive
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 164 min drive
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 28.9 miles/46.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Orca Inn

When visiting Friday Harbor, The Orca Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Orca Friday Harbor
Orca Inn
Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Hotel Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Motel
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Motel Friday Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Orca Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Orca Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Orca Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Orca Inn and nearby?
The Orca Inn has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Orca Inn like?
The Orca Inn is a short 4-minute walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art and 12 minutes' walk from Whale Museum. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jakob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A little antsy 😉
We’ve stayed here several times and are always very happy with the room. The only problem was we noticed that there were ants near the microwave and refrigerator. We also noticed that they were on the desk area. This was surprising because we have never seen them before. It won’t stop us from staying there again though or stop us from recommending it to anyone going to Friday Harbor because I am confident that they will see this review and take care of the problem. (Room 214) 😊
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Economy room no thrills, except for price
Heater was over the top noise, spoke to representative, they switch room with no issue. All good
len, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A simple overnight trip for a wedding. Clean room, quiet The Check in clerk EXCELLENT! Friendly, professional! This person made this stay excellent
Terri, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Was good except for the showers. One the shower door magnets did not line up to keep the door closed. The other, there was no way you were getting a full hot shower if you are shampooing your hair and you have more than 3 hairs on your head. The water goes cold by the time you wash your hair. If they were serious about water conservation. They would have low flow showerheads so you could have a hot shower on the tiny amount of hot water in the tank.
Joy, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Staff, great stay experience
The Orca Inn is truly one of the least expensive places to lodge on San Juan Island. I was greeted by the manager of the lodge -KJ; super courteous and helpful. The room, a single queen bed, non-smoking room, was clean and had everything we needed to rest comfortably after a wonderful day on that gorgeous island.
Aradhana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This is an older property but very clean and safe. Rooms are quite small and dated but served out needs as we were not in the room much. The price was great and the area was quiet. Would recommend this place if you just need a clean and quiet place to sleep
Tammy, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Room was extremely small so barely one person could walk around the bed and in the room. The walls were thin and other customers were loud from 4-5:30 AM. Sounded like they were in our room. it was previously a mobile unit in the wall structure. No electrical outlet coverings nor fire alarm. It had been removed. Very little hot water for one shower and certainly not for two.
Molly, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Zayleen, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

lewis, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I did see the small rooms people talked about. Suggest you get the accessible king roo.
Richard A, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We were very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and excellent service we received at the Orca Inn.
Sarah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Stayed in queen size room. Super super small room with bed pushed up against the wall. The bed was THE worst bed i've slept on: hard and futon like. Only one electrical outlet worked...in the narrow walkway next to the bed. Would not stay in this room again.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Amazing price, place to sleep for the night
Kai, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Arun Kumar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

What a joke
craig, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Victoria, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean, comfortable but no frills
The hotel is basic and utilitarian so the price was great for the area. The rooms are oddly done. My room was two rooms converted into one. The beds were placed oddly about 4 feet from the wall so the air conditioning/heat was able to blow. The manager was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and clean. My double queen room had its original two bathrooms and each bathroom has its own hot water heater. Great for the cost
sheila, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Cherie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and in a nice walkable location!!
KATRINA L, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Our room used to be 2 rooms made into 1. Barely room to walk around the beds. Floors were uneven and if you laid something on the vanity, chances were, it would roll off. Staff was very nice which is why I gave 3 stars instead of 2.
Ricky, 2-night trip with friends
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