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Captain Whidbey

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Room, 1 King Bed (Lagoon) | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom, Bay View (ADULTS ONLY) | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Captain Whidbey offers rural tranquility and local character. Guests enjoy dinner with ocean views, find quiet moments in the garden or terrace, and appreciate the free WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Water View Queen SHARED BATHROOM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Garden View Queen SHARED BATHROOM) | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Garden View Queen SHARED BATHROOM)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Lagoon) | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Lagoon)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Playpen
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2072 Captain Whidbey Inn Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239

What's nearby

  • Fort Ebey State Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Lavender Wind Farm - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Coupeville Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Island County Historical Society - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 68 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Captain Whidbey

Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Captain Whidbey and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Captain Whidbey Restauran, features ocean views and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Captain Whidbey feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Whidbey Restauran
  • Coffee Shop

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults, and USD 7 to 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Captain Whidbey Hotel Coupeville
Captain Whidbey Hotel
Captain Whidbey Coupeville
Captain Whidbey Hotel
Captain Whidbey Coupeville
Captain Whidbey Hotel Coupeville

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Whidbey pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Captain Whidbey?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain Whidbey?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain Whidbey?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain Whidbey located?

Situated near the bay, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Libbey Beach County Park, Lavender Wind Farm, and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. West Beach and Island County Historical Society are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Captain Whidbey Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 318 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! It was so refreshing to stay at a place that didn't feel like it was ran by a corporation. Wish we could've stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

The view over the small lagoon was great, the bed comfortable and I appreciated the drip coffee set up. Staff was friendly. We did not go to the property restaurant or the espresso store. I would have really liked to have a microwave and small fridge for any leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dedra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and drinks were EXCELLENT.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness
It was beautiful and relaxing. Food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Perfect if you are looking for a unique stay as it’s not your typical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun getaway

The restaurant was amazing, staff was so kind. Such a beautiful and unique place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful old historic lodge. It was super great for nostalgic purposes. Beautiful view of Penn Cove from our room, superb cocktails and dessert from the bar, roaring fireplace in the lounge, clean and spacious shared bathrooms. Slow bar and dessert service from the lounge but to be fair there were only 3 women serving the entire very busy restaurant. Front desk was very efficient. It was fun to explore the well maintained grounds. We will always stay here anytime we visit anywhere on Whidbey Island and will definitely recommend it to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. Gorgeous grounds and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Captain Whidbey is a beautiful property. The rooms are beautiful, all the amenities are wonderful and the staff is amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, nice people, amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Unji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing gem of a place. Cannot wait to come back. Get the burger and fries. Complementary coffee, tea, and Smores at the campfire were a really nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax and unwind

Beautiful place to disconnect from the world and take time for yourself or each other. Comfy simple rooms, wonderful food and drinks. The views are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propery is beautiful. Quiet and serene. Frogs and birds to keep you company! Dinner was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

So dark inside the inn. Hardly saw an employee until 4:00 pm. The restaurant is excellent. Ate there twice. Good sized pours on drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Peaceful rustic grounds, sweet sunrise water view from the restaurant patio. Loved the tree net platform thingy for gazing up into the branches! Front desk experience was off-brand. More "snarky ennui" vibe than warm cozy sea cottage. Dorm style rooms have a strong musk. Standard rooms are clean. Comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

larry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I chose to stay here because it’s 8.6 rating and location to somewhere I needed to go. The stay was fine, but the place was way dated with dirty carpet, scary pool (with blood on the floor) and typical hotel breakfast. There was nothing 8.6 out of 10 here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t order crab Mac n cheese

My husband left his sunglasses in the room. We called to have them shipped and they said they were not in the room. He specifically remembers where he put them. The staff in the lounge was great. The crab Mac n cheese was 2 tablespoons of food for $25. There was only one bathroom to share for 12 rooms. Not just 12 people, 12 rooms. They did not mention the other bathroom was under construction when we booked. The grounds are nice and pretty, but they do not seem to care about their guests needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness

Read reviews before booking.

My husband and I stayed here for a night. The property is nice. The staff was nice. There are a couple things I wish I knew before that might help others who are looking to stay here. Firstly they charge you an extra 200 dollar deposit. That will be given back but you wont see it back in your bank for a couple days. I think that is a bit excessive. If you stay in the rooms that share a bathroom be prepared to share with 13 other rooms. Only 1 shower in the women's bathroom and two toilets. It was annoying and hard to get in the shower on check out day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean rooms. Beautiful property on the water so very relaxing. Only stayed one night, but check in process was very quick and easy. Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old property with water views. There's a little coffee shop with other items for breakfast and a dining room for dinner. Small but comfortable and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and facility. Clean. Receptionist showed me to my our room and pointed out the facilities. Arrived and wanted to get a drink at the bar, but the bar is closed until 4 pm. The restaurant was closing as well. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a positive experience, the staff was great, the grounds are beautiful. I do not feel like the room was worth the value paid. I stayed in the main lodge and you can hear everything around you. You can clearly hear conversations next door, outside, and below.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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