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Bird Rock Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Friday Harbor, steps from Whale Museum

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Property grounds
Courtyard
Point of interest
San Juan | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Property grounds
Bird Rock Hotel, near the American Camp Visitor Center, offers a serene escape. Guests can unwind in the garden or rent bikes to explore nearby attractions. Multilingual staff are on hand to help with express check-in and check-out.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shaw | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Shaw

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cypress | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Cypress

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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San Juan | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

San Juan

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Whidbey Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Whidbey Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Spieden | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Spieden

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Salt Spring | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Salt Spring

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fidalgo | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Fidalgo

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Orcas | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Orcas

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Patos - Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Patos - Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sucia - Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Sucia - Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lopez Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Lopez Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Marrowstone Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Marrowstone Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bainbridge | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Bainbridge

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Skipjack - Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Skipjack - Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
35 First Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • Whale Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bird Rock Hotel

Hotel near Whale Museum
Located close to American Camp Visitor Center, Bird Rock Hotel provides a terrace and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Front of property

Friday Harbor Suites

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,004 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1891
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bird Rock Friday Harbor
Bird Rock Hotel
Bird Rock Hotel Friday Harbor
Bird Rock Hotel Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
Bird Rock Hotel Hotel
Bird Rock Hotel Friday Harbor
Bird Rock Hotel Hotel Friday Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Bird Rock Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bird Rock Hotel?

Bird Rock Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bird Rock Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bird Rock Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bird Rock Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Friday Harbor, this hotel is steps from Whale Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of American Camp Visitor Center and English Camp. Lime Kiln Point State Park and San Juan County Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Bird Rock Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 359 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jinyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is a little small but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was no staff on premise, which is not what I expected in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property! Situated in middle of everything! Clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good overall stay but shared bathroom on second floor kinda challenging especially being on third floor when considering the pricing.... No elevators and limited staff hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient. Walkaway. Close to everything in Friday Harbor.Clean rooms. Uncomfortabe beds.
Bikes for guest use
Street view
Outdoor seating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend this as a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and prompt communication from staff. Easy remote check-in. Very lovely space and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place for couples to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, charming property. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, centrally located. Staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really enjoyed our stay here! Separate bathrooms were very clean and the location is great, Friday Harbor is very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice location, clean, No AC, remote "customer serv

Hotel was very clean. However, they do not have a place to sstore luggage pre- or post-check-in so you have to take it 3 blocks up hill to the companion hotel. There is also no airconditioning and no windows to open. Our room was warm and stuffy so we slept with the outside door (second floor!) open. Good location in town and very clean. Not wild about remote hotel staff conact only. call me old fashioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness
Small room no A/C, no window, very hot in room, had to sleep with the door open. Men’s underwear hanging in 1 of the bathrooms. Contact with a person was confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for walking to restaurants and stores!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great historical house in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Basically, staff was not available to answer questions. The room was super small and not worth the cost. I consider this hotel a rip-off!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely stocked lobby area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super nice and very high-quality, My wife had some concerns about a shared bathroom, but it really wasn’t a bad deal at all. Bathrooms are really nice and upgraded. Super nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

We enjoyed the central location of the hotel. Parking was tricky, and we wish the hotel had parking spaces on the lot across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location. Staff very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Property was quiet and I enjoyed checking in online, using a code to enter. Owner/operator was very responsive via text.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and spacious. The location couldn't have been better!! Although staff is not on-site, they were VERY responsive with answers to the few questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot in the middle of Friday Harbor. Any and all amenities are provided. We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, historic hotel. Separate bathroom, but great robes to traverse the halls
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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