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Bird Rock Hotel

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

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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

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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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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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Orcas | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Orcas

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Friday Harbor, Bird Rock Hotel is in the city center and by the ocean. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Whale Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lime Kiln Point State Park and San Juan County Park. American Camp Visitor Center and English Camp are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Friday Harbor travel guide
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 Historical Society and Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lafarge Open Space
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sweet Retreat & Espresso
    2 min walk
  • Salty Fox Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar
    6 min drive
  • Downriggers
    2 min walk
  • San Juan Island Brewing Company
    5 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
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 363 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bret

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

Great Cruising Stay

The electronic check-in went smoothly and the location was great. Room was comfortable and the area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Having stayed at Bird Rock and Earthbox I'd choose Earthbox for my next visit to Friday Harbor. Both properties are well decorated and maintained but, despite Bird Rock's convenience, for those who are walking from the ferry, Earthbox has the advantage of being a quiet location who's rooms ( or at least my room ) have sleeping areas that are not flooded with light ( during typical sleeping hours). The staff are very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old building with modern updates. The remote check in was clear and smooth.We received a couple texts from staff checking in during our stay, so it still felt very personable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lack of in-person staff was odd at first, but I got more help from texting my concierge than at any of the other hotels we stayed at during this trip. Facilities were clean and the whole place looked great; it was a bit noisy outside but the hotel's in the middle of downtown and near all the action, so it's a fair tradeoff for convenient shopping & dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute place in a good location of town; however, we were on the 3rd floor backside facing a parking lot. Loading noise started at 7am both mornings!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We fully enjoyed our stay at Bird Rock. The room was small but very comfy. We enjoyed the shared deck and outdoor seating. Yes, it's a shared bath but both baths are very clean, with good showers. The lobby area and outdoor patio are charming and very welcoming. Expect morning street noise when early-morning ferries arrive with delivery trucks, but the hotel very helpfully supplies earplugs in every room. I'd love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Donald J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The key area that was excellent was the staff Arlene and Holly. I was not aware that there was not dedicated parking. I walk with a cane and we had to park down the block. Also, the check-in was virtual and we had some difficulty understanding how to access the room. For the room we had you go through a swinging door to the left that appeared to be pad locked. It would be great if the padlock was removed totally making it less confusing. I would have also liked some type of security latch on the entrance door. This hotel was comfortable and conveniently located. In the living room they had a shag thick rug under the coffee table that due to the closeness I tripped on a couple of times. Again, I want to close and state that Arlene and Holly were absolutely great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location but limited comfort

It’s well-located, with clean modern fixtures and furnishings. But this is not a hotel, it’s a multi room ABNB. There’s no staff on site and response time to texts can vary. I can only speak for our room (12) which was a large bathroom with a bed in it. You step out of the shower right to the bed. The toilet has a sliding door, but it’s only a few feet from the bed. Power outlets are very hard to access. There is limited dresser and hanger capacity. No fridge or microwave. The room is an example of a Paul Simon lyric, “One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor.” You can hear EVERYTHING going on on the floor above you. So, great location but limited comfort for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

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

Weekend getaway!

Great location for walking around town. Loved Friday Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful. If you need extra items the lobby has it for you. They have their own products which are great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never really saw the staff, but didn't need them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to Friday Harbor love the hotel will stay again

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