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The Orca Inn

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A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and blooming flowers in the foreground. - The Orca Inn (Friday Harbor)
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The Orca Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A room with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted heater.

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, wooden panel walls, and two windows with blinds.

Double Room Single Use

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a television, and a desk.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a television, and a desk.

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Friday Harbor is home to The Orca Inn. San Juan Islands Museum of Art and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and Roche Harbor Marina. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Friday Harbor travel guide
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770 Mullis St, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • A marina with boats docked, surrounded by forested hills and a town with buildings.
    Roche Harbor Marina
    20 min drive - 12.4 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
  • Whale Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lafarge Open Space
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sweet Retreat & Espresso
    10 min walk
  • Downriggers
    12 min walk
  • Salty Fox Coffee
    13 min walk
  • San Juan Island Brewing Company
    12 min walk
  • Blue Water Bar & Grill
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Roll-in shower (60 inches wide)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 5277

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Orca Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Orca Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Orca Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Orca Inn located?

Situated in Friday Harbor, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. Whale Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Orca Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Fast easy check in Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky place! We loved it. Can walk to restaurants and coffee at the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small clean room great for just sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheapest place we found on San Juan Island! Very quaint & clean space. Close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, the Orca Inn is a great option for visiting San Juan Island. The room was dated, but comfortable and clean. The Orca Inn is close to town and we enjoyed walking to get breakfast at the bakery across the street and downtown to shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super small rooms but comfy beds and instant hot water for the shower. Great location so you can walk all around Friday Harbor. The manager was a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful. Needs some work with showers, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Orca inn and had so much fun at Friday Harbor! It's not the fanciest place but has a great location easily walkable downtown, all you need in a room (AC, Fridge, Microwave) and the cleaning staff was very attentive. Most places in Friday Harbor that we looked were listed at hundreds more, it was refreshing to be able to find a place to stay at a reasonable price and not have to shell out a ton for a little weekend getaway. Would recommend staying at the Orca Inn and we would love to come back here and Friday Harbor!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for a clean and accommodating space. Nothing fancy, but efficient and comfortable beds. Everything was exactly as I needed it to be. Nice location away from the busy harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need for a budget stay at SJ islands! Staff was very helpful for my late check in, prime location within walking distance of everything in Friday Harbor. Ideal stay for solo travelers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking and location! Price was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this place four nights. The amenities were minimal, but, the staff were wonderful. The room is small but what I liked about the room as there is an electrical outlets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first vacation in years and I loved my stay at Orcas Inn they took amazing care of me and I highly recommend staying here. It is safe and immaculate and close to everything. The staff also made me feel safe and my stay there was amazing!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic accommodations Clean. Bed was very comfortable. No Cable hookup for TV, Very small thin towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Grocery stores and excellent bakery located across the street and walking distance to Friday Harbour. Walls are paper thin and room is very small. But it was clean and good for a couple of nights and reasonably priced for San Juan Island
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a luxury accommodation, so you will be disappointed if you are expecting that. We stayed overnight and our room, while small and basic, was very clean. A microwave and mini fridge were provided. The grounds were well tended. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Location was great for walking to the shops and restaurants. Rooms are very tiny and the AC would shut off at night. If you’re looking for a place to sleep it’s ok, but consider other options if you don’t mind spending a bit more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was walking distance to Friday Harbor and very quiet. The staff was very friendly!!! I’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great no-frills room a short walk from Friday Harbor with friendly and helpful staff. The beds could use a headboard though! A nice budget option on an island that tends to have expensive lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sturdy bed and the heater was efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not far from town but lugging luggage uphill to it made it feel further than the half mile my map app said. Our room was tiny and the bed had no headboard but it was quiet and safe, and we really liked the receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Orca Inn was perfect for what I needed. Being a solo traveler you don’t need a ton of space so these “micro rooms” were perfect. They had everything I needed including a fridge and a microwave. I loved how close to town it was. The rooms are outdated but very very clean at a fair price and staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small, but was aware of that prior to making the reservation. Affordable and convenient to walking into town. Very clean accommodations. Just wish there was a coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised. Prefect landing pad. Clean and convenient. Jess and staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026