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The Orca Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Located near San Juan Islands Museum of Art, The Orca Inn has an outdoor entertainment area for guests. The property offers in-room WiFi, barbecue grills, and comfortable outdoor furniture. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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

About the neighborhood

Friday Harbor is home to The Orca Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park, while San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum are cultural highlights. English Camp and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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770 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whale Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 21 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Galley Restaurant & Lounge - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Orca Inn

Motel near San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Located close to Whale Museum and San Juan Island National Historic Park, The Orca Inn provides an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is The Orca Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Orca Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Orca Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

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 motel is within a 15-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum. San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1001 reviews

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 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Liked: Amenities
The location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked that it was affordable and close to a variety of food options, shopping, and excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are small and a little rustic, but extremely clean with attention to details. Staff was very friendly and helpful. A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office manager and staff were super helpful and friendly when we had a last minute booking request. The rooms are small but clean and quiet and all we needed while visiting the island for whale watching, shopping, and outdoor adventures.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Small room but clean
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rate for small room for single. Could be better stay with head board on bed and light blocking curtain/blinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is always exceptionally clean and the staff is as friendly as could be. I love the double bed room with the two bathrooms. The single bed rooms are quite small but comfy and quiet and the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Bakery less than a block away. Food great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property was clean and the staff were friendly. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice quiet place to stay. The rooms are very small, but clean. The staff was friendly and helpful, and there was ample parking. It's just a five minute walk from downtown Friday Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean facilities, easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The mini queen room was just that, mini, but maximized the available space. Really appreciated the cleanliness! Over all, a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

In spite of the fact that the rooms were the room was very small and there were not very many options for food or service. My daughter and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little Place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is overpriced for the room you get. It was relatively clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Affordable. Friendly. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Place was very clean, plenty of parking, short walk to Friday harbor, and absolutely amazing owner. Was a lovely stay and an unbeatable price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

GURUDATTSINGH

Very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment, clean, safe and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but perfect if all you need is a place to sleep near the main area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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