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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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Reception
Reception
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior

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

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

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬11 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
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Smoke-free property

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
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The Orca Hotel Friday Harbor
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The Orca Inn Motel
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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. 339 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 976 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

Nice environment, clean, safe and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Small but perfect if all you need is a place to sleep near the main area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Best deal in Friday Harbor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very cute, efficient rooms. Had everything we needed and was very quiet even though it was pretty booked up. Front staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Staff were friendly and easy to approach. Double bed for two person was a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The Inn served our needs since we stayed only from 4pm - 9pm. We needed an affordable place to rest and shower before boarding the late ferry to Anacortes. What we do recommend that the shower water pressure is increased. The shower was a trickle, but still hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean small hotel, nice lady at the front desk who cared enough to call us on the day of arrival. The premises are clean, and “retro” can’t even call this place “old” because everything feels very clean - spotless shower, like CLEAN 😃 Walkable distance to downtown,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Not even coffee was made available for the guests
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

The rooms are very small. It was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Small clean room. The room was cleaned for us during our stay which is usually only done at high end motels/hotels. This is a great place to stay if you want to be close to Friday Harbor and aren’t planning on spending a lot of time in your room. We would rather splurge on good food and experiences and save on our room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay close to Friday harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Good stay. Rooms are clean with basic equipment. Hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating. The front office manager Laura was very nice and helpful during our stay. Will definitely stay there again in future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great staff and in a nice walkable location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great trip. Super nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Super friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

It was fine for the price and for a quick one night stay solo. Check in was friendly. Bed was comfy and clean. Room was incredibly small. No coffee in the morning as promised.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Cute, nostalgic property. Warm wood paneling and cozy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Door didnt lock. Door doesnt even fit the door jam. Felt completely unsafe. Room had a urine smell that I noticed when trying desperately to sleep. So much light coming in. The blinds dont even come to the bottom of the window so dont get undressed! I worked all day and when I got in at nearly 10 at night the only response I got from management is that I should have told them sooner. Do not stay here. Unsafe and no privacy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This location was easily accessible and convenient for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

We were very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and excellent service we received at the Orca Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Great affordable option in Friday Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024