San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Whale Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Lafarge Open Space - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
Getting around
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 7 min drive
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 17 min drive
Westsound, WA (WSX) - 60 min drive
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 68 min drive
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 88 min drive
Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 156 min drive
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 20.2 miles/32.5 km
Restaurants
The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 10 min walk
Salty Fox Coffee - 13 min walk
Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - 7 min drive
Downriggers - 13 min walk
Blue Water Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
About this property
The Orca Inn
When visiting Friday Harbor, The Orca Inn is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Front entrance ramp
Hand-held showerheads
Closed captioned TV
Fixed shower seat
Portable bathtub seat
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar in bathtub
Bathtub grab bar height (inches): 36
Grab bar in shower
Shower grab bar height (inches): 36
Roll-in shower
Roll-in shower width (inches): 60
Accessible bathtub
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.
Property Registration Number 5277
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Orca Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Orca Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Orca Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around The Orca Inn like?
The Orca Inn is a short 5-minute walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art and 13 minutes' walk from Whale Museum.
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Reviews
The Orca Inn Reviews
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Staff & service
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2026
Love this place. Cheap, minimalist, effective. Ample parking. Walking distance to downtown. Old school charm.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 12, 2026
It’s a discount motel. You get exactly for which you pay.