The Orca Inn

Property class: 2
Hotel in Friday Harbor

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When visiting Friday Harbor, The Orca Inn is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
$108 nightly
The total price is $120
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees

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)
  • 308 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room Single Use

  • 308 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 154 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 154 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 - 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
  • ‪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

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

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

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

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

Be entertained

  • Television

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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: 9:00 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

8.2

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Plenty of parking was available and easily accessible. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Can't be beat - it's quiet enough if you have the fan running, clean, and cheap relative to all the other motels on the island with comfy enough beds that you can sleep well before you go on an overnight sea kayaking adventure.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our second time staying here and it’s everything we need for a weekend away. Friendly staff as always!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, easy walkability and good value.
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10/10 Exceptional

Felt like a cabin - very old but well kept. It was clean and the staff were pleasant. Would stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value stay and within walking distance to Friday Harbor downtown area. The staff were friendly and helpful. Clean room and despite being small, it is exactly as advertised.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was relatively small and minimalistic, but very well maintained. You could tell that they take pride in the display and care of their rooms when their guests arrive. Check-in and check-out were super easy and friendly. There was plenty of parking and the location was very walkable. Next time I find myself in Friday Harbor, I will definitely look into staying here again!
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8/10 Very good

Room was good, didn't like the carpet. Looked unclean. Bathroom rooms and bed were good. Staff was helpful and location is great.Just next to grocery store and coffee shop
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, the bed was comfy, and the air conditioner was perfect as a white noise generator as well as room cooler. Building 2 has the quietest rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Despite being an older property, the room was well maintained and clean. The room was very small, but we expected that based on other reviews and the size wasn’t an issue for our two night stay. The property is also just a 3 minute drive from town. Good for a quick getaway!
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay there. It was a small but well kept. Staff very friendly and helpful and respectful. Will stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay here. The place is only a few minutes walk to Friday Harbor and close to Roche Harbor on the north side of the island. Although they didn’t serve breakfast, they had coffee available in the office plus across the street is Bakery San Juan which serves great meals.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has tiny rooms just as advertised. They were perfect for those of us who spend most of our day exploring and having fun! At night we felt safe and secure and very comfortable!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was walking distance to Friday Harbor and very quiet. The staff was very friendly!!! I’ll definitely be staying here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are NY style, meaning they are small. But they were perfect for just the two of us, especially because we are shorter. The location was nice and away from things. Since we mainly used it just to sleep, this perfectly met our needs. Nice staff. Rooms were clean. Showers were hot. Each room had its own hot water, which was a nice feature.
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10/10 Exceptional

Older place but was very clean and the bed was comfortable, which is all I needed. Excellent price for the area. I was overjoyed to find something in my budget and close to the ferry since I needed to book last minute and didn’t have a car. There is also a grocery store right next door that is cheaper than the ones on the main strip. The lady at check in was very nice and helpful with everything. Even though they don’t have “bell service” she let me store my luggage in a secure area after check out so I didn’t have to find a locker in town during my whale watch. Seemed like the place was getting some upgrades under the new management. I look forward to seeing them next time I come to Friday Harbor!
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8/10 Very good

Orca Inn is clean, cozy and comfortable walking distance (half-mile) into central Friday Harbor. We were substantially delayed by a ferry service problem from the mainland (one of the larger vessels had to be taken out of service) when we were unable to reach the Inn by phone despite repeated attempts. Against all odds, we managed to catch one last midnight sailing and arrived at the Inn at 2 a.m., to be instantly greeted at the front desk and into the room right away. Thanks!
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4/10 Fair

Sad little place on low end of price scale. You get what you pay for. Tiny room ( bed only accessible from one side and head against refrigerator so all night heard motor running), key to outside door would not work, no coffee or hair dryer in room, limited desk hours so couldn’t get dryer in morning when found none on room, limited hot water. Was clean and good check-in person.
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8/10 Very good

I didn't realize the office closed at 9:00 PM and arrived shortly after that time. However, the gentleman at the office kindly stayed late to check me in. I truly appreciated his help, though I felt a bit guilty about it. I apologize! Our room was cozy and charming. We only stayed for one night, so I don't have much to say. However, we all enjoyed the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jess was very helpful and kind. She changed our rooms so my friend and I could be next to each other instead of in different buildings. Excellent service. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are small, but if you're there for the scenery, it's a good central location.
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10/10 Exceptional

You get what you pay for; the room was very basic but clean. They do use heavily scented cleaning products- beware if you’re sensitive. We had a king sized bed and it was VERY comfortable. The propert is just off the beaten path enough to be very quiet, we had a great nights sleep!
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and decent parking an friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

The couple in the office were very accommodating and helpful. I only rated the amenities low because there really aren't any. But the place served my needs perfectly. I got a good night's sleep before the Three Lakes Triathlon.
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6/10 Good

Spartan is the word. In every sense. The beds were comfortable, the A/C worked flawlessly, and the towels were nice. The Orca gives everything it has- from so little to give. The beds are in the middle of the room- and I mean the middle. No headboards and the A/C units are inches from one’s head. I did not find that an issue. The construction barracks vibe is strong, highlighted by the red Formica and wood paneled walls. The staff was excellent. Accommodating, friendly and eager to please. I’d stay at the Orca again- and that’s saying something considering I’ve stayed before.
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10/10 Exceptional

Decided to visit the island last- minute and my usual hotel didn't have any vacancies. Gave this place a try and I'm so glad I did! It's located in a quiet and safe part of the island, minutes away from the action at Friday Harbor. Our king room was clean, spacious and cool after a whole day of playing in the sun. Highly recommend this no-frills but high value inn!