The Orca Inn

2.0 star property
Motel within walking distance of San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Basic Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The price is ₩149,138
₩165,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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 - 0.4 km
  • Whale Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 17 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 3 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16 min drive
  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 85 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 88 min drive
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 164 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

When visiting Friday Harbor, The Orca Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 65 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Are pets allowed at The Orca Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Orca Inn and nearby?
The Orca Inn has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Orca Inn like?
The Orca Inn is a short 4-minute walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art and 12 minutes' walk from Whale Museum. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Exceptional

Jakob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A little antsy 😉
We’ve stayed here several times and are always very happy with the room. The only problem was we noticed that there were ants near the microwave and refrigerator. We also noticed that they were on the desk area. This was surprising because we have never seen them before. It won’t stop us from staying there again though or stop us from recommending it to anyone going to Friday Harbor because I am confident that they will see this review and take care of the problem. (Room 214) 😊
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Economy room no thrills, except for price
Heater was over the top noise, spoke to representative, they switch room with no issue. All good
len, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Ali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A simple overnight trip for a wedding. Clean room, quiet The Check in clerk EXCELLENT! Friendly, professional! This person made this stay excellent
Terri, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Was good except for the showers. One the shower door magnets did not line up to keep the door closed. The other, there was no way you were getting a full hot shower if you are shampooing your hair and you have more than 3 hairs on your head. The water goes cold by the time you wash your hair. If they were serious about water conservation. They would have low flow showerheads so you could have a hot shower on the tiny amount of hot water in the tank.
Joy, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Staff, great stay experience
The Orca Inn is truly one of the least expensive places to lodge on San Juan Island. I was greeted by the manager of the lodge -KJ; super courteous and helpful. The room, a single queen bed, non-smoking room, was clean and had everything we needed to rest comfortably after a wonderful day on that gorgeous island.
Aradhana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

This is an older property but very clean and safe. Rooms are quite small and dated but served out needs as we were not in the room much. The price was great and the area was quiet. Would recommend this place if you just need a clean and quiet place to sleep
Tammy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

lewis, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Stayed in queen size room. Super super small room with bed pushed up against the wall. The bed was THE worst bed i've slept on: hard and futon like. Only one electrical outlet worked...in the narrow walkway next to the bed. Would not stay in this room again.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Clean, comfortable but no frills
The hotel is basic and utilitarian so the price was great for the area. The rooms are oddly done. My room was two rooms converted into one. The beds were placed oddly about 4 feet from the wall so the air conditioning/heat was able to blow. The manager was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and clean. My double queen room had its original two bathrooms and each bathroom has its own hot water heater. Great for the cost
sheila, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Our room used to be 2 rooms made into 1. Barely room to walk around the beds. Floors were uneven and if you laid something on the vanity, chances were, it would roll off. Staff was very nice which is why I gave 3 stars instead of 2.
Ricky, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Short Stay
Convenient and comfortable
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

4 Very Small Stars
The rooms are... tiny. The savings, however, are humungous. Step back in time to 1976. Wood paneling, red formica counter. Room barely big enough for a queen bed. But it was comfortable, afforable, and we didnt spend any unnecessary time in the room, we'd rathwr be out enjoying Friday Harbor. Yes, they have the Orca costume on site, no you cant borrow it, we asked.
4-night trip
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6/10 Good

The staff were friendly and courteous. the room was totally clean. But the Room was so small only one of us could get out of bed at a time. And the one chair had to be moved constantly so you could get into the bathroom or the bedroom. And the bed was very uncomfortable. Because of this we won't stay at here again.
BRADFORD, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mariah, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Double bathrooms!
Very simple and very wonderful. No frills except our hotel room had two bathrooms which was extra awesome!
Jami, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Be aware the bed takes up the room but that’s clear from the pictures. Quiet area, nice check in staff.
Peggy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basic but very nice
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This a great little place. No frills, but extremely clean and functional. For a third of the price of "normal" hotels on the island, it is a steal. It was probably our favorite part of the trip.
Tim, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room is small but has everything we needed. Clean and comfy.
Yun, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great value; small but clean
Great value for this resort community The rooms are very small, but very well designed with everything you might need, and very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Cheryl, 4-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Small room but it was overall a fair place to stay when all you need is a place to sleep. Friendly staff, clean room. No complaints.
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple place. Bed is rather, very very firm but manageable. We just stayed for one night. Simple check in and out. AC worked great.
Maxcey, 1-night family trip
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