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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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Exterior
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception
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
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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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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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 21 min drive - 15.6 km

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
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rocky Bay Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Friday Harbor Suites

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  • Free WiFi
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8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,023 reviews
The price is AU$310
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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The Orca Hotel Friday Harbor
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Orca Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Orca Inn?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orca Inn on 25 Oct 2025 start from AU$176.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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. 380 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1012 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

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

PRANANKUR PIJUSH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay - room was clean and staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Staff were very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Ranjani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good quick stay. Staff was great and helpful. Would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and the bed was comfortable. Definitely the cheapest place to stay on San Juan Island but it is clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Orca Inn is a basic lodging option in an expensive area. It's a great place to get a good night's sleep for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming people, clean and safe. Close to downtown. Thanks for having a shower!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendant went above and beyond to help us and was friendly, professional, and thorough. Customer service super star!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small just a bit bigger than a train sleeper. The staff were wonderful. Rooms are clean .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

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

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did the job, but it was a little cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Abhirup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is exactly as advertised. Nothing fancy or flashy, bare bone rooms. But everything is clean and functional. A great place to crash with absolutely 0 frills. Staff is friendly and helpful, area is seems super safe and walkable from the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Tara

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

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