San Juan Island National Historic Park - 9 min drive
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive
Roche Harbor Marina - 17 min drive
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
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site 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
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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
30 December 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 December 2024
James
James, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 December 2024
Great stay at the Orca Inn!
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.
lewis
lewis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Jakob
Jakob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 October 2024
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) 😊
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
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
len, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 October 2024
Ali
Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
A simple overnight trip for a wedding. Clean room, quiet
The Check in clerk EXCELLENT! Friendly, professional! This person made this stay excellent
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Editor
Editor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 September 2024
close to town, clean, dated and small rooms, no coffee in the room
Lonnie
Lonnie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Dex
Dex, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 September 2024
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
Joy, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
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
Aradhana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 September 2024
Tina
Tina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 September 2024
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
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Very affordable yet clean and cute! Great walking distance to downtown. Staff was very lovely and accommodating.
McKenzie
McKenzie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 September 2024
Room was extremely small so barely one person could walk around the bed and in the room. The walls were thin and other customers were loud from 4-5:30 AM. Sounded like they were in our room. it was previously a mobile unit in the wall structure. No electrical outlet coverings nor fire alarm. It had been removed. Very little hot water for one shower and certainly not for two.
Molly
Molly, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 September 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Great
Zayleen
Zayleen, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2024
lewis
lewis, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
I did see the small rooms people talked about. Suggest you get the accessible king roo.
Richard A
Richard A, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 September 2024
We were very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and excellent service we received at the Orca Inn.