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The Orca Inn

2.0 star property
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 parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is ₹12,991
₹14,374 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul

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)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

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

Double Room Single Use

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a television, and a desk.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a television, and a desk.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 17 min drive - 16.6 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
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site 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

Be entertained

  • Television

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

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: 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

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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.
Rocio, 1-night trip
Verified

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.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

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.
W James, 1-night trip
Verified

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!
Liana Rose, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room and decent parking an friendly staff
aaron, 1-night trip
Verified

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.
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified

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.
Dean, 3-night trip
Verified

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!
Frances, 1-night trip
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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!
Sariga, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My wife and I stayed at the Orca Inn for 5 days while we were visiting the island for tourism and a wedding. The rooms are a bit small for two people, but if you are in town mostly to spend time outside of your hotel, they are very good value for Friday Harbor. The room and building in general were well maintained and clean and the staff was very helpful. One tip, if you need a hairdryer or an iron, ask the front desk!
Andreas, 5-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

If you ever wanted to stay on a short cot in the closet of an army barracks for the night, this is your spot. What an absolutely miserable experience. I searched Friday Harbor for a Queen room. This comes up. It’s not. It’s a lie. It’s a Full and they don’t say it (but they admitted it upon checkout). It was “clean” where you could see it but the hammered mattress cover looks like it’s been in the parking lot for the last two months. It goes great with the cigarette burns in the carpet from 1981. The full-size taco bed was tiny. On top of that, there’s no headboard. On top of that, they put the head of the bed in the middle of the room and not against the wall so my feet hang off one side and our pillows fall off the other. On top of that, it leaves your head two feet away from the AC unit that’s louder than a jet plane running in front of you when you’re on the tarmac. Not only is it excruciatingly loud, it blasts the cold air straight at your head (AND NEVER TURNS OFF AG 73° BECAUSE IT’S SO INSUFFICIENT). After hours of this and no sleep, we got up, I moved the stupid desk, flipped the mattress around to make the pillow side near the wall, and slid the entire bed up against the entry door wall. *That kept the pillows on the taco but blocked the door in case of fire. The bathroom was clean and the grounds were clean. The sink is in a different room than the bathroom. I’d hate to see the lab results from the bathroom doorknob. This was an $18 room for homeless people. 👎
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Martin, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nga, 1-night trip