Motel with free parking, a quick walk to San Juan Islands Museum of Art
This smoke-free motel features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
The Orca Inn offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
This Friday Harbor motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Orca Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Just a 4-minute walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art and 12 minutes by foot from Whale Museum
The Orca Inn offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
This Friday Harbor motel is smoke free.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Microwave
Fridge
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
No housekeeping
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hairdryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Microwave
Fridge
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Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property is also known as
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The Orca Hotel Friday Harbor
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The Orca Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 931 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 931 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 931 reviews" "
6 - Okay
214
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 931 reviews" "
4 - Poor
68
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 931 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
47
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
8/10 Good
Joy
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Tina, Everett
22 Sept 2024
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Tammy
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
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.
I did see the small rooms people talked about. Suggest you get the accessible king roo.
Richard A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Sarah, Portland
Travelled with partner
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and excellent service we received at the Orca Inn.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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
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.