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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
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Reception
Reception
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan

Explore the area

Map
770 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    4 min walk
  • Paradise Lanes
    7 min walk
  • Victoria Ferry Station
    146 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    16 min walk

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

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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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

At The Orca Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and within 15 minutes of Whale Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Friday Harbor motel include San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park.
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What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 4 min walk
  • Whale Museum - 12 min walk
  • 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 (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 3 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

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to San Juan Islands Museum of Art
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.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Orca Inn offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Friday Harbor motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Orca Inn?

Yep, The Orca Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orca Inn on 8 Jan 2025 start from AU$196.33, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Orca Inn?

The closest beach to The Orca Inn is Madrona Beach (18.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Orca Inn?

No, The Orca Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Orca Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Orca Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 936 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 936 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 936 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 936 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 936 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

Dawn, Lithia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect for non romantic practical clean place to stay. I loved the woman who ran it. Sorry I can’t remember her name. I felt safe. Cozy. Clean. Reminded me of a European private room in hostile. Or Orient. Stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well ORCAstrated. A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HSIANGLING

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

russel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple overnight trip for a wedding. Clean room, quiet The Check in clerk EXCELLENT! Friendly, professional! This person made this stay excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Editor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
close to town, clean, dated and small rooms, no coffee in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aradhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tina, Everett

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable yet clean and cute! Great walking distance to downtown. Staff was very lovely and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

lewis

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did see the small rooms people talked about. Suggest you get the accessible king roo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and excellent service we received at the Orca Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing price, place to sleep for the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arun Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024