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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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Stunning roadside garden in full bloom, surrounded by a well-manicured landscape.
Two beds with quilted bedspreads, wooden paneling, and wall-mounted light fixtures.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a clock, framed certificates, and a comfortable seating area.
Cozy retreat with a map, a whale silhouette, and a potted plant.
Third office building with a green door and windows, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is RM604
RM669 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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 - 19 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

  • ‪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 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, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 at the property

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

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

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 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orca Inn on 22 Jul 2025 start from RM 604.31, excluding 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. 349 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 994 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

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

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and not expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment, clean, safe and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Orca Inn is not a fancy place, but it's in a great location for access to the waterfront and downtown area of Friday Harbor. My room was sufficient for my needs, and I was able to walk to the restaurants and marina, which suited me just fine. This is an expensive place to visit, and The Orca Inn is a great value for the money,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but perfect if all you need is a place to sleep near the main area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Best deal in Friday Harbor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME

Liked: Cleanliness
Had to go here because our main room wasn’t ready they were willing to put us up. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was literally half the price of any others that I looked at. I was traveling alone, so a small room worked just fine. Fridge and microwave in the room. It's about a ten minute walk from the harbor and has plenty of parking. The staff are all SO nice and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SHEK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and easy to approach. Double bed for two person was a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marty

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no coffee no ice unfriendly staff super tiny rooms just large enough for a suitcase
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Staff & service
The Inn served our needs since we stayed only from 4pm - 9pm. We needed an affordable place to rest and shower before boarding the late ferry to Anacortes. What we do recommend that the shower water pressure is increased. The shower was a trickle, but still hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean small hotel, nice lady at the front desk who cared enough to call us on the day of arrival. The premises are clean, and “retro” can’t even call this place “old” because everything feels very clean - spotless shower, like CLEAN 😃 Walkable distance to downtown,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small. It was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PRADEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not even coffee was made available for the guests
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Atika

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: It was easy to check into. The room was very clean. It had nice hot water. The person at the front desk was friendly. It is reasonably priced. It is centrally located. Cons: The room is small. Not much space to bend over and shave your legs in the shower. The bed seemed smaller than a queen. Cozy for two people. There is definitely not enough insulation between the rooms. Our neighbors woke us up a few times with things we didn't want to hear. Overall it was fine. The biggest negative was hearing our neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a good place for the price. Staff were amazing and the history behind it was great to hear. Rooms were so small. I mean so small my husband and I were dancing around each other to use the bathroom out get our things. We didn't mind because we only needed it to sleep in. There is so much to do around the island. Noise traveled.. I heard people entering the halls from the other side. Woke us up. The beds were uncomfortable and noisy. Couldn't even adjust without squeaking and walking up my partner. Considering this was the only time we were in the room, it left a poor experience in our memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Small clean room. The room was cleaned for us during our stay which is usually only done at high end motels/hotels. This is a great place to stay if you want to be close to Friday Harbor and aren’t planning on spending a lot of time in your room. We would rather splurge on good food and experiences and save on our room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to Friday harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and in a nice walkable location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024