Nestled near San Juan Islands Museum of Art, The Orca Inn offers a warm welcome with an outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi and relax with barbecue grills and outdoor furniture. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
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 (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, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 164 min drive
Restaurants
The Sweet Retreat & Espresso
Salty Fox Coffee - 12 min walk
San Juan Island Brewing Company - 11 min walk
Paradise Lanes - 7 min walk
Rocky Bay Cafe - 9 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 such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Picnic area
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
MONETIZATION_ON
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Orca Inn Friday Harbor
Orca Inn
Orca Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
The Orca Hotel Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Motel
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Motel Friday Harbor
HELP_OUTLINE
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. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
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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
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
12 Aug 2025
Had a very nice stay.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Aug 2025
I liked that it was affordable and close to a variety of food options, shopping, and excursions.
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
The location is great.
Karan
Karan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jul 2025
Great Stay
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 2025
Rooms are small and a little rustic, but extremely clean with attention to details. Staff was very friendly and helpful. A great stay!
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
This property is always exceptionally clean and the staff is as friendly as could be. I love the double bed room with the two bathrooms. The single bed rooms are quite small but comfy and quiet and the location is excellent.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2025
It is a nice quiet place to stay. The rooms are very small, but clean. The staff was friendly and helpful, and there was ample parking. It's just a five minute walk from downtown Friday Harbor.
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
30 Jul 2025
Bakery less than a block away. Food great
Tara
Tara, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Jul 2025
I liked that the property was clean and the staff were friendly. We had a great time.
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
5 Aug 2025
This property is overpriced for the room you get.
It was relatively clean.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Friendly staff, clean facilities, easy access.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
11 Aug 2025
The mini queen room was just that, mini, but maximized the available space. Really appreciated the cleanliness! Over all, a good choice.
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Aug 2025
In spite of the fact that the rooms were the room was very small and there were not very many options for food or service. My daughter and I had a wonderful time.
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Affordable. Friendly. Good location.
April
April, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2025
Close to everything.
Sachin
Sachin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jun 2025
Friendly and not expensive
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Excellent customer service and professional
CYN
CYN, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
8 Aug 2025
Very small.
GURUDATTSINGH
GURUDATTSINGH, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2025
Nice environment, clean, safe and friendly staff.
cynthia
cynthia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Jul 2025
Very small but met my needs. This was just meant to shower and sleep.
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2025
Small but perfect if all you need is a place to sleep near the main area!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jul 2025
Nice ppl, the room is small but they tell you the size when you book! We had a great night in town, walked home & had a great night in our room also. Easy peasy. There is a lot to explore on SJI so you should only be in the room to shower sleep and make love lol it’s fine for all of those things.)
Casie
Casie, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
4 Aug 2025
average
yijun
yijun, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Jun 2025
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,