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 Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 164 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
When visiting Friday Harbor, The Orca Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
65 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Picnic area
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
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. Travelers say 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 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Place was very clean, plenty of parking, short walk to Friday harbor, and absolutely amazing owner. Was a lovely stay and an unbeatable price
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2025
One night on Friday Harbor
The accommodations were adequate for my one night business stay. I would stay here again. Taking in sunset from Line Kiln State Park was the highlight.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
Teeny tiny but just fine
Super tiny room but it was clean and perfect for a night on the island. Paid $100 for a queen bed the night before a half marathon race, definitely a deal snag with some of the pricier options.
They provide coffee in the morning, but the small room really encourages you to explore the island! Our hostess JG was very kind and gave us bag storage options for post-checkout.
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Bring your own hair dryer.
Joyce
Joyce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Great place to stay close to Friday harbor.
Tatiana
Tatiana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2024
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.
lewis
lewis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Great staff and in a nice walkable location!!
KATRINA L
KATRINA L, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Great trip. Super nice staff.
janet
janet, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 18, 2025
Ok for one night
It was fine for the price and for a quick one night stay solo. Check in was friendly. Bed was comfy and clean. Room was incredibly small. No coffee in the morning as promised.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Super friendly and accommodating staff
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Very nice staff
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Cute, nostalgic property. Warm wood paneling and cozy rooms.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
This location was easily accessible and convenient for my needs.
Bobby
Bobby, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2024
We were very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and excellent service we received at the Orca Inn.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2024
Great affordable option in Friday Harbor.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing price, place to sleep for the night
Kai
Kai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Very affordable yet clean and cute! Great walking distance to downtown. Staff was very lovely and accommodating.
McKenzie
McKenzie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2024
This are is beautiful.
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 27, 2025
Unhappy customer
The room was VERY small and the shower situation with the water was awful. There was no where to plug in my CPAP machine because the bed was against the wall in the middle of the room. Would NOT suggest getting the queen bed room. The bed was awful to sleep in also.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
Great location, very quiet, clean.
charles f
charles f, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2025
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Everett
Everett, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
Cute old motel
Tami
Tami, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2024
I liked the location close to the downtown area. I liked the fact that it was reasonable priced for the location of the hotel.
Larry
Larry, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 2, 2024
The Property was very convenient for our travel purpose. This is a good facility for basic accommodations. Best suited for single person stays.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
Orca Inn satisfies
The inn was nice. Rooms are small but adequate for a quick stay. A overall clean, cozy, and satisfactory stay.