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 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 (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
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 17.5 miles/28.2 km
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
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 cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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.
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
Reviews
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
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
Aug 30, 2024
Great place to stay close to Friday harbor.
Tatiana
Tatiana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Super friendly and accommodating staff
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Great trip. Super nice staff.
janet
janet, 2-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 9, 2024
This location was easily accessible and convenient for my needs.
Bobby
Bobby, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2024
This are is beautiful.
David
David, 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
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
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing price, place to sleep for the night
Kai
Kai, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2024
Exactly whatbwe expected. Older motel that was very clean and reasonable. A very good place to get a good nights sleep.
WILLIAM
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2024
Great affordable option in Friday Harbor.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Convenient, exactly what I was looking for.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2024
Great Staff. The Property Manager is fantastic! She did a great Job to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Niklas
Niklas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
A simple overnight trip for a wedding. Clean room, quiet
The Check in clerk EXCELLENT! Friendly, professional! This person made this stay excellent
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 29, 2024
close to town, clean, dated and small rooms, no coffee in the room
Lonnie
Lonnie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
Cute old motel
Tami
Tami, 3-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
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Great value; small but clean
Great value for this resort community
The rooms are very small, but very well designed with everything you might need, and very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 4-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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Short Stay
Convenient and comfortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
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.
Aradhana
Aradhana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2024
The Property Mananager was fanrastic. She took care to make us feel comfortable and having a good stay.
Thanks!
Niklas
Niklas, 1-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.