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The Orca Inn

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for The Orca Inn

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and blooming flowers in the foreground.
A bathroom with a shower, a towel rack, and a shelf with a towel.
A wooden chair and a wooden dresser in a room with a wooden panel wall.
A hallway with an exit sign, a statue, and a Starbucks sign on the wall.
A room with two beds, wooden walls, and a window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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770 Mullis St, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan Historical Society and Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪22 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A room with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted heater.

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

A room with two beds, wooden panel walls, and two windows with blinds.

Double Room Single Use

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a television, and a desk.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a television, and a desk.

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Friday Harbor

At The Orca Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Friday Harbor hotel include Whale Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whale Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lafarge Open Space - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 20 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Orca Inn

WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Friday Harbor hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Orca Inn offers 40 accommodations. This Friday Harbor hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (91 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Roll-in shower (152 centimetre wide)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 5277

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 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orca Inn on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$189, 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 Odlin County Park (10 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 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Orca Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 178 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking and location! Price was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay there. It was a small but well kept. Staff very friendly and helpful and respectful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and cozy. The staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfy. Plenty of parking. We’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was walking distance to Friday Harbor and very quiet. The staff was very friendly!!! I’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great no-frills room a short walk from Friday Harbor with friendly and helpful staff. The beds could use a headboard though! A nice budget option on an island that tends to have expensive lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jess was amazing! If you want a budget place within walking distance to town, this is it! Has all the basics and even the Marketplace is right next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sturdy bed and the heater was efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My stay at the Orca Inn was perfect for what I needed. Being a solo traveler you don’t need a ton of space so these “micro rooms” were perfect. They had everything I needed including a fridge and a microwave. I loved how close to town it was. The rooms are outdated but very very clean at a fair price and staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small, but was aware of that prior to making the reservation. Affordable and convenient to walking into town. Very clean accommodations. Just wish there was a coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exactly as advertised. Prefect landing pad. Clean and convenient. Jess and staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff on front desk were great. Helped us jump start our car. Small basic but clean rooms good for night stay in FH. Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Everything was awesome clean small but that’s what I expected and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at the Orca Inn for 5 days while we were visiting the island for tourism and a wedding. The rooms are a bit small for two people, but if you are in town mostly to spend time outside of your hotel, they are very good value for Friday Harbor. The room and building in general were well maintained and clean and the staff was very helpful. One tip, if you need a hairdryer or an iron, ask the front desk!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny, and the walls were so thin we could hear everything happening in the room next to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is amazing and friendly. Stored our bags before checkin and after checkout while we were cycling the island and they had a convenient bike rack for us to lock our bikes to. Rooms are small but clean and neat. Can’t beat the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Had air conditioning. Rather old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is too small, but very clean. But we knew that going in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Love this place. Cheap, minimalist, effective. Ample parking. Walking distance to downtown. Old school charm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I think the rooms are nicer than what the picture portrays, the pictures don’t do it justice. Room might be small, but has everything I’m looking for!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
While there is nothing *wrong* with this property it is extremely basic, and the rooms are so tiny ya have to shimmy around the side of the bed. Its the most affordable stay, but if there's any place else available for only a little more, I'd stay there instead. A stay here is *fine*, but it will come with a side eye from your spouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a discount motel. You get exactly for which you pay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are NY style, meaning they are small. But they were perfect for just the two of us, especially because we are shorter. The location was nice and away from things. Since we mainly used it just to sleep, this perfectly met our needs. Nice staff. Rooms were clean. Showers were hot. Each room had its own hot water, which was a nice feature.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tea, no coffee in the room. Can’t turn TV on. Staff is not friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place but was very clean and the bed was comfortable, which is all I needed. Excellent price for the area. I was overjoyed to find something in my budget and close to the ferry since I needed to book last minute and didn’t have a car. There is also a grocery store right next door that is cheaper than the ones on the main strip. The lady at check in was very nice and helpful with everything. Even though they don’t have “bell service” she let me store my luggage in a secure area after check out so I didn’t have to find a locker in town during my whale watch. Seemed like the place was getting some upgrades under the new management. I look forward to seeing them next time I come to Friday Harbor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

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