Very small shower and shampoo, etc. pumped out slowly. The place felt like a dormitory but wasn’t unpleasant.

Away from traffic. Nice sitting area outside. A/c worked well. Easy walk from ferry. Store and Great bakery nearby. Had what you need. Other travelers we met were nice.

Stayed in August 2025

The room was much smaller than we anticipated.

The value for Friday Island was amazing. It had ample parking and was centrally located.

Stayed in August 2025

Not enough ice

Good value

Stayed in July 2025

The rooms are teeny tiny but it’s fine since you’re just there to sleep!

It was nice that there was a place we can afford to stay. Meaning not $300 and up a night.

Stayed in August 2025

The room was very, very small, which can't really be helped, but there's almost no room to really move around or stretch out (apart from on the bed itself). It had the feel of a European-style micro-hotel rather than a standard American motel room. This is probably to be expected from the one property in the entire San Juan Islands that offers something approaching affordability, but, all the same, it was pretty snug. Not uncomfortable at all, though!

The room was ready for us even though we'd arrived a few hours before the normal check-in time, which allowed us to drop our bags and roam a little more freely. The young woman on the desk, Maria, was terrific: friendly, personable, and an eager conversationalist even while quickly getting us checked in and ready to enjoy the room. There was ample free parking on-site, and the property is a short walk or even shorter drive to downtown Friday Harbor. The airport is across the road, but 1) the planes that take off throughout the day are all fairly small, so the noise isn't really an issue, and b) Bakery San Juan, with its fantastic menu, is ALSO across the road :)

Stayed in August 2025

There were antsin one of the bathrooms and git into some clothes

Where it was located and the friendly staff

Stayed in August 2025

The location of the bed in the middle of the room with no headboard made sleeping a bit difficult; had to place pillow in corner of wall and refrigerator to make it not fall overnight. Window didn’t open; had to rely on AC to cool the room.

The location was ideal to walk into town or visit the bakery or grocery store. Loved the free and plentiful parking, water and ice machine in the main building, smart TV to access your own streaming service, fridge that got plenty cold, and clean/new towels.

Stayed in August 2025

Room was a bit cramped, but comfy bed, good light-blocking curtains, AC, white noise. Made for a great overnight stopover!

Great little budget-friendly spot for an overnight. Clean, comfy, secure grounds, friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2025

The sense of being welcome was minimal and the coffee provided in the morning was minimal, in the hallway and confusing about what cups to use, etc.

Walking to the hotel from the town center was pleasant. It is also very close to a grocery store.

Stayed in July 2025

Paper thin walls. Small room.

Clean, kind host, easy to access and close to town.

Stayed in August 2025

The rooms are very small. Clean and well taken care of, but don't expect any frills. No coffee in the room and they do not have a sufficient ice machine. We bought a bag of ice to keep in our cooler and just took ice from that.

The location of the Orca Inn was perfect for exploring Friday Harbor and San Juan Island. The staff was particularly friendly and helpful. We came in on a very late ferry and the staff made sure they were there to check us in AND made ferry reservations for us to return to Anacortes since I had no cell coverage on the Island.

Stayed in July 2025

Rooms really small

Good location

Stayed in July 2025

Had to use 2 keys ...1 for room and 1 for hall access.

Good location, a queen room a little small for 2 people .

Stayed in July 2025

Liked it all!

Goog location. Friendly!

Stayed in July 2025

It is still a bit cramped. Everything is pretty old and dated. My room didn’t have a hair dryer.

Efficient use of the space. Had everything you need, including a large tv, small fridge and microwave.

Stayed in July 2025

Small space inside room, bed had no headboard & was floated to middle of room, with microwave on one end and table on other end ! Could hear people next to us. The rooms were like being in a caravan or trailer. Also would have liked coffee machine in room.

Ground level, parking right next to accommodation, comfortable bed.

Stayed in July 2025

Needs a bit of updating.

Great location, useful local information provided. Air conditioning worked great.

Stayed in July 2025

While it was immaculately cleaned, I am not a fan of wood paneling and orange countertops in my bathroom. It is very outdated.

The receptionist was super friendly and helpful. The room was immaculately clean. The grounds were clean and comfortable with outdoor sitting areas. While the building was old, it was very well maintained.

Stayed in July 2025

The old-fashioned air conditioner was a bit loud and for some reason it stopped working in the middle of the night. We turned it off and on again and then it was fine.

The pictures of the property are accurate. Rooms are small and very basic. But they seem to be doing the best they can with what they have. It is very clean and the grounds are well maintained. I appreciated that there was a microwave and a mini fridge in the room. I think we were fortunate with our neighbors - on a Tuesday night it was quiet. Laura at the front desk was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2025

Rooms were a little small but can’t complain for the value

Great value

Stayed in July 2025

One quality I didn’t like was how quickly the shower went cold on me. I have thick hair and a dandruff issue and need the shampoo and conditioner to sit. After I shampooed and before I could even condition my hair the shower started to get cold. This is definitely made the rating of the inn go down for me.

I liked how close it was to Friday Harbor and the Main Street in San Juan. This way you didn’t have to worry about parking. The manager was pleasant and informed me of different things about the Island.

Stayed in July 2025

No hairdryer provided

Basic but clean and comfortable room with fridge and microwave. Good management and wonderful staff.

Stayed in July 2025

It's 20 mins walk from ferry landing so if you're carrying a bag, it can be a long way to walk.

Great staff and good value, cheapest accommodation at Friday Harbor and good value. Super comfy bed, TV, ensuite shower/toilet/sink. Also have fridge and microwave in the room. Coffee available in the mornings.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing really. Compared with European prices it is expensive for what you get but is fine for the US.

The location was good. Whilst the room was not the most modern, it was clean and had everything we needed. They were happy to store our luggage both before check in and after check out. The lady on reception was very helpful and full of good advice.

Stayed in May 2025