With a stay at The Orca Inn in Friday Harbor, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Whale Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from 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
Salty Fox Coffee - 13 min walk
Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - 7 min drive
Downriggers - 13 min walk
Blue Water Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
About this property
The Orca Inn
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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Smoke-free property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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 - 10:00 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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
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
Property Registration Number 5277
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The Orca Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ashley
16 May 2026
Everything was awesome clean small but that’s what I expected and very nice staff
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jason
12 May 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Love this place. Cheap, minimalist, effective. Ample parking. Walking distance to downtown. Old school charm.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
8/10 Good
Sean
12 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a discount motel. You get exactly for which you pay.