The Orca Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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Terrace/patio
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near San Juan Islands Museum of Art, The Orca Inn has an outdoor entertainment area for guests. The property offers in-room WiFi, barbecue grills, and comfortable outdoor furniture. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 154 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Friday Harbor is home to The Orca Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park, while San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum are cultural highlights. English Camp and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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770 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whale Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 21 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rocky Bay Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Triangle - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Orca Inn

Motel near San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Located close to Whale Museum and San Juan Island National Historic Park, The Orca Inn provides an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Orca Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Orca Inn?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orca Inn on Oct 12, 2025 start from $98.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Orca Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Orca Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Orca Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Orca Inn located?

Situated in Friday Harbor, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum. San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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