Friday Harbor hotels

Pros: Great place to stay. Close to everything!

Cons: Would of liked a desk!

Pros: Theo was so kind and attentive. He immediately left a warm impression on our stay. He called before our arrival to check in and to see if there was anything he could do to assist in our travels. When we arrived, it was nothing but smiles and it was the perfect start to our trip.

Pros: Great hotel, awesome staff!

Pros: Large room with great view. Very nice employees.

Cons: Lots of stairs; no elevator.

Pros: Beautiful comfortable room, friendly staff, location

Cons: The steps could have been a problem However, the staff helped with luggage

Pros: Staff are very genuine, friendly, and helpful. I love the 'euro-style' of the room. Room was very clean and crisp, as well as spacious. The location was super handy (a minute from the ferry, around the corner from cafés, restaurants, shops).

Cons: Weird that parking space is not included, had to pay $15 extra. However, it is covered and secure at night. In high season I would understand parking would be at a premium here, but maybe in the winter it could be reduced $ or included?

Pros: Theo was exceptionally welcoming and helpful when we checked on. Penthouse 7, despite having only a glimpse of the water was bright, private and comfortable. The complimentary goodies were really nice.

Cons: One of the sofa beds had an uncomfortable mattress.

Pros: Location, Nice room but no windows or view from the room. It had a shared common area with a nice view (four rooms shared the area). Room was private.

Pros: Location

Cons: I didn't like how the bathroom walls were transparent so you had limited privacy. I was up almost all night listening to people have sex in the next Room which I could do nothing about. I called The number they provided but got no response. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and felt like a large sack of potatoes. I felt very let down especially for the price. I really don't think I would go there again.

Pros: Extremely comfortable accommodations, friendly very helpful staff, unbeatable location!

Pros: Great place, great food, excellent service.duper comfortable bed.. wonderful inn-keeper.. terrific breakfast!

Pros: Most everything. Breakfast was always impressive. Warm cookies in afternoon.

Cons: Need a comfortable chair in room although size of room didn't allow for it. Need small step stool to get in bed as bed height and window seat were higher than most.

Pros: Nick. There son. Very good cook. Made us feel very welcomed.

Pros: My husband and I decided to spend the night up in the San Juans and we are so glad we picked Hillside House. It is owned by a very nice couple it was cry well kept and the breakfast was delicious!

Pros: Delicious cookies, creative breakfasts and cosy rooms with warm genuine hospitality.

Pros: Great host, Nic. Also fabulous chef. Beds super comfy!

Cons: Despite being a fabulous property it was not quite close enough to the harbor to walk in the cold weather. If warmer, we would have.

Pros: The bed was comfy and the amenities were thoughtful

Pros: The bed and breakfast was located in a cozy location barely a mile from the ferry terminal. The atmosphere of the kitchen and living room is very welcoming and I may or may not have gotten carried away with Nick’s banana chocolate chip cookies that were left out for the guests. The room was very clean and decorated nicely. There was a heater which put off serious heat which was good because I was really cold post whale watching trip. The bathroom was very clean. The breakfast cooked by Nick was just as great as the cookies. It was fun to talk to him and the other guests about where we are all from and what we were going to do out on the island. Nick had lots of great suggestions for places to explore around San Juan island. An exceptionally pleasant experience for a great price.

Pros: The breakfasts were wonderful. Owner Nick is a great cook and the meals were delicious.

Cons: The room was a little small and at times we were able to hear the conversations of guests in other rooms.

Pros: Clean rooms, great staff

Cons: Room furnishings were pretty much bare minimum.

Pros: none was available

Cons: there was a man who walked up and began to enter our room after seeing me walk out to my truck. he just opened the door with intentions to enter, my wife kicked the door shut and drew her firearm. Apparently the man was an employee? and didn't knock or respect the do no disturb sign on our door. 8am in the morning, was not house cleaning!!! I also had my hand on my firearm in the parking lot and yelled at the man to get the hell out of my room, and asked him what he thought he was doing...he replied "I thought you checked out" I told him that's a great way to get shot, and no I didn't check out , I had the room key in my hand!!!....all in all our stay was a pleasant one, nice room, very wonderful front desk clerk etc.... hopefully a lesson was learned by the mystery man employee... knock first and check the desk register for check outs???!!!

Pros: Location was great, I got a parking spot right in front of my room access. Staff were very nice, I felt welcomed at check-in. Clean and comfortable room. I used the refrigerator and microwave. I used the wi-fi as I was in town on business.

Cons: No, definitely a bargain for the price.

Pros: Clean

Cons: Distance from the center of town if walking.

Pros: New railing on building Japanese garden theme

Cons: Pool was only open from 10 - 10

Pros: We arrived late but the staff were very very helpful, They arranged to have a key available and welcomed us the next morning. thank you very much.

Pros: Customer service was top notch. River and Matt were warm and friendly, always there when my family needed them.

Pros: Close to DT Friday Harbor

Pros: Friendly staff, good location for walking to nearby restaurants.

Pros: The coffee machine and a microwave in the room. Location workedout well for me. The staff went out of their way to let me checkin early so i could get settled then leave to visit family.

Cons: I cant think of anything. I was very happy and plan to return.

Pros: It's pretty from the outside & close to town if you have a car.

Cons: LOUDEST HOTEL EVER! You can hear entire conversations from the other rooms. Every footstep above you sounds like they are coming through the ceiling. If you like sleeping past 6AM or are a light sleeper, look elsewhere. No choice? book an upstairs room.

Pros: Clean rooms and friendly staff

Cons: little far from the main street, but its alright

Pros: I didn't eat breakfast there. The location was perfect.

Cons: Nothing. It was all good

Pros: Great small hotel overlooking Friday Harbor. We were here for the Film Festival. Great experience!

Cons: Nothing!

Cons: Perfect location in town, on a hill, looking over the beautiful harbor. Our room led out onto a grassy area set up with chairs and fire pits. Bar & restaurant were trendy and the food was very good. I would go back here in a minute!

Pros: Comfort food and local fare.

Cons: No high end. Not too many ethnic choices.

Pros: Great location. Amazing view with lawn overlooking the harbor. Wonderful staff. Nicely appointed rooms. Comfortable beds. Continental breakfast included.

Cons: Restaurant was closed on mon and tues (the only days we were there). Price.

Pros: Hotel is modern and comfortable with a great view right on the water. Really easy to get to/from the ferry. The staff was super friendly from the moment we got there. They gave us a welcome drink and took us through all of the amenities in our room. Loved having a fireplace in the room!

Pros: Breakfast was very good

Pros: The service at check in was amazing! There was a welcome drink and recommendations for where to eat while checking in. The room was cozy and the view room was well worth it. There was very thoughtful amenities that helped make our stay perfect. The restaurant on site has an amazing brunch menu. Friday Harbor is very walkable from the hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Cons: There was absolutely nothing we did not like.

Pros: We were upgraded to a lovely suite with a view of the water. The beds were very comfortable, bathroom was modern and we'll appointed with locally made soaps and fluffy towels. Breakfast was delivered to our suite and was delicious. The hotel was centrally located.

Cons: This property has lots of stairs, granted they are on a steep hill so it is necessary but I didnt quite understand this when booking. One of the beds was very creaky. The suite is full of lovely antiques and I'm not sure if this bedframe was broken or just old. Thankfully we didn't need to use that bed.

Pros: The cottage was beautiful, very well appointed, clean with most everything necessary available without delving into travel supplies. The breakfast was very good with special homemade touches. Very impressed! The bed was a little too firm for my back but very cozy with a heap of pretty pillows. Esthetically, it was gorgeous!

Cons: I really hate saying anything but I did let them know via email about food sensitivities to dairy and yeast. Breakfast included a lovely piece of pumpkin French toast with spiced whipped cream...it was really yummy but I'll be paying for it later.

Pros: Breakfast was outstanding. Breakfast lasagne (a first for me and it was delicious!) French press dark roast coffee. Another super feature was greeting cookies with a special container of JERSEY milk.

Pros: A treat of truly amazing breakfasts included were excellent. Staff was very accommodating with dinner reservations and friendly

Pros: Loved the personability of the innkeepers, Patrick and Shelly! The live guitar music was an added bonus. Great location for a weekend getaway!

Pros: Staff was very friendly and welcoming to us and our dog. Room was cozy and clean with it's own private entrance a and Jacuzzi. Breakfast was also on time every morning and delicious.

Cons: There was a dog there that would bark when we came back for the day. Not a vicious bark, but still made me feel like we were waking everyone up and our presence was announced.

Pros: Rooms are very comfy, the hot tub was a nice perk, the breakfasts were amazing!

Cons: Dogs barking early morning and late at night was the only negative.

Pros: Owner friendly and accommodating to early check in

Cons: Just wasn't our style

Pros: Excellent breakfast and very clean and comfortable rooms!

Pros: A nice get away

Cons: Late check in, gathering area seating and table area not so comfortable

Pros: Breakfast was delicious. Hot tub nice add

Cons: Too many knickknacks in the room. Would have felt more spacious without so many pillows, throws

Pros: The breakfast was great. They took my girlfriend's food intolerances into account. They didn't have cell signal, but the wifi signal was great. Our room had access to a hot tub. The innkeeper was very nice and was out of the way, to make you feel like it was your space for your stay. Equally between the harbors on either side of the island.

Cons: The trail to the parking area was tough to navigate around and between with a larger vehicle. I ended up backing into the exit to avoid making the loop. No complaints otherwise.

Pros: The private hot tub surrounded by trees was great!

Cons: The shower in the bathroom wasn’t the best.

Pros: The kitchen staff was great.

Cons: Bath tub jets were filthy. Cobwebs on the window transom. Cobwebs over all the outside walls and beams. Very hot room with no AC or awnings. No staff after 6pm. There was hair (not ours) on the bed. Intranet was down one of the evenings we were there. No staff available to fix. Room was next to stairs and people were running up and down stairs all night.

Pros: The accommodations were more than we expected. We had a beautiful spot on the water. The beds were comfortable and the blankets plentiful. We especially liked the hot water bottles, but would have liked one for each of us. There were three of us and two hot water bottles. We were disappointed that there was no kindling with the wood for the fire pit. We were unable to get it going. The breakfast was okay. The coffee was not.

Cons: See above

Pros: It was so quiet and peaceful. The views were amazing and very friendly staff. Great room size with a great patio.

Cons: Parking was a little unclear. The staff left at 6:00pm which is understandable but you have to pick up your keys from the lodge.

Pros: Beautiful property. Friendly, helpful kitchen staff.

Cons: The amenties avaiable were drastically different due to the time of year--the country store was not open & summer recreation opportunities, such as kayaks, were full of rain water, yet we were charged summer rates. The satelite television did not work and still charged full price. Numerous fire features on the deck did not work without staff specially starting them (staff left early in the evening). All of this, and we were still charged full price at a summer rate.

Pros: We stayed in a Yurt, It was great! Lot's of room, a heater in the bathroom, small kitchen area that was well stocked, and a hot tub that was amazing after hiking and biking all day. Breakfast is also included.

Cons: There is no housekeeping service. For the nightly rate that was charged. this was a bit disappointing. There is a TV in the Yurt, but no cable or satellite, if you do not have Netflix or Hulu, there is nothing to watch.

Pros: Loved Mary Ann's breakfast and helpful advice of what to see on the island.

Cons: Bed was hard, pillows flat and hard.

Pros: Good location by sheltered lakes in woodland/forest environment 300 yards off the road between Roche and Friday Harhours. The wooden lodge we stayed in was great and very well appointed.

Cons: It was rather expensive for what was provided. It also lacked additional amenities for visitors. Welcome staff member was rushed wanting to leave the premises at 1700 resulting in the property being unmanned overnight which was a concern given the remoteness of the venue.

Pros: Loved the glamping tents and the very friendly staff.

Cons: The place could use some basic infrastructure development - updates. Chemical toilets were relatively close by but the toilet / shower block was some distance away in the middle of the night.

Pros: The Staff at Earthbox are super helpful and respectful at check-in. Our room was very clean and warm, with a spacious bathroom. Bed was very comfy! The pool and spa are sooo nice -- that was a real draw for us. And the location, as others have noted, is quiet. Just a 5 minute walk to/from the ferry terminal and waterfront made it a great choice for proximity to stores, coffee shops, and restaurants. We'll definitely stay at the Earthbox Inn on future visits to Friday Harbor. Thanks Earthbox! You Rock!

Pros: Everything was clean and the bed was comfortable.

Cons: Value for money was terrible. It was a boring older property.

Pros: I need a refund. Toooo much to write here. Please contact me. Horrible, horrible, horrible!!! Just the fact they supply ear plugs for the noise should tell you enough!!!

Cons: Absolutely horrible!Room converted from a patio.Exterior siding on paper thin walls,barely a ceiling,cables running free.Room not cleaned AT ALL 1 day,dirty towels folded back on rack next day, dirty sink, hair in bathtub (NOT mine).Awful bed,no parking!

Pros: Walking distance to downtown

Pros: It’s location, parking, bikes , pool etc, clean, quiet.

Cons: The colour of the bedroom walls.

Pros: Very good location.

Cons: Somewhat dated. No elevator.

Pros: Good location, good size room and very nice to have a pool and sauna. Affordable price, easy access to room from parking out front.

Cons: No one informed us about the lack of air conditioning, which took a minute to figure out, but ultimately it was fine and we were probably better off not using any. Lobby hours didnt correspond to ferry time but again, not a big deal.

Pros: Facilities were very clean.

Cons: Wifi sucked.

Pros: The hotel staff were really friendly and helpful providing great tips for us during our trip. The hotel provided bikes to ride around the island and had a coffee cart open each morning. The pool was also an added bonus.

Pros: Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect - walking distance to everything in town. Clean and modern furnishings.Sauna and jacuzzi/pool and coffee bar are nice additions.

Cons: No air conditioning and room was always very warm. They did provide fan so that was always going. The freezer was set too high and it froze all my fruit that we had bought for our trip home. No breakfast provided.

Pros: Has free parking. The rooms are nice and cozy. They have lavender soap and shampoo conditioners from local lavender farms.

Cons: the air conditioning is too loud, and goes on and off repeatedly. Difficult to sleep at night because of this.

Pros: Loved having the pool and bikes! Location was up the hill from the harbor but just a short walk. Staff was great - holding our bags after checkout while went on whale watch. Also, they let kids use pool while we waited for ferry after checkout!

Pros: It was OK

Cons: The scones could have been larger.

Pros: Very clean and crisp. Loved the light in my room—which also had a view of the harbor. Excellent bed and linens. Friendly staff.

Cons: My room had a shared bathroom —on a different floor. It cost about $40 less but was fairly inconvenient.

Pros: The breakfast was quite complete and delicious. The scones particularly yummy! Of course, as a bacon lover, that would've been even better! The afternoon homemade cookies were beyond excellent!! A perfect time of day for a fabulous treat!!

Cons: NO hooks on the back on the bathroom door for those outstanding bathrobes or jammies!!

Pros: Fantastic location. Very nice boutique hotel with great service.

Cons: Street noise.

Pros: Location is great. It is clean and breakfast is provided.

Cons: AC is noisy

Pros: Super friendly staff. Room had a beautiful view of the water. Community balcony seating. Location is extremely convenient.

Cons: The rooms don't have their own bathrooms. Not a big issue for us, but maybe for others. We really enjoyed our stay. Nothing comes to mind.

Pros: The breakfast was exceptional as well as the staff. I will definitely recommend it and stay here again.

Pros: Location is great Price is great People are very nice

Cons: Definitely not a 3 star. 2 Star at most. Small rooms, very thin walls, small bathroom. Noisy interior hallways.

Pros: Location is fantastically easy, right in the center of Friday Harbor, just a couple of minutes walk from the ferry and from all the restaurants, shops, other hotels, etc. The hotel is adorable and very well kept. Amenities were very nice. We were in Fidalgo, which is a little oddly set up, but I liked the quirky charm of it. Gorgeous jacuzzi tub. I used it so many times! Included breakfast was simple and nice. Fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, hard boiled eggs. Lots of coffee in the rooms. A bunch of our friends also stayed in this hotel, and everyone's comments were positive. A group of us with three different reservations arrived at noon expecting we would have to drop off our bags and come back to check in a few hours later, but all of our rooms were ready for us, so we were able to check in immediately, which was a delightful surprise. The front desk staff and custodial staff were all very friendly, polite, and professional. It's called a hotel, but it has the feel of a guest house. You really feel taken care of!

Cons: This was a one-off issue that no one else will have, but our lights weren't working in our room. They had already ordered replacement fixtures, so I imagine that even the very next guests didn't have this problem. The overhead fixtures were having some sort of issue, so only the floor lamp and wall-mounted lamps worked, which meant our room was really dim. This was mostly fine because we mostly weren't in the room, but we did have to get ready for to attend a wedding, and putting on a full face of makeup in the dark is not an easy feat. Had we not been attending a wedding, I wouldn't have cared an iota that the ceiling lights weren't working.

Pros: Very stylish furnishings & comfortable bed. Also, a nice continental breakfast provided & helpful staff. Location was good for walking to restaurants & close to Friday Harbor.

Cons: The shower was in a large jetted tub, which required stepping up on tiled stairs & then a big step down to the floor of shower! A bit difficult for someone with short legs & crickety knees, even with a grab bar. Also, no off-street parking.

Pros: Clean nice rooms, good bed and loved the lavender products

Cons: It was a bit noisy due to the supermarkt, but they provided us with earplugs. With this solution the problem was solved

Pros: LOCATION WAS EXCELLENT, CLOSE TO FERRY. IT'S SUCH A PRETTY SPOT.the scones in the morning were to die for.

Cons: THE PRICE WAS VERY EXPENSIVE, CONSIDERING IT WAS A SMALL ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

Pros: I loved being on the water surrounded by boats and float planes. Serene!

Cons: The low ceiling until I got with it :-)

Pros: The breakfast was awesome and was made right on the boat! As a marine biologist, it was awesome to use a flashlight to view all the animals that live under the dock right outside our room. Our host was lovely and so are all the ingenious features of the boat.

Pros: Wonderful location on the wharf at Friday Harbor

Pros: Two morning breakfasts were excellant

Cons: The boat needed repairs and fresh pillows on the deck

Pros: Friday Harbor is quite nice . Drove around the island which was fun . Winery , War of Pigs sites , lighthouses . Etc .

Cons: The ship was moored in the harbor . The rear stateroom is to small , to old and just cramped . We were there . Low ceilings , no way to walk around . The forward stateroom has an easier to navigate bedroom , shower , updated toilet . Higher ceilings . And a galley right off the bedroom or way more room , slight updates and just more comfortable . Was 2 spacious rooms vs 1 in stern . So do not stay in the stern . Avoid it . Not worth the money . We were in the stern . Owner was sick came and fixed a good breakfast anyway . She being sick should not have come on board .

Pros: We got upgraded to the forward berth, but in the end, would have preferred the Captain's quarters in the stern because of the light and windows. Other commenters have slammed the stern stateroom for being cramped and having a low ceiling; but you are on a ship for goodness sakes! Tight quarters and low ceilings come with wooden sailing vessels - UGH! We would have had plenty of room in the stern for two. The forward berth comes with the salon (living room), which is quite spacious, and has decent headroom, if that's what you are looking for. Bathrooms are tiny, but that comes with boats. If you need a larger bathroom, there are great showers in the Marina facility (which is standard). We are sailors, and we didn't use the bathrooms on board, knowing that Fabulous vessel! Sure, she's an aged lady, but the hosts' pride of ownership shows throughout. Well worth the $$ for the experience and the history. It isn't modern, it doesn't have central air and heat, there isn't a lot of light on deck (doesn't need it with Friday Harbor's ambient light gently illuminating the deck); but.......it's a true live-aboard experience with tons of style, character, and history. Hosts have provided an outstanding library, lots of games, musical instruments, and eclectic furnishings in the salon to keep you busy. It's a true, 100% sailing vessel experience, without leaving port. Great experience. Great hosts. Great marina.

Cons: Not a thing!

Pros: Breakfast food was good. Microwave made sure the food was hot.

Cons: Phone number to restaurant was wrong or phone turned off. Called four times. When I went down to ask about it,the lady said it had not rang. She never looked to see if the volume was on.

Pros: We loved the suite for our family, was spacious and very clean!

Cons: No air conditioning, outdated

Pros: Crazy hallway

Cons: Breakfast was awful

Pros: Free shuttle running most of the day!

Cons: Some bugs in the hallways and room, but it wasn't really a surprise to me considering the location.

Pros: Quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff.

Cons: Room was not as clean as expected. Food stains on a blanket.

Pros: Plenty of space in our suite.

Cons: Bed too soft. Vanity TOO SMALL for toiletries. Noisy doors. Not fan of Mexican food. Would rather have seafood with typical popular menu items.

Pros: Great location. Front desk staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Cons: Decor is a little dated, but overall, no complaints. We left a $10 tip for housekeeping when we left our room at 8am in 7/27/19. When we returned at 3pm, the room was not cleaned yet, but curiously, our towels and the tip was gone. By this time we didn’t want to leave our room again, so we just went and got ourselves some fresh towels.

Pros: Breakfast was good. Location was an easy walk to town.

Cons: We had 4 people and were only given three towels and three coffees. The hot tub was dirty and there were no towels there either.

Pros: Roomy space and clean room

Cons: A little far from center of down town, but shuttle service was exellent

Pros: Away from the main square but close enough to easily walk in under 10 min. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was substantial.

Cons: The mattress was not the most comfortable but it was ok. Kind of noisy everytime I turned from one side to the other throughout the night.

Pros: The location was perfect. Very little road noise.

Cons: The have just upgraded to a new (to them) cardex system that they are very unfamiliar with. Had to have our room key recoded several times and the gal at the desk seemed peevish when asked to recode them.

Pros: Suites and all the amenities are excellent. We love the fact that breakfast was included. With a family that is great

Cons: The suite concept is a great way to go as it gives space for everyone .we really like the breakfast being included

Pros: Staff was very friendly and accommodating

Cons: Rooms are small—but that’s their claim to fame.

Pros: It’s a ten minute walk from ferry

Cons: I was locked out

Pros: Quiet

Cons: Tiny, poor layout of furniture, electric outlets for charging, no convenient bedstead with light.

Pros: We recommend it!

Cons: The room is a bit small

Pros: Location was great, as was the price. Room was compact, but we expected that, room was older but clean, and had everything we needed. Easy walk into downtown area.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Bad TV bad bed small room crappy carpet small bathroom, thin walls, would never go back

Pros: Lots of parking spaces, staff was very friendly, bed was comfortable, microwave and fridge in the room.

Cons: The wall and doors were very thin and there was a crying baby next door.

Pros: the room was very clean, bed cosy and i liked the homyness of the art. staff friendly and easy to deal with. we liked the little hangout pavilion outside.

Cons: i was hoping on a simple coffee maker in the room. my co worker mentioned that the bed could have been a bit smaller and that would allow a visitor to have a chair in the room.

Pros: Great location, it's just a short walk into town. Their slogan is 'spend a night, not a fortune' which is completely accurate. I'd spend a single night there again, it was comfortable and mostly clean. The rooms are tiny, but do have an attached bathroom, fridge and microwave. The heater and fridge are a bit noisy overnight, but weren't so bad I wouldn't stay again. No deposit required which was nice, and the staff we spoke with were super friendly. Overall I'd book with them again!

Cons: There was garbage on the bathroom floor, and a former guests sock still on the floor of the bedroom. Otherwise was clean as far as we could tell.

Pros: Clean, close to town. Nice people running the place. Very well taken care of.

Cons: The beds were not comfortable. Back aches in the morning. The TV was new but the reception was not good.

Pros: Love the Orca Inn. It's a great location and price. The staff were super friendly. The rooms are bare bones but get the job done and the double rooms (which used to be singles) have two bathrooms!

Pros: The price per night.

Cons: The room was so tiny we could barely fit our suitcase into it, and then moving within the room was awkward. The curtains on the window were not dark enough, so I had to wear an eye mask to sleep. Walls were paper thin.