The Orca Inn

I didn’t come with high expectations. But The Orcas Inn definitely met my expectations! If you’re looking for inexpensive accommodations in San Juan island, I would recommend The Orcas Inn. Staff were friendly. The rooms are small, but adequate. We spent our time enjoying the island! Be sure I visit 🦊 family while you’re here at Cattle Point Lighthouse.

DO NOT STAY HERE! Please do not risk it. I left a review here 3 weeks ago regarding a bedbug infestation in room 615. From other reviews, this is definitely not the only room infested. We found bedbugs within an hour of being in the room and ended up bagging up all our belongings and sleeping in the car. Bedbugs are notoriously good at hiding and not being seen. The fact that we saw them within an hour of being in the room and before we fell asleep indicates that this is a large infestation, and I believe the Inn has (and is) aware of this. It is irresponsible for this inn to continue to rent out rooms where there is a clear bedbug infestation. This is not an infestation that can be treated one and done, they need to shut these rooms down for months of treatment to get rid of this infestation. Despite my best efforts to prevent any bedbugs from making their way back with me, I have found three since returning home (3 weeks ago). The treatments are estimated to cost at least $1200-$2000 to exterminate these from my home. The one hour I spent at this inn is completely to blame for this cost. Bedbugs are no joke, and this has taken over my life at the moment. Please, save yourself thousands of dollars and stay somewhere else!

Do not stay in this place. The service and management is beyond patronizing and will not care about any of your needs. You will easily be able to find a different accommodation for the same price level but with better management. If you do book, make sure to find out which building you are because half of the hotel is facing the parking lot of a grocery store and you won’t be able to sleep at night. At all. And I’m not a light sleeper. I am running a hotel myself and was nothing but shocked how I was treated.

This is the place to stay on the Island! It has what you need, comfortable bed and hot shower and the best staff. You are greated with with a smile and feel warm inside. Now if you want to spend all your time in the room and not iut in nature then you may want to go some place else. This place is for those who love nature! The pic is at the harbor, just saying.

I originally was hesitant to stay here but it was a very pleasant experience! Staff was very friendly and my room was clean and cozy. I stayed in one of the micro rooms which ended up perfect for me as a single traveler. I would for sure make sure you are aware of the size of the room you are staying in before you make your reservation. When I first went in my room it smelled very nice! I always worry about how rooms will smell, especially in smaller places. And it was also nice that it didn’t smell like a fragrance used to cover up smells. I was there for 4 nights and it smelled nice the whole time. Also the AC worked amazingly. It wasn’t very hot while I was there, but in the 70s and I have to sleep pretty cold. Overall I felt safe and the room was relatively quiet. You could occasionally hear the people in the room next to me but it was not bothersome. And one of the best parts is they actually have a fan in the bathroom! I plan on staying here whenever I’m traveling alone. You can’t beat the price of the micro rooms!

Staying for 2 nights while traveling from Scotland , not as luxurious as some but clean and spacious rooms. Free parking and wifi . Near Main Street of restaurants . Good price for Friday Harbour , coffee on tap and friendly staff well worth staying here

This was our first time staying here. We booked a king room, which was a good size for me and my husband. The room was clean, the bathroom was huge, and the bed was comfortable. We found it easy to walk into downtown for dinner. The San Juan Island Brewery was especially good. We also loved the pecan butter tarts from Bakery San Juan, which is close by. Be sure to read the history of the Orca Inn buildings, and I highly recommend booking directly through the Inn's website.

Clean friendly and saves you money! Good location close to delicious San Juan bakery & a well stocked grocery. Everything you need if you are fine with a smaller than normal room. Air conditioning- something not every San Juan stays have, microwave and refrigerator too.

Does exactly what it says on the tin - ‘spend a night, not a fortune’! After being fleeced everywhere else in the Seattle area, it has been so nice to stay in a reasonably priced hotel which is honest and up front about its offering. The room was small but comfortable, we had a great night’s sleep on the bed. The shower was nice and it’s clear the owners want to make sure you’re enjoying your stay. It’s not a luxury hotel but for a short stay to soak up the sights of the Sam Juan Islands, we wouldn’t look anywhere else.