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    Roche Harbor Resort

    3.9 (122 reviews)
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    Food Physicist D.

    Pros -  Beautiful location in Roach Harbor that is rich with the Limestone Quarry history. -  Very nice rooms with a great view. - Very comfy beds.  It's hard to get up in the morning. - Gorgeous gardens around the grounds.  Very fragrant in the Spring months. - Great shops, restaurants and a spa for anything you may need if you don't feel like leaving the harbor. - Fabulous restaurants for any meal during the day. Cons - Canon Ceremony every night, 20 minutes before sunset.  VERY LOUD - The sheets are 100% polyesters.  I would expect a resort of this caliber to have cotton sheets.

    Miranda A.

    Oh my goodness, I have only but nice things to say about this venue, location, and staff. If I had one word to describe our time with Roche Harbor, I would say blissful. They really help with your vision and I never felt anxious when working with them (and we all know how wedding planning goes). Every time I had a moment where I felt like I could've panicked, Roche's staff stepped up to the plate multiple times. They really want you to feel at ease and they damn sure do a good job of it. They even make sure you eat when you're running around trying to greet all your guests! We had a pop-up tattoo artist cancel day of, last minute. Within an hour, Roche had a plan and connections. We were able to still have our wedding pop-up tattoo event with two traveling tattoo artists' that used to work at Roche, it all came together so perfectly! If you're looking for tattoo artists who are not only skilled but also a blast to be around, look no further than Shay and Sean. They saved the day for us, and we can't recommend them highly enough! The golf carts they have on site were a nice touch as well! Made sticking to the timeline/schedule so much easier. You will not regret booking here, it was the most magical weekend we could ask for. All thanks to Stina and the rest of their team.

    Justin T.

    At nearly the same latitude as TR's home base of Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, there sits another island on the opposite coast. Just as Oyster Bay was shaped by one American titan, Roche Harbor and San Juan Island were molded by another, this one a captain of industry, a man who could command grains of sand, turning them into a kind of stone upon which our civilization was constructed. John S. McMillin was a concrete magnate who was fond of telling people how he and his millions (not his workers) rebuilt San Francisco after the great quake of 1906. He paid his employees in company scrip and stripped the island of most of its trees. Black and white photos throughout the resort show the still-standing resort buildings against a barren, rocky island backdrop almost totally void of trees. The trees were needed to keep the lime kilns going to make cement. In 1906, McMillin's friend Theodore Roosevelt came for a visit to Roche Harbor. McMillin showed off for him by throwing a fancy ball and feeding him many large, dead fishes in his honor. The Colonel upstaged him however, by bringing not just his demiurge aura, but also a U.S. Navy battleship. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at THAT party! TR left an echo of his presence by signing the Roche Harbor guestbook. Another signature was stolen in the 70's, so what remains is under glass but still viewable to guests checking in. His friend the Lord of Concrete left an echo of his presence in the form of a sepulcher modeled on his vision of Greco-Roman temple design and sporting masonic symbolism. In the middle of the large columns there sits a giant round table and several chair. Under each chair lies the remains of McMillin, his children and their nanny. One has no trouble imagining pagan ritual sacrifice happening here along with teenage drinking. If a sandal-clad, white-robed oracle stepped out from under here, that wouldn't seem far-fetched either. Now the trees have grown back. From the deck of our rental, we watched a pileated woodpecker and a great blue heron frolic. We also saw something else TR might have approved of: the nightly Roche Harbor striking of the colors at sunset, where the Canadian flag, the Stars and Stripes and the British Union Flag (...which is only called the "Union Jack" when it flies at sea) all to snippets of their respective national anthems blasting through a PA system, accompanied by marching and drilling on a parade ground. After the American flag is folded, the ceremony is concluded with a live canon salute. When we viewed the ceremony up close, the canon failed to ignite and the color guards were warned to "keep your faces away from the bore!" As the crowd dispersed like fragments of shadow in the descending twilight, a resounding explosion echoed across the still waters. After a pregnant pause, laughter and applause followed, not screams and sirens, so we assumed everyone went home that night with heads still affixed to shoulders. It is said that TR's ghost roams freely here, seen especially on warm, breezy summer nights, or whenever there is an outdoor buffet. It is said that he is looking for the last piece of salmon, but that if you leave a mint julep out (or "The Return of TR" a fancy drink sold at the resort), his shade will be satisfied, and return to sea on the deck of a triumphant, spectral USS Maine, risen again from the depths once again, to patrol the lonely seas beside Roche Harbor. As for McMillin, he sits at his designated chair at the family table of his temple, his shadow visible beneath the visage of the full moon... They say his ghost frantically tries to repair the cracks in his concrete temple, but although he was adept in using masonic symbols, he was not as good with their tools, and so one often sees hard-cover, well-worn copies of Time Life's DIY Sepulcher Repair series laying open wherever McMillin's shade has been toodling about.

    We enjoyed our second stay at the Roche Harbor Marina, and first stay aboard our own boat. Booking was easy, as was arrival and direction to our slip. We were greeted by a friendly dock hand upon arrival and had a great spot with a view of the chapel. We enjoyed the many ammenities such as the pool, grocery store, and showers. We came prepared with quarters for the $2 shower, but wish they were included with stay. Our only issue was wifi as it was slow and did not work for streaming movies on our smart tv aboard our boat at night. That would have been nice but it was not horrible to unplug for the night. All of the staff on the docks, at the dining establishments and at the stores were very courteous and kind. We especially had great interactions with the staff at the Madrona grill. The food was delicious especially the burger and the stir fried noodles, a treat after cooking on the boat. Lime Kiln Cafe offered nice breakfast and lunch options as well. The colors ceremony at night was a special tradition to watch, and the cannon boom was cool! We lounged at the pool in the afternoon and listened to the church chime songs as we enjoyed happy hour on our boat deck. You can walk to alot of places to sit and enjoy the sunset, play games at the horse shoe/bocce ball court, and shop at several stores with fun souviners. I liked the mini farmers market and ice cream/coffee stand! There is also a wine bar. Next time I want to try the spa. The gardens by the hotel were well maintained, and the hotel, condos and cabins looked like awesome places to stay. This place is definitely special and upholds it's charm and tradition making it a place people return to year after year and we look forward to our next stay.

    View from the carriages
    Abbey O.

    Absolutely fantastic place to stay for a northwest getaway! First, let's talk about how gorgeous Roche Harbor is on its own. This place is a hidden gem that not all bother to make the trek to, and when you are there it will take your breath away. Now on to the resort. There is enough there to keep you entertained without being so much to overwhelm. You definitely get the vibe that you should relax. There are cute shops galore including in the resort lobby. If you want to relax you can hit the spa, or even just lounge on the docks taking in the views. There are activities here from crabbing, hiking, swimming, and more. The carriage houses at the resort are gorgeous, enormous, recently built/renovated and have room for all your friends. We stayed in a 4bed/4bath with several couples and there was tons of room for all! We absolutely love this resort!

    Some and salmon entrees.
    Bill G.

    Roche Harbor Resort - how can you not have a great time here? Gorgeous scenery, great food. If you go to Friday Harbor, it's worth the drive around the island to stop here. Great lunch menu, and dinner as well. Started off with clam chowder (really yummy), I had Petrole Sole for my entree, and my wife had the salmon. You know how most often salmon is tin and dry? Not here. The King Salmon is fatty and delicious m, and the filet is thick. My sole was breaded with Asiago cheese - not sure what the sauce was but wish I did! Looking forward to returning soon!

    McMillan's cocktails: blood orange margarita, Pug War, Old Fashioned.

    Almost hate to share this one but it's already so popular. Roche Harbor is absolutely enchanting with its crisp white paint, dreamy church bells, abundant garden, and white lights after dark. It is clean, friendly, efficient, and well kept. Marina staff are very accommodating and helpful while docking. They are all clean cut kids in crisp uniforms and always available to help. The grocery store is small but we'll stocked with fresh produce, a wide selection of cheeses and general needs including books, boating supplies, toys and a small selection of souvenirs. The local spa is very spendy so we skipped it this time. There's a bocce ball court next to the old kilns. Get reservations upstairs at McMillan's and for the love of God, order the Mushrooms en Croute appetizer! The oysters (from Longbeach,WA; Wescotts not available when we dined) we're tiny but fresh fresh fresh. Salads in McMillans were DRENCHED... we didn't love that. The dining room is COLD so bring a sweater. Great food and service. Very clean and modern.

    Front of historic hotel
    Jenny S.

    Stayed here over the 4th of July for 5 nights. Amazing 4th of July activities at the resort - killer fireworks, rolling log races, fun run, etc. The property grounds are beautiful, has great views, you can rent kayaks right in the harbor, etc. Little market was stocked well with all the necessities, and cute artist shops by the ice cream store. Ate at two of their restaurants (Madrona Grill and Lime Kiln Cafe) and they were both good as well (note - good not great or delicious). I really wanted to love this place. Getting to the big BUT - I was very disappointed in the condo. I stayed in Condo unit 108. Looked nothing like the pictures on their website. The website condo décor looked much nicer. The biggest issues I had with the condo is the carpet was literally disgustingly dirty. Seriously huge stains everywhere. When I mentioned it to the front desk the lady said, "we allow a lot of dogs." She was almost rude about it (I think I got an eye roll). Nevertheless, why is that my problem and why would you be so rude? Aren't you working in hospitality? How about thank you for the feedback and I am sorry the condo had dirty carpets? If you allow dogs, can't you charge extra fees and clean the carpets? I had to wear my shoes inside the condo all the time. Floor was too dirty to walk on without shoes. I do have to say the bed was very comfortable though and had nice linens. Saving grace! At least I got good sleep/rest. Overall property is great, Condo not so great. Especially, since the rate is quit high at almost $400 a night. Also learned that the condos are individually owned (not owned by resort), so it sounds like you get what you get. That was the other attitude I got from the front desk (kind like whateves we don't own those condos). The cleanliness is up to the owner? Not sure if I would stay here again because of the room quality. Filthy floors is deal breaker for me. Stars given because resort itself is lovely (just not the condo).

    Xichen J.

    This resort town/port is located at the Northwestern edge of San Juan Island. In the summer, there are plenty of tourists and all the hotels operating at full capacity. There are many yachts, boutique shops, and fine dining restaurants here. There is also a medium-sized grocery store providing the essentials. Nearby, there is a small sea-plane airport, a sculpture garden, and hiking trails. The drive to this place from Friday Harbor is about 20 minutes.

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    Snug Harbor Marina Resort - #10 one-bedroom waterfront cabin.

    Snug Harbor Marina Resort

    4.7(114 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    This is seriously my new favorite place on the San Juan's, and I've been up here a thousand times…read more Can't believe it took me this long to find Snug Harbor! This is a beautiful quaint little family run oasis on Mitchell Bay. There are hotel style rooms, and private cabins. We stayed in a private cabin on the waterfront for our anniversary this year. The cabins are stunning. Everything was super clean. You have a full kitchen and appliances should you want to cook, even equipped with a BBQ outside! There's a small living space, and the bathroom felt like a luxury spa! The shower had pebbled floorings which were so nice. The bedroom was cozy and comfortable and not to mention pitch black which was amazing for sleep! We slept with all windows open at night and slept great with the cool air and again I can't stress enough how quiet the property is. My favorite part is the windows at the front looking at the water and the little sitting nook by the kitchen. I sat there or in the chairs out front for most of our trip just admiring the water and stillness. So pretty! There's a little greenery area for sitting, play lawn games, or fire pits for smores. They also have kayaks and paddle boards for use during the day which was a nice amenity. They also have a general store and coffee shop on property with everything you might need. My favorite part is their water system that's fully treated and maintained by them. Because of it the shower water is so soft and serene, and the drinking water is amazing straight from the tap! This was a 10/10 stay from top to bottom, and we already can't wait to come back!

    My wife and I stayed 2 nights at Snug Harbor Resort while visiting Friday Harbor…read more We reserved a one-bedroom waterfront cabin seamlessly online. Our total cost was $607.19. Check-in was done at the lobby. At the lobby one will also find a store and a coffee shop. Complimentary movies and games can also be checked out at the lobby to enjoy back at your lodging. The store offers a little bit of everything, from clothing to snacks. Complimentary ice machines are available. Bagged ice can be purchased though. Lower-level parking is limited and was completely full in the evenings. We were lucky enough to get a parking spot every time we returned from playing. Wheel barrel type carts located at the gate make transporting luggage effortless to rooms. Adirondack chairs are scattered about the edge of the property to enjoy sipping a beverage, reading or admiring the view. A fire-pit, community BBQ, picnic area and kids play area help pass the time while on-site. The paly area is at the lobby end for those who do not wish to have quarters near noise. The cabin we were given was number 10, a handicap unit. The very first cabin upon entrance and the furthest from the lobby and play area. Our cabin was clean and well equipped. Snug Harbor provided us the peace that we were seeking at the time. My one suggestion would be to offer fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the lobby to establish a more personal touch.

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    Lakedale - Hot tub, deck, and BBQ grill

    Lakedale

    3.7(155 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Loved yurt #4 at the end of the trail, perfect for my solo sojourn. Although it doesn't have a full…read morekitchen there were enough tools and utensils to get by for four days (microwave, electric kettle, mini fridge, dishes). You can hear traffic from the main road but this is island traffic, not big city traffic. Didn't get to take advantage of the various activities, lawn games, and rentals, but the resort campground made for a nice morning walk. Desk staff was friendly and helpful. Thanks, I would come back!

    Severe plumbing failure, hostile management, physical aggression, and unlawful eviction…read more In short, please don't stay at this location, I just got the worst experience in my life at this venue. I strongly warn anyone considering staying at Lakedale Resort. What should have been a peaceful trip turned into a complete nightmare involving structural property failure, hostile management, profanity, physical aggression, police intervention, and wrongful eviction. 1. Severe Structural Water Damage & Uninhabitable Conditions During our stay, wastewater from an internal plumbing issue leaked directly through the ceiling into our downstairs bedroom, completely soaking the mattress, bedding, and our personal belongings with foul-smelling water. Despite the upstairs bathroom floor being dry (with only a minimal corner puddle), the building completely lacked proper subfloor waterproofing, allowing dirty water to pour directly onto the bed below. 2. Complete Refusal of Reasonable Remedy When we reported the biohazard and asked for a room switch or a guaranteed clean replacement mattress, the front desk repeatedly stalled, shifted blame onto us for "normal bathroom use," and refused to provide a habitable solution. They offered neither an alternative cabin nor a guarantee that we would have a dry, sanitary place to sleep that night. 3. Profanity, Physical Altercation, and Police Intervention When we attempted to escalate the issue to the higher manager to reach a resolution, the situation escalated dangerously: When we tried to record the interaction to document the unsafe conditions, the manager lashed out with profanity, screaming, "Are you recording? Get the f** out of here!"* The manager then became physically aggressive and pushed us. Fearing for our safety, we immediately called 911. Local law enforcement had to be dispatched to the property to document the incident (Police Incident report filed). 4. Wrongful Eviction & Fraudulent Charges Instead of taking responsibility for the structural failure and their manager's violent conduct: Management unlawfully evicted us on the spot, forcing us off the property in the middle of our trip with nowhere to go. To make matters worse, they issued Folio, refusing a full refund and unilaterally slapping an unauthorized $200 "Property Damage - Water Damage" fee onto our card--penalizing us for their own defective plumbing. We have audio recordings of the verbal abuse and profanity, receipts of the unauthorized damage fees, and the official police incident record. We are pursuing a full credit card chargeback, filing complaints with the Washington State Attorney General (Consumer Protection) and San Juan County regulatory agencies, and pursuing legal action. Do not stay here. If anything goes wrong with their aging infrastructure, management will blame you, curse at you, physically intimidate you, kick you out, and charge your card for the damage.

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    Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

    Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

    4.2(66 reviews)
    16.1 mi
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    The Delta is a a terrific hotel located at the Victoria Harbor. As we were arriving, my daughter…read morementioned "that place looks like a castle!" I responded by saying that place is our hotel. We made reservations for 2 nights. We didn't stay for 2 nights as my wife had a serious trip and fall accident in downtown Victoria. My wife and I spent more time at the Royal Jubilee Hospital than she did at the hotel. I only got to sleep 3 hours in the hotel after my wife sent me to the hotel to get some sleep knowing that we needed to get back to the USA as soon as possible. Our room was nice. We used our Nightly Upgrade Awards and were given a fantastic room with a view of the harbor. We were excited to stay here, until the accident. It would've been nice if they had gave us back one of the Nightly Upgrade Rewards that we used but, I didn't think about it at the time of our departure. Service was great. They were very understanding of our situation, knowing that my wife was in the hospital for that first night. The manager gave me a sandwich knowing that I didn't have time to get anything to eat. After talking with him, they allowed me to check out a day early. I was able to go their executive lounge. They provide breakfast and and evening appetizers. Soda and water are always available. It was not the hotel visit that I envisioned. My daughter spent more time here as I gave her the keys to the car so she could stay at the hotel instead of the hospital. They were very helpful and understanding. Even though it was a short visit, my wife is already planning on going back.

    Major points for this location's SIX EV chargers, close proximity to major scenic spots, and…read morebeautiful walking areas. We visited on July 4th weekend, which I would assume is one of the most busiest weekends. Despite the holiday weekend, this hotel provided the best EV charging situation I've ever experienced - there was always at least one available charger in the downstairs garage and there's two available for use outside in the valet area. I loved this hotel's outdoor walking space - beautiful harbor views with lovely landscaping and pathways of varying heights, tons of pedestrian and dog walking traffic. We brought our dog - the designated pet rooms have vinyl flooring. There's pet rooms on different floors, but we unfortunately got the ground floor level, which feels slightly shabbier as you're walking through the hallways (it smells faintly like a restaurant's dishwashing area). My only other gripe is there's three elevators and they run pretty inefficiently but stairs to the lower level (gym, pool, and garage access) were not easily found.

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