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    After 3 days, housekeeping came in to empty waste baskets but didn't clean.
    S B.

    If you are never in the room, it's workable. Walls are thin. We stayed 4 nights and I had to get fresh towels at the office. Housekeeping never cleaned our room. Once they emptied our over filled small trash cans but didn't clean bathroom or sink/closet. Check in staff are friendly at the office. The highlights.... There is a fabulous bakery across the street, but be aware it's only open Monday-Thursday. 'Top of the Lounge' bar is a cool little bar that serves food (must be 18+).

    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!

    Closed sign at 7pm...

    First off, this is located on an island and unfortunately was the only one available via Hotwire. After booking and arriving a reasonable time (7pm), we arrived to the place being closed with no alternative. Literally, no other hotel was open... and considering it takes a ferry to get here you are essentially stranded. Rather than sleeping in our car I attempted to knock on the door after them no answering our phone and the room/booking clearly confirmed from 2-3hrs prior... Luckily the lady answered the door. However the rooms were TINY, picture a closet. The rooms smelled like moldy/mildew and frankly not nice at all. If you can find something else I would writerly recommend it. If they didn't eventually answer we would have been stranded with no where to sleep...

    Sitting area outside office
    April Y.

    Location is easy to find and they have signs in the parking lot directing you too the office. Is located a 2 minute drive or about 15 minute walk from the main area on Friday Harbor. Is right by the airport and you will hear the planes however we didn't hear any after about 10. Very nice gal checked us in and helped me figure out the machine for hot chocolate, even though she had several people to check in, and did not seem bothered by it at all. The rooms are small yes but I found them put together well to maximize the space and did not see any bugs or dust. Our bed was very wobbly everytime we moved it felt like it was going to fall apart. We could not lean against it to watch TV or it probably would have broken so it was not super comfortable. We got 2 rooms in one the bed cover under the sheet had blood on it however I am pretty sure whomever made the bed may have cut themselves and not noticed. When we went to the office we were offered another room but declined and just had the cover changed. Now for the big bummers. There are so many lights in the parking lot and no curtains just blinds it made the room very bright at night. Combined with people going in and out of the hallway very late and very early talking and letting the door slam, I could not sleep. The heater in the room is loud and did not help either and since the only blanket provided was a thin one we had to keep it up to stay warm. The bathroom light and fan are one switch so I had to choose to either go in the dark or disturb my partner with the noise.

    Micro room. Decent bed. Bad pillows.

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    Ask the Community - The Orca Inn

    Inn To the Woods - Arbor room hot tub

    Inn To the Woods

    (30 reviews)

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    We can't say enough about how great this place was to stay. We had the Arbor room, which was a bit…read moremore private than the others, but they all seemed excellent. We loved the hot tub, the breakfasts, the dogs, and the welcoming people. We were celebrating our 10-year anniversary and it was perfect. The view was exceptional and if we had not booked a kayak camping trip we'd have stayed longer. We had to leave early our last day and they gave us breakfast to go! Highly recommend!

    My boyfriend booked this for my birthday a few weeks ago. We stayed 2 nights in a king bed room…read more Other than the room being a bit small, the experience was 5 stars, minus a major hiccup. We were unfortunate to be there when the water pump for the property broke on our second evening. We had been out cycling all day and desperately needed showers. So this meant no showers, no toilet, no hand washing, etc. etc. They gave us a pitcher of water so we could brush our teeth and a bucket of water to do 1 toilet flush. They were super nice and apologetic. They gave us a bottle of wine and a few pieces of nice soap as a consolation. That's the disappointment and why I knocked them down to 2 stars (it would have been a 1 star had the rest of the experience note been so nice). I know this was an unexpected event. And they should have refunded part of the not-inconsequential price for that night or offered a discount on a future stay. A bottle of wine did not change the fact that I went home from my birthday weekend filthy and dying for a bathroom visit. Running water is expected when you've spent $500 a night for a room.

    Trumpeter Inn Bed & Breakfast - Sage room

    Trumpeter Inn Bed & Breakfast

    (55 reviews)

    Very warm and friendly hosts . We arrived very late in the evening. I'm one of the last ferries…read moreInn and they left a note for us on the door with full instructions. On how to get in our room, the breakfast was very good and they even made a to go on our last day. The in is located out of town in the countryside. About 10 mins from the ferry. Lammas goats on property. We drove bit the area has Taxi. Comfortable and quiet. No elevator so if your room is upstairs you will need to get your bags up the stairs case Breakfast was also served upstairs.

    We stayed out our first ever Bed and Breakfast and it was amazing! We highly recommend visiting…read morethe San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor, and staying at the Trumpeter Inn Bed & Breakfast. There are so many positives I am sure I missed some. Location: Close to town (5min), also centrally located to head to any part of the island! County Setting (5 acres) with livestock you can feed! Our room had an en-suite bathroom that was clean and had modern fixtures. Wonderful hosts! Claudia, Tyrone & Sveva. Claudia made an amazing breakfast each morning. She even baked chocolate chip cookies daily, there was also coffee, tea, & hot coco available at any time for us to have from the kitchen. We really enjoyed feeding the Alpacas and Pygmy Goats. The animals were so adorable and friendly. My only con was our initial impression of the room as it did not have a TV. But as our stay went on, we thoroughly enjoyed not having a TV in the room, it allowed us to disconnect more and take in the beauty of the island and surroundings. They do have a family/tv room, but we never felt the need to turn it on. If you are looking for a little peace & quiet, with a great breakfast each morning that is included in your stay, you have to come and stay at the Trumpeter Inn Bed & Breakfast!!

    Saturn's Return - Sunroom

    Saturn's Return

    (13 reviews)

    Emma & Wiley have carefully engineered the little slice of paradise that is Saturn's Return. Some…read morefriends and I stayed here for a wedding on Roche Harbor and were pleasantly surprised. To start, the bed and breakfast feels like you stepped out of reality and into the movie "The Holiday." It is cozy, quaint, and quiet in the best way. The rooms are smaller but equipped with what you need. In addition to the ambiance, the breakfast stands out as a highlight. From staying in other BnB's we expected danishes, coffee, etc. They far exceeded those expectations making easily the best quiche I've ever had, apple crumb cake, homemade rhubarb jam and butter and homemade focaccia. I woke up not hungry and ended up eating everything it was so delicious. My only regret of the weekend was booking an early ferry and not being able to enjoy breakfast the second morning. I hope to return one day!

    Saturn's Return is a cute farm style home turned BnB on a 42 acre estate. Breakfast was delicious…read moreeach morning all items were vegetarian and seemed to be from their farm or locally procured, take my advice and have breakfast in the sunroom for an enjoyable look at the property. The walking trail on site took you on a nice path along the tree line and the blackberry bushes were taller than me. Rooms were cute and very sound proof, we heard no one else when we were in the room. A cute farm store was there for some basic needs as well. Our hosts Emma and Wiley were so helpful and kind. Thanks for having us. We will return.

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

    Snug Harbor Marina Resort

    (111 reviews)

    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.

    Great secluded spot, quiet, beautiful, clean, & welcoming…read more *Dear Yelp, please stop asking us to write novel/essay length reviews... we don't have time for that, we're not getting paid for that either! & don't think the "Elite" status is something people strive for, means nothing. But here I am, still Yelping because I think I'm helping, haha. Yelp, the original business influencer site... let's hope Instagram & TikTok kids don't start making videos of all the businesses on here, they tend to ruin beautiful places. Either way, you read this long rant, thanks, I hope I made you laugh

    Bird Rock Hotel - Rooftop patio on July 4

    Bird Rock Hotel

    (73 reviews)

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    Oh, man. This is a tough review to write. First off, there are so many things I really like about…read morethis hotel. The location is great - close to everything in Friday Harbor but not on a street with as much traffic as some others. The customer service is great - just send them a text and you get a response in seconds. The staff are friendly and helpful. Our room interior was good - everything looked clean with plenty of toiletries, cozy robes, and a heated bathroom floor. The bathroom in general was dated. We had a non operational jetted tub that had been converted into a duel faucet rain shower. It was rather weird, but it worked. I also really liked the keyless entry, so no worries about losing your key! Now, my one negative. Our room, and I'm assuming all rooms on this side of the building, abut a loading dock and parking lot for an adjacent grocery store. Every morning at 5am, a semi truck, fork lift, and workers unload the truck. In addition to back up safety alarms, truck engines idling, and workers talking, you also hear the constant rumbling of goods being unloaded. This goes on for HOURS.....starting at 5am. The hotel gives you ear plugs and notes that there is no noise ordinance on the island and notes that neighbors can be noisy and the hotel can't do anything about that. I get it...you can't control noisy patrons or neighbors, but the description given doesn't really convey what is actually going on with this side of the building. Constant, very loud noise and alarms for over two hours starting at 5am. All that said, I would stay here again, but I would make sure any room I book has views of the harbor, and not the back side of the hotel.

    This is a great place to stay. We have been doing VRBOs in Friday Harbor and honestly, in our price…read morerange, we got WAY more for our money at Bird Rock. It has steps, indoors and out (I found the outdoor steps easier on my bad hip) and it's just a lovely place - nicely decorated and SO clean. Our room was Fidalgo, we had a big soaker tub and kitchen area, I loved having two places to watch tv since sometimes one of you can sleep and the other is enjoying vacation insomnia time. ;) Out back, a walk through a parking lot takes you to King's Market which had everything. We did not find the hotel loud, but they offer earplugs just in case. The mattress was great, seriously- firn enough but with a soft topper or something, we both slept so well.

    The Orca Inn - hotels - Updated June 2026

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