Not the best camping experience ever. We had a great time the location was fantastic. The views took my breath away. The Goods: *Great Views * Many family activities on property *Semi-helpful staff. (We seemed to have better luck in the morning. The evening staff was the pits...) The Bad: *Quiet Hours are not enforced. *The arrangements and borders/ boundaries of the campsites are very unclear *The showers are pay-showers and dirty. We stayed a week and I can honestly tell you that no-one cleaned the showers in the time that we were there. (The same soap wrapper was on the floor of the shower when we arrived and left...) I would recommend the Moran State Park Campground. We spent a lot of our time in the park and will definately try to get in on our next visit. read more

For close to $500 for two nights I expected more. The view was beautiful but we had no parking spot, a light bulb was burned out, there were dead bugs on the floor and over all not what we were expecting. We went for our honeymoon. Next year for our anniversary we will stay at an Airbnb. read more

We stayed in the studio Garden view cabin. 'Small' is putting it mildly. Little to no amenities (for coffee making etc.), no where to put clothes, uncomfortable chairs in room, poor lighting, had to sit on the bed to do any reading, and TV at an angle that a stiff neck ensued. There is a small butcher block table for coffee pot which you have to walk around on one side of bed. Bathroom was nice. We had asked for an early check in but ended up not arriving until after 3pm and no $35 break (which we have never paid at big hotels!) Next trip to Orcas we will stay elsewhere, get a dog sitter, as at $179 plus tax that is too much money for the small cabin. We noted that Beach Haven down the street is $129 a night. read more

This place is a perfect get away spot right on the sound. We had a water front cabin and everything was very nice and cozy. We were there off season so it was very quiet which was perfect. We were already planning our return trip before we'd left this time. The cabin was well stocked, the towels & linens seemed very clean and we had a nice bundle of wood waiting for us to use in either the fire pit outside or in the wood stove. read more

We were lucky to get the best tent site there. We were the only ones who had privacy, shade, & our own space. Everyone else seemed cramped & piled on top of each other. Most tent sites butt up to another site with absolutely no privacy. This place was PACKED!! Even the canvas type of tents we're jammed into the mix. The cabins on the water seemed nice but they too were packed close. The coffee/ ice cream stand was nice to have. We enjoyed our daily dose of local made ice cream. They give away free popcorn @ Sunset ( which didn't really happened on time tonight, it was more like popcorn 30 mins after sunset) The showers are clean & cost .25 center per every 1.5 mins. You can't control the temp, lucky for me it was a great temperature. They have 1 sink with cold water to do dishes & a few smelly Porta potty on the property. If you want to rent a boat they have them available. Free wifi in the coffee shop read more

This is a beautiful scenic area to camp. We were a group of 9 tent camping in the overflow area. These camp spots were a little roomier than most of the RV or Tent spots, which for the most part seemed right on top of each other and not well delineated. Also some camp spots were right next to the road and some much too close to the bathroom. I'm used to tent camping with a little more space and privacy. On the negative side, in the overflow area, despite being farther away from most of the other campers and having more spacious camp areas, we were right next to a main road, only separated by a lot of bushes and some trees. The road was maybe not heavily traveled but every time a big truck went by it helped remind you that you weren't exactly in the wilderness. So we did have some road noise. Another negative was the picnic tables were so rickety and wobbly I was afraid they would break when we sat on them. Also we had a small trek to the bathroom every time we needed to use the facilities, but overall I would pick camping in this spot over all the others. Although there is a small store with a lot of snack/junk food and a few essentials for camping and fishing along with selling ice cream cones and espressos, it tends to be very understaffed and you will probably wait for 20-30 minutes for your espresso or ice cream cone. Of course it is vacation and after all who is in a hurry. I found the staff friendly and hard working and eager to please. Overall as a spot to camp I would give it only two stars but the beautiful location boosts it up to three stars, . It is a much better place to rent a cabin then camp at, in my opinion. My favorite part of the whole trip was just enjoying the beauty of nature and there is much of that here. As of July, 2014, there are a few improvements in the camping area, the rickety picnic tables have been replaced with newer much more stable tables, a porta potty has been added near the overflow camping area so you don't have to trek all the way to the bathrooms, which are quite a walk, especially at night and thirdly, the coin operated showers now have a coin receiver box that isn't so confusing and tricky to operate. One of the two shower stalls already did have a normal operating coin box, the other had an older very difficult to operate coin box. If I could give a half star for these improvements I would. Even though overall I am happy with West Beach and I have seen these small improvements that I'm very happy to see, I still can't quite justify 4 stars. read more

I grew up going to West Beach every summer, for about 10 years. We had a large group of family and friends and were spread out between camp sites and cabins. This year I went back after not going for about 10 years and it hasn't changed much at all. My husband and I had a cabin on the water, and my parents has one up on the hillside. It's so beautiful, fun, and relaxing. We fished, hiked, kayaked, played games, BBQ'd, swam and just enjoyed the slower-paced island life for the week. I live and work in the city, and there is no other place I would rather be to unwind. West Beach is a great place for people of all ages. I enjoyed it at 12, 21, and now in my 30's. We plan to continue coming back each year as the newer generations of the family arrive. It is pretty cool seeing the same people running the place that I remember as a kid. Truly a wonderful place, all around. read more

When making reservation the staff was friendly and helpful. I sent an email letting them know I wanted to pay the extra 35.00 for a guaranteed early arrival and they responded quickly saying they would add it on. We showed up and the cabin was not ready. The office person told me she owed me some money since it was not ready. I assumed I would get my money when I checked out but nothing was mentioned. I was very surprised in that. We stayed in cabin #2. I loved how close to the water we were and was able to watch my grandson play on the beach from the porch or picnic table. The parking was very tight! We did have a truck but it was still difficult to get in and out between cabins. The cabin was very clean, that impressed me considering I was expecting the worse on arrival because it looked like a run down shack. There was no heater in the bathroom. Heat would have been nice haha however there were heat registers in each room and living room area. The beds were not overly great. They for sure could be updated but I have seen worse. They had a nice little store but a couple of the girls could use some customer service skills. They were not very friendly. The power went off the second night and the staff brought us a battery lantern which was good. I doubt we will go back. I don't believe it was worth the money and we were there during the off season! read more

Great place to get away. Staff was so friendly and helpful it almost freaked us out at first. :-) Pros: slow internet Location Staff Beach Otters Seals Cons: Reading the tiresome yelp reviews trashing the place for slow internet and the manners of other guests. :-) read more

I am with Doctors w/out Borders and I am very careful to make sure that where I stay adhere's to the safety of their people as well as the Guests! West Beach Resort goes way beyond that. It is one reason I will be staying at least a couple of day's a week during this 2020 fall/winter season. I know there are people out there a little afraid to travel, but this is my safe landing. From the time I entered I was greeted as though I was home. They were very accommodating in asking if I needed anything. When I got to my cabin on the beach it smelled like that lemony fresh smell clean. It sparkled. The bath was huge and big fluffy towels and just so clean and well appointed. The kitchen was well stocked and a big huge living room with beautiful views to the water/ocean. The beds were great and very comfortable and nice! the deck had a bbq complete w/tools and a great outdoor table. At your waterfront fire pit there is another table and plenty of chairs. There is wi-fi in the cabins and plenty of seating and couch and a big fireplace. Plenty of crabbing, kayaking and just walking on the beach! OH....the sunsets...wow! One night I was walking back to my cabin and the sky was filled with so many stars and a fairy veil over it. I went back at 11pm just to sit and be so thankful this little slice of heaven is so close to my home-base in Seattle. The staff is so wonderful and go out of their way to make your stay so great! I laughed and giggled with the girls and they have the best root-beer floats! Again......THIS IS THE PLACE I COME THROUGH THIS COVID TIME! You are safe, (I have to be.....it's my job) and they adhere to all of the safety precautions to protect you and their staff. I am afraid we are going to have a bit of a rocky fall/winter and I am so glad I know they are up and going so I can get away to collect my thoughts and work at their coffee/ drink bar seating overlooking the ocean! WHAT A WAY TO WORK!!! Hope to see you at WEST BEACH RESORT. Oh by the way they are dog friendly, kid friendly and just an all around GREAT FAMILY resort. I made so many friends in just 3 day's and everyone has fun! read more

West Beach Resort is a little slice of heaven on the hidden gem of Orca's Island. We rented a cabin for the night and had a beautiful view of the sunset over the water. The cabins were clean & the staff was friendly. This place is Great for a family vacation for a romantic couples getaway. read more

This place was amazing!! Spent our 25th anniversary here over Thanksgiving weekend. The weather was great, a little cold but well worth the view. We arrived after office had closed. They had left the cabin open and the heat was on, so the cabin was warm. We stayed in cabin 6B a 1 bedroom cottage on the beach. Perfect for two people. Friday morning I was awoken by the resident welcoming committee. "Fat Willie" He is 1 of 7 cats that they have at the resort. I of course never saw the other 6. "Fat Willie seemed to have beach cabin row all to himself. The staff were extremely nice and willing to help with anything. Cabin 6B is a pet free cabin, but I must admit that Fat Willie did find his way into 6B on more then one occasion to warm up and to just cuddle. Sorry staff at West Beach Resort he just had that face. LOL Eastsound is the only big (little) town on the island. Pizza place opens when he wants so we never got to taste the pizza place. But the mexican restaurant was AMAZING!!! Best mexican food:) Thanks again West Beach Resort for the great weekend! P.S. Awesome handmade milkshakes, even in the cold!! read more

Great resort always making improvements making it better. Been going for over 35 years. Four generations growing up there. If your looking for a peaceful relaxing vacation west beach is the perfect spot. I give it five stars. read more

Our family of 6 adults, 2 dogs stayed for 3 days/nights in an open field in the blazing sun. There was no relief, no trees, no shade nothing to get relief from the heat/sun. They was no indication from the resort upon booking that the site didn't have any shade and way an open field that actually had 3 separate campsites on it. The resort needs to improve their communication to vacationers about the basics they are providing while charging $49.55/night. We travelled all the way from Vancouver Canada to visit this island and campsite and were very very disappointed with the accommodations/charges/lack of communication and the overall concern for their patrons who stay there. When I checked out and mentioned this to a young man he said he would write it down for the owners to consider informing guests there is no trees or shade on sites 51A, 51B, 51C and that they are an open field backing onto a fence. Laura J read more

Although this place is in a lovely location, we just did not have a good experience here, which seems like it was just bad luck as looks like other Yelp users have enjoyed this place. Arrived around 10pm to find a campsite and spent about 30 minutes wandering around trying to figure out where it was appropriate to camp...most other camp sites I've been to have a map of the area showing where all the individual camp sites are and some even have a map showing which ones are still available for the evening - but this place had no map! Finally found some overflow tent camping (just a grassy area with no view of the water) and set up camp. Went to use the restroom and the women's restroom was disgusting - it appeared as if someone had dumped their RV waste into one of the toilets, someone had smeared some feces over another toilet, thus leaving only one toilet to use for all the women staying at the campground which then left that toilet without toilet paper! The men's restroom was in better condition, but had no hot water when my friend went to take a shower. I went to pay for my site in the morning and fronted over $40! I felt this was extremely over priced for having a campsite with no view and no trees, and having an unclean restroom. Oh well, better luck next time I guess. read more

Stayed in camping cabin tent number 3. What a fabulous special little spot on the island. Accommodations were clean and our cabin came with firewood, kindling, and a started to enjoy the sunset. Love the coffee and bar with a view. A true island vibe! read more

Spent several days in Cottage #18 with family, enjoyed the tranquility of it all, the outdoor fire pit, the scenery and the sunsets. Plus most everything you might have forgotten to pack and may need is only a short walk away at the West Beach general store. This place is paradise! read more

I've been here twice now on off season spur of the moment trips. They are helpful and friendly and the location is very pleasant. I have a small RV and both times I was able to fit it in a nice spot. Peak season I would recomend calling ahead. My trips where in November and early March. read more

5 star camping at its best! We stayed in cabin 12 water front and it was beyond what we could have hoped for. The staff is awesome! The coffee stand has delicious coffee and the environment is so peaceful! read more

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Our stay was great. We don't take vacations often and renting a cabin was a first for us. That said, the price seemed extremely low (less than most hotel stays in Washington), the view was amazing, the staff was incredibly nice. We got our dates mixed up and showed up a day early and they set us up with no problems or extra charges. The island as a whole was a lot of fun and there was plenty to do without spending much extra money. Highly recommend! read more

We stayed at this resort during our honeymoon and we absolutely fell in love with this place! It was such a romantic and fun trip and this resort only added to the overall amazing experience we had in the San Juan Islands! We are really into nature and loved that our cabin felt so private. Not only was the cabin in a great location with amazing views, but we got to watch seals in the water while we drank coffee on our porch. We built fires under the stars and couldn't have hoped for a more restful, remote, and relaxing spot to stay. All of the employees we interacted with were the nicest people and they treated us so well during our stay. Honestly we couldn't be happier and when we do come back to the PNW, we will definitely stay here again. read more

Wonderful place to visit. We stopped in by boat and found their smallish dock to be more than adequate. They provide coin op showers, lots of bathrooms, fuel, etc and the marina store is quite nice and very well stocked! You can pick up your goodies, wine, beer, ice cream etc and have a sunny day in the grass or enjoy a fire on the beach. The staff are very accommodating. Very low key, pleasant, and lots of amenities. Amazing views of the moon and sunset, at the same time! read more

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My husband and i had a great stay. All of the staff were very friendly and very helpful. Our cabin was clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay here again!!! read more

So cozy and beautiful. Whether you're a couple or a family you'll love this place. The views are amazing especially the sunsets. Brought our dog and she was very happy and comfy as well. Very dog friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

We spent July 4th weekend (Saturday through Tuesday) at the fantastic West Beach Resort. What a magical place. We stayed in Tent Cabin #2 with our dog and it was absolutely perfect for the three of us. We were back in the general camping area, but it was never too loud and it didn't feel like we were all on top of each other - everyone was respectful and kind. Our tent cabin (or "tabin") was clean and well appointed with amenities like towels, soaps, firewood, and matches. The bed was comfy and warm, and we got a lot of use out of our small front porch. It was a short walk to the bathrooms, showers, and water source. I had to wait twice for a shower because the bathrooms were being cleaned, but this was a welcome and much appreciated problem! The nightly bonfires were a highlight; we'd walk over with the dog and our drinks and enjoy the incredible sunsets. Every morning, we'd walk over to the cafe to get our coffee and sit on the deck as the resort came to life. The location is secluded enough to feel like we were in our own little world, but close to Eastsound and all the other island sights (the view from Mt. Constitution is a must, and be sure to stop by Island Hoppin Brewing after a hike!). Thank you, West Beach Resort, for a truly memorable stay! read more

this review is solely for cabin 6B.... verdict: 6B is a bad deal. we arrived to check in at 6:30pm. office was already closed, so we just got a note with general directions on how to find our cabin. i didn't think 6:30 was THAT late, but whatever... 6B costs the same as the other beachfront cabins. yet, it is smaller (only sleeps a max of 4, versus the 6+ of other cabins) and does not have its own parking spot (you have to park in front of the office). and most disappointing of all -- this cabin does NOT have its own firepit like their website states. i checked everywhere... the night we arrived and next day when there was light out!! both of our next door neighbors had a fire going on that night, so it bummed me out big time. patio table and grill were filthy. they should really make a point to clean that grill more. it's pointless to advertise on their website that they have a grill that guests can use, when there's no way i would use it because it's gross. there's also a lot of cobwebs in the living room within easy reach of a long-handled broom. 6B just left me feeling gypped, since i did choose to go to this resort over other cheaper options in the area because of the grill and especially firepit. read more

The cabins, though old, are well maintained and the kitchen is complete and allows for more than just simple meal preparations. The renter is given a bunch of wood for your visit for the wood stove. The management is helpful and accomodating. The location couldn't be nicer: 10 steps west and you are walking in the water! There is a store that sells drinks and groceries - they had the flour I left at home! There is a wonderful dock that juts out into the bay that is great for a visit. And finally Orcas Island is the best for hiking, shopping, and walking. read more

Perfect place for sunset. Grab a latte from the store and perch upon the benches and wait for the sun to drop.

Spent a long weekend with our toddler at a beach front cabin. Plenty of space, nice kitchen, easy to get to town plus the store is a quick walk down the beach if you need a beverage. Would love to come back! read more

Truly our "Happy Place". This is at least our 7th visit since the mid 1990's. The cabins are exactly as pictured and described on their website. They are well maintained and clean, and if you come off season when the kids have gone back to school it is very quiet, peaceful, and always very, very beautiful. Hope you will enjoy it here as much as we do. read more

Amazing and beautiful resort! The employees were incredibly nice and the cabin we rented was beautiful ! We had a chance to kayak while we were there and it was a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend and I will be coming back again. Also you will not get the best signal unless you gave Verizon. I have T-Mobile and I was getting Canada's signal on my phone lol read more

The San Juan Islands are a national treasure. The sunsets viewed from the west side of Orcas Island are breathtaking. My entire family agrees that the best vantage point is from West Beach Resort. Add to that the excellent accommodations, an extensive variety of activities for all ages, a superior support staff and management ready to assure your stay is thoroughly enjoyable and you have the picture-perfect vacation destination. We have been returning each summer for the past 7 years and plan to do so for many years to come. read more

My husband and I stayed here last weekend for our anniversary and it was lovely! We arrived late because of the dang ferries (longest wait time ever!) and I was worried we were going to have to call them to check-in since the front desk was closed. We walked up to the door of the office and a nice welcome letter was taped to the door with personal instructions on how to get to our cabin and let ourselves in, we were also instructed to go ahead and check in the next morning at our leisure. Very friendly and reassuring. We got to our cabin and the lights were on, the door was open and ready for us to come on in. We were in the Madrona, which was very private and not near all the other cabins so security wasn't exactly an issue, quite nice. We walked in and the champagne and flowers I requested were there on the counter, as I had requested. They packed so much ice around the champagne, that by the time we got there, it wasn't even melted yet, thankfully since we were so late in arriving. The cabin was beautiful and the grounds were, too. Very private and quiet. We were even visited by a mama deer eating our grass while we sat on our deck eating ice cream. She wasn't spooked by us at all. We got some cool pictures. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They have yummy beer on tap my husband enjoyed and local ice cream with fresh waffle cones to enjoy out on the dock while you watch the wildlife and the water. We had such a relaxing time and definitely plan to return, but this time with our kiddos. We'll pick one of the cabins on the beach so they can play. I would recommend the Madrona studio cabin for a couple wanting a private getaway, but if you have kiddos, stay in one of the cabins on the beach, more for them to do. read more

RV space #59 is horrible! It is right out in the middle of everything, no shade. No privacy from other campsites. Staff was very rude when we asked if we could move to another spot. Lots of kids screaming and running wild, rowdy adults playing loud music and yelling. We will not return. read more

This was our 5th stay at West Beach. The cabin was clean and well furnished as usual. Our children love to come to Orcas and play on the beach at West Beach until...the last time we stayed. The family in the cabin next to ours yelled at each other outside their cabin by the campfire ALOT. On the up side, we looked like the parents of the year to our children who have never been around someone yelling the F-bomb ALOT. Our nightly campfires were colorful to say the least. The cabins are too close for comfort when your neighbors have poor social graces. read more

My daughter and I stayed here on Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6. We stayed in cabin #1 which, if I stayed here again, I would pick a different one. Wasn't quite kept up as the other ones since I peeked in different ones. Unfortunately, as explained to me when I commented, the ants come when the first day of hot sun comes. Therefore, we had ants in our room. We also were woken up on Tuesday morning to a back hoe working right near our cabin. Other than that, the stay was great. One day we did a kayak tour and then read on the great chairs outside our cabin on the water all day. The little store they have is stocked with snacks, etc. if needed. I would do this again, just not the same cabin. Don't leave your door open at night if sitting outside, we had a bat stay the night with us since we could not get it to leave. read more

Our stay at West Beach Resort was a mixed bag. It pretty much rained the entire time we were there, so we didn't get to experience the sunsets or bonfire on the beach. We stayed in one of the beachfront cabins, which was cozy in the beginning and just plain cramped by the end. The beds were surprisingly comfy, but the pull-out couch was not. No way you want to sleep on that. Listening to the waves at night was pleasant. The store has great ice cream. The staff we dealt with were friendly. We caught crabs one night. The hot tub was unusable (gross brown water) and eventually closed. In the end, it was finding mouse droppings that caused us to pack up and leave a night early. Good location, but too expensive and not nice/clean enough to return. read more