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The Orca Inn

770 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
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The Orca Inn
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Sedro Woolley, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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So We stayed at this hotel in friday harbor, first of all the lady at the counter was not very friendly at all. When i called to make a reservation she was almost rude on the phone. the room are very small and i mean very small the door to the bathroom could barley open with the queen bed in... More

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Blaine, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We were surprised to see only 2 other cars at the inn on a Friday evening. Then we got to our room and were no longer surprised. We knew that the room was going to be small. They give the measurements on their website. However, there were a few other issues. The sink is not in the same space as... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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When we opened the door, I was shocked. Yes, I'd read reviews but for some reason was still surprised at the size. Tiny, like a camper! However, once we got past that, it was clean and comfortable enough, served the purpose, kind of fun in its own way because of the size/shabby chic decor. Their motto is "spend a night...not... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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I am working and staying in Friday Harbor for work Mondays-Fridays. It costs a lot of money to work away from home and finding a good value is very important and the Orca Inn is the perfect place. You cannot beat the price, its fare lower than anywhere else on the island. Its not a fancy place by any means,... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Compared to the other hotels on the Islands this small Motel is a good deal if you only want a place to sleep and not a wellness temple. We stayed for 3 nights and had a room with two queen size beds, two restrooms (!) and two showers (!). Which was quite unusual and funny. The folks on the reception... More

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Victoria BC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

Cheap, yup. That's the only reason to stay here. It's not gross; clean enough, a little dingy, with a parking lot view. On the upside, it's right next door to a ginormous grocery store if you need provisions. The Food Bank is also right across the street, which is handy for dropping off donations if you have over-provisioned at the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

I chose the Orca Inn for a 4-night stay because of the price, obviously. And I chose it over the hostel because a private bathroom is very high on my list of necessities in lodging. This place was, in many ways, better than I expected, and the price really can't be beat. Upon arrival on the island, I made the... More

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Clifton, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

The price of this hotel is fantastically low for the area. If you are looking for a lower priced clean hotel on this island this is perfect. it is quite outdated but clean so it served its purpose. There is a small fridge and microwave which is great. It is a few blocks from the ferry which is fine but... More

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South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed in room 1. It was very clean but small, reminded us of campiing in our popup tent camper. It did have a shower and restroom, microwave and fridge. The air conditioner worked great. The area was very quiet at night, but in the early evening we did have some aircraft noise from the airport nearby. Our internet didn't... More

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Boston
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

I'm rating it 4 stars based on its price-- you get what you pay for. It's not the Ritz. But it's clean and affordable. Walking distance from the ferry. I'd stay here again.

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770 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
Price range (per night):* S$76 - 127

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