Orcas Hotel

Lots of pluses: The hotel is right by the ferry. It is fantastic to sit in the rockers on the porch and watch the world go by and ferries come and go. The staff are very nice, cheerful and accommodating. The room was spacious and bathroom somewhat updated. The food from the hotel cafe was delicious, some of the best chowder I’ve ever had. Generous portions. Perfectly made latte😊. The downside for us was the creaky bed with the way too thick foam mattress pad. It would be great for this hotel- which has so much to offer- to invest in some new beds.

Very surprisingly impressed by this hotel. First of all the location is fantastic and the staff are all friendly. It has a small town feel to it so if you’re expecting anything modern, that’s not gonna be the case. I think the hotel is well kept for how old it is and the rooms are decorated beautifully. It’s true that the common areas need a really good deep cleaning. Carpets are filthy and aren’t even vacuumed. Tlc needed for hallways and stairs. Flies and fruit flies in the cafe around the ketchup. Ketchup bottle was empty and utensil holders are dusty. There’s a lot of small special little things left for you in your room like a letter with your name on it as well as some cookies. It’s very clean inside the rooms and takes you back into time. I could smell lavender on my pillows and smell that cleaning has been done well in the room. We had the queen size bed room facing the ferry with a balcony. It’s kind of far from the downtown and shops, so you will need to drive 15 minutes to reach those areas.

I'm writing this review as one of a large group of people who were generously helped when the San Juan Island/Friday Harbor Ferry was cancelled over Labor Day Weekend. A ferry came and took over 100 of us to Orcas Island. The only game in town was the hotel, which generously opened it's doors, stayed late, opened and ran its cafe and bar way past business hours, and let us all stay warm and dry for the 3 hour wait. The staff was amazing and so hospitable. I know it meant a lot to everyone, including those with babies or toddlers. I just wanted to express my gratitude for what you did for all of us, and I cannot wait to stay there "for real" at some point soon.

Orcas hotel is just beautiful ❤️ the all vibe of the hotel is very vintage but everything is very well taken care of. Location is probably one of the best things, is right in front of the ferry station. They offer free coffee in the morning, and even though there are many options for food they have a coffee shop with delicious food. I stayed two nights and it was really amazing, I would come back.

What a great hotel in a historic building with easy access to the ferry. Our room was neat and clean with its own bathroom and shower as well as a view of the harbor. The café staff were friendly and we can't say enough about Megan and Ryan. From check in to departure, they were tops in making sure our stay was comfortable and worry free.

For it being right off the ferry, I didn't expect this hotel to be so quaint and lovely! It's definitely expensive, and it's not particularly fancy, but it's very charming and has everything you need for a short stay. The cafe is pretty good and guests get complimentary coffee and tea! They also provided us with a free cookie, waiting for us in our room. And they were kind enough to hold a few cold goods in their fridge that we had purchased during our trip. The location can't be beat and we had a really pleasant stay!

The oldest hotel on the island. Located very conveniently across from the ferry landing. Save some money and walk on the ferry and rent mopeds for an adventure around the island.|No Tv's, no phones, no refrigerator, coffee maker, or microwave - in room.|Read picture captions for a little history of where you're staying.|Bring a good book and walking shoes.

Wow- can’t express how much we enjoyed our stay. Only one night and we can’t stop talking about it! Each member of the staff was so genuine and warm, we just wanted to continue getting to know them. You can tell this is a very special place to work and a special place to be because of the care the employees put into their jobs. Ryan was so easy to talk to and made us feel like we’ve been friends for years! Shauna made our stay so comfortable and was so inviting. The rooms are gorgeous and have a classic elegant feel. The flowers on the lawn were blooming- perfect weather to enjoy a nice latte outside. This is a very special place- cannot recommend a stay enough, we already planned our next. Make sure to spend some time with Mr. Lily, the sweetest kitty while you’re there!