West Beach Resort

Loved this beautiful beach side resort. It has everything you could possibly need. Stayed in the 2 Bedroom cabin at the very end. The sunset was unforgettable. Also felt very safe and comfortable here for our first time on Orcas Island. We will be back.

We stayed in Beachfront Cabin #1. Two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, wood burning stove. We loved everything about this resort. We had a fire pit plus two chairs and a small table and a picnic table in front of cabin that we used every evening. The heated rooms kept us cozy as did the wood burning stove. We made breakfast in our room each morning and the kitchen was fully stocked with all necessities. Everyone was very kind and the stargazing was top notch! Thanks for a memorable stay.

As a single female traveler, I felt very safe at West Beach Resort. Staff were very friendly and everything was clean and welcoming. The beach and dock area are beautiful and you get a lovely sunset view when it's been nice out. Each morning I took my binoculars down to the beach, bought a coffee at the resort cafe, and watched heron, sea otters and birds while listening to nature sounds. I camped in my tent and the tent sites were on grass and nice. I would definitely return to this place when coming to visit Orcas Island again.

Great place to relax with great views. Cabins are very nice, very clean and most have firepits and and outdoor area to relax outside too. Office was very helpful too. We stayed in a 2 bedroom on the beach, #8. It looked like all the cabins on the beach were well cared for and offer a great experience. Highly recommend.

We stayed two nights and was the best experience. We went to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We used an SUV tent and the spot we got was perfect for it. The office faces the beach which makes it more approachable and encourages you to stay around. There's a hot tub, clean showers, and bathrooms. We will visit again but aim to get a cabin by the beach. Thank you to one of the staff members! I forgot his name but he made us feel welcome.

What a glorious way to spend a weekend. The cabins are perfect, you get your own stash of firewood, the shop has hard cider on tap plus anything else you might need. It's quiet and perfect

We paid in advance for our campsite with electricity and water for 14 days. Partway through we were told that our site had been booked by someone else and we had to move to a site without services due to a booking error. We didn’t want to move because we needed electricity for a medical device. They told us “accept it or leave” then sent us an email saying they cancelled our reservation without a refund. At the last minute they found a site we could have due to a cancellation. They charged us a surcharge for the move. In addition we had friends who rented a cabin from them and a mooring bouy for a sailboat. None of us will ever return. Not recommended!

Nice remodel. Electric fire place but no fan so no heat. |Tv should have come with directions. |Smoke alarm battery went out in middle of the night. |No response from management about my concerns or asking for a discount due to the 4 am smoke buzzing.

We arrived by boat. The coffee, ice cream & bar was super cute. The nicest & friendliest guy you ever want to meet pumped us out. He wouldn't take a tip! That was the best semi frozen pizza & beer ever! We'd been at sea & on Islands for a few weeks. It was a good stop & saved us a trip to Deer harbor or Friday Harbor.

Came back to West Beach resort this time with a wife and dog. Wiser this time to get an RV spot (46). Camp site was fine and all the hookups worked as expected. PSA for Tesla owners that RV adapters don't work well on the mobile charger. No loud construction noise at this spot. I also noticed bug traps placed in the trees, which certainly seemed to be working. Campsite boundaries still somewhat ambiguous, but it wasn't a problem. The WiFi was vastly improved from last time being super speedy throughout most of the grounds. We rented a kayak this time around and that was a good experience. Also caught some fish for fun off the dock. You could sight fish even with the water conditions, which was cool. Maybe next time I'll get a cabin.

I've been to the island several times and somehow never stayed here before! Came for my partner's birthday with our dog (only certain cabins are dog-friendly, so plan ahead)... could not possibly have loved it any more. (Well maybe if the geese would have piped down in the morning but that can't be helped!) BBQ'd the first night on our porch (bring coal or purchase at the store), ate breakfasts every morning at our picnic spot on the beach, prepared in our kitchen, which was fully functional and well-stocked with the basics. I'd recommend bringing any specialty spices (they provide basics like cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder), and cooking oil (only PAM spray provided), but otherwise they had everything we needed. Didn't use the oven during our stay but everything else worked well. We got fancy coffee drinks at the store one morning - these and the island-made ice cream were such a treat! The resort is a short drive to town so we dined out the second night. Firewood provided for beach fires in the evening - makes for a neighborly vibe as most people are doing the same thing and cabins are close to each other. We didn't do any of the available activities (including hot tub bc it was too warm during our stay) aside from ping pong - next time would love to stay longer and make use of everything!

One of the most relaxing places I've visited . The people who work here are all friendly and hospitable.

We stayed at West Beach Resort for Labor Day Weekend in September and had a great time! We stayed in Tent Cabin 7 that has a view of the water and is just a short walk to the beach. We arrived late Friday night and were able to just pull up to our tent and check in with the resort in the morning. We left Monday morning at 10am to grab breakfast at the ferry terminal and get in line for the ferry without a reservation. The tent was furnished with a futon, queen sized bed, table, two chairs, and two night stands. It also came with a bundle of firewood, fire starter, matches, and treats for our dogs. It slept the four of us and our two small dogs comfortably. Outside the tent there was a firepit, two adirondack chairs, a faucet, and a power outlet. We had cell phone phone reception which made it convenient to research what we wanted to do on the island. The convenience store was well stocked and they even delivered firewood to our tent when we ordered from the phone app. The bathrooms were well maintained and clean. For activities, we drove out to Moran State Park to see the overlook from Mount Constitution and walked around town that was just a 10-15 minute drive away. On the resort we rented a crab pot for a day and caught crab off of the pier that we cooked over the fire. The water was so clear that we could actually watch the crab going into the crab pot. Overall, it was a very relaxing trip and a great way to go glamping for the first time. The tent accommodation was pricey but very lovely. I would definitely recommend it for those who want to try a more comfortable version of camping. It was also great that they were dog friendly because I found very few glamping or tent accomodations were dog friendly in the San Juans.

Just camped at West Beach over July 4th weekend. It was absolutely amazing, BUT the campsites were infested with some of the worst mosquitoes I've ever encountered. We have camped on Orcas three other times at Moran State Park near the lake and never experienced a bite. These mosquitoes bit us right through our clothes, so campers beware. Otherwise I would give West Beach a five star review. Beautiful location, very courteous and helpful staff and ICE CREAM! Lopez Island ice cream every day on their beautiful pier was the best. Also, we got to see an otter and a seal while paddle boarding at their beach. That was magical.

First time here! Have the fam in an RV and it's super quiet and safe here! There's a small grocery shop at the customer service center, lots of pamphlets to help you decide what activities you'd like to do. The resort is along the water with a breathtaking view of the mountains on both sides, and there's a beautiful dock with outdoor seating. The ladies at the front desk were friendly. So awesome that we already saw about 10 deer having dinner on the lawn!

This was the perfect little glamping getaway to an absolutely gorgeous spot!! I took my dog and set up camp at my designated site - each site has a picnic table and fire pit (and they provide wood if you want) - and the beach is just a short walk away. The views are stunning, the little ice cream/espresso stand/bar is cute, and it's the most peaceful and beautiful place to sit on the beach or on the dock, enjoy a drink, and watch the sun set. Definitely family friendly and safe, everyone was taking safety precautions for COVID as well. I'm used to backpack camping and this was so easy and fun. There are some great cabins right on the water too, with their own fire pits, if you want to spend a bit more money. Close drive (~7 min) to Eastsound as well. I loved it and will definitely come back again!!

I absolutely love this place. I came here to go glamping. It was so nice to have everything I needed without having to set it up. The amenities are by no means a bare minimum--there are hot showers that are coin operated (~5min per quarter, you can dump a bunch of quarters in at once to keep it running). Onsite there is a childrens playground, good coffee and ice cream (cafe vita and lopez island creamery), and kayaks for rent. For me the cherry topper is that they are also dog friendly. I felt it was worth it to have a sea view. You can see the ocean from you tent/campfire site. The beach feels private to the campgrounds/resort. And the food in town is really good--highly recommend new leaf, which is a ~7min drive from the campsite. Can't say enough good things about my getaway experience to Orcas Island with West Beach! The staff are super friendly and helpful.

Beautiful and secluded just like you like it! Lovely cabin with a great view of the bay!

10/10 would recommend for families, getaway with friends, or a vacation with your hubby! I went with a group of 5 and stayed in one of their 1-bedroom cabins which slept 5 people (2 people in the bedroom, 2 on the futon, and 1 in a sleeper cove) and we got cabin 15. There's a secluded fire pit and deck-one of my favorite places to enjoy morning coffee and meals- as well as a stairway down to the beach. It had a view of the water but was also hidden to other camp goers. We enjoyed lots of hours fishing off of their dock, floating around on our inflatables, playing provided ping pong, and eating Lopez island ice cream! Check in/out was a breeze and they were quick to respond to needs (they have an app you can use to make requests-I requested extra pillows and shampoo and it was hand delivered to our door in 10 minutes). Lots of things to do on the island if you have a car- we took a half day trip to the San Juan islands and went to the other side of Orcas island to Mount Constitution to the viewpoint. Overall, a great getaway from the city life! Only tip is to have food planned out- there's not a whole lot of close restaurant options and cooking is half the fun!

We stayed the weekend in studio 16, a garden spot with a nice view of the water and a dock to watch the wildlife. It was February so I don't recall seeing many other guests which was nice because some of these cabins are pretty close together. The room had some convenient amenities with a small fridge, glassware and utensils. They have a coffee maker but you have to get the coffee from their on-site store. Unfortunately they did not have a blow dryer in the room which was very inconvenient. We enjoyed the fire pit and they provide a nice setup of chairs. Overall a nice stay for something basic, would consider staying again if we're ever back on Orcas.

They would not let me reschedule or give me a refund when there is 6 inches of snow coming. $300 dollars down the tube. I hope others' prospects of a vacation are not affected by the lack of empathy in how they apply their policies.

A lot of fun for all ages. Never the same sunset each night. The staff was friendly and keep the grounds clean.

Wonderful accommodations! Very tranquil and relaxing. We stayed for only one night in the tent cabin facing the water and it was more comfortable that you could imagine! The staff were friendly and the views are breathtaking! We will definitely return for a longer visit!

My girlfriend and I spent two nights in a one bedroom ocean view cabin. Although it was still "off-season", we had a nice time on Orcas Island. Pluses... +clean +quiet +great view (as advertised) +dog friendly +quick drive to downtown and ferry Minuses... -hard bed (fine if you like an extra firm mattress) -slow internet (I know...I know... We're not there for the internet, but on a rainy day... Slower than dial up! Just don't bank on it.) -I don't know the practice of other resorts, but I sort of felt like if I'm paying as much as I paid per night, the amenities such as kayaks would be included. -I also felt that firewood would be included, but again, I'm not sure what the practice is on the island. It seemed like an inexpensive resource for the price being paid.

This place could so easily receive a 5 star review from me, but we had one massive problem. The showers are set at a fixed temperature, and are never anywhere close to comfortable. First shower- scalding hot, to the point of being dangerously close to needing medical attention. Second shower- freezing cold. After a long day on 48 degree Puget Sound water, I could have really used a hot shower. Then, for the next two months, the temps varied between lukewarm to scalding hot. This is really unacceptable for a place with so much potential. The moronic manager who decided to remove the customer's own ability to adjust their shower should be FIRED.

Awesome location and great staff! We stayed in a 2 bedroom cabin (#12) which is beach front and, the "nicest pet friendly cabin" at the establishment! You could tell it was pet friendly because the sofa stunk of pee, but everything else inside was great! The kitchen is fully stocked and you can rent a TV and DVD player if you / your kids need it. They have a "private" beach area but, directly along side of our cabin (Cabin 12) is a public road to the public beach. That being said, there is a constant flow of people driving past the cabin at all hours and parking outside the bedroom window (this was never explained to us prior to checking in). The other issue we had was they did an annual cleaning of their water system (something else they failed to mention until we had already unpacked and they stuck a note on the front door and clearly said "do not drink"). With their annual cleaning system they flush their pipes with heavy amounts of chlorine, causing discolored and foul smelling water. They didn't offer us any bottle water for our dogs or cooking and didn't give us a price break for the inconvenience. Also, you are extremely close to the cabins around you, maybe three feet of space separates them. That being said, any outdoor smoking you can clearly smell. The last issue was, there is a daily pet cleaning fee of $35. The issue with this, is they don't clean the cabin until you leave. Basically, the roughly $250.00 a night would have been better spent at an AirBNB.

I've stayed here 3 times before, but as the resort ages it's starting to lose its character and hospitality. Their water sport rental equipment had very strange and limited boundaries of where you could go. The paddle boards having a square area of 50 yards. The rentals were about $30 an hour and for such a small area you could go it didn't seem worth it. The resort itself has become less and less dog friendly sadly, not allowing dogs on the water. It was really disappointing!

Weve stayed here multiple times over the past few years and every time our experience has been wonderful. Staff are always super nice and ready to help out with anything you may need. Cabins are comfortable and come with everything you will need already stocked. Beach is quiet and peaceful. Coffee in the coffeeshop is great too! I like that they are taking extra covid precations as well.

The location is great, right on the beach. However, there are so many little things wrong with this place and a few bigger ones that I just cannot recommend it and suggest that you stay elsewhere. The little things: it's very muddy and there is no decent door mat to wipe your feet before tracking dirt inside; the shower is tiny and you can't turn around in it; the lights in the living room are so dim you can't read; The living room furniture is old and very uncomfortable; the stove top is so small you can barely use more than 1 pan/pot at a time; the one bundle of wood given to us for 4 nights didn't burn; the cabins are right on top of eachother. There's plenty more, but you get the idea. Bigger issues: the Wi-Fi is absolutely useless; construction was being done on a nearby cabin every day making lots of noise; the mattress was old and lumpy; someone drove over a water valve on the property and we had no water for hours (I'd chalk this up to an unforseeable accident, but the resort should take care that a valve couldn't be destroyed by someone driving a car). All of this would have been tolerable if I had not spent over $800 for 4 non-weekend nights in the off-season. Your money would go a lot further elsewhere. I will not return. This is my add on response to the response from the manager below: I did compare prices between all online travel sites and West Beach directly. Expedia was the least expensive. As I said in my review, your resort should have taken care to protect the water valve so that a driving car would not be able to break it. Also, you say that the staff worked through the evening but then said it was fixed in just over an hour. Which was it? I can tell you that there was no water for a few hours. I know that there is a reading lamp and a hanging lamp in the living room. My comment said that the bulbs in the lamps were so dim I couldn't read. A well-run resort would address that. I wasn't complaining about the mud. I was stating that there wasn't a decent door mat to wipe your feet before tracking the mud into the unit. A well-run resort would address that. I reiterate, the wi-fi is useless. There is absolutely no way we would have been able to stream anything. In fact, we had to electronically sign some important documents and could not do it from our cabin. We walked to the office area and still was unable to do it. We ended up having to drive to town to get a decent connection. Reading other reviews (even good ones), wi-fi is an issue. A well-run resort would address that by upgrading the wi-fi or not advertising "free wi-fi". You are very surprised that we heard noise? Have you ever heard the sound of saws and drills while sitting outside of a cabin 150 feet away? The point of a trip like this is to get away for some peace and quiet. I notice that whenever you get a less-than stellar review, you make excuses instead of addressing the issues that customers bring up. It would serve you well to take responsibility for the resort that you are supposed to be managing. Suggesting that I upgrade to another lodging option at your resort is a ludicrous response to my review. Again, I will not be back. I am also going to post my review on multiple travel sites to inform the public.

$200 a night to vacation in a tiny, make-shift shed on a property more suited for homeless squatters than vacationers affording a $1500 a week vacation. My son and I came to this place thinking of the fun we'd have fishing, crabbing and relaxing. The photos of this place look great. Idyllic actually. Unfortunately the reality is... this place is a slum camp site. For $200 a night, we were crammed into a shed that barely fit a bed. We had to shimmy around it to get to either the make-shift "kitchen" - this included a tiny sink, a plastic coffee maker and a microwave. Shimmying to the other side of the room to the bathroom. 2 hours after arriving - it being dinner time - I was preparing what I could with what little "kitchen" equipment available and without warning... management shut off our electricity. Then, within 30 minutes the septic tank was 'backed up' and needed the septic truck to roll up. I expressed my deep disappointment to the management, who never once apologized or offered any remedy whatsoever. I had to tell management - who only gave his name as Jamie - that I expected a discount on the night. He very rudely agreed to a ridiculous 10% discount and was quite possibly the rudest resort owner manager I have ever met. $200 a night to vacation in a tiny, make shift shed on a property more suited for homeless squatters than vacationers affording a $1400 week vacation on the bay. After having been harassed by this company for 1/2 the week's deposit two weeks in advance of our visit, I was expected to pay the entire balance of the week 5 minutes after arriving, before even stepping foot into the shed. No wonder. West Beach management must know what a slum they're trying to pass off as a resort. Still with no electricity and a septic problem in the first 3 hours of our stay, I decided to look for alternative lodging. When I broached this decision to Jamie, the slum lord, he told me I would be forfeiting my $700 deposit. To this news, I was aghast and in disbelief but this tacky, rude, back-water-bred 'manager' Jamie was serious. I have yet to hear from this 'manager' with an apology, or the $500+ he owes me. Disgusting. Disgusted. Don't even think about coming here and spending your hard-earned money. On the upside, we were graciously welcomed by Rosario Resort and spent our vacation there and LOVED every minute. Please don't waste your time with trailer trash and slum lords. Go elsewhere.

I loved it. There was a amazing sunset views in the afternoons that left you dreaming! Everything was so convenient there that you didn't have to leave for you duration there and that is exactly what we did. Stayed five days on the beach and 2 in town. Didn't leave the resort once until check out. Correction left once for an unbelievable whale watching trip on Outerislandx.com. Fantastic week. Cant thank you enough for the amazing weather we had last week. We will certainly be back and with more friends and family.

We absolutely loved staying here. We stayed in a tent cabin and it was nice, quiet and such a cool area. Loved the store incorporated, close to town and the bonus of a coffee place there. Thank you for having us!

Excellent place for a small group of friends to go for a relaxing getaway. Five of us girls rented cabin #18 this past weekend, and had a great time. When we arrived, there was a checklist of all the things provided... right down to a fly swatter, grease bucket (huh? why?), and TWO whole butter mints (we weren't sure if we were supposed to eat them though....so we left 'em ;-) ) Though the cabins are a little close to one another, we had our own huge lawn (great for laying out in the gorgeous weather while detoxing from the previous nights over indulgences) and a fire pit looking out over the water. The website says this particular cabin sleeps seven, but only five would get a real bed (two doubles and a twin)... the other two would have to make use of the couches. The kitchen had most of the basics, though we were dismayed by the lack of a baking sheet or tinfoil... (how the heck was I going to bake my buffalo wings??!?!??? Don't worry... sheer brilliance: we had a grill...which incidentally, makes for delightful buffalo wings.) As is standard with any cabin I've ever rented... the knives are DULL... bring your own if that sort of thing bugs you!!! I especially enjoyed the fact that we never ran out of hot water for the showers....there was a heater in the bathroom (yay!), the shower/toilet room had no mirror (thus getting the group primper who shall remain nameless out of the bathroom MUCH faster). We had every intention of kayaking (you can rent right there) and doing nature things, but it's amazing how quickly we lost our resolve to be remotely active. As it turns out, we spent all weekend lolling around, snacking on yummy junk food, playing dominoes, reading, trying to find the very vocal bullfrog we named Ruprecht, learning how to say "Hello melon head. Please get the monkey off the record player" in Spanish, and catching up on each others lives. Good stuff! Oh yeah... so, I thought we were pretty quiet, but as it turns out, somebody filed a noise complaint on us. Harrumph! The manager was super cool though, and said they weren't sure it was our cabin that was making the noise... we pointed the finger at our nice neighbors (I could have been drunk, but I'm pretty sure one of them was named Urinaria or Urina, or some variation on Urine), and they totally blamed us... harr. Was funny.

$50 a night to CAMP! Such a steal! It's more than a rickety picnic table and overused tent site crammed in as an afterthought! For a mere FIFTY DOLLARS, you too can get the following sweet camping extras at West Beach "Resort:" - Sleeping ergonomics! A helpfully sloped place to pitch a tent! - Easy eavesdropping on your neighbors! Learn all about the life of the American teen by overhearing conversations going on in the "tent cabin" 6 feet from your designated campsite! - Watch 8 people you don't know crammed into the tiny hot tub advertised by the "resort!" It's way more fun to watch, rather than soak! - Use up those quarters you'd been saving for parking meters by pumping them into the shower, because hot showers aren't included in the $50 price!

I have a mixed review of this place. I mean, it is absolutely stunning and gorgeous there so that makes up for a lot of any of the not so hot feedback I have. Other positives: We stayed in the canvas tents and the bed was very cozy and I was warmer than I was expecting to be (granted, I did bring an extra blanket for the bed). The space was generous and the futon was wonderful for extra comfy seating. I was also very pleased that it came with a broom and dustpan. I was also happy that it came with a bundle of wood, despite the fact that there was really only one burnable piece in the bunch (it was light wood and small pieces so the whole bunch didn't last an hour or less on the fire). Although we didn't rent any kayak or boats, the pricing seemed quite reasonable. Had the weather been better during our stay, I would have definitely taken advantage of that. Here is what I wasn't expecting, for the price of staying in the tents (it cost $400 for three nights) Other regular tent campers staying RIGHT on top of us (in between the canvas tent units). I was expecting there to be two chairs by our fires (this is something they seem to take pride in describing on their website), but we were offered only one and it was not corrected, even after I asked the front for a second chair. Upon arriving our first night and starting a fire, we had to clean out the fire pit which was full of a melted glass bottle and several pieces of plastic, I assume from the previous camper. I would have expected that to have been cleaned out. Same with the grill... no unwanted items, thankfully, but so full of ash, we had to clean it out ourselves in order to put briquets on to cook. The bathrooms were decently maintained and clean but were constantly out of toilet paper. For the price of this place, I would have expected the bathrooms to have toilet paper. And maybe, just for class, to have it actually put in the roll instead of just a half roll set up on the back of the toilet. The front desk staff was not very friendly. The woman I dealt with mostly certainly wasn't rude necessarily, but she seemed put off or put out and I couldn't get a smile out of her no matter how hard I tried. I'd definitely come back to the islands again, but I'm unsure I'd spend the money for the canvas tenting again. I'd either try a cabin or another spot altogether.

We tent camped in the "overflow" area for 3 nights, which was an ok experience. I think next time we'll try to make reservations earlier and get a spot in Moran State Park - their campsites are much more scenic and cheaper. Here's my take on West Beach: THE GOOD + right on the beach + clean bathrooms + decent price by Island standards ($27/night in peak season) + volleyball, kayak, and bike rentals + hot tub THE BAD - none of the campsites are well delineated (even the non-overflow ones are unclear and close together) - folks bring A LOT of crap with them here and spread it out all over the place - shower temperature can't be adjusted, and they're HOT - kids, dogs, and big trucks everywhere (fine for some; not for us) OVERALL I think the place is best suited to families with dogs, large groups, and large camping infrastructure. It doesn't feel much like you're "getting away from it all" when folks in enormous RVs are right next to you projecting kiddie movies onto the side of their trailers for all 13 cousins to wriggle and giggle through. It's not a place to party, either - they're pretty strict about the 10pm-9am quiet time. PS Beware the cell phone issues: our T-Mobile was non-existent in some areas, and switching over to Rogers (Canadian) in others. It's gonna be fun sorting that one out with customer service ; )

We rented Cabin 1 for two nights with our 6 month old puppy. Cabin #2 was rented to two women who had four dogs. Every person that walked by and every dog that walked by, gets all four dogs barking. They didn't have their dogs on leashe. I talked to the woman at the front desk Sunday and she said she would tell the manager. Today, the dogs were worse than yesterday. You start to relax and the dogs start barking. You walk outside and the dogs start barking. We can't sit outside with our dog because the dogs are so over reactive and make it impossible to relax. Worst experience ever for us staying at a cabin and the staff doesn't seem to care as 2 of the dogs followed the owner to the store yesterday multiple times. Finally, we called the manager, Jamey, left a message and then 2 of the dogs were leashed late this evening. Jamey called us back and said the dogs should have been leashed. He didn't offer any remedy to our ruined vacation. Too little too late. Our stay was ruined. The cabin is not worth the cost (over 350) - no counter space, no place to plug in the toaster, freezing bathroom (baseboard heater does not work) and bedrooms big enough for a bed only, no hangers either. We are very disappointed and wish the ferry ran more often so we could go home sooner.

Gorgeous location with fabulous rustic cabins! Spent a four day weekend on one of the one bedroom Ocean View Cabins, which I recommend for couples. The Beach Front Cabins are nice for families or groups, as you don;t have as much privacy. We had a great view and a bonfire pit! Had a wonderful time grilling each night and dinner on the patio. The cabins are pretty basic, but well kept and cleaned. I really liked that they felt rustic. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. No issues. The location is prime to get to East Sound or any where. Highly recommend. The only note is that this is really suited for families and pets. The quiet hours were honored,so no loud late nights!

I stayed in cabin #5 for a 3 day weekend. It's an ocean front cottage literally 50 feet from the water. I was able to hear the water the entire time - especially great at night while falling asleep. Rustic (but not overly so) cabin that offers all the amenities you'd expect in a cabin, minus the TV. Nice touch was the bundle of wood they provided. You'll need the fireplace on colder nights as the baseboard heaters can't keep the main room warm with the peaked ceiling. The ocean front cabins are fairly close together so don't expect total privacy. Get one of the ocean view up on the hill for that. The only downside was the bed was only a queen and not a king. Great sunset views and a very friendly staff make this a must see place and a great value.

We spent a long weekend here with my family. We stayed in the Farmhouse, which is a three bedroom cabin. The bathroom set up was odd, but convenient. There was a little corner half bath with a toilet and sink (and tiny mirror), a second half bath that just had a shower and a mirror, and a third bathroom with everything in one room. The beds were hit and miss, the king bed was VERY hard, the smallest bed was very soft (and had badly fitting sheets) but the middle room had a comfortable bed. The kitchen was small, but had all the necessities provided, and you could borrow specialty things from the desk. They offer kayaks, canoes, fishing poles and crab pots to rent. Their prices are reasonable and their staff is very helpful. Sometimes too helpful. I understand the allure of getting to know your guests year after year, but when there are only two people working in the office/store/snack shop, stopping to chew the fat with EVERY customer means that everything takes double the time it should. The grounds are beautiful and there is a lot to see just wandering around the property. I would go there again, but the whole trip to get to Orcas, whether by boat or ferry is too much for a long weekend.

This place is a hideaway from the city. I love it here. Total relaxation right on the beach. The island is amazing and so much to see. I highly suggest visiting West Beach Resort... it's nothing spectacular like a 5 star resort by any means but it's cozy and offers pretty much anything you may need for a small kitchen, bbq, kitchen gadgets and such. Even comes with a bundle of wood, fire-starter and matches. They seriously have thought of everything. If you can't find it, just ask! The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's totally a world away from everything! Can't help but relax and take in the amazing view and enjoy the scenic view.

CAN'T GET THIS ANYWHERE ELSE. We have been coming to West Beach Resort for almost 25 years. You just can't get a vacation destination like this anywhere in the Pacific Northwest: kids "off the leash" and still safe; making lasting friends out of your neighbors; nightly smore's campfires; waves lapping at the shore for your nighttime lullaby; peaceful mornings for your coffee; unbeatable views; occasional Orcas in your front yard; the best sunsets ever; and Lopez Island Ice Cream at your beck and call! We highly recommend it for kids of all ages.

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.

This is a great family getaway. So many things to do on Orcas Island. We did the Glamping and it was so comfy. We just missed the rain but if it did, we could still stay in the tent and play cards. We did see some amazing sunsets at the Island Cafe.

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.

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.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I booked this place, because I admittedly waited too long to book a cabin for five adults and three dogs! I got super lucky that there was availability -- they must have had a cancellation as they allowed us to rent the Farmhouse for just two nights at the height of tourist season. The Farmhouse is crazy big -- the master bedroom could easily serve as a sitting room! It's not the most super-outfitted place in the world, but it's charming and very laid back, which I appreciate when I am traveling with dogs. In other words, while the place was super duper clean, there wasn't a miles-long list of what/where the dogs are not allowed to do or go.That made it all a lot more relaxing. It's on a big, open yard, so a good idea is to bring an x-pen like my sister did and bungee that over the front porch exit so humans and animals can hang out together on the very large porch. Speaking of that porch, I would have liked more chairs. There were three outdoor chairs total (two Adirondack and one of those cheap resin chairs that are everywhere, but comfy). There is also one picnic table by the firepit and one picnic table on the porch. I could have brought chairs and wish I would have -- I expected far more for a cabin that sleeps up to 8! Secondary bedrooms were small but serviceable. The kitchen is yellow and retro and I liked it. There is a ginormous bathroom off the master bedroom that has good amenities (I liked the towels) and a nice strong shower. They need to add a better shower curtain, though, as the shower hits the curtain straight on and the floor gets very wet. There is also a second small bathroom with a tiny, hilarious old shower closet -- not great for tall people, but it worked. The place feels like a summer camp, with the smaller cabins spaced close together along a little gravel road next to the water. But it was kind of lovely, actually. A big long dock lets you hang out over the water, there are boat rentals and tours that leave from the dock, and there is ice cream and craft beers in the store! We didn't use the hot tub, which is shared by all. They gave us a survey to fill out and it looks like they are planning to add more "hot tub zones." I would prefer they just add a few hot tubs to a few of the cabins -- I prefer not to tub with strangers. Staff was extremely friendly. We are planning to go back.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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!!

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.