Friday Harbor hotellia

Plussat: The setting was gorgeous and the historic hotel was extremely charming. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Will will definitely go again.

Miinukset: No one sold stamps

Plussat: Beautiful area, and very friendly people.

Miinukset: Way too expensive for having to share a bathroom with other guests staying on the floor.

Plussat: Clean rooms, great staff

Miinukset: Room furnishings were pretty much bare minimum.

Plussat: none was available

Miinukset: there was a man who walked up and began to enter our room after seeing me walk out to my truck. he just opened the door with intentions to enter, my wife kicked the door shut and drew her firearm. Apparently the man was an employee? and didn't knock or respect the do no disturb sign on our door. 8am in the morning, was not house cleaning!!! I also had my hand on my firearm in the parking lot and yelled at the man to get the hell out of my room, and asked him what he thought he was doing...he replied "I thought you checked out" I told him that's a great way to get shot, and no I didn't check out , I had the room key in my hand!!!....all in all our stay was a pleasant one, nice room, very wonderful front desk clerk etc.... hopefully a lesson was learned by the mystery man employee... knock first and check the desk register for check outs???!!!

Plussat: Location was great, I got a parking spot right in front of my room access. Staff were very nice, I felt welcomed at check-in. Clean and comfortable room. I used the refrigerator and microwave. I used the wi-fi as I was in town on business.

Miinukset: No, definitely a bargain for the price.

Plussat: Clean

Miinukset: Distance from the center of town if walking.

Plussat: The value of the room compared to the cost was great. The staff was accommodating to my late arrival as well. The chocolates and water bottles in the room were also a nice touch.

Plussat: Cute, quiet and comfortable, nicely renovated. Great hospitality, makes you feel like family.

Miinukset: Carpeting by door was stained which is the only reason I could not give it 5 star rating.

Plussat: New railing on building Japanese garden theme

Miinukset: Pool was only open from 10 - 10

Plussat: We arrived late but the staff were very very helpful, They arranged to have a key available and welcomed us the next morning. thank you very much.

Plussat: Customer service was top notch. River and Matt were warm and friendly, always there when my family needed them.

Plussat: Close to DT Friday Harbor

Plussat: Friendly staff, good location for walking to nearby restaurants.

Plussat: It's pretty from the outside & close to town if you have a car.

Miinukset: LOUDEST HOTEL EVER! You can hear entire conversations from the other rooms. Every footstep above you sounds like they are coming through the ceiling. If you like sleeping past 6AM or are a light sleeper, look elsewhere. No choice? book an upstairs room.

Plussat: Great place, great food, excellent service.duper comfortable bed.. wonderful inn-keeper.. terrific breakfast!

Plussat: Most everything. Breakfast was always impressive. Warm cookies in afternoon.

Miinukset: Need a comfortable chair in room although size of room didn't allow for it. Need small step stool to get in bed as bed height and window seat were higher than most.

Plussat: Nick. There son. Very good cook. Made us feel very welcomed.

Plussat: My husband and I decided to spend the night up in the San Juans and we are so glad we picked Hillside House. It is owned by a very nice couple it was cry well kept and the breakfast was delicious!

Plussat: Delicious cookies, creative breakfasts and cosy rooms with warm genuine hospitality.

Plussat: Great host, Nic. Also fabulous chef. Beds super comfy!

Miinukset: Despite being a fabulous property it was not quite close enough to the harbor to walk in the cold weather. If warmer, we would have.

Plussat: The bed was comfy and the amenities were thoughtful

Plussat: The bed and breakfast was located in a cozy location barely a mile from the ferry terminal. The atmosphere of the kitchen and living room is very welcoming and I may or may not have gotten carried away with Nick’s banana chocolate chip cookies that were left out for the guests. The room was very clean and decorated nicely. There was a heater which put off serious heat which was good because I was really cold post whale watching trip. The bathroom was very clean. The breakfast cooked by Nick was just as great as the cookies. It was fun to talk to him and the other guests about where we are all from and what we were going to do out on the island. Nick had lots of great suggestions for places to explore around San Juan island. An exceptionally pleasant experience for a great price.

Plussat: The breakfasts were wonderful. Owner Nick is a great cook and the meals were delicious.

Miinukset: The room was a little small and at times we were able to hear the conversations of guests in other rooms.

Plussat: I didn't eat breakfast there. The location was perfect.

Miinukset: Nothing. It was all good

Plussat: Great small hotel overlooking Friday Harbor. We were here for the Film Festival. Great experience!

Miinukset: Nothing!

Miinukset: Perfect location in town, on a hill, looking over the beautiful harbor. Our room led out onto a grassy area set up with chairs and fire pits. Bar & restaurant were trendy and the food was very good. I would go back here in a minute!

Plussat: Comfort food and local fare.

Miinukset: No high end. Not too many ethnic choices.

Plussat: Great location. Amazing view with lawn overlooking the harbor. Wonderful staff. Nicely appointed rooms. Comfortable beds. Continental breakfast included.

Miinukset: Restaurant was closed on mon and tues (the only days we were there). Price.

Plussat: Hotel is modern and comfortable with a great view right on the water. Really easy to get to/from the ferry. The staff was super friendly from the moment we got there. They gave us a welcome drink and took us through all of the amenities in our room. Loved having a fireplace in the room!

Plussat: Everything was excellent

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The service at check in was amazing! There was a welcome drink and recommendations for where to eat while checking in. The room was cozy and the view room was well worth it. There was very thoughtful amenities that helped make our stay perfect. The restaurant on site has an amazing brunch menu. Friday Harbor is very walkable from the hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Miinukset: There was absolutely nothing we did not like.

Plussat: We were upgraded to a lovely suite with a view of the water. The beds were very comfortable, bathroom was modern and we'll appointed with locally made soaps and fluffy towels. Breakfast was delivered to our suite and was delicious. The hotel was centrally located.

Miinukset: This property has lots of stairs, granted they are on a steep hill so it is necessary but I didnt quite understand this when booking. One of the beds was very creaky. The suite is full of lovely antiques and I'm not sure if this bedframe was broken or just old. Thankfully we didn't need to use that bed.

Plussat: The cottage was beautiful, very well appointed, clean with most everything necessary available without delving into travel supplies. The breakfast was very good with special homemade touches. Very impressed! The bed was a little too firm for my back but very cozy with a heap of pretty pillows. Esthetically, it was gorgeous!

Miinukset: I really hate saying anything but I did let them know via email about food sensitivities to dairy and yeast. Breakfast included a lovely piece of pumpkin French toast with spiced whipped cream...it was really yummy but I'll be paying for it later.

Plussat: Breakfast was outstanding. Breakfast lasagne (a first for me and it was delicious!) French press dark roast coffee. Another super feature was greeting cookies with a special container of JERSEY milk.

Plussat: Loved the personability of the innkeepers, Patrick and Shelly! The live guitar music was an added bonus. Great location for a weekend getaway!

Plussat: Of course the Breakfast... it’s Bed and Breakfast after all. I love our cottage and the host plays piano for us every night.

Miinukset: None

Plussat: Very comfortable beds, and large room and bathroom. Lovely host, Farhad, made us feel welcome and provided and excellent breakfast.

Plussat: Food was great, room was really nice and clean. It was quite and relaxing place to stay. Easy to walk into town from the location, offered bikes to ride if you wanted. Offered great suggestions for food on the whole island. Nice guy.

Plussat: Convenient location, fantastic breakfast, quit room. The best cookies served each night we returned to our room. Fahad was a accomplishes pianists and he preformed for us.

Plussat: Loved the piano music in the evenings!

Plussat: Slept the best I had for months

Miinukset: Stairs up to room

Plussat: It was OK

Miinukset: The scones could have been larger.

Plussat: Very clean and crisp. Loved the light in my room—which also had a view of the harbor. Excellent bed and linens. Friendly staff.

Miinukset: My room had a shared bathroom —on a different floor. It cost about $40 less but was fairly inconvenient.

Plussat: The breakfast was quite complete and delicious. The scones particularly yummy! Of course, as a bacon lover, that would've been even better! The afternoon homemade cookies were beyond excellent!! A perfect time of day for a fabulous treat!!

Miinukset: NO hooks on the back on the bathroom door for those outstanding bathrobes or jammies!!

Plussat: Fantastic location. Very nice boutique hotel with great service.

Miinukset: Street noise.

Plussat: Location is great. It is clean and breakfast is provided.

Miinukset: AC is noisy

Plussat: Super friendly staff. Room had a beautiful view of the water. Community balcony seating. Location is extremely convenient.

Miinukset: The rooms don't have their own bathrooms. Not a big issue for us, but maybe for others. We really enjoyed our stay. Nothing comes to mind.

Plussat: The breakfast was exceptional as well as the staff. I will definitely recommend it and stay here again.

Plussat: Location is great Price is great People are very nice

Miinukset: Definitely not a 3 star. 2 Star at most. Small rooms, very thin walls, small bathroom. Noisy interior hallways.

Plussat: Location is fantastically easy, right in the center of Friday Harbor, just a couple of minutes walk from the ferry and from all the restaurants, shops, other hotels, etc. The hotel is adorable and very well kept. Amenities were very nice. We were in Fidalgo, which is a little oddly set up, but I liked the quirky charm of it. Gorgeous jacuzzi tub. I used it so many times! Included breakfast was simple and nice. Fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, hard boiled eggs. Lots of coffee in the rooms. A bunch of our friends also stayed in this hotel, and everyone's comments were positive. A group of us with three different reservations arrived at noon expecting we would have to drop off our bags and come back to check in a few hours later, but all of our rooms were ready for us, so we were able to check in immediately, which was a delightful surprise. The front desk staff and custodial staff were all very friendly, polite, and professional. It's called a hotel, but it has the feel of a guest house. You really feel taken care of!

Miinukset: This was a one-off issue that no one else will have, but our lights weren't working in our room. They had already ordered replacement fixtures, so I imagine that even the very next guests didn't have this problem. The overhead fixtures were having some sort of issue, so only the floor lamp and wall-mounted lamps worked, which meant our room was really dim. This was mostly fine because we mostly weren't in the room, but we did have to get ready for to attend a wedding, and putting on a full face of makeup in the dark is not an easy feat. Had we not been attending a wedding, I wouldn't have cared an iota that the ceiling lights weren't working.

Plussat: Very stylish furnishings & comfortable bed. Also, a nice continental breakfast provided & helpful staff. Location was good for walking to restaurants & close to Friday Harbor.

Miinukset: The shower was in a large jetted tub, which required stepping up on tiled stairs & then a big step down to the floor of shower! A bit difficult for someone with short legs & crickety knees, even with a grab bar. Also, no off-street parking.

Plussat: Clean nice rooms, good bed and loved the lavender products

Miinukset: It was a bit noisy due to the supermarkt, but they provided us with earplugs. With this solution the problem was solved

Plussat: LOCATION WAS EXCELLENT, CLOSE TO FERRY. IT'S SUCH A PRETTY SPOT.the scones in the morning were to die for.

Miinukset: THE PRICE WAS VERY EXPENSIVE, CONSIDERING IT WAS A SMALL ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

Plussat: I need a refund. Toooo much to write here. Please contact me. Horrible, horrible, horrible!!! Just the fact they supply ear plugs for the noise should tell you enough!!!

Miinukset: Absolutely horrible!Room converted from a patio.Exterior siding on paper thin walls,barely a ceiling,cables running free.Room not cleaned AT ALL 1 day,dirty towels folded back on rack next day, dirty sink, hair in bathtub (NOT mine).Awful bed,no parking!

Plussat: Walking distance to downtown

Plussat: Great location - right near everything that the heart of Friday Harbor. Steps from eating/drinking and attractions. The property has a great indoor pool that is open even in the winter (so bring your swim gear if you are so inclined. In Jan (not peak season) the place was quiet and peaceful.

Miinukset: In summers it can get busy and potentially loud as the layout of the property is a motor inn style - doors open up to the parking lot. Off season staff/reception desk was acceptable even if a little less than "cheerful". Bathroom was on the smaller side, but clean and useable.

Plussat: Great location. We did not have our dog with us, but the room was equipped with a dog bowl and pet bedding.

Miinukset: The walls are a bit thin and noise from adjoining and above rooms could be heard. However, ear plugs are provided in each room.

Plussat: Perfect location, Great staff, Great room! See you in June 2020! Christine

Plussat: Everything

Plussat: perfect location. Rooms were beautiful. Lovely sitting room with a great fire. And the hot tub and sauna were fabulous after a rainy day of biking.

Plussat: Good location, good size room and very nice to have a pool and sauna. Affordable price, easy access to room from parking out front.

Miinukset: No one informed us about the lack of air conditioning, which took a minute to figure out, but ultimately it was fine and we were probably better off not using any. Lobby hours didnt correspond to ferry time but again, not a big deal.

Plussat: Facilities were very clean.

Miinukset: Wifi sucked.

Plussat: Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect - walking distance to everything in town. Clean and modern furnishings.Sauna and jacuzzi/pool and coffee bar are nice additions.

Miinukset: No air conditioning and room was always very warm. They did provide fan so that was always going. The freezer was set too high and it froze all my fruit that we had bought for our trip home. No breakfast provided.

Plussat: Has free parking. The rooms are nice and cozy. They have lavender soap and shampoo conditioners from local lavender farms.

Miinukset: the air conditioning is too loud, and goes on and off repeatedly. Difficult to sleep at night because of this.

Plussat: Loved having the pool and bikes! Location was up the hill from the harbor but just a short walk. Staff was great - holding our bags after checkout while went on whale watch. Also, they let kids use pool while we waited for ferry after checkout!

Plussat: Staff was very friendly and welcoming to us and our dog. Room was cozy and clean with it's own private entrance a and Jacuzzi. Breakfast was also on time every morning and delicious.

Miinukset: There was a dog there that would bark when we came back for the day. Not a vicious bark, but still made me feel like we were waking everyone up and our presence was announced.

Plussat: Rooms are very comfy, the hot tub was a nice perk, the breakfasts were amazing!

Miinukset: Dogs barking early morning and late at night was the only negative.

Plussat: Owner friendly and accommodating to early check in

Miinukset: Just wasn't our style

Plussat: Excellent breakfast and very clean and comfortable rooms!

Plussat: A nice get away

Miinukset: Late check in, gathering area seating and table area not so comfortable

Plussat: Breakfast was delicious. Hot tub nice add

Miinukset: Too many knickknacks in the room. Would have felt more spacious without so many pillows, throws

Plussat: The breakfast was great. They took my girlfriend's food intolerances into account. They didn't have cell signal, but the wifi signal was great. Our room had access to a hot tub. The innkeeper was very nice and was out of the way, to make you feel like it was your space for your stay. Equally between the harbors on either side of the island.

Miinukset: The trail to the parking area was tough to navigate around and between with a larger vehicle. I ended up backing into the exit to avoid making the loop. No complaints otherwise.

Plussat: The private hot tub surrounded by trees was great!

Miinukset: The shower in the bathroom wasn’t the best.

Plussat: Breakfast food was good. Microwave made sure the food was hot.

Miinukset: Phone number to restaurant was wrong or phone turned off. Called four times. When I went down to ask about it,the lady said it had not rang. She never looked to see if the volume was on.

Plussat: We loved the suite for our family, was spacious and very clean!

Miinukset: No air conditioning, outdated

Plussat: Crazy hallway

Miinukset: Breakfast was awful

Plussat: Free shuttle running most of the day!

Miinukset: Some bugs in the hallways and room, but it wasn't really a surprise to me considering the location.

Plussat: Quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff.

Miinukset: Room was not as clean as expected. Food stains on a blanket.

Plussat: Plenty of space in our suite.

Miinukset: Bed too soft. Vanity TOO SMALL for toiletries. Noisy doors. Not fan of Mexican food. Would rather have seafood with typical popular menu items.

Plussat: Great location. Front desk staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Miinukset: Decor is a little dated, but overall, no complaints. We left a $10 tip for housekeeping when we left our room at 8am in 7/27/19. When we returned at 3pm, the room was not cleaned yet, but curiously, our towels and the tip was gone. By this time we didn’t want to leave our room again, so we just went and got ourselves some fresh towels.

Plussat: Breakfast was good. Location was an easy walk to town.

Miinukset: We had 4 people and were only given three towels and three coffees. The hot tub was dirty and there were no towels there either.

Plussat: Roomy space and clean room

Miinukset: A little far from center of down town, but shuttle service was exellent

Plussat: Away from the main square but close enough to easily walk in under 10 min. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was substantial.

Miinukset: The mattress was not the most comfortable but it was ok. Kind of noisy everytime I turned from one side to the other throughout the night.

Plussat: The location was perfect. Very little road noise.

Miinukset: The have just upgraded to a new (to them) cardex system that they are very unfamiliar with. Had to have our room key recoded several times and the gal at the desk seemed peevish when asked to recode them.

Plussat: Suites and all the amenities are excellent. We love the fact that breakfast was included. With a family that is great

Miinukset: The suite concept is a great way to go as it gives space for everyone .we really like the breakfast being included

Plussat: Delicious breakfast with right portion sizes.

Miinukset: A couple chairs or a little love seat might make more comfortable seating in the bedroom.

Plussat: It was a cute B&B that had a cottage vibe! It felt like I was visiting my relative's home! We enjoyed playing scrabble and monopoly at night (there were other games available too). Susan is absolutely a wonderful host and she made the best frittata I've ever tasted in my life! She was also very kind to accommodate some of my family members' varied dietary needs. We even got the secret recipe on how to make the best frittata (Susan's style)! Thank you for the great hospitality!

Miinukset: I do not think I have any complaints!

Plussat: Breakfast was excellent

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great breakfast and incredibly comfortable bed.

Plussat: Breakfast, the house and the room we stayed in were quite good. Susan was the best part. Very accommodating. We checked out early to meet a tour that was then delayed by 4 hours. Susan permitted us to come back to the house and stay for that time and we were very grateful.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Jen and Art are not the owners any longer. Current owner has no business owning a bed and and breakfast!

Plussat: Nice house, very quiet and only a few blooks from downtown and ferry dock. The breakfast was a full hot breakfast. It included a private bathroom and use of the livingroom to sit and have coffee.

Plussat: Breakfast was wonderful. We had a few options to choose from. Home owner was great to talk to

Miinukset: Shower and toilet area were a little tight

Plussat: Clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff

Miinukset: The rooms are small but you have everything you need; a comfortable bed, mini fridge, microwave, shower, tv etc... very friendly staff. This is my 3rd stay and will be back again.

Plussat: Staff was very friendly and accommodating

Miinukset: Rooms are small—but that’s their claim to fame.

Plussat: It’s a ten minute walk from ferry

Miinukset: I was locked out

Plussat: Affordable , great value and the owners are very nice people!! We showed up very late and he checked us in very quickly .

Plussat: Quiet

Miinukset: Tiny, poor layout of furniture, electric outlets for charging, no convenient bedstead with light.

Plussat: We recommend it!

Miinukset: The room is a bit small

Plussat: Location was great, as was the price. Room was compact, but we expected that, room was older but clean, and had everything we needed. Easy walk into downtown area.

Plussat: Bed was comfortable, good location, staff very nice and good price.

Miinukset: The pillows. Need 2 to make it comfortable.

Plussat: Great location, it's just a short walk into town. Their slogan is 'spend a night, not a fortune' which is completely accurate. I'd spend a single night there again, it was comfortable and mostly clean. The rooms are tiny, but do have an attached bathroom, fridge and microwave. The heater and fridge are a bit noisy overnight, but weren't so bad I wouldn't stay again. No deposit required which was nice, and the staff we spoke with were super friendly. Overall I'd book with them again!

Miinukset: There was garbage on the bathroom floor, and a former guests sock still on the floor of the bedroom. Otherwise was clean as far as we could tell.

Plussat: Clean, close to town. Nice people running the place. Very well taken care of.

Miinukset: The beds were not comfortable. Back aches in the morning. The TV was new but the reception was not good.

Plussat: Love the Orca Inn. It's a great location and price. The staff were super friendly. The rooms are bare bones but get the job done and the double rooms (which used to be singles) have two bathrooms!

Plussat: The price per night.

Miinukset: The room was so tiny we could barely fit our suitcase into it, and then moving within the room was awkward. The curtains on the window were not dark enough, so I had to wear an eye mask to sleep. Walls were paper thin.