What to Do

From kayaking and whale watching to art galleries and distillery tours, San Juan Island has plenty to keep you entertained. See what the island has for you!

Rooms

Bird Rock Hotel offers 15 unique rooms in downtown Friday Harbor. Explore the collection to see which room is perfectly suited for you!

Nestled in the heart of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Bird Rock Hotel awaits!

Located just three blocks from the Washington State Ferry terminal, the delightful Bird Rock Hotel is the ideal base for the active adventurers, the bicyclists, the birders, the kayakers and travelers, who leave their horseless carriage on the mainland.

The Bird Rock Hotel lays in the heart of cute, bustling Friday Harbor, across the street from the acclaimed Friday Harbor Whale Museum, within easy walking distance of over 30 eateries, bistros, cafes and bars. Explore the shops and galleries, the Saturday Farmer's Market, arts and music festivals and take our complimentary beach cruiser bikes for a spin to the nearest beach.

Come dream, sleep, play, wander, discover...evolve

Why to Always Book Direct when Making a Hotel Reservation

We know which room has the best view, is the most romantic or best suited for a family. And we always offer the best rates when you book directly with us

March Must-Dos on San Juan Island

March on San Juan Island is invigorating with the promise of every type of weather, an abundance of exciting things to do, and yet so much more affordable and less busy than traveling in the height of the summer (our busiest time on the island).

5 August Must-Dos on San Juan Island

It’s Summer on San Juan Island. Orca whales and outdoor weddings. Art fairs and music festivals. Hiking, biking and kayaking. Where will you start? We’ve made a list of the fun activities and cool events you can experience in August, so you don’t miss out!

Guest Reviews

Trip Advisor Guest - Robin V
Guest, September 2024

Nice hotel in middle of downtown Friday Harbor. Very quiet , with all the needed amenities. Coffee was great!  There’s bikes nearby for renting. We just walked around the town. There’s tea , apple cider that you can have anytime of the day. Very relaxing atmosphere.

Trip Advisor Guest - Ann J
Guest, July 2024

We had a truly perfect experience! It was our first time in the San Juan Islands and the hotel is both lovely and in an ideal location. We had the Marrowstone Suite - so it was extra special. Hot tub was such a nice way to end the day! I read some negative reviews about the desk being unstaffed, but we thought the service was top notch! Extra towels and necessities are available whenever you need them, and every question we asked was answered pretty much immediately! Better than most hotels! Highly recommend!

Google Guest - Hill
Guest, May 2024

This is the nicest little hotel. It's quiet, comfortable, inviting and the views are magnificent. The coffee selection was nice and the addon for local beer is a great service. The staff is available by text and prompt to respond. There are a number of stairs to the 2nd and 3rd floors, with no elevator, but if you can do stairs (I think it was 30'ish, I counted haha), the San Juan suite is beautiful and so is the deck for lovely views. It's centrally located to most everything in town.

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