Bird Rock Hotel, near the American Camp Visitor Center, offers a serene escape. Guests can unwind in the garden or rent bikes to explore nearby attractions. Multilingual staff are on hand to help with express check-in and check-out.
San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 22 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 2 min drive
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 15 min drive
Westsound, WA (WSX) - 84 min drive
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 87 min drive
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 95 min drive
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 20.3 miles/32.6 km
Restaurants
The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 2 min walk
Salty Fox Coffee - 3 min walk
Downriggers - 2 min walk
San Juan Island Brewing Company - 5 min walk
San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - 3 min walk
About this property
Bird Rock Hotel
Situated by the ocean, Bird Rock Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Friday Harbor. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say good things about the nice bathrooms.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Bike storage
Facilities
Built in 1891
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Bike parking
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
2 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Bird Rock Friday Harbor
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Bird Rock Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bird Rock Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Bird Rock Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bird Rock Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bird Rock Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Bird Rock Hotel like?
Bird Rock Hotel is a short 3-minute drive from Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) and 7 minutes' walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art.
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Bird Rock Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Great Cruising Stay
The electronic check-in went smoothly and the location was great. Room was comfortable and the area was quiet.
Bret
Bret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Weekend getaway!
Great location for walking around town. Loved Friday Harbor.
Nanette
Nanette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Nice place! Friendly staff!
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Jun 2025
Convenient. Walkaway. Close to everything in Friday Harbor.Clean rooms. Uncomfortabe beds.
Barton
Barton, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2023
Would highly recommend this as a great place to stay
MICHELLE
MICHELLE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Excellent and prompt communication from staff. Easy remote check-in. Very lovely space and comfortable accommodations.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
Such a cute place for couples to stay!
Jen
Jen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Great location. Clean, charming property. Would definitely stay here again.
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
First time to Friday Harbor love the hotel will stay again
TIMOTHY
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2023
Really enjoyed our stay here! Separate bathrooms were very clean and the location is great, Friday Harbor is very walkable.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Clean, quiet, centrally located. Staff was super friendly and helpful!
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
It’s a great historical house in a great location.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Jun 2025
Nice location, clean, No AC, remote "customer serv
Hotel was very clean. However, they do not have a place to sstore luggage pre- or post-check-in so you have to take it 3 blocks up hill to the companion hotel. There is also no airconditioning and no windows to open. Our room was warm and stuffy so we slept with the outside door (second floor!) open. Good location in town and very clean. Not wild about remote hotel staff conact only. call me old fashioned.
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Nicely stocked lobby area.
Annie
Annie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
The hotel is super nice and very high-quality, My wife had some concerns about a shared bathroom, but it really wasn’t a bad deal at all. Bathrooms are really nice and upgraded. Super nice place!
Austin Lee
Austin Lee, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
5 Jun 2025
Basically, staff was not available to answer questions. The room was super small and not worth the cost. I consider this hotel a rip-off!
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
It was great!
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
We enjoyed the central location of the hotel. Parking was tricky, and we wish the hotel had parking spaces on the lot across the street.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Such a unique, cute boutique hotel. Absolutely loved our room with the private hot tub.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
The property was beautiful and spacious. The location couldn't have been better!! Although staff is not on-site, they were VERY responsive with answers to the few questions we had.
DEBRA
DEBRA, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Great service!
Krystal
Krystal, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2023
Quaint, historic hotel. Separate bathroom, but great robes to traverse the halls
Bonnie
Bonnie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2023
We liked it
Jefferson
Jefferson, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Perfect location. Property was quiet and I enjoyed checking in online, using a code to enter. Owner/operator was very responsive via text.
Kieth
Kieth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Very cute and the decorating, facilities, equipment were very nice. We were fortunate enough to have the shared bathroom to ourselves during a covid peak, so that was nice as well (we visited during the week in autumn). Right in the heart of everything in Friday Harbor. We would stay here again.