Located in Friday Harbor, Bird Rock Hotel is in the city center and by the ocean. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Whale Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lime Kiln Point State Park and San Juan County Park. American Camp Visitor Center and English Camp are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 11 min drive
San Juan County Park - 16 min drive
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 17 min drive
Getting around
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 2 min walk
Salty Fox Coffee - 3 min walk
Vic's Drive Inn - 3 min walk
Mike's Cafe & Wine Bar - 2 min walk
Downriggers - 3 min walk
About this property
Bird Rock Hotel
Hotel near Whale Museum
Located close to American Camp Visitor Center, Bird Rock Hotel provides a terrace and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Showers and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Conveniences
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
2 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
More
3 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1891
Comprehensive recycling policy
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Ceiling fan
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Bird Rock Friday Harbor
Bird Rock Hotel
Bird Rock Hotel Friday Harbor
Bird Rock Hotel Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
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Bird Rock Hotel Friday Harbor
Bird Rock Hotel Hotel Friday Harbor
Frequently asked questions
Is Bird Rock Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bird Rock Hotel?
Bird Rock Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Bird Rock Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Bird Rock Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bird Rock Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Friday Harbor, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Whale Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of American Camp Visitor Center and English Camp. Lime Kiln Point State Park and San Juan County Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Bird Rock Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cool old building with modern updates. The remote check in was clear and smooth.We received a couple texts from staff checking in during our stay, so it still felt very personable. Would highly recommend.
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.
The key area that was excellent was the staff Arlene and Holly. I was not aware that there was not dedicated parking.
I walk with a cane and we had to park down the block. Also, the check-in was virtual and we had some difficulty understanding how to access the room. For the room we had you go through a swinging door to the left that appeared to be pad locked. It would be great if the padlock was removed totally making it less confusing. I would have also liked some type of security latch on the entrance door. This hotel was comfortable and conveniently located. In the living room they had a shag thick rug under the coffee table that due to the closeness I tripped on a couple of times. Again, I want to close and state that Arlene and Holly were absolutely great.
It’s well-located, with clean modern fixtures and furnishings. But this is not a hotel, it’s a multi room ABNB. There’s no staff on site and response time to texts can vary. I can only speak for our room (12) which was a large bathroom with a bed in it. You step out of the shower right to the bed. The toilet has a sliding door, but it’s only a few feet from the bed. Power outlets are very hard to access. There is limited dresser and hanger capacity. No fridge or microwave. The room is an example of a Paul Simon lyric, “One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor.” You can hear EVERYTHING going on on the floor above you. So, great location but limited comfort for the price.
The lack of in-person staff was odd at first, but I got more help from texting my concierge than at any of the other hotels we stayed at during this trip. Facilities were clean and the whole place looked great; it was a bit noisy outside but the hotel's in the middle of downtown and near all the action, so it's a fair tradeoff for convenient shopping & dining.