I came here for my birthday and absolutely loved it. I got the romance package which was lovely and very well thought out. The view of my room was amazing, worth the trip out here. The restaurant here is a great option and looks so cool at night. My hotel package came with a couples massage at Lavendera, a small business just a quick walk down the street. It was a comfortable and relaxing experience. I would recommend this hotel to others read more

Considering the price and value, this is a nice place but short on delivering the experience and amenities- for the price, it's meh. The room is spacious and nice with a mini fridge - but no microwave? There are two decent chairs across the room but only one table? There is a pillow menu but all the pillows on the bed were the same? There is a parking lot but good luck parking anything larger than a skateboard? The restaurant closes at 9 but the loud! diners stay as long as they want? There is a fancy coffee chemex but the we-get-our-coffee-from-local-toaster was tasteless? All that aside, here is what is nice about this place. The view from room 26 overlooking the harbor was fantastic. The people are very welcoming and nice - hospitality! I'm not sure if or when I will be back - and only if there is a significant price drop. read more

Friday Harbor House - View of the harbor from room 26. Stepping into the balcony makes it even better. - Hotels Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

This has been a gorgeous home away from home for my husband and I- we can't thank the staff enough for their hospitality and love. Last time we stayed at Friday Harbor House (last weekend) we threw open the shades in the morning to a glorious view of the charming harbor on a beautiful March day. The coffee in the room is the best I've had, the house-made burger is out of this world, and the staff always goes above and beyond. We had cocktails on the deck while we attempted to figure out a way to stay longer. As always. Thank you Friday Harbor House and we will see you soon! read more

We loved our stay! From the moment we called in to make a reservation the staff was nothing but friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant is amazing(a little on a pricier side but I would imagine that it's not easy, nor cheap maintaining this location). We had salmon and lamb chops. Lamb chops were juicy, came with quinoa which was cooked to perfection also. Wine list is great! The next morning we ordered room service, breakfast was delicious. We got a better view from the room, thanks to the hotel staff. We saw the harbor going to sleep and waking up. Fireplace and jacuzzi in the room was very nice also. We spent the night but it really felt like a mini vacation. read more

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My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday and it was by far the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed at. As we checked in, we were offered complementary blood orange margaritas that they made right there. As we sipped those delicious drinks, we were walked up to our room and shown how to operate the fireplace, 2 person jacuzzi, and pour-over coffee pot that was in the room before being left to soak it all in. The room had an incredible view of the bay, and included even more amenities such as the plushest robes, a list of pillows to select from to customize our sleep, a Keurig in addition to the pour over, and a gorgeous shower. In the evening, our custom pillows, coffee grounds and hemp milk (for the coffee as I am dairy free) were brought to our room in addition to a few other items we requested- all of it complementary. It was clean, well lit, and comfortable. We were very impressed with the customer service here. The employees were so accommodating and eager to please while being so kind. They really seemed to love their jobs. This hotel is a great place to go if you're thinking of having a romantic or very comfortable, relaxing stay at Friday Harbor! read more

Very friendly and helpful reception desk personnel. The best view in Friday Harbor by a mile. I wished they offered discounts for military members. I asked and it not something they offer. The location is super ideal. We were at this hotel many years ago and left us with a very good impression and hence we returned. I do want to mention that the harbor facing rooms (the best rooms at the property) are in need of a refresh/remodel. Our room door was very loose and difficult to close. The room was definitely dated and in need of fresh paint. For the price point I was surprised that this important attention to detail has been neglected. The harbor facing rooms should be prioritized for a remodel or refresh. I will inquire in the future prior to making reservations at the Friday Harbor House. The view, location, friendly staff earned a 4 star review, however, these rooms are most certainly in need of remodel. read more

These people are too snobby for their own good. We were trying to celebrate our engagement and were told unless we were a guest we could not sit in the restaurant or even under an umbrella while it was raining. They were empty so you'd think any business would be welcome, especially in these times. My family of 10 just bought a house on the island and will make sure we discourage anyone we meet from support this business cause they aren't good people. read more

Thanks to all the incredible Staff at Friday Harbor House for helping to make our visit to San Juan Island so incredible! We have never stayed at a place where all the Staff were so consistently kind, friendly and accommodating. Michael at the front desk was especially awesome and was always there to answer questions. The service staff and the food at their restaurant was great as well. The location was convenient yet the rooms were quiet, very clean, the bed was so comfortable and the shower was great, too. The jacuzzi bathtub after our long hikes was perfect at the end of the day as well. We can't wait to return and stay at Friday Harbor House again! read more

This place was great. The service was top notch. We had a small hiccup with the room we had reserved but it was addressed without even blinking and we were put into another immediately. The "continental breakfast " that I expected was nothing close to what they served. Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and cheese, bacon, sausage, the usual muffins, toast fruit...we didn't even go out to a restaurant for breakfast. It was great. The jetted tub was perfect, the view from the balcony was amazing. Thanks for the wonderful weekend getaway! read more

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This is an expensive property to stay at, (but that's because we have an RV and haven't stayed in hotels in a while), but it is well worth it. I decided to treat my wife to a weekend away to Friday Harbor, a place she has been wanting to visit since we moved to the Seattle area in 1995. F.H.H. is a great place for a weekend, anniversary or just to use as a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card with your significant other. I had the advantage of finding this on an AmazonLocals deal, which included a three course dinner at 'the Bluffs', the properties restaurant. Our room (number 25) was equipped with a 42" TV (only a few HD channels on cable, and they were in the 100+ range) and a DVD player. There wasn't a BluRay player, so bring and HDMI cable if you want to play your laptop to the TV. (Ironically, I did find an HDMI cable in a drawer 20 minutes before we left.) There is an iPod/Aux input clock radio, gas fireplace, jetted tub, dorm fridge and mini-coffee maker. They have free WiFi with several ping tests averaging 768k down and 1.2M up on their cable modems. Pretty sad considering the Century Link central office is across the parking lot and they could get a 25Mbps+ DSL signal. Clearwire 4G is available for Sprint/Clear customers in town with 4M/1.5M average on Speedtest.net. NOTE: Sprint had good service around the island, only roaming to VZW around the interior parts. My wifes T-Mo phone roamed to Canadian towers near British Camp, but I never noticed it on my AT&T work cell. But, as we all know, you don't come here to play with electronics, your come here to..... do other things. The Bluffs Restaurant sits on the ground floor of the harborside building, and the food is 'Northwest, but with a Continental twist' as my wife put it. I agreed with her opinion that it could have been simpler, but remained just as elegant. From the servers comments, they change the menu every season, and the bar makes use of local distillers in some of their signature libations. The morning breakfast buffet is good, and I can't say enough about the salmon smear for the bagels, but these are not 'New York Deli Style' bagels. They are home made, with a course and crunchy outer crust that I loved, but my New Jersey native wife found sacrilegious. Several of the chocolate chip scones will make their way to our room next time we come - they are AMAZING! We found a bottle of champagne and three hand made truffles when we arrived in our room. Not sure if this is standard procedure, but they were a thoughtful touch and melt-in-your-mouth good. We stayed on the 2nd floor, and heard the folks above us stomping around, but not much else. The front desk staff is very friendly and really down to earth - I can't say enough about how helpful they are. The property is within walking distance to almost everything in Friday Harbor. The Whale Museum is next door, and most restaurants, the grocery store and pharmacy are within a five minute walk. There isn't anything bad to say about a weekend stay at Friday Harbor House, but I do have a few suggestions: 1) Microwave ovens - You have a fridge, why not something to nuke up your leftovers from the restaurant with? 2) Bath Sheets - It's great that you provide two robes in the room, but the towels barely wrap around my 6'3" 290lb frame. A luxury hotel can get some huge bath sheets and if you're afraid people will 'take them home', offer them for sale for $20- each. 3) Handrails - The weekend my wife and I were there, we were the youngest people we saw on site. It was our 24th Wedding Anniversary... If you're going to have those great whirlpool tubs, why not have some handrails drilled into the studs to make it easier to get in and out. 4) Water - The hot water is really hot and the cold water is reallly cold. Our shower had a very, very narrow handle range of comfortable water temps. My wife commented that, 'the water seems a bit hard, so if you have sensitive skin you may want extra body lotion'. 5) Safety Deposit Boxes - There are none. Also, bring some matches if your wife wants to light candles... So, in closing, go and enjoy a long weekend with your honey at Friday Harbor House. You'll both love the amazing views, great food and chance to fan those romantic fires.... read more

Friday Harbor House - Views over the Harbor, but from the balcony instead of the jetted tub. - Hotels Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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It was a girls weekend in Friday Harbor and we spent 2 nights at this hotel. Everything about our experience from start to finish was fantastic. Front desk staff was so friendly and inviting, they always smiled and had plenty of tips on things to do, places to eat and visit. Our suites had open jetted tubs,organic bathroom products, gas fire places, flat panel TV with DVD player, you could checkout movies at the front desk at no additional cost. There was even an iPod dock. The view overlooking the harbor was so picturesque, especially early morning. Hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast...and this is not your run of the mill fare. Everything was made fresh in the kitchen from the pastries, to jams, to egg fritatta, to waffles...absolutely delicious. The gentleman who prepared breakfast, was so welcoming and took great pride in making us feel at home. The downstairs restaurant has a great view and we sampled a couples of things on the menu...clam chowder was delish with a spicy kick and crispy, perfectly cooked shoe string fries. Rooms and everything at the hotel were immaculately clean and the beds were very comfortable. This place makes for a perfect getaway from the city. read more

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I'm not sure how to rate this. Booked in for a wedding on San Juan, then added a night. Since I added a night, I was informed that I'd have to switch rooms, which is fine, but there was some consternation over whether I'd have to be totally out of both rooms for 4-5hrs - meaning getting ready for the wedding would be impossible. In the end, they made it right and did a great job for the transition, meaning I was able to switch rooms immediately and get ready for the wedding - but it did cause some anxiety before they hammered out the details. Rooms were updated, but a little odd for the overall price of $409+ per night (freestanding A/C with a hose running through the wall and very strange layouts). Parking is very limited. Restaurant - fantastic! Food and staff were A+++. Breakfast bibimbap was fantastic as was the breakfast burger. Raw bar - I've gotten better frozen margaritas at the Jersey boardwalk. Location - awesome. Striking/walking distance to everything in town. Overall I give this place about 4 to 4.5 stars. Don't expect a Four Seasons quality room at these Four Seasons prices - but the location, staff (in the end) working hard to make the stay seamless, and the restaurant make this place a very good choice. read more

Extremely pleasant experience. Nice food, service. Friendly, caring stuff. Like the view from the room. Will come back for this hotel. Suggestion: can add jacuzzi and infinity pool on the platform read more

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Very comfortable bed. A little pricey for a basic room though the fireplace and balcony were nice. Staff were very friendly and accommodating The continental breakfast was plentiful. Nicely decorated breakfast room read more

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It's quite easy to enjoy this place with a Groupon to cut down on the cost a little bit. I'm not sure I'd be able to stay in good conscious at $250 a night. It's super fun to watch the ferry come and go and it's great walking into town to shop and eat. Bottom line: this is a very enjoyable Inn with incredible views, friendly staff, yummy food and be sure to snatch up a Groupon for it during the 'off season' so you're really able to relax without buyers remorse. read more

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Friday Harbor House is in an ideal location. Just a couple of blocks from the ferry dock, (would be a little huff if you have heavy luggage but doable) and the downtown area is just down the street. Very walkable little town. We had a harbor view room with a great view of the harbor and the ferry. Would really recommended splurging and getting the view. We requested the 3rd floor but didn't get it. Stayed on the 2nd which is still nice but you are pretty close to the ground and not much privacy. Also, there are no chairs for you to be able to actually use your balcony, total bummer. The room was a nice size. Bath amenities were OK, the shower a little small/dark/outdated. If you have a harbor view, request room on the 3rd floor. Be amendment. Staff- not great. At all. The only nice service encounter we had was Leila and it was at checkout. Everyone else was OK, not friendly & quite cold but polite. Customer service is huge for me and FHH missed the mark here. Breakfast- very basic. Oatmeal, toast with jelly, hard boiled eggs, cereal, fruit. Nothing seemed fresh or homemade although the granola said it was. Our friends who stayed across the street had homemade scones & fresh berries, we were jealous. FHH had oranges, bananas & apples. All in all it was pretty pricy for what it was, but it seemed worth it for the location and probably one of the nicest hotels your going to find in Friday Harbor. Also, eat dinner at the Bluff. Really good food. read more

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We spent a lovely weekend here, our room was large, clean, with a nice view overlooking the harbor. The bed was really comfortable and they offer a variety of pillows. The in room pour over coffee was fabulous. The included hot breakfast is a great deal, with a choice of scrambled or eggs benedict. The inn keepers Meghan and Michael were lovely and could not have been more accommodating. I read more

Exceptional food! Great view, classy atmosphere and friendly staff. Those are the good pets, and they are good! However, attention to detail lacks a bit: wouldn't seat us or other walk ins near the best view, because we didn't have a reservation, but reserved tables sat empty for the duration of our meal. One table, disappointed in their inability to sit near the rail, later walked out due to neglectful service, another left after drinks because they too were forgotten. We tipped very well and didn't receive a thank you. A few tables got a lot of attention while the others were waiting a lot. I suspect staff are training because everyone is short handed, but a bit better table management and attention could have gone a long way to have service match food quality. This would pull together the level of sophistication this restaurant advertises! read more

Updating my review from earlier (when the kitchen was short staffed and we were unable to order dinner). Now enjoying brunch (eggs benedict, french toast, breakfast burger)... all very good. Service was excellent. read more

The food and cocktails are delicious- creative with a familiar comfort, enhanced by flavors only a true talent could imagine possible. The service is top of the line and keeping us safe while still getting to dine out a first priority. And of course the view of the Harbor from their dining room and patio is the cherry on top of a perfect night out in Friday Harbor. Thank you to the team that makes this all happen at Friday Harbor House Restaurant! read more

Fabulous and all about the view! My wife and I spend the weekend at Friday Harbor house and had a wonderful time. Our room overlooked the harbor so we enjoyed watching the boats, ferries and planes come in and out. Not to mention the sunrise over the water. We also saw a seal playing around the boats. The staff was wonderful and friendly. We had one dinner meal that was also wonderful. From the hotel you can easily walk around the town to other restaurants, shops, wine tasting and coffee. We will definitely stay there again on our next visit. Highly recommended. read more

Outstanding service, excellent food and beautiful view of the harbor. The bar makes some of the tastiest cocktails And there is an outdoor fire pit to relax by while you enjoy them. Will make this a stop every time I visit! read more

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Lovely hotel and wonderful location. Can walk to hotel from the ferry terminal. Views from our room and the patio are terrific. The staff, specifically Morgan and Becca were very helpful and recommended plenty of local restaurants and attractions. The room feels a little bare and sterile --although may be due to covid. Hotel taking precautions very seriously and I appreciate this! read more

My sister and I enjoyed a delicious dinner here, overlooking Friday Harbor. The restaurant is top notch. They make their own infused liquors which are then incorporated into unusual drinks. Outside dining is warmed by numerous fire pits, taking the chill off as night falls. Our dinners were delicious. Service was on point, there to refill water glasses when needed but not intrusive. The manager came out and talked with pretty much everyone dining there, making sure we were happy with our meals. The only downside is that the restaurant is not easy to find. We walked there from our hotel and finally found the front door off what looked like an alley. Some signage would be a welcome addition. A question below the review form asked if the bathrooms were gender neutral. The restrooms have the usual male and female icons on them, but I didn't get any sense that someone was checking to make sure our plumbing matched the door icons. The entire place seemed welcoming and friendly. read more

The absolute worst customer service of all time. I booked a trip from out of state and they cancelled the boat service to the island from Seattle less than a week before my stay due to COVID. Told me I could get a plane ride which is $1300 a piece, or drive 2 1/2 hours to get on a car ferry. My wife and I are celebrating our 22nd year anniversary, or 20th got cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020. I couldn't cancel the reservation nor were they willing to give me a credit to come back later as I called them less than 14 days prior to arrival. Be wary of this place - any business that would not even attempt to accommodate a patron due to a pandemic cancellation is a clip joint. read more

Time to spend a little laid-back vacation time at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island just north of Puget Sound. There are a variety of places to stay on the island, from bed & breakfasts to a Best Western but I chose Friday Harbor House for the luxury factor. An amazing view, big-ass jacuzzi tub, fireplace, bathrobes, and upscale furnishings made this a great place to stay. Oh and I forgot to mention the complimentary continental breakfast (fruit, waffles, cereal, sinfully delicious cinnamon rolls, muffins...) It's a bit pricier than other places but if you want comfort or a romantic stay, this is worth it. And considering I was here in the middle of summer at the height of tourist season, the cost really wasn't that outlandish. The staff was friendly and mostly helpful. I say "mostly" as my one complaint kept this from being a 5-star rating. Although we arrived on the island early, we were not allowed an early check-in and had to wait until the official check-in time. And when we were not out of the room within a few minutes after the official check-out time, we received a phone call. This, we later learned, was to accommodate someone else's early check-in request. I guess some guests are given preferential treatment. Sour grapes aside, it was a nice stay. read more

*SIGH* I loove it here. The staff, the views, the food, the tub...I want to go back and curl up next to the fireplace with a book and their warm, fuzzy robe and a glass of wine. A great place to spend with your SO for a quick getaway. read more

Amazing view, delicious food, impeccable service. A can't miss if you're coming to Friday Harbor! read more

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Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Hubby brought me here on a surprise birthday trip and I was happy as a bee the entire weekend! The room was surprisingly (and pleasantly) similar to when we stayed at the Port Ludlow resort (where we got married) - jetted tub in the middle of the room, view of the harbor, etc. Loved the bathrobes (love to stay at hotels that provide them), beautiful room decor, lots of pillows and cushions on the bed, fireplace, etc. Located just a couple blocks off the ferry landing and close to everything! Friendly service, free DVD rentals, a comfy lounge room where I read my Saturday paper and watched some news, restaurant/bar in the lobby, free parking & wi-fi...all-around awesome time! Looking forward to a return trip soon! read more

My boyfriend and I stayed at Friday Harbor House at the end of January (2016) and had a lovely stay for the few days we were there! This is one of my favorite hotels on the island: from the million dollar view, to the convenience of having a restaurant/bar downstairs, to the AMAZINGLY UNBEATABLE continental complimentary breakfast they offer, to the wonderful Jacuzzi tubs that look out into the bedroom and the water (one of my favorite features), to having walk-out porches from the room, to the comfort of the suites with their fireplaces, lush bedding, personal robes, a supply of indoor and outdoor seating, heaters and fans for use, romantic lighting, and the OUTSTANDING SERVICE! Let's talk about the service! The service alone was amazing! The first day we arrived, Michael was downstairs hosting a wine meeting and took the time out of his day to grab our bags and help us upstairs to our rooms! From there, we met the lovely Meaghan who was just sweet as could be; she tended to our table during breakfast, and then went above and beyond to show us her favorite local travel destinations on a map she retrieved for us. They both gave wonderful recommendations, from the restaurants to site seeing spots, and Matt and I owe them a huge "Thank you," for making our trip such a memorable one! Michael was so cool coming in, in the mornings, to make Mimosas and Bloody Mary's for those of us sticking downstairs to have breakfast! It was very rad to chat with him about all the wonderful changes that will be coming to Friday Harbor House Hotel and The Bluff Restaurant. I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing a "Movie Night and Cocktail" option, a Bloody Mary bar, a wonderful new terrace to dine on in the summer, and the updated rooms -- let alone all the wonderful other surprises! If you're in the mood for a wonderful 5 star meal with reasonable prices, The Bluff is an excellent intimate restaurant with a view that will satisfy your cravings for a great meal! Their cooks and chefs prepare EXCELLENT continental breakfasts including: toast, bagels, English muffins, jams, smoked salmon spreads, a variety of cereals, coffee, juices, egg dishes with peppers or onions, bacon, sausage, and the list goes on! It is pretty incredible that with being a guest there, you have an excellent weekend breakfast for FREE that is beyond what you would find at a restaurant! Their cocktails are great and Michael certainly is a craft cocktail-style bartender; if you want a good mixed drink that's not just booze and soda, this is a great place to go -- even for the Happy Hour alone! They have a wonderful wine selection as well and their scrumptious desserts satisfy my inner fat kid. To anyone that thinks about visiting Friday Harbor -- definitely do! While the summer season has a lot more available as far as tourist activities are concerned, the winter months offer a more slow-paced, quiet retreat from the bustling life! Friday Harbor House is such a fun place to stay: it's relaxing, romantic, centrally located, and overall the perfect well-rounded hotel for adventurous souls, young or old! read more

Fabulous location, views, dining and beverages in the heart of Friday Harbor!! Excited for a long weekend getaway.

My boyfriend brought me here for our anniversary and it was such a wonderful time. PROS: 1. Awesome, romantic rooms: open jacuzzi with (optional) curtain from the bed area, bathrobes, fireplace, screen doors which open out onto the waterfront, etc. Plus, it even had an iPod home to play your iPod! 2. View: Like I said, the room opened up into a grassy area with a gorgeous view of the other San Juan islands and water. 3. Great service at the hotel restaurant. 4. Free parking. 5. Free wifi. CONS: Only gripe we had was that the food at the restaurant was just okay. Our dinners were average, but great portion size. Continental breakfast was a little better and they kept the food stocked up. Also, they only had whole milk! Where was the 2% for calorie counters like me? :) Guys, take your significant others here. They will enjoy it for sure. read more

My girlfriend and I bought a overnight package at the Friday Harbor House, through the Living Social deals. Obviously, not living on the island, our first thing was to get out there. Since it was a Sunday to Monday trip the ferries weren't bad at all. Friday Harbor House is only a block away from the ferry terminals, which made it very convienent. It sits near the north part of Friday Harbor. All the restaurants and shops were within easy walking distance of the hotel. Once we checked it, we were very satisfied with the room. The room had a warm feel to it. Nothing overly gaudy or modern. To me the room felt like a seaside lodge. The room had king size bed, which was very comfortable. There were large windows that open and overlooked the harbor itself. The bathroom had wood trim and dark tile. It also had a jetted bath tub and a seperate shower. One can open the panel dividing the room and the bathroom, so that if you sat in the tub you can still look out the windows at the harbor. The service we got at the hotel was excellent. The staff was very friendly and professional. We went during the winter, so it wasn't terribly busy. I have no idea how busy this place gets during the summer. Overall I really enjoyed our stay at the Friday Harbor House. And given the chance, I would definitely go back. read more

The prices may seem very high especially during covid as for a takeout meal. However they do have outdoor dining with an amazing view and an outdoor patio/fireplace & heaters which looked cool! We did takeout since we weren't sure how cold it'd be outside and didn't want to deal with the wind. We ordered online since it said it could take 20-30 mins until food was ready. The food was pricy but everything was well worth it! The salmon was flavored very well and the fried green tomatoes were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The burger we got was an explosion of flavor. We did get a medium burger but it came out to be more of a medium rare but still bomb. The kale salad had a really good grapefruit tart/sweetness to it which was surprisingly the best kale salad I've had. It had fun textures like slivered almonds mixed in it as well (I never have high expectations for kale salads). The Brussels sprouts were delicious. Simple and great flavor to it. It came with two pieces of pork grinds on top which we thought were interesting and maybe unnecessary. The churros were sweet and yummy. Something about the dough was really good and maybe it tasted better because it came with a caramel sauce to dip it in. The duck fat fries that came with the burger were to die for and was the highlight of our dinner as it came with an aioli sauce for dipping. We were taken by surprise how good everything tasted! Would highly recommend grabbing a bite from this place. read more

I am rating this five stars just for the donuts. BACON DONUTS WITH BUTTERSCOTCH AND WHIPPED CREAM. I only sort of remember the rest of the meal. Pasta. It was good but could have used more sauce/sausage for the price. But the donuts!!! They were crisp on the outside yet soft in the inside. They were perfect. read more

We came in on the clipper from Seattle for an impromptu romantic getaway. The hotel (and restaurant) were absolutely perfect. The rooms were fresh, modern, and carefully appointed with fireplace, hot tub and all the necessary supplies to relax (bath salts, wonderful tea and coffee, a selection of pillows). Every member of the staff was friendly and attentive and we had an amazing time. Having traveled on three continents, this is a new favourite get away so close to home. If it's in your budget, splurge on a harbor view room- it is magical. read more

Our stay here couldn't possibly have been better. Honestly, we didn't want to leave the room it was so gorgeous! We booked the "Romancing the Bluff" package, which consisted of some special treats in our room upon check in, $75 "bluff bucks" to the hotel restaurant and some pelindaba lavendar spa products to promote relaxation :) This was my first trip to Friday Harbor and I was worried that once we got off the ferry the hotel would be hard to find...silly me. It's right off the ferry! We arrived at about 3:30 and were escorted right to our room by the super friendly staff. We then proceeded to spend three very relaxing days lazing about the grounds, reading by firelight in the room (they have a take a book, leave a book area), enjoying the jetted tub, borrowing movies from downstairs, and occassionally leaving the room to enjoy a cocktail or take advantage of the complimentary breakfast (cold and hot items, juices, coffee). I've never slept on a softer hotel pillow, btw. Those things were magic! And the bed was pretty comfy too. The sunrises from the harbor facing rooms were some of the prettiest I've ever seen, and you just can't beat the view. If you need a place to decompress, I would highly recommend doing it here. I just wish I had tried out the spa! read more

I had an extremely memorable and wonderful meal here with my wife and my parents a few years ago. I am posting at this time because I just keep remembering that meal! The best seafood pasta I have ever had anywhere! Each piece of seafood maintained its individual flavor. The sauce was perfect, not too much garlic, not over powering, not overly rich. The wine paring recommended by our waitress was perfect. The waitress added to the pleasurable evening by sharing a little about her family and what is it like to live on the island. This meal will stand out as one of the top five I have had anywhere (others include Stars in San Francisco in years past and the Inn in Little Washington, VA) If you go to the island, you MUST eat here! read more

Came here for a weekend getaway, service was excellent, from check in to check out.! Nice great view clean rooms, with fireplace and located within walking distance to shops and ferry. Would come back in an instant. read more

I cannot rave enough about Friday Harbor House. This place is high on romance. We got the Romancing the Bluff Package which included $50 towards dinner at The Bluff, champagne, truffles, and a lavender bath kit. I highly recommend this package. It is a great value and provide everything you need to have a romantic stay. We had to make several calls to ask questions before we decided to make a reservation. The staff remained friendly and helpful with each call. Upon arrival, our check in was easy and it was so refreshing to be escorted to and shown around our room. After we sat in our room for a few minutes we realized that we would prefer the room that had a view so we called down to ask if we could switch. Our request was met immediately. They even had our champagne and truffles waiting in the new room. We ate dinner at Vinny's just across the way. Highly recommended! Such a cute little place with good food. We fell asleep watching stars from the bed. The first day of our stay, we explored the island. We went to Lime Kiln park first and caught a couple pods of orcas swimming by. We also saw two bald eagles. We have taken the boat for whale watching and this is way better. It was so cold. It was so nice to get back to the room after exploring and take a hot bath in front of the fireplace while still enjoying the view. We had dinner at The Bluff. Two of the most amazing burgers we have ever had. It seems that some folks had called in sick so there was one person handling the bar and the tables. We were given free drinks for the wait to order which was nice. I don't mind waiting rather than having people come to work sick. The server made sure that she balanced her time between everyone and was very attentive. The thing that stuck with me as she excused herself as another table's food was ready. Again, I am happy to see this as it is more important to get someone's food out hot than continue our order. It was only a slight delay. The last day we drove to Roche Harbor. Another highly recommended to do on the island. One thing I forgot to mention is the breakfast that comes with your meal. Can you say perfect? All of the food was great and always stocked. Amazing local coffee. Thank you Friday Harbor House for turning our New Year around. :) read more