If you are looking for clean, comfortable and super friendly place to stay with an incredible view then you must book this hotel. Also the on-site cafe is delicious. read more

Over priced . Starbucks has better breakfast. Bland and seems everything is just heated up when you order. Premake your meals prior to visiting this stop. read more

Don't not let the lower rating keep you from coming to this place!! It looks like they recently changed owners and the ratings lately have all been great - and totally well deserved!! We had the hamburger, quesadilla and fries. The burger was AMAZING - perfectly cooked. The fries were salty and crispy and delish. The quesadilla had so much flavor! It was all so good. Seriously trust us, EAT HERE!!! read more

Not impressed at all, we ordered fish and chips and ended up with batter and chips. We had to heavily dig for the tiny pieces of fish hiding in a huge lump of greasy batter. Maybe other options on the menu are better, but I just expect a decent amount of fish when you are on the islands. read more

My go to stop when Im waiting for the ferry. Great coffee and delicious pastries. Watch the ferries from the hotels outside patio. Under new ownership and they are doing a fantastic job! Will try their lunch menu next! read more

As soon as the state ferry pulls up to Orcas Island, you will be greeted with the view of the historic Orcas Hotel on the hill across the street. If you aren't sure where to stay in town, this 1900s relic will do the trick. There are three floors. The ground floor has the Orcas Cafe and a wrap around patio that unfolds into a lovely garden. There is also a formal dining room for reserved banquets. Check-in with the receptionist who might be running the cafe at the same time. If the keeper has disappeared from site, there is a bell to ring, but you won't be waiting long. You will be shown to your room on either the 2nd or 3rd floor. Be prepared to haul your luggage upstairs as there is no elevator or bell hop. I was fortunate to be staying during the work week, so I ended up with the 3rd floor suite with several windows that looked down over the garden and the ferry terminal. The room had a small water closet with a toilet and sink. There was an antique dresser and a rolltop desk. The chaise lounge was ideal for kicking back and reading. There was even a flat screen television in the room. The queen mattress had some miles, but I slept well both nights. Down the hall was a shared bathroom with a stand-up shower, toilet and sink. It was shared by 4 rooms on the 3rd floor. You had to bring your towel, washcloth, shampoo, soap and conditioner from your room, but all of these items are provided by the hotel. The bathroom has several floor mats so that each customer can throw it down for their personal shower experience. Outside the bathroom in the hallway is a large bucket for depositing all of your dirty towels. The innkeeper staying on the floor keeps the area clean and makes the bed each day. The hallway has an antique credenza that stores books and DVDs for borrowing. You can even sit in some of the antique couches in the hallway to do your leisurely reading, or sneak down to the 2nd floor balcony that few know about. If you don't have a car, this hotel is ideal because it is just a hop, skip and jump away from the ferry. Plus it has a cafe that serves great food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unfortunately, the town of Orcas is dying. Many of the boardwalk businesses were closed. You could however take an excellent whale watching, boat excursion out of the same dock as the ferry. I enjoyed the rustic experience and would recommend it to anyone who wants to walk on the ferry and stay one or two nights on Orcas Island. read more

See all

This was a great place to grab lunch right off the ferry! We had the fish and chips and it was spectacular. Having visited during covid, you ordered inside and picked up your food at an outside window to eat outside. They had no problem with dogs in the outdoor dining area. It is an old hotel and is a fun into to the quaint island. Would definitely repeat. read more

See all

Just driving up to the cafe, I was already in love! They're right along the water so they have a breathtaking view. The guy at the front desk was friendly and helpful with giving me their vegan options. The summer salad bowl was really more than we expected, it's a good size portion and definitely filling. My son loved his grilled cheese and cinnamon roll, my parents both had fish and chips, we shared 2 side orders of fries. It was tasty! read more

Orcas Hotel - Summer salad - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Literally the best service I've ever had in a hotel. We arrived as the ferry was delayed 2 hours. They offered to make us dinner, even though they were closed already. Our dinner was amazing. This was the best cheese sammie with tomato soap, ever! They didn't charge us for the food. Who does that these days? These are new owners who bought the hotel, one month before Covid crashed our world. We are staying in this quaint old hotel for a few days, and the view of the ferry terminal at night is beautiful. Please support these new owners and their new adventure in owning this hotel and cafe. read more

If your early for the ferry save your money . Food will take a long time to be ready and it's nothing special . Give your order 30 minutes to be ready. They could be the only restaurant in the harbor which is why they probably can get away with an overpriced for a less than regular menu . I ordered food for pick up , maybe sit in would be different? read more

We came here for lunch while waiting for our ferry. The view of the harbor was nice. The grilled cheese and tomato soup hit the spot. My partner is from Australia. He ordered their fish n' chips and said they were perfect. We will be back on our next visit. read more

Trust me just don't go Very disappointed, prime rib Christmas dinner: one slice, over priced and over salted. 50$ for one slice of prime rib... read more

Food not good eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeer

Not a a lot gluten free options. I had a burrito made into a bowl .My partner enjoyed the food and my gluten free bowl was actually good

This is the hotel where we stayed he first time to Orcas island and while the hotel says no smokin we had a puff on the balcony and were soon joined by our neighbors for a sesh. The tubs are huge. read more

Horrible service. Food to die for literally. Went for lunch with our kids and they wouldn't let us use the bathrooms. Don't tip don't even bother eat here. read more

Decent place which is probably the only restaurant right at the harbor. We ordered for biscuits and gravy and a bowl of oatmeal. The oatmeal came with fruits and sugar on the side. The biscuits and gravy were simple and tasted good. However they could do with some improvement on biscuits. If I can make better biscuits than a cafe/ restaurant it could mean two things either the establishment needs to up their game or am am amazing chef who could give them a run for their money which am not. Hence point proven. The service is ok. The two ladies are pleasant but ir took a while for the food to be brought out. The plates were on the table when we took a seat and she didn't remove them until we asked her to do so. But all in all I think despite having a small menu they have interesting options especially for lunch. The food however is pricey but am guessing that's the island read tourist rate read more

Orcas Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

We (Orcas Village Store) had our Christmas party here. The food and service were outstanding ! Appetizers were oysters, cheeses, foie Gras, deviled eggs, prawns -everything was yummy. Prime rib dinner included mashed potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, green beans. My husband was in heaven! Sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Great job Orcas Hotel and crew! read more

The food was too salty and they didn't let us enter to the bathroom even that we eat there and we had two kids that really needed to go...

Maybe its changed since these last reviews, but I just had a fantastic meal. We've been on the island for a few days and our last night is at the hotel. Had the best salmon sandwich and fish/chips so far on this whole vacation! Wonderful people here, attentive to the ferry travelers. read more

I got the Wednesday night special (which was Fennel Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto Steak with Garbanzo Bean and Sweet Corn Succotash) and it was DELICIOUS. If it had been socially acceptable I would have licked the plate clean read more

Orcas Hotel - Wednesday Special: Fennel Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto Steak with Garbanzo Bean and Sweet Corn Succotash - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Ordered a quick bite while waiting for the ferry to Ana Cortes. Got a cup of tomato soup and the Bavarian pretzel. The soup was good and the pretzel actually was really good (and I'm not usually a pretzel person). It took about 20 mins for take out and was $22 which was really pricey. read more

Pros: Close to the ferry. A 15min drive to Eastsound, and just 30-45 to reach the other side of the island. Beautiful views, cozy, friendly staff, coffee/food onsite. The shared bathrooms were kept very clean in my time staying here, shower is a bit cramped tho and hard to control heat dial. Overall the hotel has a very cute old timey feel. The owner Doug was very nice and accommodating when there were some charge issues, he went out of his way to fix it, and even offered free food/beverage for us. Cons: Terribly outdated mattresses. I get that this is an antique hotel, but that doesn't mean you need to have beds as old as the hotel. Go to bed early, you'll need it, there is no sleeping in here, the walls are paper thin. The restaurant is run by a rude woman bartender. The cafe was so incredibly dirty that my partner and I went to go eat some where else. The one time we did grab breakfast it was just ok, we also opted for eating on the outdoor patio. Would I stay here again? Nope read more

We stayed at our timeshare nearby and ended up trying their burgers and oh boy it was delicious and so glad that we found such amazing gem on orcas island. :) read more

We are still in all of the fantastic food we got to eat today. My husband had Barbacoa and I had chicken Tinga burrito. They do everything smoked on the grill and it is SO delicious. I rarely ever write reviews unless something compels me and this food was compelling. I can't wait to come back and try it again. read more

Orcas hotel essentially has a captive customer base because people waiting for the ferry have two options in terms of cafes and this is one of them. So naturally the price for deli quality food is exorbitant. The moment I walked in here I knew I should have purchased snacks at East Sound before I left. I had a chicken burger accompanied with coleslaw. The burger was fine. But the coleslaw was essentially some form of halfway kimchi. Not very appetizing. When we asked for the WiFi password the owner (I am guessing here) demanded if we were going to buy something. This is 5 minutes after placing an order... read more

Orcas Hotel - This is supposed to be coleslaw - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

The warm environment you feel upon entering the hotel is what gives it such a special charm. The food at the cafe is AMAZING. The sourdough bread is homemade from their own in-house sourdough starter, and it is the best bread you will ever eat. We asked for a few slices to take up to our room, and Quinn kindly toasted, buttered and salted to perfection! All-around a wonderful experience in a unique hotel rich in the history of Orcas Island. read more

Orcas Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Check the bag/ to go order before you leave, missing half our order and the meat in the quesadilla was left out. Service not good either.

This was the most delicious quesadilla I've ever laid upon my tastebuds. It definitely had more than the dog drooling over this. (12/10). They even brought out dog treats for the big guy read more

Orcas Hotel - Quesadilla - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

We had our wedding at Orcas Hotel this summer and it was absolutely perfect! Doug, his staff and the chef are out of this world amazing. First I should warn you that I was a little particular about the wedding, location, and food. I work in the industry and have done 100's of weddings which makes me a little picky with a ton of ideas, and well, pinterest doesn't help either. We ended up checking out over 30 venues before we found Orcas Hotel. Once we visited the hotel and spent time with Doug we knew instantly that this was the place. It was so perfect, and beautiful, warm and inviting and we knew our friends and family would love it. An additional part we loved was that we could rent out the whole hotel. So we did, for 2 days, that way all of our family and bridal party could stay on the island, relax and enjoy the beautiful hotel and location. Doug was so nice and accommodating with all my ideas, he offered great suggestions and really spent time with us to make sure we had the best day of our lives. All of our guests were blown away with the whole day. The service was amazing and the food was out of this world delicious. Our friends still talk about the day, and say it is the best wedding they have ever been too. I also hear all about the amazing potato sides, salmon and filet we had, as well as the great local wine. I am so thankful because I know each anniversary we get to go back and hang out at Orcas Hotel. Thank you for everything, you really made our day the best ever :) Orcas Hotel rocks! read more

Orcas Hotel - August wedding, Orcas Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

The food is delicious- we tried all of the breakfast items - all delicious and really generous service sizes. The coffee is very tasty! The service is also very good and friendly read more

Superb chicken tinga burrito. Wow. New owners in 2020 have greatly improved the food. New menu, great staff and attitude, excellent food, we will be back. Sooner rather than later. read more

Amazing Food! We stopped in with our family while waiting for a ferry from orcas island. The cafe has a small indoor eating section with a beautiful extensive outdoor eating area. We ordered 4 different meals and all walked away wowed. It's a must stop if you are coming or going from orcas island. We are planning a trip back just to eat here! we ordered: grilled cheese with tomato bisque brisket quesadilla breakfast burrito ( served all day) avacado toast * * I have a dairy restriction because of my daughter and can't not eat butter, milk or cheese at this time. I ordered the avacado toast and it was the best meal I've eaten in 6months. the staff was kind and helpful with my dietary restrictions and the food was amazing! Thank you for letting this mama have a meal and feel normal again! read more

I ordered the fish and chips to go as I was taking the ferry back to Anacortes. The fish pieces were heavily battered and drenched in grease. I ended up removing the heavy fried batter and I was left with 3 very tiny pieces of white fish (can't confirm it was really cod). And the fries tasted like burnt oil. At least the coke was good! read more

Service was slow and not very good. We ordered ice cream at the end of our meal and it took 30 minutes. We had to catch the ferry. We did ask if there was another place to eat. The guy at the restaurant said "we are the only game in town" with a smirk. I will try to avoid this place in the future. read more

Wow, this is an amazing hotel. 1) It was easy to get to. It is right near the Orcas ferry terminal. It is so close that you can walk there. 2) We checked in late and there was no staff to check us in. There was a slight mix up in the room booking. We were given a smaller room without a bathroom even though we had originally booked one with a bathroom. However, we were able to find someone to help us, even though it was after hours. They were so incredibly nice and apologized for the mix up. At some places, they won't even apologize and act indignant for making the mistake. Instead, both the front desk person and owner (Doug) personally apologized. They fixed the mistake really fast too. 3) The rooms were really clean and our room had this spectacular view. We were in room 5. There is a partial bath (no shower) but that was okay because the view of the bay was amazing. I loved gazing out. Surprisingly, each room has a tv. I liked that our room had a journal where guests could write notes to future guests. The rooms also captures a lot of old history. You can look at the old photographs and cute country/historic decor. 4) Staff was amazing. Doug spent about 20 minutes sitting down with us giving us tips on what we could do in the area. I really appreciated his friendliness. He certainly made us feel welcome. 5) Food was great. The downstairs breakfast/cafe was amazing. We had the Mainlander and Basic breakfast and both were simply delicious. We've had Tom Douglas's Serious Pie and Biscuits before and it was nothing compared to the biscuits we had here. The gravy was thick, creamy and had a lot of sausage. The biscuits were also nice and fluffy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only thing you have to be prepared for are the thin rooms. Staying on the third floor, we could hear the person below us enjoying themselves too much. We heard a woman moaning really loudly around midnight. We thought it was hilarious. Just keep in mind that the walls are pretty thin. read more

We were supposed to have our wedding this weekend and of course, covid had other plans so we canceled but still decided to come out just the two of us. We had a delicious veggie, avocado, and black bean plate with salmon, carne asada quesadilla and DONUTS. The customer service and friendly smiles were everything we needed to start this weekend right. Thank you and we will be back!! read more

Great views. We stopped in two times while on the island and the customer service was not the greatest. They seemed to be under staffed for such a busy weekend. Maybe that's why the girls were not so friendly. Pretty pricey for the two mimosas $18.00. As people had breakfast coming out it did look pretty good. Great place to wait for ferry. read more

Orcas Hotel - Beautiful view - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Rude staff, I asked to use the restroom after I purchased my food and was condescendingly told to go to the ferry terminal restrooms. Pretty sure restaurants are required by law to have a restroom for customers... read more

Disappointed, lunch sandwich and fries were below average Soup was ok, but the small glass of wine was way way too expensive. Thought this should have been better! read more