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    Roche Harbor Resort

    3.9 (119 reviews)
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    Miranda A.

    Oh my goodness, I have only but nice things to say about this venue, location, and staff. If I had one word to describe our time with Roche Harbor, I would say blissful. They really help with your vision and I never felt anxious when working with them (and we all know how wedding planning goes). Every time I had a moment where I felt like I could've panicked, Roche's staff stepped up to the plate multiple times. They really want you to feel at ease and they damn sure do a good job of it. They even make sure you eat when you're running around trying to greet all your guests! We had a pop-up tattoo artist cancel day of, last minute. Within an hour, Roche had a plan and connections. We were able to still have our wedding pop-up tattoo event with two traveling tattoo artists' that used to work at Roche, it all came together so perfectly! If you're looking for tattoo artists who are not only skilled but also a blast to be around, look no further than Shay and Sean. They saved the day for us, and we can't recommend them highly enough! The golf carts they have on site were a nice touch as well! Made sticking to the timeline/schedule so much easier. You will not regret booking here, it was the most magical weekend we could ask for. All thanks to Stina and the rest of their team.

    Justin T.

    At nearly the same latitude as TR's home base of Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, there sits another island on the opposite coast. Just as Oyster Bay was shaped by one American titan, Roche Harbor and San Juan Island were molded by another, this one a captain of industry, a man who could command grains of sand, turning them into a kind of stone upon which our civilization was constructed. John S. McMillin was a concrete magnate who was fond of telling people how he and his millions (not his workers) rebuilt San Francisco after the great quake of 1906. He paid his employees in company scrip and stripped the island of most of its trees. Black and white photos throughout the resort show the still-standing resort buildings against a barren, rocky island backdrop almost totally void of trees. The trees were needed to keep the lime kilns going to make cement. In 1906, McMillin's friend Theodore Roosevelt came for a visit to Roche Harbor. McMillin showed off for him by throwing a fancy ball and feeding him many large, dead fishes in his honor. The Colonel upstaged him however, by bringing not just his demiurge aura, but also a U.S. Navy battleship. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at THAT party! TR left an echo of his presence by signing the Roche Harbor guestbook. Another signature was stolen in the 70's, so what remains is under glass but still viewable to guests checking in. His friend the Lord of Concrete left an echo of his presence in the form of a sepulcher modeled on his vision of Greco-Roman temple design and sporting masonic symbolism. In the middle of the large columns there sits a giant round table and several chair. Under each chair lies the remains of McMillin, his children and their nanny. One has no trouble imagining pagan ritual sacrifice happening here along with teenage drinking. If a sandal-clad, white-robed oracle stepped out from under here, that wouldn't seem far-fetched either. Now the trees have grown back. From the deck of our rental, we watched a pileated woodpecker and a great blue heron frolic. We also saw something else TR might have approved of: the nightly Roche Harbor striking of the colors at sunset, where the Canadian flag, the Stars and Stripes and the British Union Flag (...which is only called the "Union Jack" when it flies at sea) all to snippets of their respective national anthems blasting through a PA system, accompanied by marching and drilling on a parade ground. After the American flag is folded, the ceremony is concluded with a live canon salute. When we viewed the ceremony up close, the canon failed to ignite and the color guards were warned to "keep your faces away from the bore!" As the crowd dispersed like fragments of shadow in the descending twilight, a resounding explosion echoed across the still waters. After a pregnant pause, laughter and applause followed, not screams and sirens, so we assumed everyone went home that night with heads still affixed to shoulders. It is said that TR's ghost roams freely here, seen especially on warm, breezy summer nights, or whenever there is an outdoor buffet. It is said that he is looking for the last piece of salmon, but that if you leave a mint julep out (or "The Return of TR" a fancy drink sold at the resort), his shade will be satisfied, and return to sea on the deck of a triumphant, spectral USS Maine, risen again from the depths once again, to patrol the lonely seas beside Roche Harbor. As for McMillin, he sits at his designated chair at the family table of his temple, his shadow visible beneath the visage of the full moon... They say his ghost frantically tries to repair the cracks in his concrete temple, but although he was adept in using masonic symbols, he was not as good with their tools, and so one often sees hard-cover, well-worn copies of Time Life's DIY Sepulcher Repair series laying open wherever McMillin's shade has been toodling about.

    We enjoyed our second stay at the Roche Harbor Marina, and first stay aboard our own boat. Booking was easy, as was arrival and direction to our slip. We were greeted by a friendly dock hand upon arrival and had a great spot with a view of the chapel. We enjoyed the many ammenities such as the pool, grocery store, and showers. We came prepared with quarters for the $2 shower, but wish they were included with stay. Our only issue was wifi as it was slow and did not work for streaming movies on our smart tv aboard our boat at night. That would have been nice but it was not horrible to unplug for the night. All of the staff on the docks, at the dining establishments and at the stores were very courteous and kind. We especially had great interactions with the staff at the Madrona grill. The food was delicious especially the burger and the stir fried noodles, a treat after cooking on the boat. Lime Kiln Cafe offered nice breakfast and lunch options as well. The colors ceremony at night was a special tradition to watch, and the cannon boom was cool! We lounged at the pool in the afternoon and listened to the church chime songs as we enjoyed happy hour on our boat deck. You can walk to alot of places to sit and enjoy the sunset, play games at the horse shoe/bocce ball court, and shop at several stores with fun souviners. I liked the mini farmers market and ice cream/coffee stand! There is also a wine bar. Next time I want to try the spa. The gardens by the hotel were well maintained, and the hotel, condos and cabins looked like awesome places to stay. This place is definitely special and upholds it's charm and tradition making it a place people return to year after year and we look forward to our next stay.

    Some and salmon entrees.
    Bill G.

    Roche Harbor Resort - how can you not have a great time here? Gorgeous scenery, great food. If you go to Friday Harbor, it's worth the drive around the island to stop here. Great lunch menu, and dinner as well. Started off with clam chowder (really yummy), I had Petrole Sole for my entree, and my wife had the salmon. You know how most often salmon is tin and dry? Not here. The King Salmon is fatty and delicious m, and the filet is thick. My sole was breaded with Asiago cheese - not sure what the sauce was but wish I did! Looking forward to returning soon!

    View from the carriages
    Abbey O.

    Absolutely fantastic place to stay for a northwest getaway! First, let's talk about how gorgeous Roche Harbor is on its own. This place is a hidden gem that not all bother to make the trek to, and when you are there it will take your breath away. Now on to the resort. There is enough there to keep you entertained without being so much to overwhelm. You definitely get the vibe that you should relax. There are cute shops galore including in the resort lobby. If you want to relax you can hit the spa, or even just lounge on the docks taking in the views. There are activities here from crabbing, hiking, swimming, and more. The carriage houses at the resort are gorgeous, enormous, recently built/renovated and have room for all your friends. We stayed in a 4bed/4bath with several couples and there was tons of room for all! We absolutely love this resort!

    McMillan's cocktails: blood orange margarita, Pug War, Old Fashioned.

    Almost hate to share this one but it's already so popular. Roche Harbor is absolutely enchanting with its crisp white paint, dreamy church bells, abundant garden, and white lights after dark. It is clean, friendly, efficient, and well kept. Marina staff are very accommodating and helpful while docking. They are all clean cut kids in crisp uniforms and always available to help. The grocery store is small but we'll stocked with fresh produce, a wide selection of cheeses and general needs including books, boating supplies, toys and a small selection of souvenirs. The local spa is very spendy so we skipped it this time. There's a bocce ball court next to the old kilns. Get reservations upstairs at McMillan's and for the love of God, order the Mushrooms en Croute appetizer! The oysters (from Longbeach,WA; Wescotts not available when we dined) we're tiny but fresh fresh fresh. Salads in McMillans were DRENCHED... we didn't love that. The dining room is COLD so bring a sweater. Great food and service. Very clean and modern.

    Front of historic hotel
    Jenny S.

    Stayed here over the 4th of July for 5 nights. Amazing 4th of July activities at the resort - killer fireworks, rolling log races, fun run, etc. The property grounds are beautiful, has great views, you can rent kayaks right in the harbor, etc. Little market was stocked well with all the necessities, and cute artist shops by the ice cream store. Ate at two of their restaurants (Madrona Grill and Lime Kiln Cafe) and they were both good as well (note - good not great or delicious). I really wanted to love this place. Getting to the big BUT - I was very disappointed in the condo. I stayed in Condo unit 108. Looked nothing like the pictures on their website. The website condo décor looked much nicer. The biggest issues I had with the condo is the carpet was literally disgustingly dirty. Seriously huge stains everywhere. When I mentioned it to the front desk the lady said, "we allow a lot of dogs." She was almost rude about it (I think I got an eye roll). Nevertheless, why is that my problem and why would you be so rude? Aren't you working in hospitality? How about thank you for the feedback and I am sorry the condo had dirty carpets? If you allow dogs, can't you charge extra fees and clean the carpets? I had to wear my shoes inside the condo all the time. Floor was too dirty to walk on without shoes. I do have to say the bed was very comfortable though and had nice linens. Saving grace! At least I got good sleep/rest. Overall property is great, Condo not so great. Especially, since the rate is quit high at almost $400 a night. Also learned that the condos are individually owned (not owned by resort), so it sounds like you get what you get. That was the other attitude I got from the front desk (kind like whateves we don't own those condos). The cleanliness is up to the owner? Not sure if I would stay here again because of the room quality. Filthy floors is deal breaker for me. Stars given because resort itself is lovely (just not the condo).

    Xichen J.

    This resort town/port is located at the Northwestern edge of San Juan Island. In the summer, there are plenty of tourists and all the hotels operating at full capacity. There are many yachts, boutique shops, and fine dining restaurants here. There is also a medium-sized grocery store providing the essentials. Nearby, there is a small sea-plane airport, a sculpture garden, and hiking trails. The drive to this place from Friday Harbor is about 20 minutes.

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    Brett J.

    Doesn't look like much when you're walking by.... Jokes. This place looks as good as it is when walking by. It's history is center piece when talking about the San Juan islands. It's hard to access to once you make it across the water ways it's hard to leave. This year they threw float fest which was new and cool. Also I stayed in one of the hotel rooms for the weekend and I've heard there's some ghosts that hang out in rooms at night. Comment if you've also had similar experiences

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    Was there for a beautiful amazing wedding. Very nice atmosphere. Great food. Pleasant little town and people.

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    Best marina in the PNW. Amazing service and staff, fun environment, beautiful setting, restaurants are outstanding.

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    Snug Harbor Marina Resort - #10 one-bedroom waterfront cabin.

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    4.6(111 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    My wife and I stayed 2 nights at Snug Harbor Resort while visiting Friday Harbor…read more We reserved a one-bedroom waterfront cabin seamlessly online. Our total cost was $607.19. Check-in was done at the lobby. At the lobby one will also find a store and a coffee shop. Complimentary movies and games can also be checked out at the lobby to enjoy back at your lodging. The store offers a little bit of everything, from clothing to snacks. Complimentary ice machines are available. Bagged ice can be purchased though. Lower-level parking is limited and was completely full in the evenings. We were lucky enough to get a parking spot every time we returned from playing. Wheel barrel type carts located at the gate make transporting luggage effortless to rooms. Adirondack chairs are scattered about the edge of the property to enjoy sipping a beverage, reading or admiring the view. A fire-pit, community BBQ, picnic area and kids play area help pass the time while on-site. The paly area is at the lobby end for those who do not wish to have quarters near noise. The cabin we were given was number 10, a handicap unit. The very first cabin upon entrance and the furthest from the lobby and play area. Our cabin was clean and well equipped. Snug Harbor provided us the peace that we were seeking at the time. My one suggestion would be to offer fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the lobby to establish a more personal touch.

    Great secluded spot, quiet, beautiful, clean, & welcoming…read more *Dear Yelp, please stop asking us to write novel/essay length reviews... we don't have time for that, we're not getting paid for that either! & don't think the "Elite" status is something people strive for, means nothing. But here I am, still Yelping because I think I'm helping, haha. Yelp, the original business influencer site... let's hope Instagram & TikTok kids don't start making videos of all the businesses on here, they tend to ruin beautiful places. Either way, you read this long rant, thanks, I hope I made you laugh

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    3.7(153 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    The resort is about 10-15 minutes from the ferry dock and the main part of town. Check-in was all…read morecontactless and every information you need about your stay was emailed to you or could be found in your envelop. We stayed at the lodge. The room was large with a balcony looking out to the lake, mini fridge and a wet bar area. The view on the balcony was lovely but the walls that separate your balcony to your neighbors do not go all the way down. Because we stayed at the lodge, our stay came with breakfast. It was a continental style breakfast with freshly made omelet and potatoes. It was pretty good but the wait can be long. I recommend getting in as soon as they open. The stars from the breakfast were the pancakes and their in-house made granola. They had a pancake maker which made perfect little pancakes. And their granola! So delicious. Full of nuts and fruit pieces. They won't tell you the recipe but you can buy per pound to take home. Around the resort, there were lawn games you could play. Bikes, canoes, and pedal boats to borrow. There was a children's activity area and a general store which were closed when we went.

    Booked a camping spot for a weekend camping trip and had a pretty good time. The booking and check…read morein process was easy. Site was easy to find upon arrival-good signage. Spot was pretty right next to the lake. Although we ended up with a good spot we did not get to choose. It would be nice to be able to view open sites and pick which one you'd like. They had bathrooms and showers a short walk from the site so that was convenient. They are a little spendy though in my opinion. $60 for a camp site is a little steep. I'm used to paying $25ish for a spot in National parks, etc. I get it they have bikes and games included to use during your day so you do have more amenities. Overall a fun stay.

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    Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

    Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

    4.2(62 reviews)
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    A luxury hotel experience, vast property with a viewing balcony area perfect for viewing the port…read more Three people had space to sprawl out with a weekend's worth of luggage. It is a conference center equipped for multiple congruent sessions. An gym is located near a heated indoor pool. Although the chlorine smell is almost unbearable. Starbucks coffee is served on site. The staff was beyond cordial and made arrangements to store our luggage when we arrived earlier than expected. We were able to walk across a rather scenic bridge to nearby China Town, an Irish pub strip and a shopping mall.

    My wife and I first had a memorable stay at the Delta Hotel almost nine years ago, during the 4th…read moreof July weekend in 2015. This was why we decided to return there again for the long weekend of 2024, on the 4th of July. Unfortunatly, this time was different. For a three-night stay, we invested nearly $1,400 for the room alone, without breakfast, parking, or any other expenses. We were expecting a 350-square-foot room with a water view, large windows, and a separate bedroom and sitting area. After we checked in, we found out that the room they had allocated to us, room 826 on the 8th floor, was not the room we had paid for. It was less than 150 sq ft, with tiny windows, no separate bedroom, and no separate sitting area. Naturally, I returned to the reception desk and demanded a better room. They responded that you had booked a room from Expedia, and we did not get what we were entitled to for the rental. Moreover, because you arrived after 7 p.m., we gave the room to another party. I explained the meaning and purpose of the reservation and showed them a printout from our booking with the room description. After over half an hour of struggle, they decided to honor what I had promised. However, they did not change our room until the next day. Overall, our stay at the Delta Hotel this time was not as pleasant as we hoped. I doubt we will be going back there again.

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