Bird Rock Hotel

My wife and I stayed in the Speiden room for two nights. It was an OK room with an odd shower, very deep with an unusual step in. The bird Rock has a good downtown location. Our room had a view of a supermarket loading dock. It was quite noisy early in the morning. I don’t know about the other rooms but I feel that prospective customers should be aware of this. I sent an email to the owner about this but I did not get a response. I was disappointed that I didn’t get a response. On the positive side, the community area outside our room was nice and gave us some extra space to chill out.

The place was cute and quaint. The common area was nice and stocked with coffee and tea. We stayed in the Fidalgo room, it was small but cozy. The reason for the three stars is there was multiple chunks of black hair in the bedsheets when we pulled them back. For $345 a night I would have expected a clean bed and not a bunch of women’s black hair. It was actually quite gross and if we were staying somewhere with a front desk I would have definitely asked to change rooms. Other than that everything else seemed clean and it was quiet. The only other thing to note is there is no sink in the bathroom so you need to wash your face and brush teeth in the kitchenette.

We stayed in a two-room suite on the lowest floor. We checked in remotely and never saw a staff member, but any needs were just a phone call away. Our entrance was from the side of the building, while most of the others were from the front entrance and lobby area. The suite was clean and comfortable. The sitting area was separate from the bedroom. And the kitchen area was bigger than usual with a full-size sink. It was well stocked. You had access to replenish all your needs in the lobby area, which had a lovely sitting area, table seating and quiet music playing. Access to it was also by a code. We explored upstairs from there and found access to a nice sitting area on the balcony. Also a nice enclosed courtyard outside the front entrance. There are bikes available for use, but unless you’re good at navigating steep hills - don’t expect to use them. Remember, you have access to a pool and spa at their sister property. That’s also where a front desk is manned. It’s not as centrally located, but within walking distance of the Bird Rock. Some reviews complained about the street noise. For us, it was just in the early morning when we heard trucks (maybe garbage collection?). The shower had plenty of hot water - and good pressure. We had to be conscious of the step-down to the bathroom and kitchen area. Nice that they have a built-in nightlight there. Would not use the sofa bed for adults. I slept on it and was very uncomfortable as I could feel the bars below the mattress.

We had a truly perfect experience! It was our first time in the San Juan Islands and the hotel is both lovely and in an ideal location. We had the Marrowstone Suite - so it was extra special. Hot tub was such a nice way to end the day! I read some negative reviews about the desk being unstaffed, but we thought the service was top notch! Extra towels and necessities are available whenever you need them, and every question we asked was answered pretty much immediately! Better than most hotels! Highly recommend!

Love the room and amenities at the hotel, and its location is walking distance to all of downtown Friday Harbor. The balcony overlooking the docks in the evening was our favorite part of our stay, with open but still private views where we could enjoy the evening

Stayed here/sister hotel many times over several years and always enjoyed. This suite is bad. Not physically connected to hotel. 1990s nursing home style shower. No counter space in bath. Major road noise requiring ear plugs. Lights and outlets don’t work.

The room was perfect for us. I thought not having someone at the desk would be weird, but it's not. Everything we needed was un reach. Beds are comfy, room was clean. The staff stayed in really good contact with us via text. Would definitely stay here again.

I booked a room at Bird Rock for my partner’s birthday, and it was absolutely perfect — two blocks from the harbor, a short walk to innumerable restaurants and shops, and the room itself was clean and incredibly charming. The hotel also features a lovely sun deck on the second floor and a pristine patio space just outside the lobby. If you wish to explore the island on a bike, the hotel has a selection of beach cruisers that are available to guests free of charge! It’s important to note that not all rooms have an en suite bathroom. Our room, for instance, was on the third floor, and we had to use the common bathrooms on the second floor (which were extremely clean and well-kept). The hotel does a great job of making it known which rooms don’t have bathrooms. Just read the room descriptions carefully before booking. Also, if you’re unable to walk up multiple flights of somewhat narrow stairs, make sure to book a room on the first or second floor. If you can’t ascertain the level from the description, I recommend calling the hotel directly. The staff is very responsive and helpful. For those with cars, I highly recommend dropping your bags off at the hotel and then parking at Bird Rock’s sister hotel, Earthbox Inn and Spa. Parking is first come first served at Earthbox. Just stop in the Earthbox office and request a parking pass. The parking outside Bird Rock is only 2 hours from 8 am - 5 pm, so you are at risk of getting towed if you keep your car there for an extended period of time. Many thanks to Bird Rock’s super responsive concierge and housekeeping staff. Keep up the great work, and we can’t wait for our next visit!

Nice hotel in middle of downtown Friday Harbor. Very quiet , with all the needed amenities. Coffee was great ! . There’s bikes nearby for renting. We just walked around the town . There’s tea , apple cider that you can have anytime of the day . Very relaxing atmosphere .