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Bird Rock Hotel

35 First Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
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Bird Rock Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
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  • Continental breakfast(12)
  • Very nice(11)
  • Hot tub(9)
  • Ear plugs(7)
  • Ferry terminal(6)
  • Grocery store(5)
  • Next time(4)
  • Top floor(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • First nights(3)
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Seattle, Washington, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here a night in the Bainbridge Suite (2 beds, a queen sleeper in the living room) and it was perfect for the 5 of us. We came during the week so not sure how this place would be during busy summer days because the overall layout is kind of quirky but not in a bad way. Place was clean,... More

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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

My wife and I really enjoyed this nice little hotel. Extremely friendly staff, nice complimentary breakfast, and they have bikes for use around town. When we checked in they had freshly baked cookies and freshly squeezed lemonade. Make sure you get a room with a private bath - some of the rooms require you to share common bathroom down the... More

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Seattle, Washington
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The Bird Rock Hotel is very clean and comfortable with a delicious European-style breakfast and warm scones. Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is well-situated right off the main street in Friday Harbor. You can use their bikes to explore the island. We'll be back!

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Kent, Washington
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

For starters... You'll get way less than what you're paying for, straight up. Nice enough place, but considerably over priced (of course, this seems to be the case with a bulk of San Juan Island businesses). If you get the "marrowstone" suite you're likely to be terribly disappointed with the patio hot tub. Motor is ancient and extremely noisy (FAR... More

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Laura Saccio, Manager at Bird Rock Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2012

Hi Adam, Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. Yes, things on the island are more expensive than on the mainland. Just think that every nail, pillow, gallon of gas needs to be flown or barged over here. Utilities (especially water) and wages are higher, food and housing are way more expensive. Our beautiful... More

Seattle
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Bird Rock for 3 nights at the end of April 2012. Although it is located in a historic building the rooms and furnishings are all modern and top notch. Each room is different and I liked that they had the floor plans on their website so you could book a particular room. We went on a... More

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Wenatchee
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We were so involved in our hectic life that we almost missed our 29th anniversary celebration. We started looking for a quick getaway that offered beauty, tranquility, romance, and adventure and found this Bird Rock Inn that offered it all. We were surprised beyond our expectations upon our arrival to this historical building with zen like interior that is so... More

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Laura Saccio, Manager at Bird Rock Hotel, responded to this review
April 13, 2012

Dear Madelaine, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Way to make our day and put big smiles on our faces. We can't wait to have you come visit again. Sincerely, Steffi Wehner Customer Service Manager More

Seattle
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This was our first time on the island and staying at the Bird Rock definitely made it a wonderful one. The place is literally right by the harbor so getting around was painless without a car. We walked or rode one of the hotel's complimentary bikes for the most part but there are also moped rentals around town as well.... More

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Vancouver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is very well located, although a bit hard to find since the sign is small and light-coloured, and does not face the main street. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the continental breakfast is well above average. We stayed in the Marrowstone suite. The hot tub is nice (although bring a bathing suit, since people on the... More

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Bellevue, Washington
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

I would give 4 starts if not for the price which i thought was a little high. The staff was very friendly and suggested routes we could explore and restaurants to try out. The room itself was clean, comfortable and well kept. We had a bathroom for ourself and that helped a lot i think as we didnt have share... More

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Burlington, Ontario
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012 via mobile

Although not impressive on the outside, the Bird Rock Hotel is sophisticated yet cosy on the inside. We met our grown up kids and partners there for a weekend in late March. Our rooms were beautiful and had a wide range of amenities - fireplace, comfortable furniture, nicely decorated. The staff were warm and welcoming, and Tory in particular was... More

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35 First Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
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