Roche Harbor Resort
248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-8171
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#8 of 11 hotels in Friday Harbor
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4.8
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4.3
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4.4
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3.9
San Juan Island historic resort nestled along the shoreline. Guest amenities include marina, three restaurants, kayaking, whale watching, full service spa, pool, playground, bocce ball, tennis courts, and nature trails. Resort center has complimentary wireless internet for all resort guests. Some (not all) of our rooms have microwave, coffee service, refrigerator, and air conditioning.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Tennis court
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Outdoor pool
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Non-smoking hotel
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Private balcony
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8Attractionswithin 5 miles
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248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-8171
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I love very old lodgings. My experience here was so much more than I expected. The room was immaculate. The pillows were wonderful and it was so quiet. Although the 2 bathrooms on floor 2 were shared, they were spotless. The shower took awhile to warm, which is typical of the older hotels. Our room had it's own sink, lovely towels, even a makeup remover face cloth. Lovely bathrobes. Well equipped with ironing board, iron, hairdyer. Window faced the harbor and a narrow deck with chairs was available outside our room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had dinner in a historic dining room accross walkway. Wonderful food, excellent service, a little spendy.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roche Harbor Resort, Marketing at Roche Harbor Resort
Responded Nov 8, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for your review! We love your appreciation for the historic aspect of our lodging. It can be such an enjoyable experience for those that are open to it. Sounds like you made some great memories and we hope you can join us again in the future!
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Perfect stay for 2 nights in de old Hotel d’Haro. We loved the old atmosphere en de colors ceremony. Nothing has changed the last 35 years when I first came there and started to work in the restaurant as a busgirl. The restaurant is still very good witch great food and you gave the cafe at the dock for a perfect American breakfast.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roche Harbor Resort, Marketing at Roche Harbor Resort
Responded Nov 2, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for your review! Sounds like you have enjoyed many trips to Roche Harbor; thank you for your continued visits. Thanks again and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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This place is in a great picturesque location very pretty and scenic But that is it Checked in today, only one person on the desk and there was quite a line The female checking us in could care less about the customer A wet fish would give a bad name to fish She was as welcoming and helpful as a screen door on a submarine I would fire her now The unit we got was old , worn, smelt like dogs and was in ill repair There is no AC and they told us to just open the sliding glass doors but the screens were broken and bugs got in There was no ice, the Wi fi was molasses and no De caf coffee All for 370 bucks a night WHAT A DEAL Later went to the ONLY bar for a drink and because we were there at 8 30, we were treated like dirt, put in the corner of the restaurant bar reserved for dogs This whole ordeal was a total waste of money This is someone old condo that should be totally redone DO not waste your money here stay somewhere else…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Roche Harbor Resort, Marketing at Roche Harbor Resort
Responded Nov 2, 2022
Michael, First off, let me say thank you for sharing your experience with us. My apologies on behalf of all our teams here at Roche Harbor Resort. This is good to hear and though we never want to give a bad experience, it's not foreign to me that we had some members of our team that did not live up to the level of service we aim to deliver. We are redoing the condo you stayed in as well as improving the wifi throughout the resort. I wish there were something I could do to leave you with a better impression of Roche but I understand based on your experience it was not a fond memory. Again, my apologies on this. I hope you were still able to enjoy your time on the island overall. Sincerely, Jack
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3 week sailing trip fr the wife and I. Have been to some entertaining marinas, some fantastic marinas, and some less than desirable marinas. What can't be said about Roche Harbor? Like everyone else, travel has taken a backseat in life. But this year we decided to tour the San Juans, and gulf islands and get away for a break. In the past my wife Linda and I have visited more than some, and less than others, but this marina has to be our favourite over all. Sure there are quiet and secluded docks in Desolation Sound, and even more beautiful backdrops like the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, but if you're looking for an all around, good deal with great people and plenty to keep you busy off the docks, this is it. We will be back again this summer!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Roche Harbor Resort, Marketing at Roche Harbor Resort
Responded Nov 2, 2022
Thank you for spending time with us in the marina this summer! Sounds like you have cruised all through the northwest and we are pleased to be a marina that you enjoy visiting. We hope you had an awesome cruising season and look forward to welcoming you back again next year!
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The historic resort is spectacular. Fine dining restaurants, pubs, coffee shops. Beautiful gardens, very impressive marina. I would have rated the experiance 5 except we wanted a one-bedroom condo and was assigned #119. The condo was clean and up to date except for the kitchen which has 20 years old countertops and appliances. Some of the outlets did not work as well, the fireplace was none functional, It appears that a lot of the properties are owned individually and managed by the resort, Suggest you call and make sure you get an updated unit.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Roche Harbor Resort, Marketing at Roche Harbor Resort
Responded Jun 19, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for your review. What you say is true and we apologize that the room did not live up to the standards set around the rest of the resort. We hope you still enjoyed your time with us and invite you to try one of our newly remodeled Quarryman Hall suites if you return to the Harbor again; they will not disappoint.
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My stay at the Hotel Haro at Roche Harbor Resort was a dream! From the moment I drove into the resort grounds, the views were spectacular. The hotel is right on the harbor and walking distance to the small grocery and casual Lime Kiln Cafe, as well as the more upscale McMillan's restaurant for perfect sunset cocktails and dinner. The whole of San Juan Island was beautiful, but I'm so glad I drove the extra miles to stay at Roche Harbor rather than the port city of Friday Harbor. It was so relaxed and just a complete respite from the busy few days I spent in Seattle. I can't wait to come back and explore the other islands!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Tyler Davis, Guest Services / Front Office at Roche Harbor Resort
Responded Mar 15, 2022
Dear Kath, We are delighted that you discovered the beauty of not only the San Juan Islands, but also Roche Harbor. We live in a very special, if mildly isolated, corner of the world here, and are so pleased when we get to share it with others. I'm very happy to hear you also enjoyed your drinks and dinner at McMillin's, and will make sure to share your kind words with Executive Chef Bill Shaw. Please come visit us again! All the best, Tyler Director of Lodging
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Friday Harbor is great, but we enjoyed Roche Harbor even more. It was less crowded and more scenic. The town is super family friendly and dog friendly. We had a great meal on an outdoor patio right on the water, and saw some sea otters swimming around. Bocce ball and ice cream after the meal were fun and relaxing. Time is slower on the island. We hope to be back soon, and next time, we may stay at the Roche Harbor resort for a few days.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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This place has the feel of the Hotel Del Coronado. The staff were gracious and super happy we were there. The grounds are gorgeous. It’s a true full service resort where there is a spa, fitness, marina, (if you want to use the kayaks, there’s a person to actually make sure you understand how to safely navigate and get you set up), spa, fitness center, grocery store and tons of cute little shops. The waiters and waitresses at the Marina restaurant were excellent. The food there was delicious: Chopped Salad and Fish Tacos a must try. The view is more of the marina, so not as scenic as Snug Harbor, but the resort delivers in every way.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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This was a really cool area, marina, resort. They were so many boats. They were also stores and places to eat. Scenic. Photography fun. Dogs allowed on a leash. Boats also for sale. Places to rent. Well maintained. Beautiful atmosphere. Nice visit.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Roche Harbor Resort Summary 4.6 Excellent 1,186 reviews Rooms 4.3 Location 4.9 Service 5.0 What guests are saying "Great facility with a staff that provides great service." "Great place, amazing food had a wonderful time with our family." "Garlic fries were awesome and crab Mac and cheese was delish." More Expedia.com 4.5/5 · 352 reviews Hotels.com 9.1/10 · 228 reviews Orbitz.com 4.5/5 · 352 reviews Travelocity.com 4.5/5 · 352 reviews Reviews Search reviews People often mention Sri Narayanan 1/5 8 minutes ago on Google For what we paid our experience felt significantly short of expectations. To start with the condo(unit 205) we stayed was very hot. It appears that the thermostat was most likely broken and we did not realize it till the last day. The room was overheated to a point that the fans were blowing hot air. The resort does not have any air conditioning for most of its units. The ceiling fan moved excruciatingly slow. The front desk advised us to open the windows and when we resorted to that the bugs starting moving inside the condo. The resort attracts mosquitoes due to standing water in the marina area. You better be armed with ample bug spray. The resort laundry facilities are dirty and the detergent dispenser is probably permanently out of order ans so are some of the other dispenser. Everything at the grocery store appeared to be priced at "Island price". The parking spaces in the condo are positioned in a way that your vehicle has a higher than normal probability of hitting a brush or worse hit another vehicle. Despite having a nice experience at the island itself this resort turned out to be a killjoy and it ended up devaluing it to a point where we are certain not to visit the island itself. So for future guests who travel especially at the peak of summer ensure that you try to get a unit with air conditioner, get ample amount of bug spray and make sure that you identify your supplies before hand and buy it in the mainland…
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Frequently Asked Questions about Roche Harbor Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Roche Harbor Resort?
Nearby attractions include Amaro Farm & Flat Hat Distilling (4.9 miles), San Juan Islands Sculpture Park (0.3 miles), and Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. (0.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Roche Harbor Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Roche Harbor Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Roche Harbor Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Duck Soup, Madrona Bar & Grill, and Lime Kiln Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Roche Harbor Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a sauna during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Roche Harbor Resort?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Roche Harbor Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Shaw Island Library and Historical Society (9.1 miles).
Does Roche Harbor Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.
Is Roche Harbor Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.