About this property
Located less than a mile to Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal, this San Juan Island hotel features a seasonal outdoor hot tub open from May to October and rooms with free Wi-Fi. San Juan National Historic Park is 5 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV and coffee-making facilities are included in each guest room at Discovery Inn. An en suite bathroom is also provided. Queen guestrooms are located on the third floor and accessible by stairs only. The hotel offers seating areas and BBQ facilities in a park-like setting. Whale watching tours with San Juan Safaris is less than a mile away. English Camp is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hilami
United States
“Great facility, clean, rooms are modern and nicely decorated, pleasant garden to rest and eat in The place is run by the nicest people so service was absolutely perfect. starting with the information they provided prior to arrival, and continued...” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Everything. I was hungover and spent 6 days hiking and camping. I needed a bed and bath. When i arrived the staff were lovely and I was able to check in early both days. The rooms were clean and has small things like water, chocolates, bath bomb...” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“Staff were amazing. Went out of their way to help. Great location and loved the hot tub! Such a peaceful setting.” - Georg
Germany
“We were warmly welcomed. The staff were extremely helpful. We had a wonderful room and everything was provided for. It all made our stay extremely enjoyable.” - Bruce
United States
“Reviewed many places to stay in Friday Harbor and picked Discovery Inn from their website. It was a GREAT stay. Close enough to town, but out of the hubbub. Great rooms and hot tube. Attentive Staff- BOOK IT!” - Samantha
United Kingdom
“Good location, great room and very accommodating staff” - Melvin
United States
“Miriam at the front desk ran upstairs as soon as we arrived to turn on the heat in our room. Then she checked us in & took out a map to show us the points of interest. The rooms were a good size, very clean, cheerful & bright decor. The coffee...” - Allison
United States
“Good location. Close to town. Very friendly staff. There were deer eating in the side yard!” - Taylor
United States
“The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comforatble. The bed was so comfortable! It was a great place to stay and highly recommend!” - Scott
Canada
“Locating the Discovery Inn was very easy as it was very close to the center of town and the ferry terminal. When I went in to check in, I was welcomed by Miriam the manager of the Inn. Miriam was super nice and an excellent source of information,...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
If traveling with more than one car or a boat, please contact property prior to arrival.
Front desk hours range from 08:00-18:00 (October-April) and 08:00-20:00 (May-September). Please contact the hotel if you are checking in after 20:00.
List of extended policies will be included in confirmation email sent directly from property.
Please note that a fee of USD 20 applies for each extra person over two people. Please see the Policies section for additional information.
Please note that debit cards requiring a PIN are not accepted at the property.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.