Discovery Inn
1016 Guard Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautiful rooms”
“The room is perfect, it has everything you need”
“Very friendly - well maintained”
“The owner was friendly, and gave us great tips for our trip in San Juan, the roo…”
“It is clean and nicely decorated”
“Great facility, clean, rooms are modern and nicely decorated, pleasant garden to…”
“Great location and loved the hot tub”
“Good location, great room and very accommodating staff”
“There was no breakfast offered”
“Once you get to town there was an abundance of two hour, free street parking sta…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Adam
couple
June 2, 2026
Very friendly - well maintained.
Molly
couple
May 25, 2026
“A lovely stay with my aunt!”
Beautiful rooms
Ana
couple
March 2, 2026
Very kind people, beautiful place to stay, the island itself is magical. The room is perfect, it has everything you need! It is clean and nicely decorated!
noam
family_with_children
October 6, 2025
The owner was friendly, and gave us great tips for our trip in San Juan, the room was spacious with comfy large beds. A nice selection of coffee and tea for the machine in the morning, a big bathtub and plenty of toiletries. We had a great time =]
hilami
family_with_children
August 20, 2025
“Charming place managed by charming people”
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 through the stay We asked for travel tips, they took the time to give a full tutorial on the island and of our options, where to go, when. They even called agencies to help us find a last minute scoot to rent Thank you so much! we had a wonderful stay on your beautiful island
Karen
solo_traveller
August 19, 2025
“Solo traveller”
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 etc. I didnt leave the room from when I arrived at 4.30pm until the next morning. They even had netflix. The 2nd night i stayed I went in the hot tub and the room was just as nice which was needed after 24 hours kayaking and camping. By far the nicest hotel on this trip.
Lucy
extended_group
May 15, 2025
“2 night stay, we were attending a wedding on the island. The staff were so helpful in giving us advice of good spots to”
Staff were amazing. Went out of their way to help. Great location and loved the hot tub! Such a peaceful setting.
Stefanie
family_with_children
September 25, 2024
“Far too pricey for a regular motel”
Checkin was nice, coffee Maschine in room was good
Georg
family_with_children
August 6, 2024
“A three night stay for a family wedding on the island. Discovery Inn was perfect.”
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
couple
June 17, 2024
“Just Book it!”
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
solo_traveller
May 28, 2024
“Excellent base to explore Friday Harbour and San Juan Islands”
Good location, great room and very accommodating staff
MELVIN
couple
April 12, 2024
“Great first visit to Friday Harbor”
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 bar was generously stocked with coffees, teas & cocoa, complete with microwave & microwave. Altho the hotel isn’t right in the middle of the town, it is just a five minute drive. You can also walk from the hotel to town in 15-20 minutes. Once you get to town there was an abundance of two hour, free street parking stalls. The pool & hot spa were not open for the season.
Allison
extended_group
April 11, 2024
“Perfect location in Friday Harbor.”
Good location. Close to town. Very friendly staff. There were deer eating in the side yard!
TAYLOR
family_with_children
December 4, 2023
“Fabulous Getaway Spot!”
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
couple
November 17, 2023
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, from where to go for dinner to what to see on the island. We then went to the room, which was clean, cozy, and well equipped. Both my partner and I had a wonderful stay here and we would definitely stay here again. I have already recommended it to friends and family when I told them about my trip to San Juan Island!
Renuka
couple
October 31, 2023
Miriam was wonderful, the room had good amenities, and the hot tub was amazing! We had a great stay here
Sue & Gary
couple
October 16, 2023
“Miriam runs a really sweet, clean, convenient property.”
The grounds are lovely. Unit #14 has been thoughtfully furnished & accessorized, especially the bathroom.
MELANIE
family_with_children
September 11, 2023
There was no breakfast offered. The location was very convenient. The bed was very comfortable.
ANDREW
couple
September 9, 2023
“Thank you.”
ANDREW
couple
September 9, 2023
“Thank you.”
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Spa and wellness centre, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Badminton equipment
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Concierge service
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV, a microwave, a small fridge and an en suite bathroom are included. A Keurig coffee maker and air conditioning are provided as well.
Deluxe King Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Room
Free WiFi, flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom with a shower are included. A Keurig coffee maker, small refrigerator and air conditioning are provided as well. Please note: This room is located on the third floor and accessible by stairs only. Children cannot be accommodated.
Superior King Room
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
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