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Make the Most of Your Friday Harbor Stay

Maritime gateway to the San Juans

Friday Harbor serves as the vibrant heart of the San Juan Islands, where Washington State Ferries dock alongside seaplanes arriving from Seattle. This compact waterfront town has preserved its turn-of-the-century wooden architecture along Spring Street, creating an authentic maritime atmosphere without stoplights or chain establishments. The Whale Museum occupies an 1892 Odd Fellows Hall, while the San Juan Islands Museum of Art signals the town's evolution into a sophisticated cultural destination.

Farm-to-table dining and island exploration

The culinary scene emphasizes Pacific Northwest ingredients, with restaurants like Coho showcasing locally sourced seafood and island farm produce. San Juan Vineyard operates from a restored 1895 schoolhouse, pouring estate-grown varietals. The walkable downtown connects galleries, boutiques, and the harbor, while Lime Kiln Point State Park offers exceptional land-based whale watching along the western shore.

Island connections

San Juan Transit's seasonal shuttle connects island attractions, though many visitors bring vehicles on the ferry. Inter-island ferries make day trips to Orcas and Lopez Islands simple, with walk-on passengers traveling free. Kenmore Air's 45-minute seaplane service lands directly at the marina, bypassing the lengthier ferry journey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Friday Harbor

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Friday Harbor?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles for your hotel reservation in Friday Harbor, or you can opt for a miles-plus-cash combination to provide more booking options. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What is the benefit of booking my Friday Harbor hotel directly on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn miles when paying fully with cash, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We suggest reviewing the cancellation policies displayed in the detailed information for each hotel before completing your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the mileage credits you earn and receive in your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. For an overview of the advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. Be sure to check out the latest MQDs offers and terms at the Delta Stays MQD Offer page.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays is available to everyone for hotel bookings. However, by becoming a SkyMiles Member, you will unlock the ability to earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent (excluding taxes and other fees) on Delta Cars and Stays, and it is free to join. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, beyond traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your travel needs. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What hotels in Friday Harbor have high ratings?

You will find 15 hotels in Friday Harbor to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Tucker House Inn has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10, and features a restaurant and proposal/romance packages. Another top-rated hotel is Friday Harbor House, where you can enjoy a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

What's a good time of year to visit Friday Harbor?

To experience Friday Harbor during great weather, visit in July when temperatures average mid-70s°F with mostly sunny skies and minimal rain. For off-peak prices and fewer crowds, consider May or October when temperatures reach the 50s-60s°F with pleasant conditions, active whale migration, and lower lodging rates.

Which hotels in Friday Harbor are located near Lime Kiln Point State Park?

Spot orcas breaching from the rocky shoreline at this premier land-based whale-watching park. The historic 1919 lighthouse offers spectacular views of Haro Strait. Popular hotels include Friday Harbor House which is a short drive away.

Which hotels in Friday Harbor are near San Juan Island National Historic Park?

This park preserves the site where a pig nearly sparked war between the US and Britain in 1859. Explore two historic camps while watching for orcas along the coast. Friday Harbor House is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

Which hotels in Friday Harbor are near San Juan Islands Sculpture Park?

This 20-acre outdoor gallery features over 150 sculptures across meadows and shoreline trails, where art harmonizes with San Juan Island's natural landscape along 5 distinct paths. One popular hotel is Friday Harbor House which is a short drive away.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar