News From The Islands
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Traveling to San Juan County INN Phase 3
May 26, 2020Learn more about your options to get to our Friday Harbor Hotel once travel resumes.
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Go with the slow.™ Postpone non-essential travel.
March 15, 2020The COVID-19 crisis requires each of us to choose and act. Our choice was easy.
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We've won the 2016 Certificate of Excellence!
May 25, 2016We're flattered by all of the wonderful guests who have shared their experiences with us on TripAdvisor and helped us earn the 2016 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE!
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We’re INN: GOLD TripAdvisor GreenLeader Status for 2016
March 05, 2016We strive to be as green as it gets and, INN addition to being Silver LEED Certified, we're also recognized as a GOLD TripAdvisor® GreenLeader™!
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Sooo much more than a boat ride!
February 21, 2016Visit our Friday Harbor Hotel on San Juan Island by Washington State Ferry and you'll see why we call our INN 'off the coast of ordinary!'
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Winter Break INN Friday Harbor!
February 14, 2016If your family is on winter break and your scouting around for a slick spot to go with the slow - drop INN for a visit at our Friday Harbor Hotel!
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San Juan Island Day Cruises on the classic yacht Westward
June 28, 2014All aboard! Limited Sailing Dates: June 28, 29, 30 July 2, 3, 4 All trips depart at 12:30pm and return at 5:00pm!
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Summer Fun INN the San Juans
June 25, 2014Our San Juan Island Hotel is smack INN the middle of all the action! C'mon by this summer (or keep reading) to see what we're talking about!
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A Walk INN a San Juan Island National Park
June 14, 2014Enjoy a walk INN a park. San Juan Island is home to two National Parks; American Camp and English Camp.
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ready • set • slow
January 16, 2014Be careful, you'll fall INN love with our sleepy little island during the slow season. From the quiet San Juan Island town of Friday Harbor to the serene views that are only a short drive or hike away, you'll find yourself wishing that Island time was all the time!
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INN the kitchen
November 14, 2013'Tis the season for soaking up the slow and cooking up a storm! Come prepared or walk a block to the grocery to gather your goodies. Our penthouses are perfect for treating those you like best to meals fit for a king!
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'Tis the Season!
November 01, 2013The holidays are quickly approaching along with all the seasonal celebrations and fun you’ve come to expect from San Juan Island! There’s no better place to experience the comfort and joy of the holidays than INN Friday Harbor at our San Juan Island Hotel!
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First Film Fest INN Friday Harbor
September 07, 2013Ready • Set • Action! Get INN on all of the action of Friday Harbor's First Film Festival by setting up shop at our San Juan Island Hotel!
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It's EASY Season!
August 22, 2013Summer is winding down and there's a slightly cooler breeze in the air but that doesn’t mean there's any less fun to be had on San Juan Island!
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Summer Fun is INN Season!
July 16, 2013While the 4th of July has passed and the cool summer breeze continues, San Juan Island begins to host its popular mid-summer events. These events -- INN celebration of the essence of the island -- can be enjoyed INNdividually, as a couple, or even by the whole family!
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Friday Harbor 4th of July!
July 04, 2013Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with some good ole’ island fun! Friday Harbor is a bustling sea port that loves to put on a good party and the 4th of July is our best excuse of the year for a big bash. From parades to dock parties, we've got something for everyone!
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2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!
May 25, 2013We're happy to announce that you've helped us win the 2013 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award! We're blushing as this accolade for hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.
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Fun INN the sun!
May 10, 2013Summer INN the San Juans is the perfect time to get INN on the action and our Friday Harbor Hotel is the perfect basecamp for all of the summer fun you can handle!
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We're Green!
April 27, 2013Our Friday Harbor Hotel is one of greenest INN the whole U - S of A!
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#1: 2013 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE ISLANDS AWARD
March 26, 2013San Juan Island was acknowledged as the top Island INN the United States by TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Islands awards!
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Isle be Wed is back for 2013!
March 06, 2013The San Juan Islands’ Wedding Show is Back for 2013: Isle Be Wed, the only wedding show in the San Juan Islands, is back and bigger!
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2012 INN Re_view
December 30, 20122012 was one heck of a year. Have a look at our 'Year INN Re_view' to re_live all of the fun. Stay tuned for an awesome 2013! Cheers!
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Lonely Planet names the San Juans #3 INN 2013!
December 08, 2012Lonely Planet’s top notched Stateside editors have compiled their top ten destination list for 2013 and our very own San Juan Islands have been awarded the #3 spot!
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The Top 5 Reasons to Stay INN!
November 30, 2012Sure, the days might be shorter, darker and wetter than they once were, but that just gives you a better excuse to Stay INN with us!
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Comfort & Joy
October 31, 2012San Juan Island is the perfect spot to experience the Comfort and Joy of a small town holiday! From fun craft markets to Santa arriving in a parade of boats, Friday Harbor has something for everyone!
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Savor the San Juans!
September 21, 2012The San Juan Islands are spectacular in September and even better inn October! Learn all about savoring the San Juans and some spectacular savings, too!
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Facility Free
September 14, 2012Read all about it...we've just launched one screamin' deal for groups this easy season!
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County Fair Time
August 06, 2012The San Juan County Fair'll be INN full force August 15th – 18th. You've got just enough time to gear up for Trashion Fashion and the Zucchini 500!
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Third Annual Fly-Inn!
July 12, 2012Head over to the Friday Harbor Airport on Saturday, July 21st for the third annual Fly-Inn and Community Open House! Celebrate all things air from 10am to 3pm at this free event!
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Small Town 4th of July
June 26, 2012Get ready for a toe-tappin’, pie-eatin’, show-stoppin’ small town Friday Harbor 4th of July! Friday Harbor is a bustling sea port that loves to put on a good party and the 4th of July is our best excuse of the year for a big bash. From parades to dock parties, our town has a little bit for everyone!
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Artists' Studio Tour
May 23, 2012Local artists are offering the public a backstage pass inn∙to their personal studios and workshops! Soak it all inn; explore San Juan Island while completing the studio tour circuit!
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BEST Luxury Hotel in the Northwest
May 04, 2012For the people by the people: we've been voted the Northwest's BEST Luxury Hotel in Evening Magazine's annual BEST Getaways contest!
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Summer INNspired Cuisine
April 17, 2012Some of our favorite island restaurants are opening up for the spring and summer season! Come ‘n get it!
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Organic Bounty is INNseason
April 07, 2012Travel off the coast of ordinary this spring and summer and experience the fresh bounty that San Juan Island has to offer. As the weather warms up, the Farmer’s Market migrates back outdoors to The Brickworks, located just off of Spring Street a few blocks from the Island Inn at 123 West.
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Innternational Television Deal!
April 01, 2012Lights, camera, action! We're shaking off that small-town vibe and goin' Hollywood! Get ready to tune inn to the newest addicting reality television show, filmed right here at The Island Inn! Brace yourself; things are about to get INNteresting!
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Re_development Revealed!
March 22, 2012Pardon our dust, we're at it again! We're thrilled to share that our iconic 123 West development project in Friday Harbor, WA on San Juan Island continues to evolve as we reveal another round of redevelopment.
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Beach Babes
March 18, 2012Warmer weather makes those pint sized adventurers itch to get outside and explore! Make believe you and your little one are swashbucklers on a rugged coast, naturalists discovering new species, or a beautiful mermaid playing in the sea. San Juan Island has the perfect beach for any imagination!
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Spring Ahead: Island Time
March 12, 2012Folks zipping through a forest, mopeds rushing down back country roads and orcas frolicking just off shore are signs that spring has sprung on San Juan Island! Island days are longer and warmer now, so our neighbors are opening their doors to you and another incredible vacation season!
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Pint-Sized Island Adventures
March 06, 2012San Juan Island is one heck of a playground for adventurers both young and young at heart. With spring and summer fast approaching, we decided to prepare a list of the fun to be had for those extra small explorers at our timeless Northwest destination.
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Best of San Juan Island
February 05, 2012Now that 2012 is in full swing, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of the best of the San Juans as seen and told by Islanders!
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Attend Friday Harbor’s First Annual Wedding Show and Save!
January 27, 2012We’re really excited about the first ever San Juan Island wedding show this weekend at the Island Inn! We are proud to host the event, which will begin with a welcoming reception from 6pm-8pm Friday January 27th where brides can chat with the show’s participants on the eve of the actual event.
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San Juan Island Wedding Show Announced
January 09, 2012The Island Inn will host the first annual Isle Be Wed wedding show, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout the San Juan Islands.
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10 Ways to Go With the Slow
December 27, 2011Our favorite thing to do is (drumroll) nothing! Our Inn offers the perfect environment to take advantage of the highly underrated activity of relaxing among other ways to go with the slow this winter.
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New Friday Harbor Hotel Stash Rewards Partnership
November 17, 2011The Island Inn at 123 West is pleased to announce its partnership with Stash Hotel Rewards®, the largest loyalty program for independent hotels in the United States.
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Epicurean Escapes; Friday Harbor Gourmet is INN Season
October 13, 2011The Island Inn at 123 West and Duck Soup Inn will offer epicurean travelers an indulgent experience showcasing elevated accommodations and exceptional cuisine in the heart of Friday Harbor, WA.
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Save the Date and a Whole Lot more
August 30, 2011Focus on your guest list. We are happy to provide customized event coordination, setup, cleanup and all the personal attention you deserve for a price we can all agree on – $0
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Savor the San Juans
August 14, 2011Savor the San Juans is a “Medley of Food, Art and Culture” in addition to being a great excuse for us to offer exceptional rates on our contemporary penthouses and comfortable eurostyle guestrooms.
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Travel + Leisure Names San Juan Islands #4
July 30, 2011The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards list is the cover story of the magazine’s August 2011 issue, and the San Juan Islands rank #4 among the top islands worldwide!
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Red, White and New! The Island Inn at 123 West Opens July 4th
June 30, 2011The Island Inn at 123 West will open all thirteen of its Friday Harbor Hotel accommodations, including seven Penthouses and six Eurostyle guestrooms, as scheduled on July 4th 2011.
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Off the Coast of Ordinary: New Leadership Announced
May 17, 2011The Island Inn at 123 West will offer seven penthouses, six eurostyle guestrooms and anticipates a grand opening on July 4, 2011. Inn accommodations offer spaces for guests to unplug, connect and embrace Friday Harbor and San Juan Island.
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San Juan Island Named #3 by National Geographic
May 07, 2011Did you hear? The San Juan Islands are getting some serious attention across the planet. National Geographic has named these emerald isles #3 on their list of the top 10 spots you've gotta see to believe in 2011.
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San Juan Islands #2 on New York Times List
May 01, 2011What a way to kick off the 2011 vacation season and introduce our contemporary digs to the world! The New York Times named the San Juan Islands #2 on its list of hotspots worldwide.
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2015 Job Fair
January 01, 0001The Island Inn is hosting a job fair Monday, May 4th from 4pm - 6pm!
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San Juan Island Spring Break
January 01, 0001Don’t miss out on a spring break vacation in the San Juan Islands! Our Friday Harbor Hotel has Spring Break Specials that are too good to pass up!
