Hotels in San Juan, Washington

• San Juan Island is off the coast of Washington state and a 90-minute ferry boat ride from Anacortes on the mainland. Most of San Juan's hotels are in Friday Harbor, where the island's ferry terminal is located. Tourists can swim at Friday Harbor's beaches, and hiking paths are available at San Juan Island National Historical Park. Fishing spots include Roche Harbor on the northern end of San Juan Island and Smallpox Bay on the island's western coast.

Bird Rock Hotel

• The Bird Rock Hotel is in the heart of Friday Harbor and is within walking distance of the city's ferry pier. This terminal offers rides to Anacortes on mainland Washington and Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. The hotel is also within walking distance of Friday Harbor's waterfront restaurants, which include Downriggers -- located by the ferry pier -- and Place Bar and Grill.

  Another Friday Harbor restaurant, Backdoor Kitchen, provides room service for guests at Bird Rock Hotel and serves steak and seafood entrees for lunch and dinner. The hotel prepares breakfast for its guests every morning. Each of the guest rooms have European antique-style furniture, and the hotel can arrange for you to stay in cottage units, referred to as the hotel's "studio" rooms.

Earthbox Motel and Spa

• Earthbox Motel is a boutique accommodation in Friday Harbor, and it features a traditional, one-level motel structure, where the guest rooms have outdoor entrances. Guest room features include hardwood floors, kitchens, sitting areas and earth element-themed décor, such as "Wind Place" and "Sea Place." The motel's day spa, Lavendera, offers massages and body treatments. Other hotel amenities include a year-round indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Packages are available from the motel that include spa treatments and room rates.

  The motel is less than a 10-minute walk from the San Juan Island ferry terminal and local eateries in downtown Friday Harbor, such as Jimmy's Paradise Cafe and the Coho Restaurant. Jackson's Beach is approximately 10 minutes from the motel, which offers bicycling paths and swimming in North Bay.

States Inn and Ranch

• Situated in northern San Juan Island, the States Inn and Ranch is a 62-acre countryside accommodation that includes walking and bicycling trails on its property. The hotel also allows guests to have "close encounters" with alpacas and horses, and guests can even feed the alpacas. The nine guest rooms and suites are in the States Inn, a converted schoolhouse built in the early 20th century. One of the rooms, the Southwestern Suite, has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a living room with sleeper sofa. A gourmet breakfast is prepared by the hotel's staff every morning, using farm-raised ingredients.

  The hotel is a 20-minute drive from San Juan Island National Historical Park. This recreation area offers boating and fishing opportunities in Garrison Bay, and it affords visitors the opportunity to watch orca whales from its beaches. Beaches and boating docks are also available at Smallpox Bay Park, which is a 30-minute drive south of the hotel.