In downtown Friday Harbor, Blue Water Inn and Suites offers a unique blend of comfort and community. Meet fellow travelers in the spacious shared common area with a full kitchen, living room, work desk, and Smart TV's or retreat to your private room with two queen beds.
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9.09.0 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! CP
Newly Built in 2024!! Blue Water Inn - China Pearl Suite! Downtown Friday Harbor, steps away from Ferry Landing!
The suites are private.
The Blue Water Inn and Suites is a prime location in downtown Friday Harbor, just around the corner from the ferry dock!
If you are looking for a comfortable, clean room with a private bathroom, look no further. Leave your vehicle behind for the convenience of exploring on-foot or take a short walk to any of the shuttle or trolley pick up spots! This location is steps away from the delicious restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and parks that Friday Harbor offers.
You can relax and watch a movie in your private room with two queen beds and a full bathroom.
The China Pearl Suite is located off of Spring Street and when windows are open, you may hear slight street noise.
This is the perfect spot for a solo traveler, couples, or a group trip to San Juan Island. Rent a single room or multiple rooms for your experience on San Juan Island.
*This is a non-smoking building. *Not Pet Friendly. *Smart TV access with your own login. *The China Pearl Suite is located off of Spring Street and when windows are open, you may hear slight street noise during the day. *This unit is located on the second floor which requires use of approximately 15 stairs. No elevator on site. *No laundry on site. *No parking on-site. *Quiet hours are 10pm to 9am and are strictly enforced.
*These units are not permitted for stays longer than 7 days without preapproval. Please call our office to book a longer stay.
The internet / Wi-fi at this location should be sufficient for streaming video, phone calls, remote work and video conferencing. China Pearl Suite Test Results: Download Speed: 21.39 Mbps--Upload Speed: 7.74 Mbps -- Ping: 25 Ms (Average of three tests that were conducted October 2024)
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Entertainment
Smart TV
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
Near the marina
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Friday Harbor, this apartment is in the city center. Whale Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and Roche Harbor Marina. Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore are also worth visiting. Visit our Friday Harbor travel guide
Is Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! CP pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! CP?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! CP?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! CP located?
Located in the heart of Friday Harbor, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Whale Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! CP Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This location is very clean and has a great roof top view. But can get load at night and says no kids .but someone had a kid running the hallways.
Dalana
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Wilmer C.
Apr 18, 2025
Amazing place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very good place , close to all , everything look like new ,
We stayed at the Blue Water Inn for a girls’ trip, and we were pleasantly surprised. Management was wonderfully communicative. The property was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable, and the location was fabulous! We loved being able to walk around downtown and explore the harbor.
The location is great for walking Friday Harbor as you are staying directly in the middle of town. The drawback was the noise level. Our room (1 out of 6 with a shared dining/living room space) was the China Pearl and we overlooked Spring street which is the main boulevard through town and directly across from the ferry load/unload zone so during the ferry unload there is an excessive amount of traffic and subsequently noise.
The room itself was very clean and new feeling with plenty of space but not much in it. Could use a desk or possibly a small couch. Three large windows so even on a hot day we could regulate the temperature as there was no air conditioning. There was a large fan in the room which helped considerably but there was no box of tissue and we only had one wash cloth between the two of us for three nights.
The shared space was very large and the kitchen was clean and had anything you might need to prepare meals.
All in all we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to friends as long as you get the China Pearl (3 large windows) or the Shogun which I believe has its own balcony.
Troy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carla M.
Oct 11, 2024
Best spot in Friday Harbor
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I would recommend this rental for anyone interested in staying in Friday Harbor. You are walking distance to all shops, restaurants and all that the harbor has to offer. The room was very clean and comfortable. Lots of space for 2 or even 4 people. With the added bonus of the living area (shared with other guests), its super convenient. While we were there, we did not see another person so we really used the living spaces for lounging and making snacks and cocktails. The view is a little obstructed but you can still see the harbor. I would definitely stay here again.
Carla M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
KERRY S.
Sep 3, 2024
San Juan Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great!
Yes, excellent all around place was spotless… group group shared area with refrigerators was very clean and very organized. Each little apartment has its own little shelf in the fridge…. Fully stocked with dishes and everything you would need to cook if you wanted to…. He worked excellent with a great variety of choices on the cable…. And lots of correct coffee available… the Keurig coffee makers also very quiet at night…. In our apartment also had a nice bathtub with good hot water. We highly recommend staying here. It was really sweet.!!!
Great stay for a quick trip to Friday Harbor and San Juan Island. Great concept of individual rooms similar to a hotel with great common space! Will definitely stay again!
We really enjoyed our weekend on the island. I’m glad we chose Blue Water Suites for our 2 night stay. It was a great location. I personally loved the community style main area. Everyone was respectful and kind. I definitely plan on staying again next year!
Great downtown location, close to the ferry terminal. Very clean, 2nd floor rooms, up about 15 stairs. Rooms are like staying in a home, more than a hotel. The rooms are up 15 stairs that have great grip and a steady handrail.There is a community kitchen and living space at the end of the hallway past the rooms.in the communal area there are 2 large refridgerators, and oven and store, and a large drop in freezer. There is even a communial deck that overlooks the ferry terminal.
The rooms are all connected by a long hall way. The doors to the rooms are ones like you'd have at a home but all have keypad entry.
The rooms are very clean and new. There are no minifridges in the room, but the 2 large communal fridges have totes labeled for your food to be stored.
This is a great location if you are an early riser. The ferries start to arrive at 5am, and so do the loud trucks. The town in quiet at night once the last ferry arrives. Parking is street parking only. There is public parking a couple blocks away. But parking is allowed on the street overnight. 2 hour limit on parking from 8am-5pm. we never had trouble finding parking during the week.
The bulding feels very safe and secure.
The rooms do not have minifridges, so you have to use the main communal refridgerators.
The rooms do not have A/C, but the weather and wind is good. The rooms do have a wall heater, which we didn't use.
The wifi was good as I was traveling for work, and was able to join meetings.
Brock
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Amy D.
Jul 13, 2025
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Clean property in a great location. A lot of road noise and it was a bit hot from lack of air movement but overall a great experience.
Amy D.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Michelle G.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Clean but very hot at night
The room was very clean &new, very basic but the thermostat was set at 80 degrees. We tried to contact the VEBO rep several times. They finally responded that there was a fan in the room & that should suffice. Luckily it cooled down outside but I would not stay there in the summer.
The room was clean and spacious, but the road noise was pretty bad. If you have a sensitive sleep you should avoid this place (and probably any other place that faces the Spring street
Levon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Troy T.
Jul 18, 2025
China Pearl suite at the Blue Water Inn - Friday Harbor
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location is great for walking Friday Harbor as you are staying directly in the middle of town. The drawback was the noise level. Our room (1 out of 6 with a shared dining/living room space) was the China Pearl and we overlooked Spring street which is the main boulevard through town and directly across from the ferry load/unload zone so during the ferry unload there is an excessive amount of traffic and subsequently noise.The room itself was very clean and new feeling with plenty of space but not much in it. Could use a desk or possibly a small couch. Three large windows so even on a hot day we could regulate the temperature as there was no air conditioning. There was a large fan in the room which helped considerably but there was no box of tissue and we only had one wash cloth between the two of us for three nights.The shared space was very large and the kitchen was clean and had anything you might need to prepare meals.All in all we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to friends as long as you get the China Pearl (3 large windows) or the Shogun which I believe has its own balcony.
Troy T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication