Orcas Island hotels provide great lodging options for San Juan Islands visitors. You'll find some of the best San Juan Islands San Juan Islands beach hotels on Orcas Island, for example, and if you like bed and breakfasts, there are some excellent choices there as well. Regardless of your preferences, finding Orcas Island lodging that proves to be a good fit shouldn't be hard, and there certainly won't be a lack of fun things to do once you get settled in. Orcas Island offers a wide variety of activities, and as you might imagine, many of these activities involve spending time in the great outdoors.

The Rosario Resort & Spa (pictured) has long been one of the best Orcas Island lodging establishments, and it just may be better than ever. Historic charm mixes with modern convenience at this popular San Juan Islands hotel, and as far as the guests units are concerned, they are about as good as you will find in the SJI chain. Tasteful decor can be found in every room and suite, and guests can expect to have access to their own refrigerator, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private patio or balcony. Facility highlights include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a marina. Thanks to the marina, things like kayaking tours are easy to arrange, and Moran State Park is just a hop, skip, and a jump away if you want to get into some land-based activities.

Being that Orcas Island is such a beautiful destination, many visitors hope to rent a cabin or go camping so that they can stay close to nature. At the West End Beach Resort, you can secure a camping site or a cabin, and the location is hard to beat. This unique resort sits on a beach on Orcas Island's western side, and the sunsets often prove to be spectacular. A marina is in place, and it offers things such as fishing excursions and boat rentals, and you can also get help finding things to do at the activities kiosk (seasonal). The accommodations at the West End Beach Resort, the beachfront cottages provide many of the comforts of home and are arguably the most enticing. Non-beachfront cottages cost less if you are concerned about your budget, and you if you have cheap Orcas Island accommodations in mind, the tent-like cabins offer good value. You can also hope to secure a campsite when looking to enjoy lower lodging rates. There are sites for both RV campers and tents.

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Should you have intentions of staying at a bed and breakfast during your San Juan Islands vacation, giving the Orcas Island B&Bs a look is recommended. One of the best bed and breakfasts on the island is the Kangaroo House. You can find this attractive B&B just one mile north of the main settlement of Eastsound, and it only takes about five minutes to walk to a beach. Just four miles away are the Moran State Park lines, only adding to the allure of the location. There are five guest units to choose from at the Kangaroo House, and they all offer their own charming decors. The amenities aren't overflowing, though you should find that the comfort level is high. Cozy robes and hair dryers are among the standard amenities, and you can request an iron and ironing board. Some units have TVs and DVD players, and you'll have your own private bathroom. Wi-Fi Internet access is available for those who wish to take advantage, and a filling breakfast can be enjoyed every morning at no extra price.

There aren't a lot of options for cheap Orcas Island accommodations. That being said, the Cascade Harbor Inn offers some friendly rates, especially if you book one of the simpler motel-style rooms. Studios and suites are also available at a higher price if you prefer, and regardless of whether you secure a room or a suite, a continental breakfast will be included in the rates, at least during the peak summer season. A color TV and a coffee maker come standard in every guest unit, and if you book a studio or suite, you will also have a private kitchen at your disposal. Concierge services are available to help guests find fun things to do, and it's just a short walk to the Rosario Resort's marina.

As a side note, anyone hoping to find cheap San Juan Islands hotels will do well to plan a non-summer visit. Most SJI hotels drop their rates considerably during the winter, spring, and fall seasons. This is certainly true of the Cascade Harbor Inn.