I must admit we were nervous once we booked this hotel and then read reviews on several websites and travel books. However, we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The location is wonderful, overlooking the harbor with wonderful gardens right in front of the hotel. The staff was very courteous, friendly and helpful. We had rooms that were classified as suites, meaning they were large with their own baths. While the building is over 100 years old and the rooms have been furnished to maintain the historic feel of the hotel, it was comfortable and clean and on par with other older historic properties we have stayed at in other areas of the country.
The entire complex at Roche Harbor has much to offer and is very well staffed to accommodate guests.

Really a terrific place. The rooms are authentic and immaculate, the floor is appropriately uneven, and the shared bathroom is nicer than anything I've ever lived in. Roche Harbor is a much nicer place to stay than Friday Harbor, and this is the best spot from which to go whale watching. I wish we'd taken a boat from here rather than Victoria, this is the closest departure point to see them. There's a lot of construction around the hotel, so it might lose some of its isolated charm, but plenty of hiking trails and a great sculpture garden. Even an airport within walking distance. Very high class of people here too, probably because they're stinking rich (judging by the yachts). Check out Teddy Roosevelt's signature in the guest book.

The Hotel de Haro definitely is beautiful. From outside, it looks lik an old movie set. You can absolutely imagine that you're in the early 20th century, visiting with Theodore Roosevelt. Inside, the place is a little shabby. We stayed in a small room with a beatiful view of Roche Harbor. There are 2 bathrooms per floor (Mens and Womens) and it takes a while to get a shower in the morning. The best part of the place is the balcony, from which you can get great view of the harbor, the flag ceremony every night, and sunset. Definitely go visit the Mausoleum. It's a walk, but worth it. It rises like a Greek temple in the middle of the woods.