I've wanted to visit the San Juan Islands ever since my fiancee and I moved to the Pacific NW from the East Coast. I decided on the Bird Rock Hotel due to its proximity to the pier for the ferry and the photos from their website. I chose the San Juan Suite and purchased a 90-minute deep-tissue massage for my fiancee at the Earthbox Spa. Both reservations exceeded our expectations. The hotel had a pottery barn ambience once inside and the staff were wonderful. Some highlights were the bed, the decor, and the bathroom. It was luxurious and my fiancee was impressed with my decision once we opened the door to our suite. In addition, the location of the hotel was ideal, close to shops and restaurants and to the ferry, if you're running a little behind. I would recommend bring your vehicle to the island to see and visit all the sites e.g., Pelindaba Lavender Fields and Lime Kiln State Park. We both plan on coming back during the summer months and hopefully observe some orcas.
