ABOUT

ROCHE HARBOR

 

Roche Harbor has long been a favorite and unique destination for many travelers seeking to explore the best of the San Juan Islands. Located on the northern tip of San Juan Island, the historical company town stands next to the picturesque harbor and offers some of the most spectacular sunsets in the Pacific Northwest.

Listed on the National Register of Historical Sites, the old Hotel de Haro, built in 1886, has many rooms appointed with original antique pieces and offers the traveler an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy country ambiance of Old World charm. Once a favorite destination spot for President Theodore Roosevelt, Roche Harbor still welcomes visitors from all over the world to sample its charm and sense of history.

The historical village offers several dining options including McMillin's Dining Room for fine dining at its best, overlooking the beautiful harbor and sunsets. You can enjoy a colorful Coastal Cuisine at the Madrona Grill in the gazebo and on the famous waterfront deck, and listen to live music on weekend afternoons during the summer. Live music for dancing is available on weekends during summer also.  If you are looking for more family-oriented dining, Lime Kiln Cafe will serve you up a hearty breakfast and a great choice of lunch options.

Newly opened this summer is the full service Afterglow Spa decorated with impeccable taste where the ambiance is soothing to the soul, tranquil, warm and intimate.  Begin your vacation with a relaxing massage, or indulge in one of their signature body treatments to revive your spirirt and awaken your senses.

 

 

 

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If you like to shop, Roche Harbor offers a good selection of unique shopping, including Roche Harbor Gift Shop, located next to the hotel lobby, where you can purchase souvenirs or nautical gifts to take home with you, as well as Roche Harbor logo sweatshirts and jackets. Roche Harbor Sportswear located above the Company Store on the wharf also offers a great selection of resortwear and accessories.

The Company Store at Roche Harbor is a country store carrying everything you might need during your stay with us including food items, fresh fruit and vegetables, unique wines, film for your camera, all sorts of souvenirs, marine accessories and your morning newspaper!  Dominique's House is ocated in the brand new Quarryman Hall building next to the Hotel de Haro with an exciting selection of home furnishings and accessories.

 

Roche Harbor Marina, has been a popular boating destination for many years and accommodates vessels up to 160 feet. A favorite place for the late John Wayne and also the late Johnny Carson and many other well-known stars to pull into one of its 377 slips, it has been featured in many movies and travel shows. 

 

 

Roche Harbor is a US Customs Port of Entry for those wanting to sail to and from Canada which is only 15 miles away.

We are sure you will find lots to do at Roche Harbor, including walking to the Sculpture Park or to the historical mausoleum, hiking the many trails taking you through the lime quarries, catching shrimp from the docks, swimming in the 82 degree pool or playing tennis, just to name a few.

We hope you will be taken back in time to a quiet and more relaxed pace of life, as you stroll the cobble stone walkways and formal gardens, browse the shops, frank and mail your post card at our post office, find necessities (or the makings of a gourmet meal) at our Company Store, enjoy your choice of casual to fine dining in our restaurants, even attend Sunday Mass in the summer at "Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel." You might want to consider a storybook wedding here. We hope you will visit us soon and let the quaintness of our very special place unfold before your eyes!

Accommodations

 

San Juan Island lodging at its best! Roche Harbor has a variety of accommodations to please everyone's taste.

If luxury is what you seek, then you are sure to enjoy one of the new luxurious suites in the Quarryman Hall Building - sophistication at its finest and perfect for honeymooners. With views over the village center and the harbor, you can relax amid the soothing furnishings in a color palette of cream, beige and sage.

New two and three bedroom spectacular homes are also available for guests and are located on the hill above the Hotel de Haro. 

The McMillin Suites situated on the hill above the restaurant have a sweeping view over the harbor. A romantic spot to watch the sunset, appointed with a king sized bed, TV, claw-foot tub and heated bathroom floor, and many extras you will love!

 

 

The old Hotel de Haro was built in 1886, and has 4 suites containing private bathrooms including the Presidential Suite, Sunset Suite, and two Harborview Suites, along with 16 rooms with shared bathrooms. Most of the rooms overlook the beautiful formal gardens and quaint harbor and are furnished with the original antiques of yesteryear. The charming hotel still has noticeably slanted floors on the second floor hallway and crooked windows in the lobby which add the country ambiance so many antique lovers appreciate.

Families enjoy the convenience of kitchens, a fireplace and extra bathrooms in the one, two and three bedroom condominiums overlooking the lagoon. Also 2 bedroom cottages located near the pool, tennis courts and playground with lots of grassy area for the kids to run are very popular with young families.

We await the pleasure of your company so you can feel the charm and hospitality of this island paradise.