Elderhostel Facilities
Great Places to Learn
We offer our programs in two primary locations, one in Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island, and the other on Orcas Island. In addition, we offer a number of programs with regional partners and even run cruises on the Spirit of Endeavor every fall.
ELEMENTS HOTEL & SPA (SAN JUAN ISLAND)
410 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, (360) 378-4000 or (800)793-4756.
One of our Friday Harbor partners is the Elements San Juan Island Hotel & Spa. It is the only San Juan Island lodging with a heated indoor swimming pool and on-site full service spa. This hotel is inspired by the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest, mixing together the aspects of earth, sea, sun, and sky into a singular hotel experience. Its central location is the ideal starting point for adventure and exploration of the island.
The hotel offers rooms with two queen-sized beds and mini-refrigerator, an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Located just three blocks from the Friday Harbor ferry terminal, the hotel is pleased to pick up you and your luggage at the ferry dock and transport you to your lodgings. Our classes and meals are held Element's conference room, making your stay easy and convenient.
Friday Harbor is the San Juan County seat; dining, shopping and site-seeing are available right outside your room and the port docks are just three blocks from the facility. All of our programs offer a day of island touring so you can enjoy the sites outside the town proper.
BEST WESTERN FRIDAY HARBOR SUITES (SAN JUAN ISLAND)
680 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-3031 or (800) 752-5752.
One of our Friday Harbor lodging partners is the Best Western Friday Harbor Suites. All suites feature a separate bedroom with one queen size bed; large living room with fireplace and queen-size sleeper sofa (with 7" mattress); kitchen (equipped with full-size refrigerator, china and silverware); private balcony/deck; and private bath. The Best Western Friday Harbor Suites also feature an on-site fitness room, on-site restaurant, outdoor courtyard jacuzzi and complimentary shuttle service to and from the ferry landing or airport.
OUTLOOK INN (ORCAS ISLAND)
171 Main Street, Eastsound WA 98245. (360) 376-2200 or (888) out-look (688-5665).
Our Orcas Island lodging partner is the charming Outlook Inn located in the picturesque bayside village of Eastsound. The Inn provides a wide array of accommodation styles ranging from Victorian B&B-style rooms with European shared bath; to modern standard two-bedded rooms with private baths; to luxury suites with fireplace, private deck/balcony and breathtaking views.
The Inn offers complimentary WIFI, DVD rentals and on-site parking. Classes and meals take place in the Inn's Victorian conference room, making your stay easy and convenient.
You'll find galleries; restaurants and the quaint shops of Eastsound Village are within easy walking distance of the Inn.
BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN (SEATTLE)
200 Taylor Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109, Toll Free (800)351-9444
Some of our programs beginning in Seattle stay at the Best Western Executive Inn, located in the shadow of the Space Needle just one block from the Seattle Center. This well located facility features on-site restaurant, lounge and meeting facilities, as well as a fitness center with whirlpool hot tub.
All rooms are eco-friendly and non-smoking. Room amenities include microwave, mini-refrigerator, air conditioning, and high-speed internet access.
QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL & SUITES (VICTORIA, BC)
Your stay in Victoria will be highlighted by the stylish and conveniently located Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites. The Queen Victoria is just steps away from Beacon Hill Park, the Royal BC Museum, and Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbor. This attractive hotel offers modern lodging featuring either one king or two queen beds, balcony, in-room coffee and internet, on-site dining, pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna.
SPIRIT OF ENDEAVOR
In 2008 and 2009, we board Cruise West's "Spirit of Endeavor" for a trip through the inland coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest exclusively chartered for Elderhostel. This ship is modern with rooms for just 50 to 70 guests. Meals are famously delicious, the views are spectacular and the company can't be beat!
LA CONNER COUNTRY INN (LACONNER)
Our lodging partner in LaConner is the LaConner Country Inn. This cozy NW lodge-style hotel is located within easy walking distance of LaConner galleries, museums, shops and restaurants. Rooms at the Inn are spacious and feature down comforters, fireplace, flat screen TV, and mini-refrigerator. The Inn also features high speed wireless internet access and an on-site restaurant. Lectures and meals are located in the Inn's comfortable conference room for your convenience.