Earthbox Motel & Spa

With 72 rooms in total, 42 of which are at ground level, the Earthbox San Juan Island Hotel and Spa is a retro-style motor inn with a modern twist. The accommodations are simple utilitarian "boxes" in the manner of old motels, but with a stylishly renovated décor, such as polished wood floors with area rugs and an earthy palette of warm brown and orange furnishings.

The hotel's mission is to provide a unique "hybrid" lodging experience through the unexpected fusion of elements both vintage and contemporary. Rooms come with either two Queens or one King-sized bed. Complimentary WiFi Internet access is offered in every unit and throughout the property. Standard amenities include iPod-docking radios and upscale bath products.

Facilities here range from a heated indoor pool to a Jacuzzi, a dry sauna, and a fitness center. The on-site Lavendera Day Spa offers massages, facials, and energy treatments. Guests may also make use of complimentary beach cruiser bikes, while the concierge service can arrange bike and moped rentals, whale and wildlife tours, guided sea kayaking, or yoga instruction.

The Earthbox San Juan Islands Motel and Spa is located at 410 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250. Pets are welcome in designated rooms for a $15 fee per pet per night. Free airport and ferry shuttle services are available, and there is ample adjacent parking at no additional charge.