Rosario Resort and Spa

This place is heavenly. This is one of the best places we have ever stayed. We had a bay view from our bed. Drinking wine and coffee on be patio enjoying the serene water was amazing.

This place was awesome! We stayed at the round house. So worth it I felt like royalty staying in that cute room. The view, the food, the spa was awesome. The room, the mansion & spa facilities were clean & nice. Some of the restaurant staff is a tad stuffy so I gave it a four. Also Do not skip the spa. They have employees in the spa who they are lucky to have with high end resort experience. Misty was so awesome, making me feel comfortable and she also did a great job!

Beautiful peaceful location. Nice room reasonably appointed. Stayed in bayshore suite with separate king room. Enough alternate restaurant choices in Eastsound to choose from if you want to bypass onsite restaurant. Beautiful mansion and friendly staff

A lovely location, lots of history, and a jewel of the past that needs a little TLC but still very enjoyable. All the staff were pleasant and helpful. Restaurant had fabulous food. Inconsistent from day 1 to day 2 but still good. No rooms in the mansion. We were in a room with two double beds (just fine for my husband, two teenagers and me). Quiet, beautiful view, serene, comfortable. Nice soaking tub. Room could use some updating but was just fine for us. Reminded me of a condo like building from the 1980’s, separated from rest of Rosario. A small man-​made lake with fountain, outdoor pool, closed restaurant, harbor, and store that was closed for the season between the condo like buildings and the mansion. Mansion had a nice indoor pool, hot tub, family friendly lounge, restaurant, museum, and concert hall for Saturday performances. Outdoor pool overlooking the sound was beautiful but too cold. My teenagers did take a dunk but then went to the indoor pool. I am glad we had the experience. Did not try the spa but I felt rejuvenated and rested from our stay.
We explored Mt. Constitution and climbed the tower, hiked the small .2 ml trail to see the waterfalls, the only waterfalls (4) in the San Juan Islands, and checked out Lake Cascade. Visited Artwork, a lodge displaying 40 some different artists from the island; worth the stop. Peeked in at Doe Bay, not so impressed but the view was nice. Really enjoyed Eastsound and all the beauty of the artistic folk on the island with gardens, culinary, jewelry, etc. All the people were wonderful and engaged in conversation. Enjoyed the best latte from the bookstore, delicious pastries from Rose’s Café, picked up an adorable crow water feature in the flower shop, and a few other mementos from the stores. A must see is the Orcas Island Pottery, what a charming place with the pottery displayed outside in the gardens and in rustic cabins. Picked up couple of pieces there too. Visited Deer Harbor, not much to see but enjoyed Orcas Village in the reasonably priced gift shop and pastry and coffee from Orcas Café. All the baked products were fabulous on the island. My teenagers enjoyed the trip with their parents exploring, tasting, and relaxing.
Make sure you reserve your ferry ticket there and back before you go. Wish we had more time to explore the other islands and head to Victoria, but overall, a very nice trip. Thanks Orcas for the get away.
Side note: in Anacortes, we ate at Fidalgo Drive-​Inn (very good) and explored the ferry beach. Get there early to enjoy the nature walks… lovely!

The atmosphere was as stuffy as the help. After being out on the water the bar seemed overly warm and musty. While the museum upstairs was interesting, the food service in the bar area was extremely slow, almost to the point of intentionally ignoring our party. No outside dining available so you are stuck in this uninviting environment unless you want to take your overpriced wattered down drink out to the unimpressive pool area in a plastic cup, but hey, on the bright side you get to keep the cup and with the amount you would need to drink to feel better about your experience you could be set for a game of beer pong. I don’t play so I finished my drink and moved on to another island.

The resort is beautiful with fantastic views. We came for a spa weekend in March. The spa facilities were clean and we had great massages. We enjoyed our meals eaten in the restaurant/​lounge. Everyone was very nice and we thought the service was excellent. We had a king bayside view room which the view was absolutely fantastic. The balcony is nearly over the water, can’t beat the view! The only complaint about the rooms were that the pillows were cheap and uncomfortable and that the walls were pretty thin (noisy). We didn’t expect a posh room, we came for the beauty of the island, the historic mansion, and the peace and quiet of the Island itself. We would stay again.

We stayed here this weekend, it was sad because they had someone in an adjoining room next to us and there are plenty of open rooms. We are in the handicap room as well so the shower is not that great. With the adjoining room we got no sleep we can hear every word of the other people. It was not the greatest. I would say one star except that our view is wonderful.

Had a lovely, romantic weekend on Orcas Island, including a one-​night stay at the Rosario. Beautiful setting and spacious, well-​appointed room for ~$ 100 something. Dinner in their lounge was fabulous: loved the $ 28 meat and cheese charcuterie plate… Such yummy pickled vegetables! And tasty greyhound.
My only complaints: no mini-​bar in our room (tho there was a fridge) and no ice machine in our building (had to walk over to the main «mansion»). Oh and I did not experience any paranormal activity, contrary to tripadvisor reviews. :-P
Would definitely return.

This review is based on the spa and hotel only. Although we did order a pizza to go (took back to our room) we did not dine in the restaurant.
1– The view from our room was beautiful and the grounds were well kept. We went during a quiet time which was really nice, very few people which made it quiet and relaxing.
2– Staff is friendly, especially the spa manager Jaylin! She was very welcoming and attentive.
3– Spa treatment, this is where things weren’t so good. My friend had booked us for a couples massage which is $ 350 or $$ 175 per person.
I had Sukima, my friend had PeggyJo. My massage was Sukima was horrible, my friends massage with PeggyJo was one of the best massages she has ever had. I didn’t want to say anything during the massage session as it would of totally ruined it for my friend who really needed this massage. However, we stopped by the front desk before leaving the next day and spoke to the manager Christopher Peacock and without going into all the specifics he made things right for the bad massage
4– Spa accommodations (pool, hot tub, steam room) were very well maintained, they offer a nice seating area around a gas fireplace and offered us water or tea. Very relaxing.
It was very nice that Christopher was so understanding, listened to our concerns and made our visit a positive memorable experience even though there was a problem.

This is the second year in a row that my husband and I have stayed here for our anniversary. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend then Orcas Island is a great location. The resort view is spectacular and the mansion is really beautiful with lots of history and the resort restaurant has beautiful scenery. The prices for the rooms are pretty decent too. This is where the positives end. The rooms, while clean, are out dated and stuffy and offer nothing special. Their idea of an air conditioner is a box fan in the closet. We ended up being put next to a family of screaming little kids. I’m a mother of three and I understand how kids can be but that is exactly why we went away for the weekend. I wanted a quiet, relaxing, kid free weekend. I didn’t want to wake up to kids jumping around on the floor above us at 7am. I felt like we were in a cheaply built apartment complex where you could hear every little thing going on around you. So that was very annoying. The buildings are looking neglected on the outside. The paint is peeling pretty bad. The ice machine in our building was out of order and if we wanted ice we had to go all the way to the mansion front desk to get some.
We had dinner at the resort one night and I ordered a burger which had zero flavor and was so greasy that I had a puddle of oil left on my plate and I couldn’t eat the whole thing because it grossed me out so much. This nasty burger cost me $ 19 (this included the garlic truffle fries, which were delicious and perfect).
The food is way over priced and the quality does not support what they are charging.
I gave Rosario Resort two stars for the view and because the mansion is really cool. This place has such potential but we will not be staying here again next year unfortunately.

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and were not very impressed that this so-​called «resort».
The room itself was outdated, and not in a cute way. Our ancient toilet had a plunger next to it and also a flashlight in the dresser drawers… not a good sign! The shower had stains all over it and cheap shower curtain hooks that looked like they came from the dollar tree. We also figured out that the shower temps in ours were backwards: turn it to cold if you want hot water.
It looked more like a basic hotel room… not what we were expecting considering the price. The room was also very stuffy and hot; no AC.
The mansion pool is very nice (quiet pool only-​except specific «family» times) and the museum too. It’s kind of hard to navigate through the pool area to figure out where everything is. The sauna is hidden near the big indoor pool. We visited the spa; I got a facial and he got a massage. We both had a great experience with that although prices are very steep.
Check in is at 4 pm and check out at 11 am. The process of checking in/​out went smoothly. If we were to visit the island again, I would stay somewhere else.

Our wedding at Rosario Resort was an absolute dream! We got married 7÷18÷15 with less than 5 months to plan and were so fortunate that Rosario had an opening.
1. Rosario’s event coordinators, Lori Fast and Jolene Versailles, are the ideal team. They maintained excellent communication throughout the planning process, answered questions, worked with requests, were well organized, and are genuinely nice people that we enjoyed being around. We have already been back to Rosario for breakfast and couldn’t be there without saying hi to them. The same can be said for the rest of their wedding staff (Keali setting up and managing the reception, Denny being a great bartender).
2. The location is GORGEOUS. Orcas Island is a special place to begin with and the resort just enhances it. The ceremony site overlooking the Salish Sea and Cascade Bay is one of the most beautiful there is.
3. They provide linens, tables, chairs for both ceremony and reception, everything for dining. We didn’t have to coordinate any additional rentals.
4. The food is delicious and they have a great selection of beverages. Many guests keep telling us how much they liked the food and drinks (especially the bubbly rose). We wanted a particular local beer on tap and they worked with us to make that happen.
5. They were up front about the cost of everything prior to us booking the venue, stuck with the budget, and didn’t have hidden costs.
6. It’s the perfect place to have guests relax, go on adventures, and disconnect. Many of our guests utilized the spa amenities, went on whale watching tours from the marina, or spent the time having cocktails at the pool. Since most of our guests stayed at the resort, driving or arranging transportation to and from the wedding was not an issue.
We felt so relaxed our wedding weekend at Rosario Resort because of the entire staff and this amazing locale. We honestly wouldn’t change a single moment and would recommend this venue to any couple in a heartbeat.

This review is for the main resort restaurant in the mansion. We stayed on our boat in the marina and grounds and views were beautiful as everyone else said.
But wow, the restaurant was HORRIBLE. My husband’s $ 40 steak ordered medium came out raw and practically frozen in the center. They really didn’t do much about it when we sent it back except char the outside a bit more. My tuna poke was rubbery and flavorless — just a log of frozen tuna rolled in sesame seeds. Even my daughter’s pasta with red space was inedible. Not sure how they managed to mess that up, but none of us could eat a bite of it. I seriously think they just popped open a can of tomato sauce and dumped a bit on cold.
The service was extremely slow and unaware, and there was no apology or discount for the ruined meals. We were just stunned. We’d been really looking forward to a nice dinner out, but this was definitely the worst meal we’ve had in our recent memories. Save your money! Cook at your rental house/​boat or grab some fries at the marina grill, but don’t risk it at the main restaurant. Simply awful.

Just spent four days there with friends. Last visited 23 years ago and always wanted to return.
We had an excellent time. Place is beautiful and very well run. Service was really good. Staff in dinning room, at front desk and those cleaning our rooms were all superb. Friendly, attentive and very responsive.
Rates are very reasonable for a place of this caliber. Views are to die for.

What a beautiful, interesting, historic place. The house was built by a shipbuilder, and it’s so interesting to see the way that comes out in the details and furnishings.
Full disclosure– we did not stay here but stopped in to look around and have lunch on the poolside deck overlooking the ocean. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were amazing. I tried the green chile bisque at the recommendation of the server, and it was quite possibly the best soup I’ve ever had (and most unique). Flavorful but not too spicy, and perfect with toasted bread.
The only reason our experience doesn’t get five stars is the presentation of the food. Yes, we were on a pool deck and I wasn’t expecting glass tableware or breakable plates, but the sandwiches were served in to-​go black plastic containers! For such a classy resort, you would think they could come up with some nicer plastic dishes or at least something reusable or compostable that isn’t going straight into a landfill when we’re done.

We had a great stay this past weekend! View from our room was amazing, staff was very friendly and helpful, and the gentleman that played the organ and gave the history of the mansion was great! Overall the bedroom was comfortable and updated, however the bathrooms need a complete update. My one complaint would be they need to offer something for travelling families. We arrived at the resort at 2pm and our room was not ready, which we were fine with. We spent the time walking around the resort and grabbed a quick bite at the lounge, but having the indoor pool open for families, not only adults, at this time would be nice. The staff and food at the restaurant was fantastic! We had the spicy curry salmon and the black russian crème… YUM! We will definitely be back!!!

The lady from the other side of the island had a story about this mansion. She said, the mansion used to own by a wealthy man. He spent a fortune building this mansion when he was diagnosed with cancer. He thought he was not going to live long. However, after many year of the completion of the mansion, he was still alive. People said his wish for complete the mansion brought him the fortune to live. Despite the story is true or not. It’s indeed a lovely one:)

This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Rosario and were just as happy now as we were the first time. What an amazingly beautiful place. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. We ate dinner in the mansion on a Saturday night (valentines night) and the food was exquisite. Our table ordered steak, lobster, and lamb. All were done to perfection. We also dined for breakfast which was a close tie as a favorite with dinner. I can’t rave enough about that kitchen. We’ve eaten across the country and Rosario has some of the best plates we tasted. Unreal. The rooms were very clean and up to date. A fridge and microwave along with wine glasses and a bottle opener were also a nice touch that were unexpected. The grounds are well kept, and very beautiful. We enjoyed cocktails by the fire in the Moran lounge, a few nights in a row. Overall a hands down unforgettable trip. Again!
We also got engaged on Mt constitution while we were there :)
Thank you Rosario! We will be back again for many years to come.

I have been struggling with this review in my mind prior to writing it. There were so many great things with this resort but there were issues as well that I’m not really accustomed to.
The good:
The resort is visually amazing set into the base of a cove with panoramic views of other islands and the ocean.
Since the resort is so spread out there is plenty of room to feel like you escaped, although if you made it here you already escaped!
There is a great little grill with an attached market that sells useful items such as booze!
Staff got us into our room for an early checkin which was great and needed.
The average:
My room. Nothing special. King bed, flat screen, bathroom that could use a renovation but I don’t need granite countertops to have a good time.
The below average:
Sunday morning a little hung over and needing some food I was surprised that the grill was closed and so was the Moran mansion. So we had to drive all the way to the ferry landing so we didn’t miss the boat and fill up on an epic breakfast sandwich at Mamie’s café (review to come).
The resort was full of people and food should have been available and advertised by 0730.
Checkin at 4pm and checkout at 11am! Thankfully we got in early but the times stink.
I would certainly come back to this resort but maybe next time if we stay longer I will entertain a rental house.

OK, a little confesson. I didn’t actually stay here
However, this is one of the top spots on Orcas toi get a great view of the sunset. The sun slowly sinks below the mountains, casting its light across the water and the sky turns some incredible colours
It’s worth the slight trek off the beaten path for those lovely sunsets