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BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza And Conference Center
33175 State Route 20
Oak Harbor, WA 98277-8713
Nightly Rates (89.00 - 140.99)   3 Star
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The BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center hotel is ideal for business or leisure travel, close to the Deception Pass State Park & Fort Casey conveniently located on the picturesque Whidbey Island! Enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast and more! We invite you to enjoy our spaciously-appointed newly updated guest rooms and suites, each fully-equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, complimentary wired & wireless high-speed Internet access and cable satellite television with HBO . Additional amenities include free DVD rentals, popcorn and fresh cookies every evening, an outdoor heated swimming pool & hot tub, BBQ pits, fitness center, business services and meeting facilities. A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center has banquet facilities for weddings, reunions, or corporate meetings and more. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center is located in an ideal setting close to many popular attractions right on Whidbey Island. Hotel guests will be a short distance from Deception Pass Bridge, Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Fort Casey State Park and Fort Ebey State Park. Hotel guests will also find great shopping in nearby downtown Oak Harbor or the historic seaport village of Coupeville. Favorite events in the area include the Whidbey Island Marathon, Race Week and the Coupeville Art Festival. Corporate travelers will appreciate the hotels close proximity to the Whidbey Naval Air Station and the Whidbey General Hospital. For guests looking to make that special occasion even more memorable, we recently added an Outdoor Garden Venue. For the best in customer service, extra amenities and convenience at a great price, make a reservation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center!

BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza And Conference Center Exterior

Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk

  • Accessible facilities

  • Air conditioning

  • Air conditioning

  • Alarm clock

  • All public areas non-smoking

  • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace

  • Business center

  • Cable television

  • Cocktail lounge

  • Coffee/Tea maker

  • Complimentary breakfast

  • Complimentary continental breakfast

  • Complimentary in-room coffee or tea

  • Conference facilities

  • Connecting rooms

  • DVD player

  • Data port

  • Data port

  • Desk

  • Elevators

  • Executive floor

  • Exercise gym

  • Fax service

  • Free local calls

  • Free parking

  • Front desk

  • Hair dryer

  • Hairdryer

  • Hairdryer

  • Heated pool

  • High speed internet access

  • High speed internet connection

  • High speed wireless

  • Horseback riding

  • Ice machine

  • Interior corridors

  • Ironing board

  • Late check-out available

  • Meeting rooms

  • Microwave

  • Motorcycle parking

  • Multilingual staff

  • Non-smoking rooms (generic)

  • Outdoor parking

  • Outdoor pool

  • Photocopy center

  • Pool

  • Refrigerator

  • Restaurant

  • Safe deposit box

  • Security

  • Sofa bed

  • Truck parking

  • Voice mail

  • Wake-up calls

  • Wedding services

  • Wheel chair access


  • Room Information
  • 2 QUEEN BEDS

  • Queen bed, Non-smoking, Refrigerator, Microwave, Meal included - continental breakfast
  • 1 KING BED

  • King bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker, Meal included - continental breakfast
  • 2 QUEEN BEDS

  • Queen bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker, Meal included - continental breakfast
  • 1 KING BED

  • King bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Ironing board, Meal included - continental breakfast
  • 1 KING BED

  • King bed, Non-smoking, Vaulted ceilings, Microwave, Refrigerator, Meal included - continental breakfast
  • 1 QUEEN BED

  • Queen bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast

    Miscellaneous Information
  • American Dollars is the native currency. 

  • Check in time is 4:00 PM 

  • Check out time is 12:00 PM 

  • Time Zone is  PST 

  • Opened in  1985 

  • Renovated in  01/01/2010 

  • 80  rooms. 

  • 16  suites. 

  • 4  floors. 


  • Directions
    From: Seattle. take Interstate 5 North to Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry exit (exit 189). Follow SR 525 and SR 20 to Oak Harbor. Alternatively, follow Interstate 5 North to SR 20 West (exit 230). Follow signs to Whidbey Island and Oak Harbor. BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center is on the right. From: Vancouver, B.C. take Interstate 5 South to SR 20 West (exit 230). Follow signs to Whidbey Island and Oak Harbor. BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center is on the right. From: the Olympic Peninsula. take the ferry from Port Townsend. Follow SR 20 to Oak Harbor. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Harbor Plaza and Conference Center is North of Downtown Oak Harbor, conveniently located at 33175 State Route 20.

    Restaurant Information
    Applebee's  1.00 mile(s) from Applebee's, Bar/Lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, located at: 31810 Sr 20 just down the road from our hotel. China City  Adjacent to China City, Full Service, Chinese, open for: lunch, dinner, upscale restaurant with bar and lounge. Have an eclectric car? China City has 2 plug in's for it! Menu features a variety of mandarin, szechuan, and hunan style cuisine. Their The BBQ Joint  3.00 mile(s) from The BBQ Joint, Bar/Lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, 601 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA - (360) 679-3500 southern hospitality and hickory smoked bbq Nadya's Greek Cuisine  1.00 mile(s) from Nadya's Greek Cuisine, Bar/Lounge, Greek, open for: lunch, dinner, 123 Thai  1.00 mile(s) from 123 Thai, Bar/Lounge, Thai, open for: lunch, dinner, (360) 679-7600 31565 Wa-20 Ste A-3 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Island Cafe  0.05 mile(s) from Island Cafe, Coffee Shop, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, the food from this family style kitchen is creative, fresh and delicious. Offering large portions and small prices, you can afford to bring the whole family to eat. Zorba's Greek American  1.50 mile(s) from Zorba's Greek American, Bar/Lounge, Greek, open for: lunch, dinner, greek italian cuisine, a local favorite. Located at 32955 Sr 20, Oak Harbor. El Cazador Mexican Grill  1.00 mile(s) from El Cazador Mexican Grill, Bar/Lounge, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, located at 32195 Sr 20, authentic mexican cuisine. Fraser's Fine Dining  1.50 mile(s) from Fraser's Fine Dining, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: dinner, Frasers gourmet hideaway. Home of exquisite tastes, wines and service. The moment guests enter Frasers Gourmet Hideaway, owned and operated by Chef Scott Fraser and his Kneed & Feed  12.00 mile(s) from Kneed & Feed, Coffee Shop, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, Knead & Feed Restaurant (360) 678-5431 4 Front St Coupeville, WA 98239 Starbucks   1.50 mile(s) from Starbucks , Snack Bar, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 32650 SR 20, Oak Harbor Johnny Carinos Italian  18.00 mile(s) from Johnny Carinos Italian, Bar/Lounge, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, 150 Cascade Mall Drive Burlington, WA 98233-3250 (360) 757-4535 Fantastic food & great customer service! Christopher's  9.00 mile(s) from Christopher's, Full Service, French, open for: lunch, dinner, (360) 678-5480 103 NW Coveland Dr Coupeville, WA 98239 Flyer's  0.50 mile(s) from Flyer's, Bar/Lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, this fantastic micro brewery is just a few blocks away! Open Daily 11:00am breakfast Saturday, Sunday until 2pm. Family, friendly, patio seatingsteak, seafood, burgers, pub fare, Toby's  12.00 mile(s) from Toby's, Full Service, Steak House, open for: lunch, dinner, Toby's (360) 678-4222 8 NW Front Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Deception Pass Grill  10.00 mile(s) from Deception Pass Grill, Full Service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, cafe grill near Deception Pass Bridge. Great meals and desserts. Kevin's Sushi & Grill  1.00 mile(s) from Kevin's Sushi & Grill, Bar/Lounge, Japanese, open for: lunch, dinner, (360) 675-5063 31531 SR 20 Ste. 4 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Extrodinary food in a fantastic setting. Mi Pueblo  5.00 mile(s) from Mi Pueblo, Bar/Lounge, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, spectacular waterfront setting, you'll enjoy the views from your table

    Meeting Facility
  • Accommodates up to 200
  •   Accommodates up to 200


    Recreation Information
    Fine dining - 1.50 mile(s) from Fraser's Fine Dining, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: dinner, Frasers gourmet hideaway. Home of exquisite tastes, wines and service. The moment guests enter Frasers Gourmet Hideaway, owned and operated by Chef Scott Fraser and his
    Kayaking - 9.00 mile(s) from kayaking, Whidbey Island Kayaking Company - 800-233-4319 or Anacortes Kayak Tours - 800-992-1801
    Fishing - 18.00 mile(s) from fishing charters, always wanted to catch a big one? Let the experts help that dream come true! Highliner Charters- 360-770-0341 or catch more charters: 360-293-7093
    Lake - 9.00 mile(s) from fishing, Deception Pass State Park: cod, flounder, sole, and pile perch may be fished from the docks located on Cornet Bay in Deception Pass State Park or a little farther out on scenic Whidbey Island is Keystone Spit located on Lake
    Beach - 12.00 mile(s) from hiking & beachcoming, Ebey s Landing State Park is a 45.8-acre saltwater shoreline located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca adjoining Ebey s Landing National Historical Reserve. The park includes Isaac Ebey s farmland on the bluff above
    Miniature golf - 9.00 mile(s) from miniature golf
    Theatre - 4.00 mile(s) from live theatre, theater - The 128-seat Playhouse produces 5 plays and musical shows during the regular season September through June plus a youth theatre program with workshops and summer productions. Season shows run 14 performances for
    Camping - 9.00 mile(s) from Deception Pass State Park, Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with saltwater shoreline 3 freshwater lakes, breathtaking views of the turbulent waters of Deception Pass with old-growth forests, and abundant
    Sunbathing - Sunbathing Lounge by our outdoor heated pool or head to one of our 6 local beaches!
    Hot tub - Hot tub, outside open year round
    Garden - Wedding services, our outdoor garden venue or our conference center is a perfect fit for weddings.
    Outdoor pool - Outdoor pool Heated seasonal

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  • Vancouver

  • 102 mile(s) from Vancouver
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  • 22.00 mile(s) from Port Townsend
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  • 38.00 mile(s) from Langley
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  • Olympia

  • 120 mile(s) from Olympia
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  • 81.00 mile(s) from Surrey, US/Canada boarder
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  • 12.00 mile(s) from Coupeville
  • Winthrop

  • 159 mile(s) from Winthrop
  • Freeland

  • 29.00 mile(s) from Freeland
  • Victoria,

  • 79.00 mile(s) from Victoria, BC Canada
  • Portland,

  • 230 mile(s) from Portland, OR
  • Clinton

  • 38.00 mile(s) from Clinton
  • Cascade Mall

  • 30.00 mile(s) from Cascade Mall
  • Uajimaya,

  • 53.00 mile(s) from Uajimaya, Asian grocery & gifts, live shellfish, fresh sushi grade fish, gourmet items & exotic produce, located in Seattle & Bellevue.
  • Walmart ,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Walmart , 1250 Southwest Erie Street, Oak Harbor WA
  • Whidbey Beer Works,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Whidbey Beer Works, 710 SE Fidalgo Ave # 103, Oak Harbor - Specialty Beer store also offers a variety of ciders, wines, meads, cigars & tastings.
  • Ace Hardware,

  • 1.50 mile(s) from Ace Hardware, 150 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor - (360) 679-3533
  • Seattle Premium Outlets,

  • 55.00 mile(s) from Seattle Premium Outlets, Outlet Mall
  • Outlets in Burlington,

  • 30.00 mile(s) from Outlets in Burlington, Outlet Mall
  • Quilters Workshop,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Quilters Workshop, 210 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-7216
  • Anacortes,

  • 18.00 mile(s) from Anacortes, charming shops and specialty goods
  • Maurices,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Maurices, Apparel - 721 Southeast Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor - (360) 679-2312
  • Safeway,

  • 1.50 mile(s) from Safeway, grocery store - 31565 State Route 20 No. 1, Oak Harbor - (360) 679-3011
  • Michaels Photography,

  • 3.00 mile(s) from Michaels Photography, 1838 Hastie Lake Rd, Oak Harbor 98277 - 360-679-3983
  • Downtown Oak Harbor,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Downtown Oak Harbor, antique shops and cafes
  • Bellevue Square,

  • 87.00 mile(s) from Bellevue Square, upscale mall with fantastic shops, restaurants & more. 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA
  • Greenbank,

  • 22.00 mile(s) from Greenbank, just south, off Highway 525, you'll find a small vineyard/winery as well as seasonal art and antique shops on Bakke Road.
  • The Duster Feather,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from The Duster Feather, wedding apparel - 210 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor
  • Downtown Kirkland,

  • 84.00 mile(s) from Downtown Kirkland, specialty shops, dog friendly and at the waters edge, great restaurants, art & culture.
  • The Boot Rack,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from The Boot Rack, 551 N Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor - (360) 675-6705
  • Harbor Glow Candle Co.,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Harbor Glow Candle Co., 749 SE Pioneer Way #101
  • Forever Engraved,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Forever Engraved, custom engraving. 350 SE Pioneer Way Ste 103, Oak Harbor. 360-544-8463
  • Historic Bayview,

  • 30.00 mile(s) from Historic Bayview, located right off of Highway 525 between Langley and Freeland, on the corner of Bayview Road and Marshview Avenue. Here you can rent a bike, shop for one-of-a- kind art works and gifts made by local and regional
  • Coupeville,

  • 9.00 mile(s) from Coupeville, quaint sea port town with antique shops
  • Pike Place Market,

  • 50.00 mile(s) from Pike Place Market, famous seattle open market
  • Langley,

  • 38.00 mile(s) from Langley, beautiful and pedestrian friendly, the seaside village of Langley has a colorful mix of high quality shops, offering a wide variety of merchandise including fashion and handmade clothing (in petite to plus sizes),
  • Whidbey Naval Air Station

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Whidbey Naval Air Station
  • Whidbey General Hospital

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Whidbey General Hospital
  • Land Title

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Land Title
  • Trident Seafood

  • 22.00 mile(s) from Trident Seafood
  • Northrop Grumman

  • 3.00 mile(s) from Northrop Grumman
  • Shell Oil

  • 23.00 mile(s) from Shell Oil
  • First Island Financial

  • 3.00 mile(s) from First Island Financial
  • URS Corp

  • 2.00 mile(s) from URS Corp
  • Casa Group Corp

  • 5.00 mile(s) from Casa Group Corp
  • Tessoro

  • 24.00 mile(s) from Tessoro
  • Chicago Title

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Chicago Title
  • Dakota Creek

  • 22.00 mile(s) from Dakota Creek
  • Everett Community College

  • 28 mile(s) from Everett Community College
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • 5 mile(s) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Snohomish Flying Service

  • 29 mile(s) from Snohomish Flying Service
  • Skagit Valley College,

  • 29 mile(s) from Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon
  • Western Washington University

  • 49 mile(s) from Western Washington University
  • Glacier Aviation Inc. Helicopter Flight School

  • 23 mile(s) from Glacier Aviation Inc. Helicopter Flight School
  • Whatcom Community College

  • 47 mile(s) from Whatcom Community College
  • Skagit Valley College,

  • 2 mile(s) from Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor
  • Columbia College

  • 3 mile(s) from Columbia College
  • Bellingham Technical College

  • 47 mile(s) from Bellingham Technical College
  • Admiralty Head Lighthouse,

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Admiralty Head Lighthouse, built in 1861 and rebuilt in 1903, the lighthouse guided tall ships toward the Whidbey Island shore where they could fill their sails with wind. It was the last brick lighthouse designed by renowned German
  • Native Art,

  • 9.00 mile(s) from Native Art, abounds all over the puget sound. Visit the Salmon Wheel at the head of the Coupeville Wharf for a great photo opp.
  • Historic Coupeville,

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Historic Coupeville, beyond its historical significance, Coupeville and Whidbey Island offer a combination of geography, flora and fauna that lift spirits and fill the heart. Throughout Ebey's Reserve, from the Madrona Way shoreline of
  • Birding,

  • 1.00 mile(s) from Birding, this fun activity is pursued year round on Whidbey! Depending on the season, you're sure to see something unique each time you visit us. From the Great Blue Herons found on our shorelines, lakes and ponds to the majestic eagles
  • San Juan Ferry,

  • 20.00 mile(s) from San Juan Ferry, visit several of the islands in Puget Sound. Ferry leaves from Anacortes and departs to Victoria B.C., Friday Harbor, Orcas Island & Lopez Island.
  • Deception Pass Tours,

  • 9.00 mile(s) from Deception Pass Tours, one of WA states most visited landmarks! Learn about Deception Pass, the Bridge and surrounding area on this amazing tour aboard the Island Whaler. Enjoy the thrill of the fast jet boat through Deception Pass with a
  • Village of Langley,

  • 38.00 mile(s) from Village of Langley, here you'll enjoy a mix of sophisticated shops, interesting art galleries, and good, moderately priced restaurants occupying restored wooden commercial buildings along the waterfront.
  • Lavender Wind Farm,

  • 9.00 mile(s) from Lavender Wind Farm, with a view of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan De Fuca, is on the wild west side of beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington. The farm is within the Ebey s Landing National Historical Reserve, and maintains
  • Whidbey Island Playhouse,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Whidbey Island Playhouse, enjoy musicals, dramas, comedies, dinner theatre, melodramas, comedies, mysteries, youth productions and original reviews. Currently, the Playhouse produces five shows (plays & musicals) during the regular
  • Holland Gardens,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Holland Gardens, scenic park features windmill and fantastic photo opportunities
  • Island Adventures,

  • 18.00 mile(s) from Island Adventures, charter tours/whale watch, both located in Anacortes will take you up close and personal to these majestic creatures! They'll help you spot Orcas and Grey whales (depending on the season) in their natural habitat.
  • Whidbey's Greenbank Farm,

  • 20.00 mile(s) from Whidbey's Greenbank Farm, here you may enjoy 9 varietals of wine, fresh baked goods, specialties from local farms, purchase local art & enjoy the rolling hills and spectacular views. Located on the cor ner of State High way 525 and Wonn
  • Holland Happening,

  • 1.00 mile(s) from Holland Happening, special event -every year on the last weekend in April -celebrate Oak Harbor's unique Dutch heritage with a Grand Parade, street fair with food and vendor booths, family carnival, Klompen Canal Race, International
  • Hummingbird Herb Farm,

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Hummingbird Herb Farm, here you'll enjoy rare perennials, exotic herbs, fragrant roses, colorful shrubs, vines and trees. Our distinctive display gardens bloom spring through fall and have appeared in Sunset and Country Living Gardener
  • Island County Museum,

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Island County Museum, explore our wonderful museums and learn about how Whidbey and Camano Islands were formed and who has occupied these lands by Island County Historical Society; South Whidbey Historical Society; Stanwood Area
  • Wine,

  • 12.00 mile(s) from Wine, Island County boasts eight artisan wineries - Dusty Cellars on Camano Island; and on Whidbey Island: Blooms, Comforts of Whidbey, Greenbank Cellars, Holmes Harbor Cellars, Ott & Murphy, Spoiled Dog, and Whidbey Island Winery. All
  • Meerkerk Rhododendron Gar,

  • 20.00 mile(s) from Meerkerk Rhododendron Gar, this peaceful woodland garden is a must see while visiting Whidbey. Located at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, WA
  • PBY Memorial,

  • 1.00 mile(s) from PBY Memorial, located at NAS Whidbey Island Seaplane Base - Building 12, 315 West Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11am - 4pm. Special tours may be arranged by phoning 360-240-9500
  • Beaches,

  • 2.00 mile(s) from Beaches, there are 6 to choose from on Whidbey! Go Clam digging, Toss the ball and delight as you watch your pooch frolic on the sand. City Beach, Double Bluff Beach, Possession Beach Park, Freeland Park Beach, Langley's Seawall Park or
  • Farmers Market,

  • 1.00 mile(s) from Farmers Market, Oak Harbor public farmers market located at 98 Case Rd in Oak Harbor.
  • Joseph Whidbey State Park,

  • 4.00 mile(s) from Joseph Whidbey State Park, 112 acres with 3100 ft of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in north Puget Sound. Available activities include ADA-accessible hiking, crabbing, beachcombing, and birdwatching.
  • Bicycling,

  • 0.10 mile(s) from Bicycling, for cyclists who enjoy the wind in their hair, cycling Island County's farmland flats, hair-raising downhills and technical mountain biking trails is sure to please. And with today's gas prices, cycling the rolling bucolic
  • Agritourism & Farm Tours,

  • 1.00 mile(s) from Agritourism & Farm Tours, if you're looking for fresh, local produce & products, look no further than Whidbey's local farms, farm stands & farmers markets located from Oak harbor south to Clinton. Fresh, wholesome & delicious food awaits
  • Fort Ebey State Park,

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Fort Ebey State Park, one of the most beautiful destinations on Whidbey Island is Fort Ebey State Park and the areas surrounding it. The State Park offers three miles of coast line and 28 miles of hiking trails over 645 acres and some
  • Fort Casey State Park,

  • 10.00 mile(s) from Fort Casey State Park, welcomes visitors to its battlements and the charming Admiralty Head Lighthouse. The fort's 10-inch disappearing guns are now aimed across busy shipping lanes filled with freighters, and passenger ships, as well