Lopez Islander Lodge & Marina

My husband and I spent a weekend at the islander with our 1 year old. We had so much fun, as there were so many activities to enjoy! We spent one day exploring the island with great recommendations from the staff, then came back to the resort for an outstanding meal with a view. The second day we spent time at the pool and rented bikes. Clams were the best we’ve had in a long time and the salmon Caesar was delicious! Happy hour prices were unmatched and staff was very accommodating and offered a kid’s menu so that we could continue to enjoy the setting and drinks in peace. We’ve already booked our next stay in one of the houses on the property! The islander is island living at its best!

First off I would like to state that I’m not a high-​maintenance customer who likes to complain. I’m pretty easy.
This review is almost solely on our waitress Lisa.
Lopez Island is a tourist spot for cyclists, boaters, hikers etc… This bit of info should be recognized. We the tourists are a large part of the cash flow and should be treated as such instead of an inconvenience.
My group of four (hikers) stopped our hiking short in order to catch the Seahawks game. Per the packed lounge of boaters, they were thinking the same thing. Go Hawks!
Game day specials were being offered (pic attached) which was a nice surprise.
I ordered qty two schooners of Islander Draft for $ 4 each. I was originally charged $ 5 and had to remind Lisa to adjust the price to the special. My wife ordered qty 2 Mac & Jacks for $ 5 each — not on special.
I requested 3x for a pitcher of water for our table. After the 3^rd time asking I was getting irritated so my wife went up and got it herself.
For our meal my wife ordered the Islander Game Day Cheeseburger for $ 8.95: lettuce, tomato and pickles served with french fries. The burger had no tomato. Heavy onions (she hates) and special sauce. Very disappointing.
I ordered the Game Day Nachos for $ 5: tortilla chips, cheese, green onions, diced tomatoes, olives, sour cream and salsa. The portion was huge and I was happy.
My friend ordered the Fish Burger for $ 12 and requested instead of the fries the onion rings for an additional $ 2. Lisa instead charged her the onion ring appetizer price of $ 6. My friends brews were also charged more than the game day special prices.
Not once did Lisa smile or make any attempt whatsoever to make us feel welcome. When I received my tab (after requesting adjustments) I wrote on the top of the receipt that perhaps Lisa should try to smile a bit. Rather than apologize or attempt at a smile Lisa provided me two excuses: I have a migraine and I’ve been up since 4am.
You know what? I don’t care about your excuses. I want and expect friendly service. A simple smile does go a long way.
Sorry Islander, I will not be donating any more cash to this place on my next visit. I will be across the street at the Galley where we were made to feel welcome.

Be sure to get exact prices for everything before you get here or you will get the bait and switch routine. The website moorage rates are misleading and confusing. The «high season» rate is double the one they quote on the site. the bathrooms STINK. The whole place is shabby, and not in a good way, but in a 70s run down way. Never coming back.

Great atmosphere and view. Ok food for the island. Great for watching a sporting event, lunch or a cappuccino, while watching the boats and seaplanes.
Would recommend as a must stop. Free wifi too.

Gross and expensive. This place is old, dirty and waaaay overpriced. I guess that’s how it goes if you’re basically the only option on the island. The bed was horrible, the views they show are overlooking the main road. It’s hard to imagine paying more than $ 50/​night for this place and feeling like you made a good decision.