$100–150

Anaco Inn (905 20th St., 360/293-8833 or 888/293-8833, www.anacoinn.com [1]) is a well-kept, newer place where standard rooms are $89 s or d, those with jetted tubs and kitchens cost $104–139 d, and apartment units run $149 d. A hot tub is available, and a full breakfast is included.

With large rooms, an outdoor pool, hot tub, and continental breakfast, Fidalgo Country Inn (1250 Hwy. 20, 360/293-3494 or 800/244-4179, www.fidalgocountryinn.com [2], $109 d) is located on the outskirts of town, convenient for those who would like to visit both Anacortes [3] and La Conner [4]. Larger suites with kitchenette, fireplace, and jetted tub are available for $159 d.

Anyone heading out to the San Juans [5] by ferry should consider the homey Ship Harbor Inn (5316 Ferry Terminal Rd., 360/293-5177 or 800/852-8568 (U.S.) or 800/235-8568 (Canada), www.shipharborinn.com [6]), located near the ferry terminal. It is quiet and peaceful, with clean rooms ($109 d), cottages ($129 d) with kitchenettes and fireplaces, and a several hot tub suites ($159–179 d). There’s even a petting zoo with miniature horses, goats, and a donkey. This place is recommended.