Captain Whidbey Inn

13 Reviews
Write a Review
2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road
Coupeville, WA 98239
48° 13' 24.72'', -122° 43' 39.7''
+13606784097
www.captainwhidbey.com
Port Townsend
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn
Captain Whidbey Inn

Awards


Boaters Choice 2021Boaters Choice 2023

About


Since 1907, Captain Whidbey has been a locus of natural beauty, community gathering and quiet, exalted delight. A place where locals and visitors do things together — even if those things are simply eating, drinking, appreciating nature, looking out across the water, feeling alive, feeling grateful.

Captain Whidbey is the Unofficial Official Lodge of Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve. The gateway to beautiful and rugged wild, Captain Whidbey fosters a sense of romance, a longing for adventure and a communion with the natural world.

HOTEL ROOMS - Reverent of the island's many past lives, the rooms at Captain Whidbey champion the stories behind things, with novel interplays of old and new and through natural harmony with the surrounding culture, the landscape and the sea. Every area on the property is different, with historic details and custom furnishings maintained throughout. Whether in the Historic Lodge, the idiosyncratic Cabins or the Lagoon Rooms, you’ll find intimate accommodations that are not just a respite, but an infinite opportunity for new and evocative human experience and meaningful communion.

RESTAURANT - Our “living room style” restaurant and dining room reflect Captain Whidbey’s warm and casual approach to hospitality. As our central multi-use space, the custom and eclectic tables and banquettes at the restaurant at Captain Whidbey are as suitable for an exquisite house-made meal as they are for sketching, writing, watercoloring or sparkling conversation.

The restaurant menu veers towards hyper local, elegant but down-to-earth, and scratch-made. The menu includes inventive shellfish dishes, breakfast boards, local produce from our garden, house-smoked meats, house-cured pickles and salmon, homemade bread, jam and other delicacies.

On the North Side of the restaurant, you’ll find our bustling back deck. With sweeping, sunlit views of Penn Cove and beyond, the waterfront deck is an iconic Whidbey Island destination. Enjoy mussels from Penn Cove or a cocktail from the bar and stay awhile.

Berth Capacity


Slips:3
Linear Docks:40 Feet

Approach


DOCKING AT CW How is your dock constructed? Our dock is comprised of a 120’ elevated pier with an ‘L’-shaped floating dock at the end. A 58’ floating gangway (ramp) connects the pier to the floating dock. The pier and floating dock are permanently held in place by 16 galvanized steel pilings. The pier and ramp sections are 6’ and 4’ wide, respectively. They are constructed of aluminum framing with railings and non-slip fiberglass grate walkways. The floating dock is 8’ wide. It is constructed of pressure treated (Chemonite) lumber framing with a 50/50 mix of fiberglass grating and composite deck walkways. How deep is the water? The deepest water is at the outermost (Northern) end of the floating dock. It is approximately 8’9” deep at a zero tide. High draft vessels such as sailboats are recommended to dock only along the outermost end. Docking anywhere else is at the discretion of the captain. Low draft vessels such as smaller motorboats are generally OK to dock on any side. What is the capacity of the dock? The dock is 44’ x 50’ in an L shape. It can accommodate up to 3 vessels of 40’ in length, or more, but this is completely left to the discretion of the captain. The inner berth, at the base of the ramp on the east side of the floating dock, must be left open for kayaking use. What are the tides like? There are typically four tide cycles (2 high, 2 low) per 24-hour period at our dock. Each captain is advised to consult local tide tables and nautical charts (Coupeville, Penn Cove, WA) to judge conditions while docking at Captain Whidbey. Is there access to power and water? What is the cost? Yes, there are three (3) power & water pedestals on our dock. Each pedestal provides one standard hose bibb, one 20A 120V GFCI-protected duplex receptacle, one 30A 120V receptacle, and a photocell-controlled LED light. There is no additional cost to use the water & power. What is the cost to moor at your dock? Nightly mooring rates are based on vessel length. The current rate is $ 2.50/foot per night. Do I need a reservation? Yes, mooring reservations are required via DOCKWA. Please visit dockwa.com and search for Captain Whidbey Inn to make your reservation. Please note: Day use and overnight guests who are not staying in a Captain Whidbey Inn room do not have access to property facilities except the restaurant, lobby, and espresso shop. For hotel or dinner reservations, please call 360-679-4097 or visit our website captainwhidbey.com to book online.
Mean Low Water Dock Depth:5.0 Feet

Services & Amenities

Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Dockage:Yes
Transient Storage:Yes
Wi-Fi:Yes
Restrooms:Yes
Trash:Yes
Ice:Yes
Alcohol:Yes
Hotels:Yes
Restaurants:Yes
Beach:Within 5 Miles
Pet Friendly:Yes
Live Aboard:Yes
Show All

Verified

the dock is closed for over night moorage. Dockwa never notified me of this change! I see new reservations are not being accepted but dockwa forgot about current reservations! not a good situation

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Great place and nice people. Unfortunately they are not very boat or marina savvy. We tied up our 35 LOA just barely on a floating dock that is really designed more for foot and kayak traffic only. No power, no water, no light. More of a dingy tie up spot.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Awesome! They have wood and kindling to build a fire on the bluff. We weren't able to get reservations for the restaurant but there was room at the bar and friendly guests there to visit with. Quiet dock. Coffee in the lobby in the AM.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Beautiful bay in the PNW!

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

enjoyed being able to access Captain Whidbey by boat. The service in the restaurant was excellent. Our server Cameron was incredibly knowledgable about the food and beverage options,

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

The dock seemed fine when the wind was close to calm but I had concerns when the wind picked up. It’s plastic and seems flimsy.Also I was unlucky enough to catch a significant minus tide and was forced to move the boat all the way to the end of the dock for water, my boat draws 3.5 feet. Between the wind and the lack of water I ended up leaving after only one night… disappointed but don’t believe the Inn had any responsibility in that.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Great location… helpful staff

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Easy dock to use, great food and view from the restaurant!

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Its a gorgeous rustic setting deep in Penn Cove. We were concerned about extreme low tides but were fortunate to secure the slip location to accommodate our NT 40. The restaurant is delicious...make sure to make a reservation. There is also a darling gift/coffee shop with some snacks & sandwiches.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Wonderful, quiet, peaceful moorage with glorious views. Dock a bit rustic but no problem for our 45’ boat. Restaurant has a somewhat limited menu, however, great food. Nice wooded environment with walking trails for our pup.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

we tied up a 38' Meridian. Only boat on the dock. The end of the dock is a plastic modular dock and was very stable. The wood float dock from the shore moved around a bit. There is no power or water on the dock. The ramp and steps up to the lodge are a bit primitive, but they work just fine. Did find a garbage can at the lodge. As for the lodge - good food and great setting. Had an awesome sunrise over the bay.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

This is a must do! Dock is rustic, no power, but who cares! The grounds are beautiful, awesome food and everyone is so welcoming. I will definitely be back this summer.

Was this helpful?  Yes - NoReport
Verified

Very charming property situated on Penn Cove. We moored overnight in a 40’ powerboat. The outer dock has a nice approach and sets up for great views in all directions. We were the only boat on the dock, which is small and can perhaps accommodate ~120’ of total moorage (max 45’ vessel). Very quiet and comfortable evening. The resort is cute, has great views, and the staff is friendly. Will happily return. Keep in mind, this is not a marina, it is a resort with an older dock. No power or water hook-ups, and the dock itself is a little rickety. We had to spend 15 minutes using our raw water washdown to hose off the thick layer of bird droppings on the dock before we headed ashore. Not a big deal because I knew what I signed up for, and Captain Whidbey still gets five stars because we had a very enjoyable stay for $1/foot, but if you’re looking for a professionally run marina with dock hands and such, this might not be for you.

Marina Response:
I am glad that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you soon.
Was this helpful?  Yes(1) - NoReport