Rosario Harbor

Rosario used to be the premier place to stop over on your boat, it was truly a magical place. For the last several years it has been lacking in service and amenities while the prices have skyrocketed. I long for those magical summer days at Rosario, will that ever come back?

Pool was reopened and pub by dock which was nice to have again. It’s still a bit of a work in progress around the grounds by the dock. Landscaping was not great, grass was long and dried out. It looks like the long term vision is camping…I think floating yurts and other camp sites on lawn maybe. Don’t expect help with docking or actually talking to someone that works at the marina. Pretty much all done through an app. Not their fault but east sound dingy dock was out of commission so don’t run down there. They do have cars/scooters/e bikes to rent now which is nice. Overall it just needs to be cleaned up and maintained better. Docks are fine unless you have a dog that hates waking on open grates. Cascade lake hike and swim was awesome as usual and the dingy to Olga and lunch at Buck Bay oysters never disappoints.

Outrageous Prices We came to the mooring balls on a Friday early afternoon. Our first clue should have been that there were only two boats on the balls. A Friday in July they should be packed. The management has been told on multiple occasions that the pricing is to high and they don't seem to care. They also only show slip costs on their website and don't even have the price for the mooring balls there. I'm leaving this review so if you are not prepared to pay $100 a night for a mooring ball, that you don't waste your time stopping. Our 44 ft yacht cost $85 a night in the nice Marina in Anacortes in a slip with power... They lost hundreds with us and all the other balls that stay unoccupied with the ultra high prices.

Beautiful views,friendly staff

10 July 2025. Docks are in new condition. Dockhands are there to help with lines and give a very exhaustive welcome speech. Excellent facilities.

Poor communication. Difficult to get to get hold of someone on the advertised phone number but this one +1 (360) 472-4866 was found through the nearby hotel answering message (hotel under renovation). Pure happenchance. And approaching the marina, calls on Channel 78 went unanswered. Good luck.

Great spot, great dock staff and fantastic fish and chips.

Great stay over July 4th weekend. Harbor grill is open and OI car rentals will drop off and pickup. Very easy.

I have been coming to Rosario for 25 years, always been a wonderful experience. I am concerned about the new ownership and the viability of the place as a "destination" for boaters. The place just seems to miss the mark compared to years past and other destinations. The restaurant grill is open only limited days a week, the great store that was there is now subsumed within the restaurant and now there is a tiny, kinda lame, gisftshop with almost no stock. There is no longer WiFi. Of course, the entire mansion facility is closed, with an undisclosed opening date. And, the worst part, we stayed for $130/night and wanted to stay a second, the cost $190 for the second night because it was July 1st. I felt that cost was outrageous given the limited offerings. Positive is that the dock staff was fantastic, and the grounds, nice, although not kept up like it used to be. I honestly think my tradition staying here is over, will seek other locations like Deer Harbor given the very high cost.

Great place to stay. Plenty of activities to keep busy. The restaurant/bar had a very good burger and fish/chips. Pump out not working though.

Not the experience it used to be. Marina is now separate from the mansion (still closed) but the beachside cafe was open and ok - no more store/coffee available. About half the marina appears to be long-term tenants. Pools was open and reportedly heated.

It's been years since I had been at Rosario marina. The staff was nice when talking with them on the phone. When arriving it was a bit of a cluster. We had arrived just shortly after 1:00 and there was no one that could help direct us to where we could dock even though we had reservations. Being a larger boat than the average in the marina (63') it would have been nice to of had better communication where we could dock. As the Marina matures it would be nice to have a better diagram of the slips or advance slip assignments. The website has a diagram but it takes a bit to find it. Found the marina facilities in good shape, however the grass was cut, but very rough. While the mansion is not part of this marina any longer it still has a very enchanting draw to it, esp. from a distance. Of coarse the view from the marina is a million dollar view looking down Eastsound. We enjoyed the more casual atmosphere than the larger marinas on the west end of the islands offer. At least for our stay the other boaters were more friendly and even had a community bonfire that night and s'mores. I look forward to visiting again next year and wish this group the best of luck fine tuning the marina operations.

We’ve loved the peaceful setting and beautiful views at Rosario Marina, and have been coming here for years. Sadly, it’s no longer a place we can recommend. Marina fees are among the highest in the area (plus 25% cancellation fees), but amenities have declined—bathrooms are in poor condition, there’s no lighting near the grassy area at night, and upkeep around the marina owned grounds has clearly slipped. Trash services are no longer provided for boaters or dog owners (poop bags piling up under signs!), and there’s no place to grab coffee or breakfast anymore. While the restaurant has improved greatly (and we absolutely recommend it!), we were told by staff the new marina’s focus is on long-term moorage rather than seasonal boaters. We’re grateful for the kind staff who welcomed us on arrival, but overall, we’re disappointed and won’t be returning.

Rosario Harbor has a way of pulling you in, whether you’re just passing through or sticking around for a bit.The marina’s well-kept, the staff is great, the views are unreal, you might spot some whales, and the whole place just has a grounded vibe that’s hard to beat. The Grill is a pleasant surprise, way above your typical marina fare, and a lot of fun. As for the occasional complaints you might read elsewhere… hard to say. Maybe some folks showed up on the wrong tide, or just didn’t take a deep enough breath.

Things are starting to open again at Rosario. Very pretty grounds and the harbor employees are friendly.

It's hard to be unbiased since I was a frequent visitor under the old management. Some things I noticed with the new owners that may be small but are annoying are 1. $10 fee to dispose of garbage 2. $10 fee for power. The mansion isn't open either but there is no discount for the limited amenities. It's still an awesome place to visit, though.

Great marina. The restaurant is awesome!

We love everything this year. The restaurant had delicious food fresh seafood and delicious well crafted cocktails. The docks have been updated, bathrooms and showers have been refreshed with new tile. All the staff was very friendly and helpful. The yurts and new camping look fun and family friendly with new picnic tables. Can’t wait to come back!

Picturesque harbor and friendly staff.

Hayden was amazing. Very helpful. The few adminities they had were clean and tidy. Pool is closed indefinitely due to permitting. So the price is pretty expensive for what it was.

Loved it and Roche Harbour too😊

Best docks and dock-side services around. The greater amenities need work...store has very eclectic selection, restaurant needs to reopen...to justify the fairly high $/foot moorage cost.

Marina is great. Terry met us on arrival and gave helpful briefing and update on resort status. Showers are better but need hooks and niche for soap and shampoo. Cascade Bay was open but menu was very limited. Service delightful however. We love Rosario and really hope it gets the investment it still needs.

Beautiful spot. Marina is easy to negotiate. Harbor master and crew were accommodating and friendly!

Very nice and quiet harbor. Enjoyed staying here overnight.

nice dock and facilities, helpful staff. Wifi coverage should be better

Great facilities, great layout. We're looking forward to the resort renovation to be complete, and have access to the pools on property!

Nice and peaceful. The grill was open and the employees were very nice. The marina showers were free and the water stayed warm. Looking forward to returning when the mansion reopens and they have more services and dining options.

Very enjoyable. Great marina.

Excellent location and service 👏

Very helpful staff. Lovely location. Too bad the pool is closed.

A great marina, still running well while the rest of the resort is undergoing renovations. I look forward to seeing the place when renovations are complete.

Friendly staff. Nice marina. Very nice to have bathrooms with free showers. Recommend the addition of some hooks in the bathroom. Soap dispenser in bathroom was empty when we arrived and the next morning.

We will return to Rosario! We love the wide fairways, large docks, friendly welcoming staff and the peaceful grounds.

Lovely area. Can’t wait to visit once the resort is complete.

Nice people, fun with the kids

Wow. This was our first visit to Rosario. I am new to docking/undocking my boat and Terry the harbor master and crew were beyond helpful. When I asked for dock assist leaving during intermittent gusts, Terry took the time to listen to my plan, offer advice and then gave us a helpful push away. Thank you, Terry! We are heading back in a few days with a new crew and can't wait to see y'all again. Marina and restrooms clean. Gift shops had a great variety of goods. Lovely grounds. Friendly supportive customer service.

Overall we enjoyed our stay in Rosario Marina. It's under new ownership and not fully operational. The Cascade Grill is the only open restaurant and serves a limited menu of sandwiches and pizza. The pizza was good, nothing special. They didn't seem to have a cocktail menu, but appear to serve wine and cocktails made from store bought mixes. We got lattes in the morning from the store, and while they have a fancy espresso machine, I'm not sure they know how to use it correctly, the coffees were average. Overall food and beverages seem pricey, in-line with other marinas in the area, but nothing really special and just mediocre quality. The docks themselves are in good shape and seemed quite wide and easy to maneuver into. The fuel dock is limited, slow and expensive. The views are gorgeous and everyone was friendly!

Great Marina staff and dock condition. New ownership could do more to incentivize visiting even when the resort is under renovation, but the quietness is equally appealing.

Very pleasant stay! Perfect weather

It was nice. Came in on a boat. Couldn’t find a room so slept on the lawn 😃

Very helpful marina personnel. Great bathrooms and showers. Will be a lot nicer once the restaurant opens in July and the new ownership finishes all the renovations on the pool and spa.

Our stay was very enjoyable.

I love ROSARIO! We have been staying at the resort for years and we are super excited for the improvements to come. We have never stayed at the marina before and during this difficult time where everyone is social distancing we decided to give it a go. The docks are fantastic, so much room. A little rough on your bare feet so be sure to have dock shoes. The shower facilities could use some work, so we are hopeful that is in the plans. The grill was open and the wait staff made it feel like a true vacation. Especially Hugo, he is new and just so kind. Really connects with people. Water, power, a gas and visitor dock too. There is even a family of otters that fight under the docks, it was hilarious. We had so much fun, we stayed an extra night. We will definitely be back.

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