Cute cute place! Lots of balloons to chose from!!!! Owner is super friendly!!!! Some costume props…read moreand wedding supplies too!!!! Napkins, plates for all occasions!!!

I can't believe I'm posting the first review for this place - it is an amazing cafe!!! We happened…read moreby pretty randomly one Sunday morning, to find a delicious independent cafe with awesome food and service! They had a live keyboard player which was a super cool and unexpected thing. They also make the most delicious, and perfectly sweet Caesars! I had the smoked salmon benedict, which could have used a little more salmon, but was otherwise delicious. My dining partner had a breakfast sandwich which she totally loved. We will be back for brunch next time we are in town.

Had breakfast here twice on put trip to Powell River. The Caesars are some of the best I had, with…read morecrispy pickled beans and a a nice coarse spice mix on the rim. The restaurant and bathroom are very clean and spacious with lots of booths available. On Sunday local musician Ron Campbell was playing on the keyboard which made our visit even more special.

Old but neat, clean, spacious room. Friendly helpful staff. Cable T.V., kitchenettes with dishes…read moreull bathrooms. I stay there every time I go to Powell River.

I drive an hour to get my office supplies from the Cliffe Avenue Monk's. (even though the city I…read morelive in has "that other office supply store") The staff at Monk's are extraordinarily helpful, and if they don't have an item in stock, they'll get it. The last time I placed an order on line, my goods arrived the very next day. Take my advice: get your office supplies at the Courtenay Monk Office, even if you don't live there.

My husband and I stayed at Seaside Cottage in Campbell River in December. This is our second time…read moreat Seaside Cottage the last time was about a year ago. This trip was to go skiing at Mount Washington. We had the best of both worlds, near the ski mountain and on the ocean where we were able to treat ourselves to some fine dining at our favorite restaurant, the Harbour Grill. Seaside Cottage was the perfect choice. During the day we skied and after a long day of skiing we relaxed in the hot tub on the private deck overlooking the ocean and mountains. It was wonderful. The cottage is lovely. The gorgeous kitchen is open to the living room and dining area which is nice for preparing meals. The beds are amazing, so comfortable!! The views are spectacular. I would recommend Seaside Cottage for anyone who is planning a winter vacation (or a vacation any time of the year) and wants to be in an amazing cottage, with a hot tub on the deck to relax after a long day. We will be back again this summer (or sooner) to enjoy the cottage, our favourite hiking trails, beachcombing and all the other activities Campbell River has to offer. A huge thanks to Cathy and Rob, the hosts, for sharing this little piece of paradise with us. Susanne and Steve Sidney BC

Seaside Cottage (of which there are two) is a marvellous gem. We stayed two nights while visiting…read morefriends in Campbell River and enjoying "Transformation on the Shore". Amazing setting... Truly. Well appointed two bedroom cottage with Wifi, music system, crystal clear TV, washer and dryer, hot tub, dishwasher, BBQ, glassware, and more. Leaving all of that aside, which you shouldn't, the view from the huge deck while relaxing at your outdoor dining table, or from the easy access, four person hot tub, was magical. Sailing boats, cruise ships, fishing boats, all float by as you relax in your choice of shady comfort or sunny warmth during the day, or under starry skies unblemished by streetlights and city glow after dark. This stop would be perfect in the summer with the ocean breezes to cool you or in the fall when you can sit in front of the gas fireplace after hiking to Elk Falls or fishing in nearby waters off Campbell River. Walking distance to a number of good restaurants.Next time you are there, check in. You won't be disappointed.

A fair deal. Not the best, but nowhere near the bottom. I stayed in two rooms and they both had pro…read moreand con type situations. Something's worked well, others not so well. It is an older hotel, but less expensive than the Comfort Inn, and it is Regional. Shop Local type thought. The staff was all polite, like most Canadians are. Thanks

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! Review of Vista Del Mar…read morePending review Hi everyone, Let me tell you a tale... I rented a room for two guests on Thursday, August 23, 2018 for about $110. The owner / night manager completely misread a situation where two of my friends attended our room to check up on my guest who was resting at about 10:30PM. He ended up yelling at them to get off the property and busting down a locked and bolted door to wake up and kick out my guest. My friends and guest were compliant and left but the owner continued to chase them onto the adjacent property demanding return of the room key and threatening to call the police. We gave the key to him immediately and he advised we could return the following day for a refund. I returned the next morning at about 9AM, very disappointed and advised I would like my refund for the room. The same guy was working. I assume he owns the place. English is obviously not his first language, and he's very difficult to understand. He advised sternly that I would not be getting a refund and that he was going to bill about $1000 in damages for the room - that he caused when he broke the door down - to my credit card. When I said that would be unacceptable and tantamount to theft, he stated he was going to call the police. I don't know if he actually did, but he advised someone on the phone that I was "threatening him at his place of business". Untrue. I left peacefully as I had other things to do besides dealing with this nonsense. None of us are trouble makers, and the owner / manager's actions were completely uncalled for. There are plenty of hotels / motels in Campbell River that have treated me very well over the years. This was the worst experience I've ever had as a patron / guest. DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I would give it a negative 5, if I could. Best regards, Johnny

An honest review only reflects the room we stayed in and the situation at the time of the stay…read more July of 2025. I always endeavour in my reviews to be fair but forthcoming with my experience. Our expectations were low as the price was really affordable suggesting a typical motel experience -- which I suppose it was. The location is actually very nice. Great restaurants are literally a stones throw away. Great views of the ocean. The three of us had booked months before, online. While at Earls Cove awaiting the 10:30am ferry the office called wanting to know if we were still coming. Um, yes. But that's fine. Accommodations are tight in July. When we arrived I was surprised how steep the driveway was but our car is mechanically sound, no problem. It was dry and summertime though. The desk clerk wanted an extra $10.00 to cover some new local bylaw fee. Her English was bad. Then she said we needed to pay more as we had a third adult. We said that we had already paid and the online form had indicated three adult occupants. My spouse simply replied "no way we're paying more". The office person then said she upgraded us to the top unit with ocean views and we needed to pay an upgrade charge. Again, no way. Now I don't know if they were trying to get more money or these were legitimate issues. I'd like this little motel to do well so I'd suggest these options and any extra costs be stated upfront. Seems reasonable. Finally shown the room and code opening procedure, everything was explained well enough. There were two beds with a partial wall separation. The flooring was in reasonably good shape with one bad area. There was a kettle for tea (much appreciated!) and the usual coffee stuff and a microwave and fridge. There were no suitcase racks. There was a small dinette table. The bathroom was reasonably okay though they installed a large kitchen tap which was a bit unusual. The bathtub was surrounded by quarter round painted wood molding which was again, unusual for a wet environment. The curtain shower was sorta useless with water splashing everywhere on the laminate flooring no matter how careful we were. There was a bucket with three cloths and we were wondering why they were there. Ah yes, to wipe up the wet flooring which we did promptly. We wanted to care for the accommodation. There was no sign of rot or black mold anywhere, including around the tub. The door didn't lock on the bathroom as the handle hardware was too deeply set from the strike plate. There was no small garbage bag in the bathroom trash which was a bit neglectful and seemed unsanitary in my opinion. One of the electrical outlets was old and worn in the bedroom area so two pronged plugs would not stay in. On a positive note the units all had modern heat pumps or split A/C's (don't know the difference) mounted on the concrete just outside of each entrance which must have been a big expense for the owner and very much appreciated so thank you for that upgrade. The bedding, pillows and mattresses seem okay, clean and adequate although our bed was tight against the wall necessitating one person get in first or climb up from the top. Unfortunately the outer edge of the mattress I was on was slanted away from the centre and challenging not to roll off in the night. The front door is opened with an individual code but to double lock with the deadbolt too you need to wiggle the door a bit after it self locks. Not a big problem. If you are all paid you just drive away in the morning. There are damage prices posted and I think missing stuff prices listed. Perhaps clients take towels away with them. We were as careful with everything as much as humanly possible. There is also what looks like a large lower deck area being made with eating/sitting in mind perhaps but had a "stop work" order sign posted by the city I think. I hope they get that sorted out because it really is an advantageous, lovely spot. By the way, there are no "do not disturb" signs for use when in the room or temporarily out. You leave the curtains open when leaving by checkout time to signal the room is now free to clean. So, in summery an affordable accommodation for the night. Units and policies need a bit of tweaking. The town and local eateries are great.

If you are looking for a little old school motel then this is likely it. Located on a very steep…read morehill overlooking the Salish Sea and the BC Ferry routes to Texada Island and Comox on Vancouver Island. This motel has been in a desperate need of an update and the new owners are doing just that! New mattresses (and super comfortable), new HD TVs, decent selection on the cable box, new fixtures in the bathroom and updated kitchenettes make for a great spot to rest up for a night or two. You can get a more than decent room for $70-115 per night. Some have one bed, others with two - Wifi is free, the staff are super accommodating and very helpful. Whatever you don't have they will try and get for you. Ask for the harbourview rooms and you won't be disappointed with the spectacular view day or night!

One of the most attractive viewpoints I know, excellent! Cottages are really simple, but the…read morewaterfront of the Pacific right in front of you... awesome! Three times we had luck: whales swam direct in front of us. To have to pay for Wifi is not up-to-date. We liked the dishes, we had seafood (wonderful scallops) and pasta with chicken. Delicious.

First of all, I was here for supper only. I didn't stay at the lodge. The food was mixed but the…read morestaff and service were wonderful. The garlic shrimp appetizer was excellent while the seafood cakes were less than spectacular. The salmon meal was very well flavoured but overcooked. The short ribs were too salty. Overall quite enjoyable .