Do you enjoy waiting exorbitant amounts of time for the only elevator that can deliver you to your…read moreroom 8 floors up? Do you like having to go down those same 8 floors, up another elevator, and into another wing of the resort to retrieve ice for your room? Enjoy cramped quarters with a closet for a bathroom? This is your spot. They'll only charge about $350 a night for the privilege. Staff was nice enough. They'll gladly tell you with a smile and a slight chuckle that you have to pack a bag and a lunch to retrieve ice from another Provence. After all, you're paying for their entertainment. Enjoy. Or maybe not. The view and location get them the 3 stars. For a 4th star I'll need an ice machine closer than the distance Tom Brady can launch a football.

A quiet and relaxing stay at The Beach Club Resort. I loved getting up in the morning and walking…read morealong the boardwalk. The rooms were clean and spacious. Next time we'll think about getting the water view instead of city view, which our patio just overlooked the main road. The pool area wasn't big, but enough to get by.

Only one word can do this place justice: Perfection…read more My husband and I spent a week of our honeymoon here and was it worth the (discounted!!) price! We were greeted promptly and when we saw our Honeymoon Suite we were blown away. It was GORGEOUS. We picked the perfect place for a relaxing honeymoon. We had our own grill, plenty of space in the room, a jacuzzi hot tub, and the most beautiful view from our room! The owner, "Shady," was anything BUT shady! She was so friendly and down to earth. She gave us tips about what to see and do during our stay. It was our first time in Canada so we GREATLY appreciated it. I would 100% recommend a visit here if you need a vacation! Lots of privacy if you want, and kayaks for rent as well as exciting things to do if that floats your boat!

If you are 'glamping' in the beautiful seaside tents, it's a fun adventure to wander up the…read moreboardwalk for a nice dinner (although the room service is quite exceptional)! An instant favourite was the scallops which was rich and creamy without being overly heavy. The atmosphere is casual but classy, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The menu is well curated, from classic dishes like rack of lamb to more creative options like seared scallops, fish, mussels. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the flavors are expertly balanced.

We decided to spend our Anniversary here at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort from Washington. Years…read moreago we stayed here and stayed in a historic cabin. This time we reserved a water side tent. We could not have been happier. This thing is an actual tent with a metal frame. It's one main space with a small bump out for the water closet. There's a shower/sink area with a jetted soaking tub on the other side. Don't get any illusions about sound insulation or sound privacy. These things are lightly constructed and move in the wind which was very cool because a wind storm rolled in. The sea was rolling and all we could here was wind and breakers hitting the rocks below us. There's a gas fireplace inside and the double doors lead out onto the deck for the unobstructed view. We had no problems with the front desk or housekeeping. Just know the way you get to the tents is on a long raised boardwalk along the cliff side. If you get a tent with a high number it's a pretty good hump. There are also copious amounts of stairways leading to the tents from the walkway. They have some luggage carts to use and they pick them up after you drag your stuff to your tent. We enjoyed every minute and barely left our tent. It was pretty quiet and restful. The restaurant/bar is in the main building and is considered high end. The prices certainly are but I did not see that in the food per se. I had seafood linguine. It had scallops (scallop bits actually) shrimp, Krab, and a hint of salmon. First off when you put shrimp in a creamy pasta dish the tails need to be removed. The shrimp in my dish had tails. I took time to remove them which I shouldn't have had to do. The salmon was a few flaky chunks about the size of my thumbnail. The flavor was okay but I found the sauce a bit runny and the linguine was not cooked long enough for me. I did not complain though. My Bride had a lamb dish with vegetables and whipped potatoes. We are coming back to stay here but will most likely not patronize the restaurant. I thought it was overpriced even at the US to Canada exchange rate. This takes nothing away from the resort. It's amazing here and we shall return.

We went to the Kingfisher on Christmas Eve to the Sky Dome dinner. It was absolutely lovely and…read moreincredibly relaxing. I was a bit worried it might be cold, but it was perfectly comfortable -- the heater kept the temperature just right. There were blankets provided on the chairs, though we didn't even need them. Dinner was a set menu with two choices, and the whole experience lasted about three hours. It truly felt special and memorable. I would highly recommend it, especially for a special occasion.

This is still our favorite spa getaway in the world. We've been coming for 20 years, and the spa…read moreand hotel experience is always perfect. We did the hydropath and massages and booked the romance suite down on the water. That suite is enormous, and while the tub in it looks neat, after a whole day of being in the water, we didn't need a bath. ;) Everything is freshly renovated, and after all these years, the spa looks just as clean and well-kept as it always was. I actually prefer this place to Canyon Ranch or the Mission Sonoma. I know. That sounds crazy but I do love it here. Note: there is a separate Yelp listing for the restaurant. It's a bit hit-and-miss.

If you are visiting Nanaimo for a few days or if you are a local looking for a relaxing weekend,…read morethis is a must go place! The resort is beautifully situated with a lot of amenities like an outdoor hot tub (open till 11pm), a fireplace that you can book for free and free parking! I rented the town house which sleeps 6 people (2 bedrooms and 1 pull-out couch). The place was super cozy and came with a BBQ set in the backyard. The backyard was a garden connecting 2 other town houses and was very well maintained! We also saw so many bunnies hopping around it was super cute. The staff were super friendly and very easily accessible. We were allowed to use the hot tub and packing space even before our check-in time which was great! Since we went during the Easter weekend, they also had an Easter egg hunt for all guests which was so fun! The town house was very well maintained and came with laundry, dish washers, microwave, ovens and utensils. 5/5 experience!

Great place for families! Booked a 1-bedroom suite and it's…read moreso nice to have the extra space. Full kitchen and laundry! Single-use supply of detergent provided so bring your own for longer stays. Each unit has their own BBQ. 2-bedroom options available. One thing to be aware of is that if you're not in the main building, you need to carry your bags up stairs if assigned to a non-ground floor unit. We had a ground level unit which was awesome to walk out from - kiddo could use the patio and central area like a backyard. Upper units have balconies. Pool area was contained. Cons: - Very weak wi-fi. I basically used data the whole stay. (We were in the 200 building) - Gym has older equipment and is not temperature controlled. It's positioned to look out at the pool. Nice in theory, but it's crazy hot once the afternoon sun hits and goes though the all glass front. Combined with no A/C, the gym is basically intolerable from afternoon to early evening. - no on-site dining. Closest restaurant is Cedars at Tigh Na Mara next door Overall a good stay for families, with some areas for improvement.

Great secluded spot, quiet, beautiful, clean, & welcoming…read more *Dear Yelp, please stop asking us to write novel/essay length reviews... we don't have time for that, we're not getting paid for that either! & don't think the "Elite" status is something people strive for, means nothing. But here I am, still Yelping because I think I'm helping, haha. Yelp, the original business influencer site... let's hope Instagram & TikTok kids don't start making videos of all the businesses on here, they tend to ruin beautiful places. Either way, you read this long rant, thanks, I hope I made you laugh

My wife and I stayed 2 nights at Snug Harbor Resort while visiting Friday Harbor…read more We reserved a one-bedroom waterfront cabin seamlessly online. Our total cost was $607.19. Check-in was done at the lobby. At the lobby one will also find a store and a coffee shop. Complimentary movies and games can also be checked out at the lobby to enjoy back at your lodging. The store offers a little bit of everything, from clothing to snacks. Complimentary ice machines are available. Bagged ice can be purchased though. Lower-level parking is limited and was completely full in the evenings. We were lucky enough to get a parking spot every time we returned from playing. Wheel barrel type carts located at the gate make transporting luggage effortless to rooms. Adirondack chairs are scattered about the edge of the property to enjoy sipping a beverage, reading or admiring the view. A fire-pit, community BBQ, picnic area and kids play area help pass the time while on-site. The paly area is at the lobby end for those who do not wish to have quarters near noise. The cabin we were given was number 10, a handicap unit. The very first cabin upon entrance and the furthest from the lobby and play area. Our cabin was clean and well equipped. Snug Harbor provided us the peace that we were seeking at the time. My one suggestion would be to offer fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the lobby to establish a more personal touch.

Was here to celebrate our 15 year anniversary during the Thanksgiving long weekend for 3 nights…read more We loved this resort but even more because it was super pet friendly. We ate at the more casual restaurant, having a dog we didn't want to leave him in the room so we couldn't try the more fancy restaurant, next time we will. We loved the hot tub, small pool, and gym. The room was spacious and clean had all we needed. Overall we had the best and relaxing time. We will be back!

Great views. Ok food. The food was good, not great. On par with going to an earls in our opinion.read more

Beware of Unscrupulous business practices! Anyone traveling to Powell River please be extremely…read morecautious if you stay at the Beach Gardens Resort and Marina. If you are thinking about booking this property, I would strongly advise you to reconsider. I stayed at the Beach Gardens Resort and Marina for one night, while traveling to the Sunshine Coast. At check in I was informed that a $200 damage deposit would be charged to my card in addition to the nightly charge for the room. I figured it was similar to the pre-authorizations for incidentals etc so I wasn't overly concerned at the time. My initial impression of the property and the check in attendant was that they both seemed a bit sketchy. I know myself well enough though to know that I should have listened to my intuition and that What happened next should have come as no surprise. There was a notice posted in the room with the check out instructions. The instructions were to leave the key cards in the room and invoices would be emailed the following day. I figured the reason for this was that they were short-staffed so I left my key cards on the dresser as instructed and left. A few days had passed and I hadn't received the refund or an email with my receipt. I contacted the hotel through Expedia and received a reply from Cheryl Ilott, the Rooms Division Manager, on Aug 15th, confirming that the charge for the deposit had been released. The message I received from Cheryl stated, "We released it the next day on our end and it is now up to your bank when they do it." Cheryl Ilott. The message was very straightforward. It was clear from her response that the property was confirming that they had released the $200 damage deposit and any further delay was due to my bank. Essentially they were removing themselves of any liability for the deposit not being returned to my card and transferred the blame to my bank. Another 5 days had passed and there was still no refund, so on Aug 20th I contacted my bank. My bank confirmed that the charge had not been refunded as I had suspected. The agent asked me to contact the hotel to confirm the transaction details in order to get proof that they had released the deposit. I reached out to Expedia to see if they could assist me as I had made the booking through their site. It was at that time I was informed by the Expedia agent who had contacted the property on my behalf, that the TV was broken and the deposit had not been released. Firstly this entire broken TV scenario is a complete and utter fabrication. I was never informed of any of this by the hotel nor did they ever email me a receipt of my stay as is their protocol. I am an experienced traveler and have never been accused of damaging a TV, a hotel room or any its contents. I'm at a loss for how I could be accused of this by these people. I was given no details of the damages to the TV, no explanation of the charges or proof to support this ridiculous accusation. Although I am unfamiliar with this situation I can't imagine that any reputable business would just withhold a damage deposit without the courtesy of informing their customers of the charges. It goes without saying that this is not a reputable establishment. The claim against me is untrue and the way in which the hotel staff handled this was extremely unprofessional. These people are not only dishonest but are desperate! How is it that on August 15th I was told by Miss Cheryl Ilott, their Rooms Manager, that the deposit had been refunded and then 5 days later on August 20th, the story changed completely and I'm being accused of breaking their TV? Overall, I feel really badly for the hotel employees and management. When people have to resort to such unethical business practices and wrongfully accuse their guests of damages to generate income due to their apparent lack of cash flow is just tragically pathetic. So many employees and businesses, especially those in the hospitality industry, have been hit hard by the pandemic. But that's certainly no excuse to lie and make these types of accusations. It's sad that there are people like this who lack integrity managing this hotel. It's unfortunate because the location is so beautiful. During my stay there I remember thinking about what a beautiful property it could have been if only it had been owned and operated by the right people. Maybe one day it could be amazing and all hope is Not lost. I hope that one day this will be a lovely place for travelers to stay and that these desperate people don't have to resort to lying and defrauding their guests for much longer. Hopefully my review will shed some light on this situation and I can make a positive impact by preventing other guests from being taken advantage of.

Pretty friendly. Providing a dog bed and dog bowl in the room…read more Seaside restaurant in the hotel was excellent.

This resort is the cutest thing! The staff is super friendly from the get go and the location is…read moresuperb! We have the ocean view apartment suite and it comes with a stove and a full size fridge. The view is great and it's just walking distance from the beach! Would recommend and the prices weren't bad either! When we told locals we were staying at the Madrona, they said it's nicer than some other resorts around.

Wonderful marina and resort with organic vegetables and fruits. There's also a heated pool and hot…read moretub. We enjoyed a peaceful night here in late September. The hosts kindly supplied us with firewood for our group happy hour. We will certainly return for the terrific service and ambiance of this magic place.

The cottage that supposedly houses up to 7 guests had an extremely uncomfortable pull-out bed from…read morethe living room couch. My husband and I stayed two nights with our son and his family and at $1400 you would hope to at least have a good night's sleep but those who were on the pull-out slept terribly. Definitely over-priced! We stayed Sept. 27th and 28th and on the 27th the pool was very cool and the hot tub was barely tepid, at best, to the point where we thought they were hoping no one would want to use them near the end of their season. They heated them both for the second day after it was pointed out that they were cold, especially the lack of heat in the "hot" tub. The cottage toilet is in the same area as the whirlpool tub, so if you want to use the washroom while someone is having a nice bath, or are giving kids a bath, you have to go to the public washrooms. Perhaps there could be a bit of a renovation so the toilet is separate?