I had a wonderful 8-night stay here! All of the staff were friendly and helpful, even as I checked…read morein close to midnight. I was even offered freshly baked cookies (literally -- the concierge had to run to get the cookies out of the oven) during my midnight check-in. I chose this hotel mainly for its dog-friendly 1-bedroom suite. For an 8-night stay, I need a kitchen and a washer and dryer. Not all 1-bedroom suites have a washer and dryer, so be sure to request one. The suite was very clean and updated. Kitchen was fully stocked and there was a dishwasher as well. I got a massage at the spa and that was great. It was a very clean facility. As a guest at the hotel, you get 15% off services. The only thing I didn't like was the location of the fitness center. It was located in the super creepy basement. As a female traveling solo, I was extra alert going to and from the fitness center. As for the fitness center itself, it had some outdated cardio, but plenty of free weights and even a bench. It is... sufficient at best but better than nothing.

I scored lower than 5 on the above review for a couple of reasons…read more (1) When I was called about confirming the reservation, the host did not explain why they were calling to offer our group different rooms (had booked a room with two double beds and were asked about a room with a single double bed and sofabed instead). (2) In one of the rooms where I slept with another occupant, there was a condensing unit that was dripping. This kept us awake. I was able to obtain earplugs from the customer service desk (helpful). However, upon check-out, we received an apology about the dripping unit. It was implied that it was our own fault that we had chosen not to rebook a different room. Had there been any inclination that there was an issue with the room, of course, we would have rebooked. So, not only were we *not* told that there was an issue with the room, but we were met with resistance and as one of the checkout folks said, "gentle suggestion for next time, accept the offer of another room to rebook". I was annoyed but kept this to myself and instead said would they please address their unit. Anyway - I will make sure not to stay there again.

We had a wonderful stay at Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa. The setting is beautiful, the grounds…read moreare very well kept, and the views over the water are gorgeous. It has a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere that really makes you want to slow down and enjoy the property. One of our favorite parts was the outdoor fire garden area. We spent quite a bit of time sitting outside by the fire and taking in the views, and it was such a nice way to end the day. The cave experience was also incredibly unique and unlike anything we had done before. It made the stay feel much more memorable and special

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.

We had a good stay at Bayview Hotel in Courtney. It is right on a main highway and access is very…read moreeasy. They have a large parking lot and finding parking was never a problem. It is included in the room rate. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We had a booked a view room but there really isn't much of a view - overlooking part of the parking lot and some trees on the back of the property. The water is too far away to have much of a view. The room is a very good size with 2 double beds and a chair for sitting. It was clean and well taken care of. The air conditioning worked well and was nice and quiet. We slept very well. The room was nicely cleaned during the 3 days of our stay. Breakfast was very good. I liked the fact that they varied the hot dishes slightly each morning so that you had options for hot food during breakfast. The dining room is very small though and it was frequently necessary to share a table with other guests. My husband went to the swimming pool but it is an indoor pool and he said that it felt very muggy and had a strong smell of chlorine which he found very unpleasant. Overall it was a good visit and we would likely stay again.

I'd give it five stars because compared to our week in cheap motels on the Sunshine Coast, Bayview…read moreback on Vancouver Island was heavenly. Large clean, modern rooms well laid out. We had a double bed unit for three family members. Perhaps missing were a spare luggage rack and a kettle, maybe. Though the coffee machine does tea. The breakfast room has truly hot water if you need some. That service appears 24/7 along with the brewed coffee but confirm that with the desk. At breakfast there was decaf too. And. The cold drink dispenser only works during the breakfast hours of 6:30 to 9:30am M-F, 7-10am S&S. The a/c unit in the suite is a commercial-grade unit that's very quiet. The bedding is top notch and we found the mattresses to be wonderful. Bathrooms are appropriately clean and modern. The pool and hot tub were a welcome addition on a humid evening. The pool isn't huge and not too deep and the hot tub/whirlpool safe for supervised children. The waterslide is amazingly high for a hotel and a thrilling ride down -- though you probably should pinch your nose as you hit the exit slush channel. Water hitting your feet shoots straight up your nostrils! There are lots of towels and a change room where you should shower first. There's no shoes allowed with a small cubby for them. Bring minimal valuables. Located in the pool room hall are vending dispensaries. Bring change or some machines also accept $5 and $10's. This is where the ice machine is located. There is a 24 hour fitness room on the main floor though when I went by at 10:30 pm there were a large contingent of small children playing almost out of control on the equipment. Obviously an evening playground for parents to bring their youngsters. Um, no thank you. There was a clean, efficient laundry room on our third floor. Probably every floor. The front staff were friendly on arrival and one fellow gave us a great recommendation for a nearby pub restaurant that truly had the biggest servings I've ever experienced. He'd given us very accurate information. The complimentary continental breakfast buffet area is reasonably large, clean, bright and efficiently laid out. With cold and hot items available there is practically something for everyone. Shirt and shoes. No pets. For seconds get a clean plate please. The hot item can rotate in the morning from sausages to sausage patties and scrambled eggs to egg patties (for instance) depending on the time you arrive. It gets busy the later you go and seating for a family might be challenging depending on how busy it is and how many single business persons sit by themselves taking up the larger seating tables. I've taken individual pics of the food/drink stations just in case anyone using this review wants to check it out first. It was all good, though the scrambled eggs were a little bland but there's great omelettes and cold, peeled hard boiled eggs in a cooler for you. The hotel has lots of parking and there's a lovely walking path behind the hotel with an approximately 30" loop past marshy areas and a light plane landing strip. I'd use this hotel again no problem. Very quiet night. It's family friendly...maybe a bit too much so but that's okay. At least the kids weren't glued to device screens. There are pet friendly rooms on the first floor with some restrictions on where they can go. We didn't use the wifi or tv but from all appearances selection, speed and use look top notch. Rooms come with an alarm clock and lighting is good. The platform bed preclude leaving item behind under the beds.

This is a quaint, rustic, outta-the-way place that is cosy and quiet…read more We have stayed here twice, both times in November. The fresh air is amazing, and the water is quite serene and calm. Both times, we have stayed in the Captain's Suite, which is right off the beach, and it has the best views. The bedroom window looks out across towards the mainland. The winter managers are great. They made sure we were comfortable. The cottages themselves are quite rustic, and eclectic, yet charming.

I was appalled it was horrific and needed to be torn down. Where do i start, bad smell, out dated,…read morecramped, small bathroom, no counter space in bathroom, super thin pillows, dirty, bed broke, uncomfortable beds, extremely thin walls (like wow), windows wouldn't all open, chipped paint, mould, cracked toilet.It's all terrible. My mom sat on the bed the first night we got there and it literally broke. We stayed upstairs which seemed to be the worst rooms. The only nice room which is showed on the websites is the captains suite, otherwise it's all bad. The furniture was gross and uncomfortable, there was no space for a family of 4 and we had to put our suitcases in the kitchen. This place needs a lot of work. The only decent thing is the location, that's it. This also most likely didn't meet any code that is required to run a "hotel", kinda surprised it hasn't burnt down yet. Not coming back it was gross and an unpleasant stay.

I am proud to review this splendidly wonderful little B&B they call the Willow Guest House…read more Before I begin the review, I think it is imperative that I preface it with a small but relavent note about myself. I am a well traveled person however, for all intent and purposes, I am very much a city guy. And being so, have a particular disposition regarding the finer things in life; the little but important conveniences of nicer living. So I would comfortably say that I have high expectations when it comes to accommodations and anything I plan to pay for or during a vacation. So having traveled a great deal, I have experienced a wide spectrum of quality in services and accommodations throughout the world. I am extremely pleased to say that I have never experienced any accommodations quite like the one at the Willow Guest House. In short, it truly felt like I was coming home. My biggest apprehension when it comes to B&Bs is the imbalance most B&Bs have between the business and the home. Either it is too business like with the warmth and homely coziness of The Adams Family or too much home and not enough business which leaves for rather awkward interactions and no sense of privacy. The Willow Guest House has this balanced magnificently. Never once did I feel like an intruder or awkward. Warren and Dee (the owners) are the kindest and most generous people I have ever met. The moment my girlfriend and I stepped into their home, it felt like we were family. It was quite remarkable actually. Their rare ability to be unconditionally welcoming and genuine is so refreshing that I found myself wishing our trip was longer than two nights! They are a perfect team and care so much about their B&B that every single detail towards excellence is considered. I would come back and stay at their brilliantly wonderful B&B any chance I can get. In fact I wish every hotel in Whistler would take some notes of what true hospitality and comfort is. This is undeniably the BEST BED AND BREAKFAST I have EVER had the pleasure of visiting. You will not be disappointed when you book with Warren and Dee. They are a true gem.

Are second hand reviews allowed? My husband asked me to put…read morehis thoughts on this B&B into Yelp because he felt they deserved a great review, but as a two finger typist, he would never get through posting one himself.... While travelling on business recently, my husband realized that not so much as a garden shed was available in Courtenay because of a large influx of visitors for the BC Seniors Games. Through the Chamber he found the only room in the whole area and that was only because of a last minute cancellation. The hosts were divine, the room was lovely, the price was right and breakfast was amazing. He had such a nice time. They have two upstairs rooms with a full kitchen and living area for guests... you can cook your own food, hang out and watch TV and then go down to the hosts kitchen for a made to order breakfast. Five stars just for the home made granola!

Not the best. At this price point I would have expected more from this hotel. At best, I would…read moreclassify this as an economy hotel. Location is quite noisy with sirens passing most of the night. AC was noisy as well. Room was presentable but not the cleanest. And the rule about not being allowed to touch the TV.

Dumpy old and rude staff I am a Diamond Member and got…read moreterrible treatment think how they would treat a non member

Our accommodation cancelled on us so we then had to find a two bedroom and this was one of the only…read moreones we could find. Reading reviews and the low price compared to everything else left us a little concerned but we thought oh well, only for a couple of nights. Our expectations were low and we were so pleasantly surprised. First impression was the lady in our office and she was so helpful, stressing that if anything was wrong let her know, giving us food suggestions and you honestly felt really welcomed. The room, we had two bedrooms was spacious, the beds were super comfortable and most importantly, it was really clean. The room had a big fridge freezer, microwave and coffee machine. If you were going to be critical and look for things, the paint on the wall is scruffed, the window paint in the bathroom needs redoing, and the toilet seems to be on a slight slant. The pool and hot tub also were not in service. We stayed here because we needed somewhere but we would stay here by choice again, especially when you consider the price. We have no complaints!

Stayed here for two weeks when working in the area. Close to shopping and restaurants. No DVD…read moreplayers in the rooms, as apparently the management wants you to waste about $12 to watch one of the over priced and mostly crappy movies from their own selection. They do have WIFI, but it's very slow and the access codes they give you only last for one day, even though they say that they are supposed to last for three days. Calling the front desk every day to get a new code gets very old very fast. The room I stayed in had a kitchenette (no oven - only a stove top). They kept the room clean and there were always fresh towels and soap, etc.

This is a rundown place please go look at the room before you pay…read morePubic hair in the tube People smoking cigarettes and drugs on the balcony your room smells like an ashtray Shopping carts by stairs Syringe on the floor vomit staying there for two day's You should put 40.00 dollar's more and go to the Holiday Inn

We were stuck for a quick place to stay for couple nights because of renovations. 2 stars for clean…read moresheets and comfortable bed. the service was weird. The toilet overflowed, when we called the office they came and plunged it, said if it happens again to flush the toilet with a bucket. The bathroom smelled like a sewer all night. Also, the drug dealers in the parking lot were a nice touch.

Booked because it was summer and they had a pool. When we got here--no pool--it was closed, and…read morezero mention of that on the website. Wouldn't have booked if I had known--false advertising!!