My husband and I checked into the charming mini-resort known as Woods on Pender this past weekend…read more We've been there 4 times now, and we return annually because of their clean, reasonably-priced accommodations, the serenely peaceful setting, and their outstanding, casual-yet-professional service. David (who has checked us in each time) is the best! Their motel rooms are quite comfortable, rustically stylish, and come with a Nespresso coffee maker (and plenty of pods), mini-fridge, a smart TV, and triple-sheeted duvets. The breakfast pastries and dinner offerings at the on-site restaurant are delightful too. I recommend making resos far in advance since they book up quickly for summer weekends. Leave the rat race behind for a weekend or a week--or more--and settle in for a relaxing stay.

What a wonderful resort to relax and unwind! A true hidden gem on Pender Island. A unique yet…read morewonderful experience. True peace and quiet. A long soak and rejuvenation in a private hot tub, surrounded by greenery and chirping of dozens of birds. One of our night while walking, a fawn stumbled across my path and said hi. Wow! Amazing! The airstream was very comfortable. Nice queen bed. Own shower and bathroom. Hot water. Wifi. Cable. Amazon firebox. Kitchen with microwave and gas stove. Cutlery, pots and pans. Outside you have your own fire pit, 2 person hot tub whirling away and just waiting for you. A bbq set and lawn chairs and a huge umbrella to shade you. A huge hammock for those afternoon book readings. i mean, What more can you ask for? Air-streaming doesn't get any better than this! And the best part...the staff are so nice and accommodating. They'll give a quick orientation on what to do etc and if you need anything, they are a txt msg away. Yet, you are surrounded by nature and a lush flora. Around the property there are countless trails and everything is within a 5-10-15 min drive. There are cafes close by, farms, a bc liquor store, bookstore, restaurants, etc. everything is opening up now. Please go and support local and your backyard. Super easy to book and confirm. Also easy to cancel If ever. But dont. Its worth it. Thank you Dave for all your help! God Bless the Queen! ;) Cheers! happy camping!

We love the Beach Haven Resort! This place is pure magic! Get the Stargazer and rent a kayak for…read morethe day. The resort and the staff are great. Don't forget to sign the guest book!

We loved Beach Haven…read more Recently we spent 4 days at Beach Haven and all i can say is I wished it were more. These cabins and resort are perfect for quiet getaway from the cities hustle and bustle. Pure Heaven. Loved the people, the ease to walk out of cabin straight to beach, starry nights and the smell of the huge cedars. The sunsets are amazing, the birds are beauty singing every morning. I will be back every year. In fact sooner than a year if I can find vacancy. The staff was wonderful. We accidently left somethings and were contacted immediately to pick them up. Thank goodness we were still on the island. Thanks Beach Haven for the rest.

Advertised and priced as a luxury resort, but unfortunately it fell far short of expectations…read more The furniture was old, worn, and stained, and basic supplies for our four-day stay (coffee, dishwasher pods, etc.) only lasted about two days. There was also no body wash provided in the bathrooms. Hot tub not ready until following day. The restaurant experience was very disappointing. Wrong orders the first night, and on the second visit half our group never received meals due to a stove breakdown. Staff were pleasant, but the resort appeared understaffed and unprepared for the season.

Go for the steam cave, assuming you have time. It's wonderful and truly part of a natural cave…read more Good service and friendly staff. I'll return again and again.

Back for a few nights during March break mid week and again booked one of the cottages. Everything…read morewas perfect for our stay...including the weather. It was a very peaceful relaxing stay. We planned our menu and brought food taking full advantage of the kitchen and bbq. There were so many positives on this trip and we loved waking up to the view of the bay each morning. It was a very positive experience and happy to recommend Mayne Island Resort.

We came here for a romantic getaway to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had booked a pet…read morefriendly cottage and when we checked in we had our dog with us. When we got to our cottage there was a "no pets" sign on the door. We called to clarify and was told that we now had a situation. The compromise was that we were told to put our dog in a kennel when we were in the cottage. Major disappointment. This place is a timeshare and we found many of the owners are nosey--people looked in our cottage as they walked by. It was uncomfortable. We couldn't get hot water from the shower. The handheld sprayer in the tub was broken. Someone came to look at it and told us it was a European fixture and then we realized it was installed upside down. It was over $400/night and there was the expectation that we strip the beds and take our garbage home. Definitely not the luxury experience we were hoping for.

* Smile inducing *…read more Ok, I don't know how the accommodations are. Ok, I don't know how easy it ease to deal with the owners when booking. But this log cabin induced smiles every time I saw their sign. Talk about honest marketing! Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/s6-zDkp9l6Lgt6W8-zmQYg?select=p4vHgMSvZuamm8VIF8ojJw

From the owner: We built this home for ourselves in in 1996 and lived in it until 2009. We built a 2nd home on our…read moreacreage and moved into it in 2009. l like the Little Log Cabin more than the new home. Everyone that has come to stay, has fallen in love with this rustic little gem.

(Delayed posting - this is regarding a trip in February 2022.)…read more While we didn't stay at the inn, four of us went for both a meal, and (on a different day) massages. We have been here before (for the spa - restaurant was closed during COVID, when we were last there), and were thus return customers for the spa, and first-timers for the restaurant. The meal was really good; definitely good value for money (though it wasn't cheap). If you have vegetarians (like my spouse) in the crowd, the "hippie/draft dodging" history of Galiano Island means you have some pretty great options. LOVED the soup! Everyone left full, and happy. As for the massages, we all agreed they were simply TERRIFIC! Notably, Linda (who was my masseuse) gave me the best massage I have received. (I am sufficiently spoiled to have had a few...) Seriously, will plan my next trip around Linda's availability.

I booked a 3 day stay here with my wife as a much needed getaway that was supposed to be relaxing…read moreand worry free but it turned into a nightmare before we even arrived. Right after I booked, I began getting inundated with redundant emails requesting the exact same information I had already provided at the time of booking. I called the front desk and was unable to reach them so I left a message. A couple of days passed and nobody had followed up so I called again with the same results so I emailed them and called again a couple of days later and finally reached someone. At this time, I tried to make a reservations at the restaurant but I was notified that the restaurant would be closed during our stay which was disappointing to say the least. They responded by upgrading us to a villa which has a fully equipped kitchenette. So I though, "No biggie, it's not ideal but that'll work", and we accepted the upgrade. At that time, I also booked a couples massage with my wife at 3:00 p.m. on the 21st of December. Shortly after I received a confusing email stating that it's 2023 and she was looking at 2024 when she booked it so it's not Saturday it's Thursday and it needs to be my wife at 1:30 p.m. and me at 3:00 p.m. Her email made no sense at all so I called back to sort out the confusion and spoke with the manager who, after a brief hold, got back to me and let me know that she had sorted it out and she had booked both my wife and I for 3:00 p.m. on the 21st. Fast forward a couple of weeks and we arrived at the inn and checked in on December 20th in the evening. The room looked great with a beautiful patio, hot tub, barbecue, comfy furniture, a great king sized bed, etc... we were impressed. But that was the only highlight of the whole stay. We had a late night and slept in til the afternoon the next day and, while we were making our late breakfast, received a call from the spa saying that we were late for our 1:30 p.m. appointment. I corrected the spa attendant, letting her know that after speaking with the manager, we had been confirmed for 3:00 p.m. for a couple's massage, but she decided to make it an argument and told me that the manager had never let her know that and that my only option was to either come right now or cancel. I decided to go speak to them in person at the spa and when I arrived there, the attendant was very rude, refused to try and work out any type of solution, and again reiterated that my only option was to either be seen at separate times or cancel the service because she was just an attendant with no power and couldn't do anything to solve this problem. She was so unhelpful that I requested a manager, but of course, conveniently, no manager was working that day. One of the RMTs came out from the back when he overheard our heated discussion and, while he was much more polite than the attendant, all he did was make excuses for the poor management and the resulting customer experience we were having. We ended up with no resolution, no solutions offered, and so, what should have been a relaxing getaway was now just an overpriced hotel stay with ZERO spa service and no restaurant. If we wanted to cook for ourselves, do dishes, and not get spa treatment for these 3 days, we could have saved ourselves the exorbitant price tag and just stayed home. If you follow my reviews, you'll see that I much prefer to leave kind words to celebrate a job well done than to leave bad ones because of poor service but this place is, by far, the most disorganized, unaccountable Mickey Mouse organization I've ever dealt with and I felt that it needed to be exposed. If you're reading this review, do yourselves a favour and AVOID THIS PLACE at all costs. It just isn't worth the headache. You'll find better views, better rooms, and exponentially better service, with dignity, at one of the other resorts on Vancouver Island like Brentwood Bay, The Kingfisher, or Tigh-Na-Mara. 0 stars

We stayed in the Madrona cabin which is the most private, secluded option. We loved having our own…read morehot tub and fire pit. The general store was well-stocked, Cameron at the front desk was helpful and friendly, and we loved being able to rent kayaks right on-property. Went at the end of April/early May and no issues with noise or crowdedness.

Beautiful Spot, Great Vibe -- But the Bar and Service Miss the Mark…read more This place could be amazing -- the location is beautiful and there's a genuinely fun, welcoming family atmosphere. You can tell someone put care into creating a space that feels relaxed and enjoyable. Unfortunately, that's where the good news ends. Disappointing - I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was too frustrating to stay silent. I ordered a Chardonnay and was shocked to see the pour -- a measly 4 oz for $7.99. That's barely more than a tasting sample, and certainly not what you'd expect for the price. To make matters worse, they informed me there was a two-drink limit per hour when I asked for another glass 1hr 45 min later at the outside table with my family. I politely asked for another glass and was refused, despite being completely sober, weighing over 190 lbs, and standing 6 feet tall. There was no reasoning, no discussion -- just a flat-out refusal I can't serve you ar this time. The staff's tone? Cold at best, condescending at worst. If you value fair service, reasonable pours, and basic respect, I'd suggest you take your business elsewhere. Friendly staff? Not quite. Overpriced micro-pours and arbitrary limits discriminating absolutely. Cabins are cute but then that's the only little bar/ convenience store on the property so it really ruined the flavor of this cute place. You've been warned.