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.

Beautiful location, stayed in the hotel part as they also have bungalows to rent. Furnishings in…read morehallways need replacing. Room has great view of marina however no air conditioning can get warm at night. Found hotel restaurant nice but there is better food and options on island. Prices are reasonable, limited selection. Biggest surprise is that the pools and hot tub have lots of kids so can be loud at times. Would be nice to have adult only times or separate pool area

The Poets Cove Resort on Pender Island is about a 25-minute drive from the Otter Bay ferry…read moreterminal. The road is twisty at times. Some sharp turns. Not for fast driving. The Poets Cove Resort is nice, serene, and sedate. Except for the Saturday night we were there when a wedding party was there. There were continually loud voices and loud music coming from the ground floor of the main building until just before midnight. We couldn't get any sleep until the wedding event was over!!! The event started at 3:15 p.m. and lasted until 11:45 p.m. at night. If want to fully enjoy the resort, probably best NOT to stay there while a big wedding event is on! We could hear all evening the loud voices and loud music from our room in the main building while the event was going on down below. The next morning was also stressful for us as the resort charges $180 an hour for any late checkout after 11 a.m. Consequently, guests were all checking out at 11 a.m. to avoid the $180 charge per hour! As for checking in at the resort, the male front desk clerk couldn't find the reservation that was made for us. Turns out the hotel reservation was made under the first name, not the last name. Doubt we made that error. Our hotel room itself was nice; we liked the bed; we liked the towels. We phoned housekeeping twice in one day for supplies (coffee, toiletries) , but they did not arrive until the next morning. Resort too understaffed or too busy with the wedding party? We can't really recommend eating at the resort's 2 restaurants. Despite our server saying the food is "awesome," the food is only okay. The AURORA restaurant on site is only open for breakfast. The SYRENS restaurant located downstairs is open from 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. for lunch and dinner. We didn't try Aurora. There are only a few tables at the restaurant. Likely because it is not that popular. As for Syrens, we went only once and that was it for us. We tried the Saltspring Island mussels dish and the seafood chowder. The white broth in each did not have a ton of flavor. The people sitting behind us said the fish and chips are good. Instead of eating either at Aurora or Syrens, we would recommend staying at one of the cottages situated on the property as each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and a barbecue. Bring and prepare one's own food. Particularly as there is a definite shortage of good food options on the island. The population on Pender Island is just under 3,000 people. We preferred driving to the Copper Otter Bar & Grill to eat. The Copper Otter is located at the small shopping center on Pender Island. The Copper Otter Bar & Grill, on the days we went, was really busy for lunch and for dinner. Seems to be the place to eat at on the island. Next door to the Copper Otter is The Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe which was busy for coffee and pastries. Lastly, there seemed to be a number of campers or trailers parked at the back of the Poets Cove property. Backside of the parking lot. Not sure why. Is that where the staff lives? Disconcerting to see such seemingly rundown campers/trailers on the property. Not a good look for an expensive "world-class" resort. With all that being said, we would give the resort a 3.6 out of 5 rating.

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.

We had the opportunity to visit this island over a weekend. The inn is in walking distance from the…read moreferry so no need to bring the car over. You can hire a car from the inn for half or full day. The inn has everything you need to feel at home with the extra beautiful view and complete quiet surroundings. Hot tub, sauna and massages available. Beautiful rose garden to sit in. Plenty of walks and parks.

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.

Cabins are very rustic, not very comfortable and yet they charge premium rates. "Deluxe" cabins…read morehave horrible mattresses, the dishes are usually not clean, knives are dull, and good luck trying to find a decent pot or pan to cook with. The resort has been steadily going down hill for years now. The road on the beach has eroded so badly that it seems it will just slip into the sea. Maintenance is just not happening and complaints are blatantly ignored. This once was a wonderful place to stay but sadly it is absolutely not worth the money anymore.