I could get very used to this Island life…read more Second visit to the Dent Island Lodge was every bit as spectacular as our initial stay. Our water taxi arrived at the dock to a waiting staff that whisked our bags off to our room, and us off to the patio for drinks and an after hours lunch. That's a nice start. We fished for salmon the next morning. I caught a 17 pound Chinook and my wife caught an 8 pound Coho! Can't wait to get that shipment and cook it. Our guide, Harley Elias, was the best guide we've had for any adventure. He knew everything and had fun stories. After exhausting ourselves catching fish, he motored us to where humpbacks were recently spotted. Thar she blows! And as if this couldn't get any better, everything came up Milhouse when pods of orcas appeared on the other side of the boat. Caught in a tennis match of humpbacks and orcas, what an experience! All inclusive lodge and the food and drink were excellent. The chefs table at the rapids is a lot of fun, as was getting to know the guests passing through regaling us with tales of boating the islands of BC.

Stunning scenery, great food, fantastic service, and the ability to just let the wonderful staff…read morehandle everything.

This cute little place is so nicely kept and clean. Talk about a one stop shop.. they have a main…read morehouse with a store on the ground floor that includes a small gift shop, liquor, groceries and beads... think old fashioned general store but that takes interac. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms with private bathrooms, but a shared kitchen and living room area... great for a group sharing or a larger family. On the property are several clean cabins with free wifi but no phones, no coffee makers, no blow dryers, no clock radios... don't say I didn't warn you. All through the property are carved logs and cool little artsy things to look at. I think they have camp sites and boat rentals or fishing or something. Things move at their own pace, so don't expect a wake up call on the phone you don't have. But when you flip back the sheets, some dear soul has fabric painted a little cluster of heart shaped kites onto the bottome sheet with the words "Sweet Dreams" greeting you. Sweet they were.

I have already left a review on Google but I felt like it was my duty to really expand on it here…read more This place is absolutely TERRIBLE. We showed up for our reservation with a party of 6 and there was no one at the desk - just a sign that said that there was no receptionist and to call a number. But lo and behold, when you call the number it just rings a cell phone on the front desk! Waited for an hour before a "manager" showed up. His first question was "what time is it?" before attempting the most half-hearted of half-assed attempts to assauge the many angry guests in the lobby. At some point he told all of us that the rooms weren't ready, they won't be ready any time soon, and that it is what it is. Did I mention he reeked of alcohol? After about 10 minutes he seemed he had enough of this whole ordeal and sped off on his golf cart. I counted at least 4-5 other groups, each with probably worse stories than ours. Showed up on time to their reservation, no one responding to them for hours, before an aggressive and confrontational man did. A lady, Erica, finally showed up to try and fix everything that had happened, but you could already see how far south things had gone. The only phone line was being left unmonitored for the entire day (a busy Saturday weekend). Guestrooms that you could literally just walk into, in various states of disrepair, some having been clearly left for multiple days with garbage piling up into the corners. Erica told us her partner, the owners nephew, was coming over to remedy the situation - but that it would still take another 2-3 hours. Erica eventually managed to get us some bedsheets and toiletries. But even after we personally lined all the beds and threw out all the garbage, it was still way too gross to sleep in. So we left. Got back on the ferry, cancelled a weekend trip and just - left. It's crazy. You pay $300+ a night for a room and you get service worse than a dive motel. I'm sorry but avoid avoid avoid. We spoke to multiple people who had come by who all voiced their concern that management had gone extremely south. Owners, if you're reading this - take control of your business before its too late. And Erica, bless your heart - but run far far away from this, for your own sake.

I am rating this resort 3 stars here but I do mean 3.5. Yelp won't let me give partial ratings. Had…read morea lovely 3 night stay in one of the ground floor ocean front suites. The location is super. Your view is a quiet marina and the mountains and ocean surrounding. See my photo. We got our exercise walking up and down the stairs several times a day to chill on the dock and relax. The hotel rents boats and kayaks but we didn't partake this time. Our room was very spacious and was clean. The king bed was comfy and there was lots of room for luggage. The bathroom was big too and seems fairly recently reno'd. There is a jetted bathtub but unfortunately the night we tried to use it we ran out of hot water before it could fill. The kitchen has a full sized fridge and dishwasher but isn't fully stocked. For example, there were no paper towels, recycling bin, or ice or ice cube tray. We had to buy ice from a bar around the way. The BBQ worked very well! The room was somewhat dated in terms of decor, especially for the price, I would expect a bit more. We used the hot tub daily. The sun deck area has a beautiful view but sadly, only 2 lounge chairs on their last legs. As we treated the trip as "glamping" this was not a huge bother but those expecting a 5 star resort should lower their expectations. Overall, I would return as the setting and vacation was enjoyable for us and we felt very comfortable at the resort. I could have used another day!

Good hotel. Very roomy with kitchen, refrigerator, two bedrooms, deck. Very comfortable beds,…read moreclean bathroom and shower. Minimal services from onsite staff, luckily we didn't need it. Would definitely stay here again.

This is place is dishonest. When making a reservation on Booking.com, this place promises a full…read morerefund if cancelled before two weeks before date of stay. This hotel does not do this. They insist on keeping $20 as a processing fee. Booking confirmation says $0 cost to cancel before two weeks. Booking confirmation says nothing about $20 service fee.

For end of the road it's a pretty damn good spot! Great happy hour specials, friendly staff,…read moreawesome wings and an amazing view.

I have been coming to Lund since I was a little kid and it has always been a beautiful location…read more The views, people, food have always been lovely. The hotel has been recently renovated and blew me away! The rooms are spacious, comfortable, clean and beautiful. Our bathroom was huge! The restaurant downstairs makes a killer breakfast and all the staff we interacted with was friendly and helpful. I can't recommend this place enough!

It had been over three years since our last stay at this motel, and I must confess that this fact…read moremade me more than a little anxious. It isn't an uncommon occurrence for businesses to lose their mettle over the years, and let standards slip. However, I was stunned into silence when we arrived, as the owner of this motel actually raised her standards, instead of losing the plot. The grounds were immaculate. The rooms were like new despite the passage of time, and many guests over three years. There was just just one element to our stay that was less than endearing: our neighbours. On our first night, we chose to ignore all the noise next door, as we were extremely tired. On the second night, the noise commenced early in the evening, and by 11, it had worn us down completely. I wish I had approached the owner of the motel sooner, as she sorted out the problem instantly, and gave me her after hours number in the event the noise resumed. What a relief! Over three years later, and I still love this location very much. Highly recommended.

Saw this place heading north to Powell River so I knew coming back through this was the place to…read morestay Great little motel - newly remodelled rooms and very clean Nice quiet place after the last Ferry Only bummer was lack of hot water in the morning - not sure the motel or the people next door sounded like a big loud family. WiFi weak on far side rooms Pricing was reasonable for the area and lack of accommodations anywhere near by Will stay again

This is a magical place, right on the water, with your own private hot tub. We watched seaplanes…read moretake off and land from our deck. A full kitchen is stocked with a Keurig coffee maker, pots and pans and dishes, and a dishwasher(!) with fresh orange juice, and a small container of cream in the refrigerator. Touches of the orient are all around, and a pathway down to the beach has another lower deck for the sun. We thought it was wonderful.

From the owner: We are just a two minute drive from downtown Sechelt yet nestled in a secluded cove on Porpoise Bay…read moreoffering stunning views of the Sechelt Inlet with eagles, heron, seals and other local wildlife as part of the natural scenery. Adding to the serenity and tranquility are lush gardens with over a half acre of terraces and pathways which meander down to the beach. Currently there is a gorgeous studio cottage and a deluxe suite...each with private entrances and patios / decks, private hot tubs, flat screen TV's, wireless internet, iPod docking stations and more. The king and queen size beds have silky Egyptian cotton sheets and the bathrooms are stocked with thick, thirsty Egyptian cotton towels. Kitchenettes have quality appliances, dishes, utensils, etc.

History was the reason I rented two nights at The Old Courthouse Inn. The inn's lovely, historic…read moreexterior grabs the viewer's attention and distracts attention from what's nearby. What's inside is even more distracting. The owners were gracious and accommodating, even providing a tea kettle, and helping the two least-techy guests they've ever had figure out the fridge and TV. Check-in was easy, and assistance was offered with luggage. The king-sized bed was comfortable . The room was clean, and the windows provided lots of daylight. The cleaning staff did a great job during our stay, which we appreciated. It was wonderful having a café in the building that served very good biscuits and eggs benedict. Breakfast is included with the lodging! The room we stayed in had some fragile knickknacks. At times we were afraid to move, for fear of knocking them over, especially when using the rolling desk chair that had a life of its own. There are fragile knickknacks throughout the common areas with many "do not touch" signs. Because the building is historic, heat in midwinter requires pre-set radiators with "Don't touch" notices and a portable radiator that warns users to not set above medium. Outlets require strategic consideration, in order to not trip fuses. The interior stair handrails' were wrapped with holiday decorations, which made them mostly useless. My husband is disabled, and I erred in not requesting a room on the main level. He felt vulnerable on the stairs because of the decorations removing the ability to grab on. The bathroom door bumps into the toilet and therefore does not open fully into the bathroom; some maneuvering was needed to access the toilet. The bathroom fan couldn't keep up with shower condensation, so we continued to be bathed by water dripping from the ceiling after stepping out of the shower. It was like an unplanned final rinse. Be prepared to wait a while for hot water to show up in the bathroom sink or shower. There are only two chairs in the room, both uncomfortable. The rolling chair mentioned above, and a not very "comfy" chair. Our druthers are that hotel living areas have at least one very comfy chair or couch. Lamp lighting was dim throughout the common areas and our room. It was difficult to read a book with the lighting provided. Breakfast for lodgers is in the Cafe on the main level. Oddly, in the dead of winter and at 7 a.m. (when the cafe opens), a VERY dim light was the only one on in the hallway on our floor. We had to use a flashlight to find our way downstairs and back upstairs after breakfast. In addition, the two main entrances at the back of the building had no lighting at night. Unnerving, in winter. Some of our complaints can be attributed to the fact that the building is historic, but most could have been remedied (such as lighting and furnishings) to make our room and the common areas more comfortable and safe.

Ever thought about traveling back in time and living to tell the tale? The Old Courthouse Inn (in…read morePowell River, B.C.) gives you that very opportunity. As a historian and an archaeologist, I thought it would be neat to spend the weekend in this establishment. Located in the heart of the Old Townsite, constructed in 1939 in the form of my favourite Tudor-style architecture and once used as a jail, police station and courthouse, there was no way I'd turn it down. The building itself is very well kept. Having underwent a few renovations, the charm is still preserved as the original doors, locks, windows, lights, etc. are all intact. There are also several pictures and knick-knacks donated by the locals that tell the story of Powell River's pioneer days. Prices are reasonable and all rooms come with a self-serve continental breakfast. In addition, each room has its very own television and wireless internet. Not very vintage, you say, but it was a nice luxury to have during the hockey season. The staff is great, the view of the Sunshine Coast was beautiful and to experience a glimpse of what life was like back in the day was a real treat. All-in-all, I find it very fortunate that Powell River was able to integrate its history with our modern-day necessities. I am all for the preservation of cultural heritage and I can say that they've done an exceptional job with the Old Courthouse Inn.

Excellent value for the price, convenient location, friendly service from Buddy and Eva, owners and…read moreoperators.