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.

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.

The place is wonderfully situated and the cabins are pretty unique. Older but clean. However, no…read moreinstructions on how to use the heater (frustrating) or the TV (the remote didn't seem to work. Oh well ...). Very overpriced for the one night we stayed. I should have just added an extra night to my accommodation in Campbell River.

Very disappointed in the policy of this business of not allowing people to hook for only one night…read more They lost out on a lot of cottage rentals this past weekend (June 11/22). We live approx 300m north of this place and hosted our sons wedding in our back yard. I noticed that they were less than half full and stayed that way based on a bad policy.

We came here with our large family group over the holidays and it was great for us. Rooms are clean…read moreand 2 double bunk beds. Don't tend to spend time there as there are comfy couches and a fireplace in the common area. Bathrooms are shared and pretty institutional with 1 shower each. No unisex. There was another family group and the kitchen is big enough with two stoves, fridges etc. (We think 1 stove is less hot than advertised so FYI) Bring spices, sharp knives and oil. Wifi is decent and really only available in common areas. There is a gym downstairs with weights, some machines and treadmill. They could use a chest press bench but tiny issue. Overall great value and pretty inexpensive for what you get.

This is a great little resort tucked away on Mount Washington situated in the midst of all nature…read more The centre has all you and your large group may need - gym facility, common area, kitchen, and rooms (each with two bunk beds).

I have never stayed at s bed and breakfast before, sad for all the other b&b's because I've been…read morespoiled now. This is an immaculate home and so welcoming. The meals were gourmet and the coffee was excellent. It is a heritage home with an updated interior that respects the history but the upgrades add to the comfort. It has everything you need. Walking distance to the beach, lovely porch with comfy chairs. Wish I could have stayed longer.

I can't believe I'm posting the first review for this place - it is an amazing cafe!!! We happened…read moreby pretty randomly one Sunday morning, to find a delicious independent cafe with awesome food and service! They had a live keyboard player which was a super cool and unexpected thing. They also make the most delicious, and perfectly sweet Caesars! I had the smoked salmon benedict, which could have used a little more salmon, but was otherwise delicious. My dining partner had a breakfast sandwich which she totally loved. We will be back for brunch next time we are in town.

Had breakfast here twice on put trip to Powell River. The Caesars are some of the best I had, with…read morecrispy pickled beans and a a nice coarse spice mix on the rim. The restaurant and bathroom are very clean and spacious with lots of booths available. On Sunday local musician Ron Campbell was playing on the keyboard which made our visit even more special.

Top five RV parks we have ever visited. Really nice people that have thought of everything. Do not…read moremiss a chance to visit this wonderful facility. It takes a lot to breach the top of hundreds of places we have visited.

I stayed at Seal Bay on a busy, long weekend Friday night and I LOVED IT. Even though the place was…read morepacked to the rafters, (with more RV's than I have ever seen in my life) it was quiet, peaceful and restful. The campground is very well laid out - there was a lot of space for tenting, and one of my favorite things ever - each tenting spot had a raised square that was leveled off so that the tenter was not sleeping on an incline, or rocks or the like. Also, each tenting site had its own running water! There were also showers and really, the loveliest bathrooms I have ever seen at a campsite. Clean, not smelly, and attached to a gorgeous wooden hall that had *two* built in fireplaces, and ample space for a party, if one were in the mood for that. This campground also has laundry facilities, wood for purchase for burning in the fire pits, (I suppose most campgrounds have that, but anyway, it gets *delivered* to your site!) and wonderfully friendly staff. It is situated on about 60 acres of privately owned land, 20 acres of which are dedicated to camping, in a relatively quiet area near a winery ;) I think we were exceptionally lucky to get a couple of tenting spots there on a long weekend, as it was very full, but mostly of rv's. I suspect it is booked much in advance, so I would recommend making reservations. I would not hesitate to go back to this place.

Chris, Molly and their dogs were excellent hosts. They provide everything you need and more for a…read moregetaway or a visit to the valley. The house itself is cozy, private and quiet. It's easy to find and close enough to downtown, Comox lake and Mt. Washington. The grounds are incredible. We'll definitely be back!