This resort is the cutest thing! The staff is super friendly from the get go and the location is…read moresuperb! We have the ocean view apartment suite and it comes with a stove and a full size fridge. The view is great and it's just walking distance from the beach! Would recommend and the prices weren't bad either! When we told locals we were staying at the Madrona, they said it's nicer than some other resorts around.

Super cute little RV park in deep bay. Pulled in and the owner was quick to help. Beautiful bay, a…read moreclean shower for 1 Looney, and quaint atmosphere. Would stay again!

Room 310 is a 1 bedroom suite with full kitchen and 1 1/2 baths. Layout wise, it is perfect. The…read morefireplace was a nice touch and was used a little. The balcony overlooks Parksville Bay and provides a wonderful view which was quite enjoyable and used a lot. Downsides are what can only be described as one of the worst beds we've ever experienced. Definitely time for a new mattress! The room was sometimes noisy with kids running around in adjacent rooms. Housekeeping service was OK, but not consistent as far as when the rooms get cleaned. Parking can be problematic, as there were times when the garage was full. Restaurant food and drinks is a plus, and room service was excellent. All in all, we had a nice week there.

Do you enjoy waiting exorbitant amounts of time for the only elevator that can deliver you to your…read moreroom 8 floors up? Do you like having to go down those same 8 floors, up another elevator, and into another wing of the resort to retrieve ice for your room? Enjoy cramped quarters with a closet for a bathroom? This is your spot. They'll only charge about $350 a night for the privilege. Staff was nice enough. They'll gladly tell you with a smile and a slight chuckle that you have to pack a bag and a lunch to retrieve ice from another Provence. After all, you're paying for their entertainment. Enjoy. Or maybe not. The view and location get them the 3 stars. For a 4th star I'll need an ice machine closer than the distance Tom Brady can launch a football.

We rented a "Cypress" cottage for three nights via Expedia for late December, so this is a winter…read morereview. Our rental was owned by the resort (as opposed to being owned by an individual, which some cottages are). We found our rental very homey. It was spacious and layed out in such a way as to allow independent activities in different rooms that didn't impact the other person. The "resort" in mid-winter was quiet. The cottages are arranged close together, and it's easy to look into the windows next door. It's a tolerant jaunt to the beach and Rathtrevor Provincial Park, though not ADA accessible. If ADA access is needed to get to the beach, drive to the park from the resort (about one mile). The beach and park are outstanding in winter. The resort staff were very helpful and downright chipper. When we checked in, they kindly and patiently explained what was to us a unique style of accommodation (cottage rentals in a resort). Complaints and concerns expressed during our stay were graciously received, also. The kitchen was very good; plenty of accouterments and appliances. Note that the only food in the kitchen was salt and pepper. Bring spare paper towels and napkins. Washer and dryer worked great, and included one load's detergent. Bring detergent. The fireplace was either on or off, no adjustments. It heated the cottage quickly. We never figured out any of the three televisions' remotes, which didn't matter b/c we didn't want to watch TV. Could have been fresh batteries were needed; spares are recommended, as we changed the dead ones in the cottage clock. Beds were okay, with plenty of blankets. Bathrooms were fine with plenty of linens. Lots of closet and dresser space. Great layout in the cottage; very easy to move around.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom + loft. The cottage was okay. 2 fans were not working properly and the…read morenights were very warm. There were no scissors, lots of knives though. After checkout, we got a bill for not stripping the beds, cleaning up and doing dishes. At no time were we told at booking that we would be charged for not cleaning up. This is first resort to charge you for not telling you that you will be charged. Definitely Not Going Back. We go to a resort to relax, Not to do housework!

Room smells like paint or cheap furniture off gassing. Called to report and was told there is…read morenothing they can do. Underwhelmed. Update: tried to eat dinner on the balcony. Turns out we are right near a smoking area!

As other reviewers have said there is never any pool towels so keep that in mind. The gym isn't a…read moreplace where I would work out it overlooks the pool and that's where people go in soaking wet to grab towels. The phone in there doesn't work to ask for more. Staff doesn't come often to refill. We stayed there 4 days and used the pool at least once a day and often shared a towel. There aren't enough toiletries in the room we ran out of toilet paper and towels quickly. There were sugar ants on the bathroom and we told front desk and nothing was done. Also there is a fire ban during most of the summer but only wood fire pits so we can use them. It would be better if there was a propane fire pit so they could be used all year round. I would have loved to sit by a fire. The rooms are very hot no central air so you will need to use the portable air conditioner and a small fan in the bedroom so you can sleep. Overall it's a good price for a one bedroom with a kitchen but you get what u pay for.

The view from the deck over the golf course towards Mount Arrowsmith is amazing. The menu is…read morelimited but the food is excellent.

Were here for 9 & Dine, and it was a beautiful evening for golf and then had a fabulous dinner!!…read more Food was excellent and the service was fantastic! Sat on the patio overlooking the golf course. Can't wait to come back!

Came here again; service was surprisingly well. Let's see how:…read more- Rooms! The same as had last (I think). But new furniture. The bed (a queen) hands down, the best we've slept as far as hotel beds all year. - Gym! Awesome. Actually used it this time, running machine's broke, though. - Sauna! Redone, totally new. - Breakfast! NOT complimentary but!! Wifey searched online, got a separate deal for it...almost a review in itself. Food: 8/10. Dining area comfy with a working fireplace. Plus, breakfast from 6-11am? Greatness! If you're in the neighborhood, worth it.

This is the place to be if your visiting port alberni. Very clean room. Extremely though…read moreprocedures concerning covid19. They put their best foot forward and win every time in my book. Beds are so comfortable. Sheets always have that fresh linen scent. I usually hate hotels and have slept in my car rather than experience something terrible. I have no reservations about staying here. I HOPE YOUR ALWAYS THIS GOOD! THANK YOU!!!

Took a trip out to the island to attend a foraging event put on by the university and we found this…read morelittle gem which is only a 10 min drive away from the Marine field station. Bev is the owner and she is very kind! She rents out the separate suite in the lower half of her beautiful home. There are two bedroom - one with a queen size bed and the second with two single beds. There is a full sized bathroom and a nice living room with a gas fireplace for those chilly night. The couch pulls out into a queen bed as well so you can easily sleep 6 people in this suite. It looks our onto the beautiful Strait of Georgia - we honestly were sad to leave! There is a fully stocked kitchen all you have to do is bring your own food and drink and you can relax and have a great time! We plan on brining our kids next time and staying to enjoy the beautiful view some more. Bev was kind enough to offer a bottle of white wine which was nice after our long day out on the beach foraging for shellfish. This place is a gem for sure and we would recommend it to anyone looking to get away and stay on the island.