* SAILING CHANGES o4/14 *…read more Over 32 nautical miles to Comox. . This terminal also service Texada Island. There was barely enough to qualify a sailing, but off we went. We arrived in record time and since it was Daylight savings time last week it was still light when we made it to the resort. I Imagine it is a bit busier in the summer since they just invested the money in a small pavilion with washrooms.

BRING A JACKET!!!! Plan a ride for when you arrive. That being said what a landing... Also they…read morehave a small waiting room, (shelter). With a clean bathroom, that displays quite the suggestive cactus. Pretty much that's it. Keep an eye out for that Texada Time Warp... Bro There is power to charge your devices inside, down by the corner of the bench.

I scored lower than 5 on the above review for a couple of reasons…read more (1) When I was called about confirming the reservation, the host did not explain why they were calling to offer our group different rooms (had booked a room with two double beds and were asked about a room with a single double bed and sofabed instead). (2) In one of the rooms where I slept with another occupant, there was a condensing unit that was dripping. This kept us awake. I was able to obtain earplugs from the customer service desk (helpful). However, upon check-out, we received an apology about the dripping unit. It was implied that it was our own fault that we had chosen not to rebook a different room. Had there been any inclination that there was an issue with the room, of course, we would have rebooked. So, not only were we *not* told that there was an issue with the room, but we were met with resistance and as one of the checkout folks said, "gentle suggestion for next time, accept the offer of another room to rebook". I was annoyed but kept this to myself and instead said would they please address their unit. Anyway - I will make sure not to stay there again.

Great hotel. You have a full kitchen and the beds and pillows are super comfortable. In the maple…read morehouse building you have a balcony. Our room also had a washer and dryer and they give you laundry detergent and dryer sheets if you need to do laundry. They have free cookies in the lobby. Also loved the location walkable to restaurants and its right in front of a bike/run path on the river. Highly recommend.

Awesome, low key place to ski or board. Gets pretty good snow. People don't really track out the…read morepowder in the trees very quickly (maybe because it's a family resort vibe) - so that's always fun. I took a few ski lessons here (as an experienced snowboarder) - they were helpful. Problem is they only carry men's ski boots - is that a joke? Trying to get the right size and fit was annoying - and honestly, it's 2023 - can you not ignore half the population? Otherwise - great mountain.

This mountain is very easy for the beginners. Lots of 'green' runs and the mountain is very nicely…read moremarked. The day I went, sometime in December, was very very cold and windy. Started to snow and was getting quite dark very fast. Everybody there was nice and we even got a ride down the mountain to make it easier for the person giving us a ride there and back!

We had a good stay at Bayview Hotel in Courtney. It is right on a main highway and access is very…read moreeasy. They have a large parking lot and finding parking was never a problem. It is included in the room rate. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We had a booked a view room but there really isn't much of a view - overlooking part of the parking lot and some trees on the back of the property. The water is too far away to have much of a view. The room is a very good size with 2 double beds and a chair for sitting. It was clean and well taken care of. The air conditioning worked well and was nice and quiet. We slept very well. The room was nicely cleaned during the 3 days of our stay. Breakfast was very good. I liked the fact that they varied the hot dishes slightly each morning so that you had options for hot food during breakfast. The dining room is very small though and it was frequently necessary to share a table with other guests. My husband went to the swimming pool but it is an indoor pool and he said that it felt very muggy and had a strong smell of chlorine which he found very unpleasant. Overall it was a good visit and we would likely stay again.

I'd give it five stars because compared to our week in cheap motels on the Sunshine Coast, Bayview…read moreback on Vancouver Island was heavenly. Large clean, modern rooms well laid out. We had a double bed unit for three family members. Perhaps missing were a spare luggage rack and a kettle, maybe. Though the coffee machine does tea. The breakfast room has truly hot water if you need some. That service appears 24/7 along with the brewed coffee but confirm that with the desk. At breakfast there was decaf too. And. The cold drink dispenser only works during the breakfast hours of 6:30 to 9:30am M-F, 7-10am S&S. The a/c unit in the suite is a commercial-grade unit that's very quiet. The bedding is top notch and we found the mattresses to be wonderful. Bathrooms are appropriately clean and modern. The pool and hot tub were a welcome addition on a humid evening. The pool isn't huge and not too deep and the hot tub/whirlpool safe for supervised children. The waterslide is amazingly high for a hotel and a thrilling ride down -- though you probably should pinch your nose as you hit the exit slush channel. Water hitting your feet shoots straight up your nostrils! There are lots of towels and a change room where you should shower first. There's no shoes allowed with a small cubby for them. Bring minimal valuables. Located in the pool room hall are vending dispensaries. Bring change or some machines also accept $5 and $10's. This is where the ice machine is located. There is a 24 hour fitness room on the main floor though when I went by at 10:30 pm there were a large contingent of small children playing almost out of control on the equipment. Obviously an evening playground for parents to bring their youngsters. Um, no thank you. There was a clean, efficient laundry room on our third floor. Probably every floor. The front staff were friendly on arrival and one fellow gave us a great recommendation for a nearby pub restaurant that truly had the biggest servings I've ever experienced. He'd given us very accurate information. The complimentary continental breakfast buffet area is reasonably large, clean, bright and efficiently laid out. With cold and hot items available there is practically something for everyone. Shirt and shoes. No pets. For seconds get a clean plate please. The hot item can rotate in the morning from sausages to sausage patties and scrambled eggs to egg patties (for instance) depending on the time you arrive. It gets busy the later you go and seating for a family might be challenging depending on how busy it is and how many single business persons sit by themselves taking up the larger seating tables. I've taken individual pics of the food/drink stations just in case anyone using this review wants to check it out first. It was all good, though the scrambled eggs were a little bland but there's great omelettes and cold, peeled hard boiled eggs in a cooler for you. The hotel has lots of parking and there's a lovely walking path behind the hotel with an approximately 30" loop past marshy areas and a light plane landing strip. I'd use this hotel again no problem. Very quiet night. It's family friendly...maybe a bit too much so but that's okay. At least the kids weren't glued to device screens. There are pet friendly rooms on the first floor with some restrictions on where they can go. We didn't use the wifi or tv but from all appearances selection, speed and use look top notch. Rooms come with an alarm clock and lighting is good. The platform bed preclude leaving item behind under the beds.

We went to the Kingfisher on Christmas Eve to the Sky Dome dinner. It was absolutely lovely and…read moreincredibly relaxing. I was a bit worried it might be cold, but it was perfectly comfortable -- the heater kept the temperature just right. There were blankets provided on the chairs, though we didn't even need them. Dinner was a set menu with two choices, and the whole experience lasted about three hours. It truly felt special and memorable. I would highly recommend it, especially for a special occasion.

This is still our favorite spa getaway in the world. We've been coming for 20 years, and the spa…read moreand hotel experience is always perfect. We did the hydropath and massages and booked the romance suite down on the water. That suite is enormous, and while the tub in it looks neat, after a whole day of being in the water, we didn't need a bath. ;) Everything is freshly renovated, and after all these years, the spa looks just as clean and well-kept as it always was. I actually prefer this place to Canyon Ranch or the Mission Sonoma. I know. That sounds crazy but I do love it here. Note: there is a separate Yelp listing for the restaurant. It's a bit hit-and-miss.

Work trip to Powell River. Let me start by saying this: folks are just nicer in Powell River…read more Seriously... the service everywhere was genuine and friendly and helpful like they knew me. This is a decent hotel with good amenities. The pub has nice food and is comfortable for an after work drink and game of pool. The restaurant for continental breakfast is clean and decent. I wasn't too thrilled with the selection - it was a carb fest with no hint of protein to be seen. One morning when I made coffee in my room at 6am I called to ask if there was some way I could get milk, and they had it sent up by somebody who was in prepping for breakfast in the closed restaurant. That is service and it saved me from having to put powdered white death in my coffee. Great spot - recommend for business travel. It is also near Safeway Staples and other places where you need stuff... when you need it.

I'm a bit stunned to see that this hotel has such a low review average. My stay here exceeded…read moreexpectations and I was satisfied with it. The staff here are very friendly and will go out of their way to make sure you have a good stay here. The room was quite comfortable, spacious, and relatively clean. Sure, maybe it was a bit dated, but it still got the job very well done in the end. As long as it gets the job done, I personally don't care. The beds were easy to get a good night sleep on and the hotel is very quiet, which is great. Laundry service is available, however, they do not have self-serve washing machines. They take care of the laundry for you for $10 per service, which I must say is quite reasonable. Honestly, I like how they take care of the laundry for you so you don't have to worry about it. The biggest plus for me is that there is an elevator on the property should you need it to go up to the second floor. That's a HUGE plus. Location is excellent, you can get to pretty much any store from the hotel in walking distance. I would stay here again for sure if my travels took me up to Powell River in the future.

Shannon and Brian hosted me, and I had a wonderful accommodation; the Rooftop property. I traveled…read moresolo (45 year old woman traveler). Notable and Enjoyable-Much Appreciated: 1) e-Bike rental (wonderful)! 2) Side-by-Side experience with hike (didn't know I was permitted to drive, glad I was). 3) Clean and spacious accommodations with rooftop fireplace 4) Shannon available by text to help troubleshoot and to help me make special requests. Feedback: 1) Consider offering to help guests with luggage. Especially if standing near them when guest is attempting to unload. It's a courtesy and good customer service. At PointHouse, hosts helped unload luggage and also load. It made a huge difference in customer service. 2) In the future if power outages are planned (like it was for Sunday 9/14/25), consider giving a courtesy heads-up to inform the incoming guests. In my case, I arrived at 2:30 p.m. on a day where there was a "planned" electricity outtage due to needed service and I received no heads up whatsoever. That would have been beneficial before I came to the island so I could have brought food/dinner with me from the mainland, since that full day, the only restaurant on the island Texada Inn was closed that day by the time power would be restored at 7 p.m. I also pre-ordered the charcuterie board at arrival. However, the power outage also prevented it from being served since it would have gone bad. Point is, I couldn't eat that either. For those two reasons, no heads up and the inability to enjoy the pre-ordered charcuterie, I didn't have a traditional dinner or healthy food to eat. I was totally unprepared and had a few chips for dinner and didn't get to eat until the next day at about 12:30 a.m. (22 hours). The pre-planned outtage also meant that I had no heat in the accommodation until after 7 p.m. (had to sit in my car for warmth), and couldn't shower until after 7 p.m. when power was planned to be restored. IMPORTANT: That's not the hosts fault. I just could have used a courtesy heads-up about it all. May have chosen to stay on the mainland longer to enjoy a meal, pack a meal, go to shops etc.

Great place to stay, accommodations are clean and well-kept. Wonderful outdoor kitchen/ event…read morespace. The sauna, cold plunges and hot tub are a great way to relax after a long day exploring the beautiful island.