We had a wonderful time here. The cabin is beautiful. Tastefully decorated and very comfortable…read more Loved the fireplace and the owner built a fire for us every day while we were out. The owners are really nice. The view of the strait is spectacular. A sea lion rock is out a little ways and we enjoyed watching them swim around. Saw tons of eagles too. Everything in the cabin is made from high quality materials and it has high end appliances. The first morning breakfast had enough for 2 mornings. Wish we could have stayed more than 4 nights

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.

An honest review only reflects the room we stayed in and the situation at the time of the stay…read more July of 2025. I always endeavour in my reviews to be fair but forthcoming with my experience. Our expectations were low as the price was really affordable suggesting a typical motel experience -- which I suppose it was. The location is actually very nice. Great restaurants are literally a stones throw away. Great views of the ocean. The three of us had booked months before, online. While at Earls Cove awaiting the 10:30am ferry the office called wanting to know if we were still coming. Um, yes. But that's fine. Accommodations are tight in July. When we arrived I was surprised how steep the driveway was but our car is mechanically sound, no problem. It was dry and summertime though. The desk clerk wanted an extra $10.00 to cover some new local bylaw fee. Her English was bad. Then she said we needed to pay more as we had a third adult. We said that we had already paid and the online form had indicated three adult occupants. My spouse simply replied "no way we're paying more". The office person then said she upgraded us to the top unit with ocean views and we needed to pay an upgrade charge. Again, no way. Now I don't know if they were trying to get more money or these were legitimate issues. I'd like this little motel to do well so I'd suggest these options and any extra costs be stated upfront. Seems reasonable. Finally shown the room and code opening procedure, everything was explained well enough. There were two beds with a partial wall separation. The flooring was in reasonably good shape with one bad area. There was a kettle for tea (much appreciated!) and the usual coffee stuff and a microwave and fridge. There were no suitcase racks. There was a small dinette table. The bathroom was reasonably okay though they installed a large kitchen tap which was a bit unusual. The bathtub was surrounded by quarter round painted wood molding which was again, unusual for a wet environment. The curtain shower was sorta useless with water splashing everywhere on the laminate flooring no matter how careful we were. There was a bucket with three cloths and we were wondering why they were there. Ah yes, to wipe up the wet flooring which we did promptly. We wanted to care for the accommodation. There was no sign of rot or black mold anywhere, including around the tub. The door didn't lock on the bathroom as the handle hardware was too deeply set from the strike plate. There was no small garbage bag in the bathroom trash which was a bit neglectful and seemed unsanitary in my opinion. One of the electrical outlets was old and worn in the bedroom area so two pronged plugs would not stay in. On a positive note the units all had modern heat pumps or split A/C's (don't know the difference) mounted on the concrete just outside of each entrance which must have been a big expense for the owner and very much appreciated so thank you for that upgrade. The bedding, pillows and mattresses seem okay, clean and adequate although our bed was tight against the wall necessitating one person get in first or climb up from the top. Unfortunately the outer edge of the mattress I was on was slanted away from the centre and challenging not to roll off in the night. The front door is opened with an individual code but to double lock with the deadbolt too you need to wiggle the door a bit after it self locks. Not a big problem. If you are all paid you just drive away in the morning. There are damage prices posted and I think missing stuff prices listed. Perhaps clients take towels away with them. We were as careful with everything as much as humanly possible. There is also what looks like a large lower deck area being made with eating/sitting in mind perhaps but had a "stop work" order sign posted by the city I think. I hope they get that sorted out because it really is an advantageous, lovely spot. By the way, there are no "do not disturb" signs for use when in the room or temporarily out. You leave the curtains open when leaving by checkout time to signal the room is now free to clean. So, in summery an affordable accommodation for the night. Units and policies need a bit of tweaking. The town and local eateries are great.

If you are looking for a little old school motel then this is likely it. Located on a very steep…read morehill overlooking the Salish Sea and the BC Ferry routes to Texada Island and Comox on Vancouver Island. This motel has been in a desperate need of an update and the new owners are doing just that! New mattresses (and super comfortable), new HD TVs, decent selection on the cable box, new fixtures in the bathroom and updated kitchenettes make for a great spot to rest up for a night or two. You can get a more than decent room for $70-115 per night. Some have one bed, others with two - Wifi is free, the staff are super accommodating and very helpful. Whatever you don't have they will try and get for you. Ask for the harbourview rooms and you won't be disappointed with the spectacular view day or night!

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!

Nikkei Ramen-ya 565…read moreEngland Ave Courtenay, BC V9N 2N2 (250) 897-4700 Open 7 days a week from 11.30am - 8pm except for Friday & Saturday (closes at 9pm) Street parking available around the restaurant It began on a sunny October day in 2016. Inspired by the shops of Vancouver, LA, and Tokyo, and driven by their love of noodles, Greg and Erin Masuda served the first bowl of authentic, scratch-made ramen that Vancouver Island had ever seen. Six years and 40 flavours later, Nikkei Ramen-ya still bustles; if you can't make it to our shop in Downtown Courtenay, you can now find our ramen at your local Vancouver Island grocer. From silky Tonkotsu to vegan-friendly options and crisp karaage chicken, we've got something for every craving. Gluten-free options are available Our review- We met a friend for dinner, we went early at about 4.30pm, it wasn't crowded yet. Ordered our ramen on an electronic kiosk menu board... By the electronic menu board, there are table # stand. Chose a number & put the number that you chose onto your order as identification. Then place the number stand on your table. The noodles were very good, nice soup broth... we enjoyed the noodles very much, we also added a side dish of green beans, dressing on the beans was like the Japanese spinach (Gomae). Beans was crunchy & with that dressing, it was yummy. Overall a very good experience, do check it out if you are in downtown Courtney. You will not be disappointed ! Place was clean with decent seats Come after lunch or before dinner, the place was crowded during dinner time.

I give this founder the props to open up a fresh ramen noodle shop here. Fresh ramen made next…read moredoor during the day. I didn't care too much for the broth (definitely a lot of umani flavor for the dashi) as it wasn't a type of broth i was use to. It wasn't bad but just not my style. The noodles were good. The bamboo shoot was different too but tasted a bit sweet? The pork belly was too thin in my opinion. I'm use to a more fatty pork belly. Soy sauce marinated egg is extra but we gave it a try. You can get "free" extra ramen if you do a review for them. Just scan QR code on the table. You order at the kiosk and pick up your own bowl of ramen. No tip asked.

For a hostel, this gets a full score. It was clean, spacious and had a few facilities. It was easy…read moreto check in and I was happy with the private room - clean with a comfortable bed. I enjoyed the communal space; there were couches, billiard tables, darts, a guitar, books and the option to just relax & look out onto the Main Street. I recommend this place if you're in the area and want affordable comfortable lodging close to everything in town.

Excellent hostel, great service. Absolutely spotless and the nicest bathrooms I've ever seen in a…read moreHostel. Each bed has a little light and very big lockers. The whole hostel is beautifully designed and decorated. My only complaint is there are no standing fans or small bedside table fans in the rooms so when the temperature is 32 degrees Celsius the ceiling fan does nothing. I was tempted to sleep outside. I have stayed at many other hostels which have fans not sure why this one doesn't.

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.

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!