Campbell River lacks a decent hotel, or so I thought having stayed there several times a year for…read morework. Then I found Dolphin Resort. It's quiet, clean and has great views. The food is excellent, there are hot tubs outside each small cottage, and the interiors are spotless. I will always be staying at Dolphin when in Campbell River in future.

so bad. rude unhelpful staff. lots of surcharges. resort needs a lick of paint. Very over priced,…read moreand not the best location.

One of the most attractive viewpoints I know, excellent! Cottages are really simple, but the…read morewaterfront of the Pacific right in front of you... awesome! Three times we had luck: whales swam direct in front of us. To have to pay for Wifi is not up-to-date. We liked the dishes, we had seafood (wonderful scallops) and pasta with chicken. Delicious.

First of all, I was here for supper only. I didn't stay at the lodge. The food was mixed but the…read morestaff and service were wonderful. The garlic shrimp appetizer was excellent while the seafood cakes were less than spectacular. The salmon meal was very well flavoured but overcooked. The short ribs were too salty. Overall quite enjoyable .

Note: this is just for the restaurant - the spa has a beautiful view but the treatment and staff…read morewere medium. Set overlooking the ocean with a view of Campbell river's shoreline, the restaurant is both delicious and picturesque. Our server was friendly and helpful and the food was epic. The blue cheese dressing was the perfect consistency with wonderful chunks of blue cheese. The seafood chowder was creamy with just the right balance of flavours. The beef burger was honestly one of the best I've had with a relish to relish :) The pumpkin spice cheesecake was a masterful combination of flavours with a raspberry sauce and fresh strawberries. You can admire the seals and wild life from afar (with binoculars available) or from your seat. Definitely worth the visit and just a quick 5 minute $5 ferry ride from Campbell river away.

Marina is going through dock renovation 2019 but operates smoothly thanks to efforts of Curtis…read moretheir dockmaster. Glad to see the new docks in this great little harbor. Small but clean laundry facility, good power supply with moorage. Like many docks in BC water can be an issue depending on well supply, and wasn't available when we were there. Overall, managed better than previous years and recommended.

A fair deal. Not the best, but nowhere near the bottom. I stayed in two rooms and they both had pro…read moreand con type situations. Something's worked well, others not so well. It is an older hotel, but less expensive than the Comfort Inn, and it is Regional. Shop Local type thought. The staff was all polite, like most Canadians are. Thanks

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! Review of Vista Del Mar…read morePending review Hi everyone, Let me tell you a tale... I rented a room for two guests on Thursday, August 23, 2018 for about $110. The owner / night manager completely misread a situation where two of my friends attended our room to check up on my guest who was resting at about 10:30PM. He ended up yelling at them to get off the property and busting down a locked and bolted door to wake up and kick out my guest. My friends and guest were compliant and left but the owner continued to chase them onto the adjacent property demanding return of the room key and threatening to call the police. We gave the key to him immediately and he advised we could return the following day for a refund. I returned the next morning at about 9AM, very disappointed and advised I would like my refund for the room. The same guy was working. I assume he owns the place. English is obviously not his first language, and he's very difficult to understand. He advised sternly that I would not be getting a refund and that he was going to bill about $1000 in damages for the room - that he caused when he broke the door down - to my credit card. When I said that would be unacceptable and tantamount to theft, he stated he was going to call the police. I don't know if he actually did, but he advised someone on the phone that I was "threatening him at his place of business". Untrue. I left peacefully as I had other things to do besides dealing with this nonsense. None of us are trouble makers, and the owner / manager's actions were completely uncalled for. There are plenty of hotels / motels in Campbell River that have treated me very well over the years. This was the worst experience I've ever had as a patron / guest. DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I would give it a negative 5, if I could. Best regards, Johnny

Rooms are super clean and modern. The large windows have a beautiful view of the bay. The rooms…read morehave a little kitchenette that is STOCKED! You could cook a full dinner here if you wanted to. The bed was super comfy. We just loved staying here, everything was perfect and it's super close to the ferry. Also walking distance to the restaurants/ grocery store.

We just had a phenomenal dinner at the lodge. What a high end buffet gem at the edge of the park…read more Thanks to Michelle and Bara for excellent service and all the travel tips and Ren for setting up our reservation.

We had a family reunion here this summer, and was so pleased with this place. There were about 50…read moreadults and children total. We rented three houses: Cottage 11, Preece Cottage, and Seale House. Each had their own kitchen. Preece Cottage: The largest of the 3 that we rented. There are 3 floors of bedrooms plus a loft. The kids all loved sleeping and hanging out in the loft. Plus side to this house, it's large and accommodates a large number of people. Downside: it accommodates a large number of people. That house was always busy. Beautiful view from the bedroom balconies, though. For parking for this house, our family used the small parking lot next to the house. Seale House: My immediate small family was assigned to the Seale House, and I am so grateful. There are 3 bedrooms downstairs each with their own separate entrance from the outside as well as a closet room that we used as a 4th room. Two of the rooms downstairs had their own bathroom inside the room. The third room (which we were assigned) did not have its own bathroom, but there was wan directly across the hall which was pretty much our own bathroom since everyone else had their own bathrooms. There is a 4th bathroom upstairs that the "bedroom" upstairs used as their bathroom. For parking there is room for about 2 to 3 cars right next to the house, and we parked a 4th car lower (but next to the exterior entrances to the bedrooms). Cottage 11: Smaller of the 3 houses. Close to the water and water activities launch site, but the least favorite set up of the 3 houses for me. I believe they parked up in the lot across from Preece. Activities: There are scheduled activities both in the AM and PM that you can sign up for. Each day is different, so check the calendar for the week. The AM activities usually cost money, but I think all the PM activities were free. We did "zip lining" one morning. It's great for beginners and those wary of heights, but if you are looking for more of a thrill, this is not it. WildPlay (which many of the family did prior to Strathcona) sounded much more thrilling. For this zip lining course, one has to walk across a balance beam and then a tight rope to get to the platform to zip line, and it's just the one line. Other family members did the rope course the next day which looked more fun. Water activities was worth the money. You can rent a canoe (small or large), kayak, paddle board, etc for the whole day (or by the hour). We would rent one or two of each and rotate use throughout the day. I recommend the canoe or kayak and paddling to the smaller islands to explore swim holes, and just the islands. Pack a picnic lunch. We definitely got our money's worth from the rentals. There's also a swimming area and a sand volleyball court. Hiking: There are trails on the property, but most of the family also drove to some of the nearby waterfalls. The favorite was Myra falls (about a 40 minute drive out). The pictures of especially lower Myra Falls was absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had gone to Myra Falls instead of the zip lining. Dining: There is a restaurant onsite, but we never ate there. We purchased breakfast and lunch items from Costco on the way to the lodge, and for dinner, we had prepared stuff ahead of time and had one large group dinner each night. Dinner was held at Seale House one night. Another night we had a BBQ by the pit. The first night we arranged ahead of time for the Salmon dinner. Because of fire warning, they could not cook the salmon over the fire pit as usual. Instead, they baked it in the oven ahead of time. NOT recommended. I think it would've been better cooked in the fire pit. Overall, this was one of the most relaxing vacations I've had. Lodging was great. Scenery was BEAUTIFUL. Weather was perfect (we went last week of July). Plenty of activities (water activities on site, hiking trails on site, and waterfalls nearby). Free WiFi only at the main lodge. No cellphone coverage. If you need to go to the store for something more than what they sell at the general store at the main lodge, you need to go into one of the next towns, which is about 30-40 minute drive either direction. Highly recommend, and would definitely go back!

My husband and I stayed at Seaside Cottage in Campbell River in December. This is our second time…read moreat Seaside Cottage the last time was about a year ago. This trip was to go skiing at Mount Washington. We had the best of both worlds, near the ski mountain and on the ocean where we were able to treat ourselves to some fine dining at our favorite restaurant, the Harbour Grill. Seaside Cottage was the perfect choice. During the day we skied and after a long day of skiing we relaxed in the hot tub on the private deck overlooking the ocean and mountains. It was wonderful. The cottage is lovely. The gorgeous kitchen is open to the living room and dining area which is nice for preparing meals. The beds are amazing, so comfortable!! The views are spectacular. I would recommend Seaside Cottage for anyone who is planning a winter vacation (or a vacation any time of the year) and wants to be in an amazing cottage, with a hot tub on the deck to relax after a long day. We will be back again this summer (or sooner) to enjoy the cottage, our favourite hiking trails, beachcombing and all the other activities Campbell River has to offer. A huge thanks to Cathy and Rob, the hosts, for sharing this little piece of paradise with us. Susanne and Steve Sidney BC

Seaside Cottage (of which there are two) is a marvellous gem. We stayed two nights while visiting…read morefriends in Campbell River and enjoying "Transformation on the Shore". Amazing setting... Truly. Well appointed two bedroom cottage with Wifi, music system, crystal clear TV, washer and dryer, hot tub, dishwasher, BBQ, glassware, and more. Leaving all of that aside, which you shouldn't, the view from the huge deck while relaxing at your outdoor dining table, or from the easy access, four person hot tub, was magical. Sailing boats, cruise ships, fishing boats, all float by as you relax in your choice of shady comfort or sunny warmth during the day, or under starry skies unblemished by streetlights and city glow after dark. This stop would be perfect in the summer with the ocean breezes to cool you or in the fall when you can sit in front of the gas fireplace after hiking to Elk Falls or fishing in nearby waters off Campbell River. Walking distance to a number of good restaurants.Next time you are there, check in. You won't be disappointed.

I don't know what to expect with previous reviews; however was pleasantly surprised. Had a Caesar…read moresalad, calamari and a trio dip. It was very good and service was excellent.

The food and the service here were excellent. I had the pork Schnitzel, which was very tasty, and…read moremy wife, the pasta with seafood.