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.

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.

Simply put, it needs an upgrade. We didn't spend too much ($150) as we were only booked for the…read morenight as we were passing through. We also weren't expecting the best room as we saw how much the price fluctuated depending on where you are on the property, some are ocean views and much bigger suites. The hotel photographs better than it actually looks. The location is just outside of the city by 7 mins which we didn't mind at all, the location is beautifully located right on the water but boy could it be so much better with a good upgrade and modernization. We checked in easy and the staff was pleasant. We got to our room and it was abit weird in terms of layout. Stairs down to the double bed room. There's a table randomly in the corner with one chair. The room is spacious but there's nothing to fill the space, there's no artwork either when they could totally lean into the West coast of it all. The bathroom was freezing and shoved to the back of the room like a closet - no window or ventilation. The decks have absolutely no privacy screening and the furniture is really uncomfortable so it's not the most pleasant to sit outside unless you really wanna chat with your neighbors. The beds were the best part - super comfy mattress and sheets. The amenities are worn down - we went to the gym and a lot of the stuff wasn't working. We didn't try the pool as it was quite busy with kiddos. We did however enjoy sitting on the dock down by the water for abit to soak in the ocean and sun! When we were ready to leave our car was absolutely covered in bird shit lol. There should be some sort of warning to not park under a particular tree at the back as apparently it happened to the guy next to us too a day before so he switched parking spots! We had to go to the gas station to wash it off. All in all I'd look at other options next time.

This review is specifically about the restaurant's "cook your catch" service. They cooked our…read moredressed coho salmon absolutely perfect with blackened spice. Yum!

The hotel was clean. The breakfast was pretty basic. Some of the hard boiled eggs were rotten. The…read moreroom was spacious. The real bummer is being right downtown and having walk past the homeless camps to go get dinner or a couple beers without driving. Most of the homeless seemed nice, but a few were pretty sketchy. It was a little uncomfortable walking late at night.

A fresh and well-kept property. Good staffing. Ample parking. The room was spacious and clean…read more Breakfast was as expected for this class of hotel.

The Resort was lovely... clean, fresh, beautifully laid out, the room was big. Amenities were…read moregreat, staff were friendly and helpful... except for one little thing. It might sound silly but we went to the Carve Kitchen for a light dinner. We enquired if they had a 'real' espresso coffee machine..one where a barrista makes the cappucino from scratch. We were told yes by out waiter. The next morning we noticed their machine is one that uses pre-filled coffee 'pucks' or capsules. Also, the wifi for guests kept coming up as weak and not secure. We ended up not using the hotel's wifi.

I would give this resort 5 stars because it's a beautiful resort and all their service staff were…read morevery friendly, attentive and approachable. The minus 1 star was due to my massage experience. My masseuse was 30 mins behind. I waited for about 10 mins after my scheduled appointment, seeing that nobody came I went to reception to inquire and was told that my masseuse was late and that my treatment wouldn't be starting until 30 mins later. It would have been nice if reception informed me about the tardiness as a heads up. We really enjoyed Velocity golf. Staff were super nice and family had lots of fun. Would definitely come back here again. Resort is very clean.

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!

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

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 .

What a gem! We stayed at Whiskey Point for 2 nights while exploring Quadra Island. After coming…read morefrom a wedding, and not getting nearly enough sleep the two nights before, our room was an absolute delight: clean, spacious, quiet, and modern enough. It's also literally a stones throw from the ferry terminal, so the location couldn't be more convenient. We had two very restful sleeps on the king size bed, and appreciated the room as a great place to recharge and reorient ourselves.

From the owner: Whiskey Point Resort is a comfortable, clean resort on beautiful Quadra Island BC with panoramic…read moreviews of the Quathiaski Cove harbour, and kitchenettes in every room. The outdoor seasonal pool and year-round hot tub offer great fun for families and visitors of all ages. The new Wheelhouse Gallery on site has island paintings and crafts, and some of the paintings are in the guest rooms too. Managers Tracy and Nanci welcome guests with information and maps of Quadra Island.