About this property

Beachfront Location: Alert Bay Lodge in Alert Bay offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy the sun terrace while taking in stunning sea views. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and sea views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi throughout the property. Dining Experience: A restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and à la carte selections, featuring warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and children’s playground. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy hiking, visit local attractions, and explore the surrounding area. Port Hardy Airport is 27 mi away, providing convenient travel options.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Gluten-free, American

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
2 full beds
2 queen beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Boer
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful location, the beds were super comfortable and everything was very clean. Our host Nina was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the history and local culture of the island.
  • Shannon
    United States United States
    Lovely room, great breakfast, views, friendly and informative host, quiet, private.
  • Jeffrey
    United States United States
    We chose room 4, it was large and comfortable with an outside deck where we could sit and watch the water in the evening. We frequently walked the 10 minutes to town. We enjoyed the choices for breakfast.
  • Bb
    United States United States
    The property is conveniently located just a quick 15 minute walk from the ferry, food store and pharmacy and the U’mista cultural center. The building is charming and has the feel of a lodge and breathtaking views of the water. It is quiet and...
  • Sheila
    Canada Canada
    We love the woodsy feel and cedar aroma that panabode construction provides.
  • Byrad
    Qatar Qatar
    Don’t let the simple exterior fool you, this is an AMAZING hotel with a GREAT view while you eat and PHENOMENAL food and service by the LOVELY couple - Paula and Pablo - who own and run the place!
  • Paula
    Canada Canada
    Booked a couple of nights at Alert Bay Lodge as a "base camp" before heading out for a wildlife tour. Upon my arrival I was immediately struck by the sheer coziness of the place (it smelled like the kitchen/dining room of my grandparents hotel...
  • Johannes
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I had a great stay here and the hosts Ian and Natasha made me feel at home from the very start. You cannot wish for a friendlier couple, they go above and beyond providing their guests with a personal experience (thanks for the mountain bike ride,...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We love Alert bay in September, and Alert bay lodge was wonderful ! Beautiful huge room, with an equally huge covered deck looking towards the water. Lovely breakfasts cooked by Ian and a roaring fire to sit beside, perfect!
  • John
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was good. Ian our host is a great guy, friendly and made us feel at home.

Managed by Scott & Nina

Company review score: 9.2Based on 66 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Once you arrive, we greet you and ask if you'd like a refreshment. Before we escort you to your room, we'll show you around the lodge: the dining room, the WiFi password, where to dine and give you a map of Cormorant Island. Please remind us if we forget to give you a key as we're pretty informal here. Nina and Scott have owned Alert Bay Lodge since 2000. We love seeing the connections our guests make with each other over breakfast and in the Great Room - there's more than a few international friendships have their origins at Alert Bay Lodge. We also enjoy connecting guests with the community and local artists, as evidenced by the local First Nations art that adorns our walls.

Property info

Originally a church, Alert Bay Lodge is a log building on the south shore of Cormorant Island. Sitting on one acre, the lodge features our Great Room with breathtaking views of Johnstone Strait and the Vancouver Island Mountain Range. This room is really the centre of the lodge with its 14’ cedar beams, library, dining tables, and several conversation nooks, including one by the wood stove. From this room as well, you can access the sundeck and view the marine traffic. Our breakfasts are the best on the island - no continental fixings to pull out of your mini-fridge! Our breakfast choices: two eggs (any style), bacon, or sausage, toast and hashbrowns; steel cut oats with fresh fruit, walnuts and organic maple syrup; or pancakes with organic maple syrup. All entrees come with coffee, tea or hot chocolate. And, if you really want that continental breakfast, we can serve that too!

Neighborhood info

We are in a residential area, two kilometers away from the small but busy downtown core. As Cormorant Island is only three miles long, everything is nearby: the Ecological Gardens, U'mista Cultural Centre, Culture Shock, the Big House and the world's tallest totem pole. There is virtually no traffic noise to interrupt your sleep.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Alert Bay Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Beach
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Alert Bay Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Crib upon request
    CAD 35 per stay
    6 years old
    Crib upon request
    CAD 35 per stay
    Extra bed upon request
    CAD 35 per child, per night
    7+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    CAD 35 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Please note, this property only accepts Visa and MasterCard as a form of payment.

    Please note, each additional guest over 6 years of age after 2 adults is an additional CAD $35/night.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    License number: 20250011, H000893094

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