Alert Bay Lodge

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

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 outdoor seating and picnic areas. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and balconies. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. 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 guest experience. Additional amenities include a games room, children's playground, and bicycle parking. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy hiking, visit local attractions, and explore the surrounding area. Port Hardy Airport is 43 km away, providing convenient travel options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

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 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 futon bed
2 double beds
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tiferet
Canada Canada
“The lodge itself is extraordinary. This is my 4th visit.”
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.”
Christina
Canada Canada
“The Alert Bay Lodge was charming, comfortable and hospitable. Very unique setting, with a warm welcome from the hosts. Good location, easy walk into "town". The community is great, lots to see and do. Fascinating history. Marvelous must-see: the...”
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at the Alert Bay Lodge. It is very quaint and we loved that it was so different from the usual generic accommodation. Natasha and Ian, the hosts, are so welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was great and we had dinner one night...”
Bergvinson
Canada Canada
“Excellent nutritional breakfast! Amazing view! Friendly and helpful staff. Cozy, interesting decor. Being so close to the shoreline and immersed in nature was special. I loved the main gathering room with all the different places to sit, read...”
Natania
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved Alert Bay Lodge. It's rather quirky and clearly a labour of love for the owners Nina and Scott. There is an amazing communal space where you will find some really interesting objects and First Nations art. As well as comfy sofas and a...”
Donja
Germany Germany
“only one word: AMAZING. My family and I enjoyed the accommodation so much! Apart from the fact that the building itself (partly an old church, partly an old school) is incredibly beautiful and has been furnished and restored with great attention...”
Maria
Canada Canada
“Scott is an excellent host. The big room is amazing and we enjoyed all the facilities. The views from the deck are amazing! Beds are very comfy.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Scott & Nina

Company review score: 9.1Based on 51 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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!

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

Alert Bay Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
CAD 35 per stay
6 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

License number: 20250011, H000893094