Overlooking Johnstone Strait, this B&B on the south shore of Cormorant Island features ocean and mountain views. Orca whales can be spotted from the sun terrace. Log-style rooms offer free Wi-Fi. With windows that give view onto the garden or ocean, a room at Alert Bay Lodge includes an private bathroom. Breakfast is served daily. After their morning meal, guests can take advantage of Alert Bay Lodge B&B’s concierge service. Grizzly bear viewing tours are among activities that can be arranged. A common room with high arched cedar ceilings is accessible at all times. Here guests can lounge by the wood stove or browse the library. The Village of Alert Bay is 10 minutes’ walk along the ocean road. U’Mista Cultural Center, a Native Indian museum, is 20 minutes’ walk away. About 0.6 mi inland are the Ecological Gardens and Big Tree Trail.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Alert Bay
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  • Shannon
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely room, great breakfast, views, friendly and informative host, quiet, private.
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Brooke
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

Hosted by Scott & Nina

9.8
9.8
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Scott & Nina
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!
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.
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, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
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
    • 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

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Alert Bay Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    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.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    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.

    FAQs about Alert Bay Lodge

    • The prices at Alert Bay Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Alert Bay Lodge is 2,600 feet from the center of Alert Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Alert Bay Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Alert Bay Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Alert Bay Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Alert Bay Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Alert Bay Lodge include:

      • Double

    • Alert Bay Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Bowling
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture