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5065 Roger Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y 3Y9, Canada
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Riverside Motel
Ranked #4 of 10 hotels in Port Alberni
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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BC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“great location - lovely people”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

We stayed here again this year while visiting family and stayed in one of the suites. It was clean, had pretty much everything you needed to have a comfortable stay. The only problem we had was a lack of hot water in the morning for showers, it didn't get cold, just stayed lukewarm, so not terrible, but not quite what we expected. When we let the office know, they said they'd look into it, which I believe they will. Otherwise check in was quick and friendly, the room was quiet and warm, so no complaints. The Clam Bucket and Pecadores are both good restaurants to eat at near by. We'll be back again.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tofino, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Location-Great Sleep”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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My insurance company put me up in this motel 2 nights a week for 4 weeks. The owners were very accommodating to my varying arrival times. The rooms were very clean, very quiet and I slept like a log every night. Like other motels in Port, there were no teams running around or parties happening. The location couldn't have been better for me. Good restaurants, Beer & Wine, and a pharmacy all in walking distance. Around the corner was Victoria Quay where you could sit on a bench soak up the sun and watch the eagles and the boats coming in. If you're lucky you may spot a bear across the way or sea lion feeding on the fish.
The next time I have to stay in Port, it will be here.

Room Tip: The farther away from the office (the last 2 rooms), the weaker the Wi Fi. On occasion (not often...
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A special place with special people”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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This motel is not the usual motel. You are greeted by a dazzling array of the most beautiful flowers. The Office & Staff are cheerful,happy,helpful and very caring of your needs. Hans & Janice make sure your visit to their motel is an experience to remember. Hans took Norman and me fishing. As well as catching salmon for the Barbie ( cooked by Hans) we caught salmon to send to St Jeans cannery to be canned & sent home, we saw seals, 3 sea lions, 1 porpoise, and a huge grey whale & baby which played around our boat for about 30 mins.The motel is spotlessly clean with all facilities needed. Cooker,Fridge Freezer,Microwave,Coffee & Tea maker,Toaster etc etc.We have visited for 7 years and would go no-where else. Thanks Hans & Janice. See you next year.

Room Tip: We always have room 105 but they are all the same
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A very nice stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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Exceeded our expectations. The riot of flowers around the motel are wonderful!
The "cottage" is really a 2 bedroom house and it was very spacious, clean and very comfortable. A real gem, will definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cullman, Alabama
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Very clean, nice amenities.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in this motel only for one night, but found it to be very well equipped. Shampoo, hairdryer, minifridge, hotplate, comfortable bed, good cable, wifi, onsite laundry etc. The only issue (if you can really call it an issue) is just that the site needs a bit of updating (aesthetics only). The room was clean and had everything we needed. It is located only one block from the waterfront, so you can easliy take a stroll on the boardwalk. We would stay there again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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5065 Roger Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y 3Y9, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR5,502 - 6,781

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