Friday Night. Crashed for the night before getting ferry to Nanimo. Classic 2 story motel mid century layout. Close to the ferry. Rooms look recently refurbished in that English Tudors style. Very comfy. We came in late and left way early. It did the job. I’d stay here again.
Joshua Q.
Place rating: 4 Helena, MT
This was a pleasant way to visit Vancouver without the parking headache and traffic in downtown Vancouver. The rooms are cozy and warm … both in terms of aesthetic and temperature(no AC). I was there training(bike) and access to various climbs, such as Cypress, and access to the ferry, which I used when searching better, weather was excellent. The staff was exceptional. The only complaint was the horrible, and I stress HORRIBLEWIFI. In fact, it is nearly useless. If you have mobile service it should be fine.
Shane K.
Place rating: 1 Calgary, Canada
We were hoping for a restful night after 11 hours of driving before catching the ferry the next morning but ended up having the worst motel night ever. The motel looked cute but looks can be deceiving. Someone was banging and hammering until at least 2am, which sounded like the managers room next door to ours. We constantly heard yelling and swearing all through the night from all directions. The room was a bit scary and weirdly decorated. The bed was lumpy and hard to sleep on. There was a strange smell in the room too. Also… The walls were thin and we could hear people talking around us. The bathroom was actually decent but there was a drunk man sleeping outside my window who woke up around 5 am and started cursing and swearing. We wished we had gone back into Vancouver for a hotel but we did like having the ferry so close. Ps. We slept Zero.
Cheryl N.
Place rating: 3 Philadelphia, PA
While a tad pricey, the classic Horseshoe Bay Motel was just fine for a one night stay before the ferry to Nanaimo. The one surprise was that we actually had to drive a couple of miles back up the highway in order to re-descend to the ferry landing and approach. It didn’t matter — we enjoyed exploring the tiny village in the evening, had delicious fish & chips for dinner by the shore, and a good night’s sleep in the comfortable bed. The quilts on beds could use some upgrading, but the room was spacious, and the bathroom had been upgraded and was fine. Lots of lighting in the room, which is always welcome. The staff was warm and welcoming, and helpful in directions to dining places and back to the ferry. Don’t expect that you’re able to drive right on to the ferry when you stay here, and then, you’ll have a fine time!