Ocean Marina Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

David

I was originally dismayed after a non refundable booking then digesting all the negative reviews. My teenage daughter and I stayed for a night this past week. The room was $150 LESS than any other available option!
We in fact had 2 clean double beds, a window that opened with a fresh breeze from the Alberni Inlet, a 3/4 size fridge and microwave for our backpacking supplies, morning coffee and a plentiful supply of clean towels and soaps and shampoo. The room also had a somewhat noisy air conditioner but a little bit of white noise was ok for my lite snoring and any neighbors arriving late. Easy parking and basically $150 extra to spend at Alberni brewing which has terrific food and beers.

Yes it’s not the Fairmont but for a cheap stay on your way to Tofino or an early hike to Della Falls(US!) this was just fine!!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

David

Works well enough for a cheap last minute overnighter. The premise is certainly run down and dated. Cleanliness was okay, though the bedding smelt heavy of detergent and there was an overall old smokers smell to the room. You get what you pay for.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Marie

Confortable, un peu ancien mais propre

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Nasim

Nothing. Advertisement in sight was nothing close to actual place . It was not even 1 star hotel. We could not stay there.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Ronald

Price was reasonable for a room that’s clean, comfortable, well maintained, good amenities, at a central location between Tofino & Nanaimo. Staff were friendly & helpful. No complaints as you get what you paid for. In my case, this hotel was excellent for my basic non-luxury needs. Lots of free parking too!

Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Kim

This was my first time staying on the island and the hotel was horrible. rooms were dirty, sketchy area and definitely not worth the price. AC unit didn’t work, def don’t book this hotel.. the fact that it’s not refundable is a red flag in itself.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Kathryn

Avoid

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Scott

Our room had a strong odour. There is garbage everywhere on the property. Old toilets, broken pallets, cardboard waste.
But the bed was comfortable.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Christine

Staff was helpful when they were there, but the room smelled, and there was no heat

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Trevor

Yuk.
First, the \"kid\" at the office couldn't have been less inclined toward hospitality - a hard to understand Asian with his hoody hood on the whole time mumbling so quietly so you had to keep asking \"what?\". Then the journey to the room on the 3rd floor was riddled with stained, torn hall carpet with faint odors of urine (or something similar), garage sale wall art and the sounds escaping the 3/4\" gap under each room's hallway door. The room itself seemed standard until you've been there 1 minute and look around at the neighbor's yard full of garbage, the cracking, peeling caulking in the tub and the layer of dust missed by a 'cleaner'? Damnit, I guess I won't be leaving the window open tonight - no screen for this mosquito season. The shower head is at a great height... if your 5 feet tall. Hey, my flashlight has a UV setting - let's have a look around the room ... aaaaaaah!!!!

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Bradley

No cable, could use tv, what more can I say except staff was no help. Just slightly better than sleeping in the car. Avoid if you can!!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Nikki

We travelled with a softball team, Our room was the best of them all. Though the walls were bulging and the wall paper was coming off the walls and the view from the window was basically a junk yard, it seemed cleanish - we still wore our shoes as this place is OOOOOLD and original carpet I’m sure. We had a shower head and no mold in the bathroom. The other teammates were not so lucky, they had mold and no shower heads. One family had to spend 1.5 hours cleaning their own room because it was so bad.
The person at the reception desk wore a hoody with the hood on every day and did not acknowledge us any time we came in.
I would not recommend this place.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Denise

Was not what we expected.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Lauchlan

definitely dated and a little worn down but good place to have a bed for the night

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Gordon

When we arrived, the problems started immediately. We tried to have a shower, but it didn't work. Then we turned on the TV, and that didn't work either. We figured we'd just watch something on our laptops instead, but the Wi-Fi wasn't working either.
I genuinely felt sorry for the young man at the front desk. It seemed like he was left to deal with all the complaints on his own, while someone (possibly his dad) stayed out of sight. Unfortunately, he didn't know how to fix the shower, reset the internet, or offer any real solution.
In the end, we had no choice but to drive the two hours home at midnight. It completely ruined our weekend, and because we had to leave, we missed the final day of the tournament we had already paid to participate in. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Tally

Good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Chris

the damage deposit was unbelievably high, even more than the cost of staying one night.
The hotel was clean
There was no hair dryer in the bathroom, and there was no non-slip mat in the shower.
building is quite old, especially the elevators.

Family

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Ahmad

The place was dirty, and not maintained at all carpets are ripped floors are a mess. Smelled bad. Nothing i would ever recommend.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Jean Louis

For the price point, a clean, and above initial expectation hotel. Adjoining Restaurant had very good dinner menu. Walking distance to the boat launch.

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Iryna

The windows in our room didn't open. There was air conditioning, but it was noisy all night.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Janet

The room was barely clean and not clean behind things and the window is the kind that does not open.
I would not stay there again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Pamela

Basic hotel a bit aged eve with upgrades in some rooms

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Christopher

Good hotel when need quick spot stay, alot damage deposit for a hotel like this but like I said quick stay,

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Gurjit

Very good

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Xavier

You get what you pay for

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Rebecca

Parking was great !

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 May 2026

Yvonne

The entire property was dingy,
dark and dirty. The parking lot and entry had trash along the way!

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Christopher

Nice size room beds were awful just a little old and wish curtains could black out the room love yhe sun but not waking up to it lol

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

NaTai

I thought the staff were very helpful

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Shania

I had a poor check-in experience. I paid in advance for a specific room that was non-refundable, but when I arrived, I didn’t get the room I chose. It felt like it was first come first served type of situation. which was frustrating since I had already paid for that room. I should have received what I booked. Overall, very disappointing.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Dylan

Room was in terrible condition. Staff was not very helpful and listing on web site was not accurate

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

Natasha

This hotel is outdated, dirty and poorly kept. The front desk is not open at all times. The carpets are ripper amd the decor is full of dust. The bathroom and linens seemed clean. We paid for 3 nights and left after 2. Unless you are stranded or short for cash I would not recommend.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Steve and Cheryl

pet friendly. room was very dated.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

ALICE

Would never stay again carpets are ripped on stairwell wanted to return my key at 10 am to check out and deal with deposit. Office was closed and worker told me the person working in office needed to have bath first 😳

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Yubing

It's dirty and most of the stuffs are way too old. Too noisy as well.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Anthony Leonard

The hotel is in a good location within walking distance to pubs and restaurants. There is plenty of parking. The rooms are quite large and have coffee.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Johnny

A little dated but a great stay overall

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Heather

The family running the hotel were friendly and helpful. The room, including the bathroom, was clean; and the beds were comfortable (firm mattress which is what we like).

Yes; it’s an older building and not fancy; but it is conveniently located near the waterfront and restaurants (like Pescatores where you can have a delicious breakfast).

There is also a pub (great ambiance and atmosphere) attached to the hotel; plus a liquor store should you wish to enjoy a glass of wine in your room.

We were just there for one night (for a 10K road race our son was running); and the hotel offered us a perfect low-cost accommodation option.

Not fancy, but run by good, hardworking people with strong entrepreneurial spirit!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

JasMeet Singh

Good environment

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Bruce

Judging by some of the reviews I fully expected this place to be terrible but found it was satisfactory. The room was just what I needed it to be. A place to sleep at a reasonable cost. The carpet in the common areas could use a refresh but the room was clean. I would ask ahead of time for them to skip the air freshener as it was intoxicating on the first night, and the windows do not open. Possibly to cover up the smell as others had mentioned, although this wasn’t as bad as it’s made out to be either. To me it just smells like an old apartment building. The tv was new, the shower was hot, and it’s one of the only hotels accepting pets. Would stay again if I needed to.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Alden

Nice , quiet area, ample parking. Love the staff. Very nice, friendly people. Night time was quiet in the hotel. No loud guests. Close to restaurants and grocery stores. Pub/restaurant on site.
On a working trip, so got this hotel. Already booked again for next week.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Raven

Yea

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2026

Adam

Room 210 shower does not work

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2026

Claribel

So far

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Cathy

Clean room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Wayne

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Douglas

Location is great, friendly staff and our room was spotless.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Filiberto

Nice place clean room. Staff excellent

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Laureli

The bed was very comfy and pillows the right mix of sizes. I requested to be far away from the Pub and they did exactly that. While carpets in hotel rooms are not my favorite there was no smell so were clean. Would stay again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Lindsay

The room was very clean and the lady at the front desk was so friendly and nice. Our room had a large flatscreen TV as well as a mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave and air conditioner. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Dec 2025

michael

Clean room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2025

Beverley

The room was quite budget for sure, but it was okay for our purposes and we weren't there long, so could put up with it. Wasn't as we expected, though. The fellow on the desk was quite out-of-it. He did give us a refund because something didn't work, which we appreciated. He was very nice, but... If you want to save money and don't mind 'budget', you will be okay.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Nov 2025

Tony

Room was dirty. Shower wasn’t working. Someone’s old dirty sock was on the floor. Holes in the ceiling in the bathroom. Electrical tape used to keep sink from leaking. Pointed out the issue with the shower and response was that they would have someone come and fix it at 10 pm while we stayed in the room. We insisted on a new room and the first 3 had the same shower issue. 4th room shower worked. All rooms are in the same condition. Fridge in both rooms were dirty. A/c installation is sketchy. Small metal fragments were in the bedding in both rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Heidy

Excellent

2/10

Poor

28 Oct 2025

Sten

I booked online w Expedia listed as a 3 Star. I would say Not. I will not comment on the staff as that was not important but I will describe my room. From the lobby I walked up the stairs on workout carpet, past and out of order vending machine, to my room. I opened the door and noticed the carpet was even worse inside my room. I glanced up at the ceiling & saw an outlet where the smoke alarm should have been plugged in but was missing, I spotted it upside-down on the dresser. The bed was old and hard & belonged in an army base but thankfully I didn't see any signs of bedbugs. Matress, sheets, pillows & blankets were all well used & all showed signs of age. Further inspection revealed the room had not been vacuumed in who knows how long, w pieces of molding missing. The bathroom was clean but Very worn out. Multiple attempts repairs to the toilet seat, sink & bathtub were evident by different coloured paint used on each repair. The light fixture was missing 1 of 4 bulbs, 1 other was burnt out leaving only 2. The bathroom fan was turned on but not really moving any air. Minifridge clicked loudly on/off all night. Single pain windows did little to mask the noise of water hitting metal in the dumping ground outside my window. It sounded like it was raining inside or that water was dripping inside the room. During my 3 day stay I saw zero evidence of anyone coming in for housekeeping. I can't see how this place could be any more than 1 star in its current condition. 100% Honest

Business Self

2/10

Poor

25 Oct 2025

Garry

Did not use laundry.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2025

Cathy

Place was ok. Very old and dated. It was clean though

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Randy

All good

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Sep 2025

John

This hotel has walls, doors, windows and a roof. It’s better than sleeping in your car.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Anthony

Was a last minute emergency pick for a hotel and we got what we paid for. I’m glad they’re around for that kind of situation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Carl

PET friendly

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Svetlana

There was not hair dryer and a conditioner in the room. Other than that it was ok.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Cornie

Close to town but not on a busy road. Comfortable beds.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2025

Denis

The place needs some loving, Renovate and clean up that garbage outside.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Thomas

It’s an okay stay

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2025

Barrie

Our room looked over a junkyard. Very, very old establishment. Rugs, room furniture, our tv was basically on the floor. Beds were comfortable.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Christine

Quite run down and the staff at check were not helpful. Two beds in the room. One very saggy and the other was hard as a rock. Shower head was very low and my husband was taller than the level. Coffee make took “forever” to brew a pot.
One thing that was was very good was the the quality of the towels - very soft!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Terry

Not what the pictures show. Place is very run down and not clean. Had to fix our toilet as it was broken. Wouldn’t stay here ever again.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2025

Alex

Only if you have to.

Old and not well maintained

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Comfortable

Not fancy, but comfortable place to stay. I works stay there again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Brian

It was a good place to sleep.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Anne-Grete

It's a bit dated but I understand under new management. Good luck with the upgrade.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

eligia

Excellent service, very accommodating.
Comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Sushant

Nice service.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Philip

A bit of a throwback to a simpler time. The property could use a good update, but overall, we felt it met our needs.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Janet

Location is maybe not great if you want to walk to get to other amenities but the room was very clean, the kitchenette was really nice to have, dogs are allowed which is great, use of the laundry facilities was much appreciated and the roses outside each unit door were really lovely.

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2025

Jennifer

Extremely run down property. Was clean though.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

John

Old Hotel. Old Furnishings. Rates are high but accommodations are limited in the area.
On the plus side it's attached to a good pub/restaurant.

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Bryan

Poor

I'm not going to say anything bad but I would never go there again. Check out the pictures of the nice view like advertised

Business

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2025

steven

2 of the 5 Bulbs in the bathroom not working. Fluorescent and original mixed.
They are trying to save small amounts but this influence the impression about the property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Mitchell

Professional staff, organized and clean

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2025

Kamil

The place was extremely dirty. The room was not cleaned the bathroom had not been cleaned and the bedroom has dirty and hair on the floor. It’s a cheap place for one night but extremely dirty.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

David

Old not kept up

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2025

Andrew

Old Hotel, kind of run down.

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Edmon

amenities is not good; need improvement on service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Prasad

All good

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

sebastien

Terrible, dirty and smelly.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Kelvin

Average room with high price

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

John

Still in need of a refresh for walls, carpet, fixtures

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Steven

The best bang for your buck

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Alison

There was no hot water as there was a problem that hadn't been fixed for a week. We were only told the day of check in so.it was too late to find something else. Alao the hotel did not look like the pictures building was old and rundown. Other than that it was clean and had everything in the room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Kelly

Great location

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2025

Kevin

The room was clean but the owner is not keeping up with maintenance of an old Hotel building. Prices reflect that.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Samantha

Don’t do it

Where do I start? We booked for an event and when we were out for dinner they called asking us to come back to switch rooms as they gave us the wrong room, which we couldn’t do as we were on time constraints and it seemed to cause an issue. They lock the doors at 10 and there’s a notice to call a number and when we did they didn’t answer our several calls we made to them then when they finally did pick up they informed us we had the key. Isn’t this something that should have been communicated with us at check in so we weren’t standing outside all that time feeling like we were locked out of our rooms?
The room itself was dirty, full of cobwebs and smelt like stale cigarettes . Place needs a serious overhaul…

Do yourself a favour and bring a tent and stay at the campsite down the road, you will save yourself a couple hundred dollars and won’t be worried about bedbugs.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Alfred

Bathroom fan not working.
Hardly any hot water at night.
For the money, bathroom does not look good and old.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Greg

Reasonably priced - thought it was great for what I needed.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Hotel in need of overhaul

Hotel was in need of renovations and upgrades. Room was not very clean and had alot of stains and disrepair. No screen on windows. Air was stagnant and lacked circulation. Smelt of mold everywhere.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2025

DOROTHY

This property is old and hotel from the 80’s. Lobby closes at 10 pm and does not open in the morning. If get out of the lobby you will be lock out and you will not get. You have to make several calls to get in. Our first room was hot due to defective window AC so we have to move to another room. We cut short our stay from three nights to two nights instead.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2025

Damy

Room was ok for for my needs. Seems doing renovations. Around the building and parking lot was messy. Staff was ready to take care of any needs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

George

This was a nice, quiet, comfortable place to stay on our roadtrip to Tofino. After a few unpleasant nights in Duncan, thia was a huge step for a much better price. Will ve stating here again.