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Riverside Motel in Port Alberni - Your Home Away From Home!
Riverside Motel in Port Alberni is a family owned and operated Motel in Port Alberni, BC. We have regular sized rooms with mini kitchenettes, suites with full kitchens and separate bedrooms, as well as a 2 bedroom cottage. Rates are the best in town for the value of accommodation. We are centrally located and close to all amenities. There is a beautiful walkway along the river just around the corner where you can view one of the 7 Wonders of the Alberni Valley – Bears from the Boardwalk. The Riverside Motel is minutes from the Mutiplex Arena, Bus Depot, Steam Train, as well as our favorite local restaurant “The Clam Bucket”.
– Your Hosts Hans and Janice Goorts
Children
0-11 years of age stay free
(max 2 children)
Each Additional Person $10
Pet Friendly
$20 Charge per night
Weekly Rates Available in
Low Season, Subject to availability
Rates in CDN$
Amenities:
• Quiet Location
• Wireless Internet
• Air Conditioning
• Near Restaurants
• Near Marina
• Near Bus Depot
• Kitchen Suites
• Remote Colour T.V.
• Coin Laundry
• Fax Services
• Wheel Chair Access
• BBQ Facilities
Useful Links
Alberni Valley Tourism
Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce
City of Port Alberni BC
Lady Rose Marine Services
Alberni Valley Curling Club
Port Alberni Salmon Festival (September)
Alberni District Fall Fair
Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society
Thunder in the Valley Drag Racing
Local Weather forecasts for Port Alberni
B.C. Ferries Schedules and Information
Local Tides and Currents
Vancouver International Airport
West Jet Airlines Vancouver
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Rooms
Full Size Kitchen Suites
Our suites at the Riverside Motel are your “HOME AWAY FROM HOME” and are built for comfort and convenience.
Our Full Size Kitchen Suites have two custom signature queen beds, one in the front area and one in the separate bedroom as well as a twin bed.
And of course all of the standard Riverside Motel freebies: free parking, high speed wireless internet, air conditioning, cable television, coffee maker, fridge, stove, microwave and access to “Bears On The Boardwalk” and our famous “Clam Bucket Restaurant” just around the corner.
Suites with Kitchenette
Your home away from home. Our Suites with a Kitchenette have two custom signature queen beds, one in the front area and one in the separate bedroom.
Suites include all of the standard Riverside Motel freebies: free parking, high speed wireless internet, air conditioning, cable television, coffee maker, fridge, stove, microwave and access to “Bears On The Boardwalk” and our famous “Clam Bucket Restaurant” just around the corner.
Standard Room
Our STANDARD QUEEN ROOM with a kitchenette at the Riverside Motel is your “HOME AWAY FROM HOME” and is built for comfort and convenience with a custom signature queen bed. As well as the standard Riverside Motel freebies: free parking, high speed wireless internet, air conditioning, cable television, coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave and access to “Bears On The Boardwalk” and our famous “Clam Bucket Restaurant” just around the corner.
Two Bedroom Cottage
Our 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE is like having your very own Vancouver Island home, an 850 sq ft. two-bedroom cottage with a queen bed in each bedroom and a double futon and twin bed in the living room area, a full kitchen and all the supplies you would need to cook up a gourmet meal for you and your guests. Private patio equipped with your very own barbecue. As well as the standard Riverside Motel freebies: air conditioning, free parking, high speed internet, cable television, and access to “Bears On The Boardwalk” and our famous “Clam Bucket Restaurant” just around the corner.
Community
Welcoming Community
ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM
Located in the heart of Port Alberni you will find one of British Columbia’s best museums. The Alberni Valley Museum reflects the diverse past of the area and exhibits a large collection of artifacts linked to First Nations culture, local and industrial history, and folk art. The Alberni Valley Museum uses a unique visible storage system to make the entire collection available to the visitor at all times, in easy to use catalogue books.
Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm; Thursday 10am – 8pm; admission is by donation.
ALBERNI GOLF CLUB
The Alberni Golf Club offers an 18 hole, par 70 course. A fully licensed restaurant & lounge, banquet facilities, fully stocked pro-shop, power and pull carts, club rentals, and lessons by C.P.G.A. professionals are all available.
Visit The Website: Alberni Golf Club
ALBERNI VALLEY TOURISM
Discover the Alberni Valley!
Welcome to the Alberni Valley, the ultimate retreat. A prized fishing and water sports destination, we’re also in the heart of Vancouver Island, so we’re a great hub for exploring the rest of the island. Best of all, the Alberni Valley is home – a genuine BC town rich in culture and heritage, where you’ll always feel welcome.
Visit the Website: Alberni Valley Tourism
BaMfield LIFEBOAT
Visit the restored BaMfield Lifeboat that you will find on display at the entry to the “Lady Rose” dock at the Harbour Quay. This unique and important vessel has been restored by members of the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society
CATHEDRAL GROVE PROVINCIAL PARK
There’s no other place like it in Canada. No wonder they call it Cathedral Grove. Imagine yourself in the midst of an ancient old growth forest with huge branches covered with mosses and ferns sparkling full of life. Only seconds before you were driving and impulsively you stopped. Reminiscent of the California Redwoods you find yourself standing beside the giants within a stones-throw of your vehicle. It was the right decision. This is nature at its finest
Visit the Website: Cathederal Grove Park
FARMERS MARKET
Buy fresh local produce, flowers, and crafts every Saturday in the Harbour Quay from 9am – 12noon at the Port Alberni Farmers’ Market.
Great Attractions
CLUTESI HAVEN MARINA
The Marina offers slips and side-tie berths for up to 165 vessels, 28 of which are covered boathouses. All berths have access to hydro and potable water. This is our most popular location for trailered boats because of the river access and four-lane boat ramp. We offer daily, weekly, monthly and annual moorage. Moorage reservations are strongly recommended and over-night parking is available. The fishing is fabulous in most seasons and Clutesi Haven Marina is home to the oldest active fishing club in the Alberni Valley: the Tyee Club.
We invite guests to use our fish cleaning station and weigh scale to take a picture of themselves with their trophy catch.5140 River Road, Port Alberni, BC.
HOLLIES EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE
The Hollies Executive Golf Course offers 9 holes, licensed lounge, pro-shop, pull cart, and club rentals. Call 250-724-5333 for more information. 3133 Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, BC.
Visit the Website: Hollies Executive Golf Course
MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE
Explore the Maritime Discovery Centre and celebrate our traditions of the sea. Each season a new and interesting exhibit on a maritime history is presented. Open June 19 – September 6 10am – 5pm daily. Call 250-723-6164 for more information.
Visit the Website: Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre
MARTIN MARS WATER BOMBER
Only one of the world’s last remaining aircraft of its kind is still moored at Sproat Lake for a short time; the other has recently been relocated to a museum. These impressive plane, visible from the provincial park, measure 36.6 meters in length with a wingspan of 61 meters and can carry up to 27.21 tons of water.
Visit the Website: Martin Mars Water Bombers
MV LADY ROSE AND THE MV FRANCES BARKLEY
These passenger and cargo vessels are based in Port Alberni and serve the Barkley Sound and Broken Group Islands area. The scenic cruises are amongst the most memorable to travel to the Barkley Sound area. Kayakers and canoeists can be picked up or dropped off at various points along the routes. Call 800-663-7192 for more information. 5425 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC.
Visit the Website: MV Lady Rose and the MV Frances Barkley
TAYLOR ARM PROVINCIAL PARK
Located 23 km northwest of Port Alberni, Taylor Arm is close to Sproat Lake and offers group campsites only. A day use area is also on site. Several trails exist to access Sprout Lake. Call 250-248-9460 for more information.
Cultural Activities
ROBERTSON CREEK FISH HATCHERY
Watch the fascinating migration of trout and salmon as they jump the fish ladder into the hatchery. The fish in the large rearing tanks and ponds have travelled from Stamp River Provincial Park. Open from 8am – 4pm. Call 250-724-6521 for more information.
STAMP RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK
This 327-hectare park is an amalgamation of Stamp Falls and Money’s Pool provincial parks. You will find lovely waterfalls and several scenic trails featured at Stamp River. During August & December you can watch the spectacular run of thousands of Pacific salmon as they jump up the ladders to their spawning beds. Call 250-248-9460 for more information.
THE GROVE AT THE HARBOUR QUAY
The Grove Art Gallery in Port Alberni is a community-focused art gallery that showcases the work of local and regional artists through rotating exhibitions. We also have a workshop space for artists to teach inclusive and engaging art classes for all ages.
The Grove provides a platform for artists in the Alberni Valley to display and sell their work, ranging from paintings and photography to pottery, jewelry, and more.
Visit the website: https://alberniarts.com/
SPROAT LAKE
Located in the Alberni Valley, this lake sees a lot of activity. It is the runway for the huge Martin Mars water bombers that hurry off to extinguish forest fires. Sproat Lake’s warm water attracts many swimmers, water skiers, wind surfers and anglers. Hiking trails exist, one leading to a prehistoric petroglyph, K’ak’awin, which is assumed to be a mythical marine creature. A large public marina, triple boat launch and campsites are also situated in the park. Located 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Port Alberni. Call 250-248-9460 for more information.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic place to stay, highly recommend. We love the frog in the bathroom. Job well done!
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Great location, near pretty much everywhere. Thanks.
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Nicely appointed, clean and great for being pet friendly.
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Excellent. Fantastic rooms, very comfortable. Will always return in the future.
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We will be sure to stay here again, very cozy and comfortable. Your kitchen has everything you can think of… Awesome.
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Everything was great. Very clean and very friendly staff and love your dog.
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We used to run a bed-and-breakfast so we appreciate all the hard work.
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Love the space, very welcoming, homey charm.
We are so pleased at your accommodating our late arrival and pets and for the attention to detail that is evident in our room. It is clean, comfortable and well equipped.
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You’re doing great – keep up the great work. Love the coffee and the little extras.
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You have an exceptional facility. Really enjoyed.
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Super clean, nicely equipped, friendly staff, comfortable beds, great towels!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the decor and attention to detail. Thanks.
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I was surprised and very impressed with how updated and clean the room is.
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This is our fourth or fifth time we have stayed here. We will always stay here. This is one of the best places we have stayed in BC.
I really enjoyed staying here very much, clean, quiet, well stocked. I would love to stay here again next year when we come back.
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Very nice, clean and well equipped! For four people great price/value for money.
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Lovely place away from home – Great Salmon Fest.
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Liked that there isn’t wall-to-wall carpet, very clean and homey. Best accommodations we had during our vacation. Highly recommend! AND really like all the flowers and beautiful roses.
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Wish we had time to spend another night!
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What a pleasant surprise! Rooms look as great inside as the garden does outside. Well done your care and attention are well noted.
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Enjoyed staying in a family on facility. Quiet and peaceful. Would enjoy spending more time here.
Thanks for the invitation to the barbecue. See you next year!
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Lovely place to stay, soft towels, sat outside with friends in the evening. Thank you.
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Thanks a lot. Hope your business keeps thriving, you deserve it.
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You were most accommodating helping us store fish – made a difference.
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Beautiful room, comfortable, everything is brand new, very nice, small family business – well run, family friendly staff, better than we expected – we will definitely return.
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As you advertise, it felt like “home”. May bring my daughter next time.
Contact Riverside Motel Today!
- Contact details
- Address
5065 Roger St
Port Alberni, Canada
V9Y3Y9
- Opening hours
Sunday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Monday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
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