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Nimpkish Hotel

2.0 star property
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Refreshment Room (No Pets) | View from room
Seastar Room (Pet Friendly) | Courtyard view
Romantic Getaway (No Pets)
Exterior
Compass Room (No Pets)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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Map
318 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC, V0N 1A0
  • 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds
    4 min walk
  • Alert Bay Visitor Centre
    8 min walk
  • Alert Bay Ferry Terminal
    12 min walk
  • Alert Bay, BC (YAL)
    13 min walk

Room options

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Serenity Room (No Pets)

Serenity Room (No Pets)

  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tranquility Room (No Pets)

Tranquility Room (No Pets)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Compass Room (No Pets)

Compass Room (No Pets)

  • 21 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Refreshment Room (No Pets)

Refreshment Room (No Pets)

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Anchor Room (No Pets)

Anchor Room (No Pets)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Fathoms Room (Pet Friendly)

Fathoms Room (Pet Friendly)

  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Getaway (No Pets)

Romantic Getaway (No Pets)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Seastar Room (Pet Friendly)

Seastar Room (Pet Friendly)

Seastar Room (Pet Friendly)

  • 24 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lighthouse Room (No Pets)

Lighthouse Room (No Pets)

Lighthouse Room (No Pets)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Alert Bay

Located in Alert Bay, Nimpkish Hotel is on the waterfront, a 4-minute walk from 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds and 12 minutes by foot from Alert Bay Ferry Terminal. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Alert Bay Ecological Park and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Cormorant Channel Marine Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alert Bay Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alert Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alert Bay Ecological Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 70 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Port McNeill, BC (YMP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pass'n Thyme Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Oceanfront Hotel & Whale's Rub Pub - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Cryatals - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Orca Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Nimpkish Hotel

Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant
Nimpkish Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Nimpkish Hotel Restaurant serving guests of Nimpkish Hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Nimpkish Hotel Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nimpkish Hotel Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Mini fridge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Nimpkish Hotel Hotel
Nimpkish Hotel Alert Bay
Nimpkish Hotel Hotel Alert Bay

Nimpkish Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 92 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Nimpkish Hotel! Our room was cosy and comfortable with SPECTACULAR OCEAN FRONT views! The brightly coloured hotel is cheerful and so are the owners (who are hands on) and employees. Our dinner was fresh and tasty. I had halibut and chips and my his had a curry halibut and rice dish. After dinner we took a stroll back to our room, stopping in the breakfast nook / seating section to chat with a couple enjoying a bottle of wine. Once back in the room to our amazement we saw killer whales from the bedroom window! In the morning we had a complimentary coffee and lemon loaf with fruit as part of the continental breakfast. Our host was so lovely when we checked out she gave lots a few suggestions on things to do before catching our ferry back to Port McNeill. Thank you for a delightful stay! Holly and Jim
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room overlooking the bay with a small balcony which was stunning at sunset. We arrived late due to our ferry and the staff were happy to cook a meal for our family. They were delightful and happy to share information on the island. FYI, a ferry ride is needed to get to Telegraph Cove which is an Expedia issue. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brody, Nanaimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are the Nimpkish Hotel are very kind and helpful, will stay here again in coming years!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just got back from my vacation at north Vancouver Island and wanted to share what an amazing time I had at Alert Bay and at the Nimpkish Hotel. My trip goal was to see whales and have a relaxing time. Alert Bay is a perfect place to stay to do whale watching tours. Great company right there….. Seasmoke Whale Watching and very close ro Telegraph Cove, where there are other tour companies and kayak tours available. The hotel owners and staff are very friendly, food is delicious and the hotel location and setting is great!!!! I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing, quiet and cozy vacation. We also got to see a pod of Orcas going through the front of the hotel and lots of eagles. What an amazing vacation!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Alert Bay! The staff were wonderful. They accommodated our early check in without question. The rooms are clean, and charming. The food was delicious, the outdoor patio has incredible views. We loved our stay at Nimpkish hotel and will definitely be back on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An interesting old hotel that has been refurbished and filled with interesting furnishings all set directly on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, great service, great veiws
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from our room. Great place for kayaking and hiking. Chef prepared delicious dinners. Breakfast was simple, but tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has clean, spacious rooms with spectacular views of Alert Bay, The service was first-rate and the owners really made us feel like family. We especially liked the curry and momos Pemba served in the restaurant, which was an unexpected treat! One of the best hotel experiences we've ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We decided to stay on Cormorant Island while doing a loop trip from Kamloops around the Discovery Heritage trail to Prince Rupert - ferry to p Port Hardy - then down Vancouver Island and back home through Vancouver. Alert Bay is unique with a rich cultural history. We did a hike - the tall tree hike and it was short but beautiful...as well as a beach walk on rhe north side of the island. The Nimpkish Inn was a wonderful place to stay. It is an older place but has charm! Very clean with friendly owners.....we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the top floor & soaker tub are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed incredibly comfortable, and we had a gorgeous view of the bay (room 6). The free breakfast options included delicious banana bread and sausage croissants. Pemba’s hospitality is outstanding and we really appreciated that we were able to check-in early. Thank-you so much, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with truly amazing views. Dinners and breakfasts were delicious. Easy walking to all areas of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually write reviews, but my stay at the Nimpkish warrants one. The building is old but that’s its charm; it’s not cutting edge, but everything works, everything is comfortable, and everything has character that you won’t find in a brand new building. I won’t go into all the details that made my stay there one of my best hotel experiences, I will just focus on the biggest one which is that the hosts there are quite literally the nicest people I’ve ever come across in a hotel. Within minutes of arriving, I can honestly say without exaggeration that it felt like I was staying with family. The hospitality really is that good, and they seem genuinely lovely people. Nothing was too much to ask, and anything I needed was provided immediately. The only downside of the Nimpkish is that it was so good that it means I will probably never get to try out any of the other accommodation in the area, because if I go back to Alert Bay I will go to the Nimpkish every single time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly, welcoming managers. Very good fusion cuisine with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, the view from the hotel is outstanding and the owner is very sociable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

GAIL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend the Nimpkish Hotel! We were greeted warmly at check-in by hotel personnel who then walked to our vehicle to carry our luggage up to our room which had a spectacular view. Our room was very clean, nicely furnished and absolutely charming. We chose to have dinner at the hotel and our dinners were as great as any 5-Star restaurant. Perfectly cooked and a beautiful presentation!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after a very long day of traveling and upon arrival i met the kindest woman who is the inn keeper...incredibly warm and compassionate even though i arrived late..she even made me the most delicious shrimp curry after the restaurant was closed. Dinning room overlooksalert bay so excellent point to see wildlife while eating free breakfast. Beds were like clouds, room cozy and immaculate. A nice 15 minute walk from ferry. The owner went above and beyond to help me arrange transportation to final destination as well as just be an i credible conversationalist. I would always stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Nimpkish Hotel. Our room was spotless, comfortable and had an amazing seaside view. The owners and staff were so welcoming and constantly went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay. Breakfast was included and dinner, only offered to hotel guests was leaps and bounds above anything else in town! We highly recommend the Nimpkish Hotel to anyone travelling to Alert Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host of the this property was outstanding. It was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality & Wildlife +++
Excellent hospitality and amazing location. Sitting on the deck watching the sun set is nothing short of spectacular. Listen for the minke whale blows as they can often pass by on the summer months. Kingfishers, Eagles, Ravens add to the magic of the hotel stay. Hospitality is second to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023