The Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Panoramic Suite | Beach/ocean view
Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Beachfront | Balcony view
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Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
210 1st Street, Sointula, BC, V0N 3E0
  • Sointula Ferry Terminal
    2 min walk
  • Sointula Museum
    4 min walk
  • Port McNeill Ferry Terminal
    43 min drive
  • Alert Bay, BC (YAL)
    57 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Room, Balcony, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sointula

When you stay at The Oceanfront Hotel in Sointula, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Sointula Ferry Terminal and 4 minutes by foot from Sointula Museum. .This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Bere Point Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Sointula Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sointula Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port McNeill Ferry Terminal - 43 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 43 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Alert Bay Visitor Centre - 55 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Hardy, BC (YZT) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Tia's Cafe - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Devils' Bath Brewing - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Mugz - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Gus's Pub - ‬43 min drive

About this property

The Oceanfront Hotel

Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Sointula Ferry Terminal
The Oceanfront Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Sointula hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a library and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Free bike hire

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during December, November, October, January, and September:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Malcolm Island Inn Sointula
Oceanfront Hotel Sointula
Malcolm Island Sointula
Malcolm Island
Oceanfront Sointula
Malcolm Island Inn
The Oceanfront Hotel (Formerly Malcolm Island Inn)
The Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
The Oceanfront Hotel Sointula
The Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Sointula

The Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

K

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ron, Key West

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The on-water location with sunset views is fantastic. And staff were friendly and helpful. Would return in Another year just to chill out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ellie, Saltspring Island, BC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful 180 degree view of the straight, the ferry dock and beach. Close to the amazing museum, Coho Joe’s. The bakery and Co-op store. We took in the Bere Point trail and the lighthouse. We had a good time despite the somewhat rainy weather. Interesting place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul Van Buekenhout

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and serenity in a photographer's paradise!
Sointula is a photographer's paradise! My only regret is that we only stayed for one night. Our room had a water view that you could watch all day long. The beds were comfortable, and the staff were friendly and courteous. There is a kitchen that guests can use to prepare their own food. The water in the hotel is very soft and drinkable. We are hoping to return again, this time staying for a few days of rest and relaxation!
Pulteney Point Lighthouse
Ferry headed to Port McNeill
Rough Bay
Our Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant staff and nice rooms, will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, comfortable and had a lovely view of the ocean The manager at the hotel was very helpful. I would use this hotel again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suma, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The oceanfront rooms were great with very nice view from the balcony. The room was clean and had everything listed on the website.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable room
Hotel was right on the waterfront and near the Ferry Terminal so perfect if you needed to get an early ferry ride. Restaurant was overlooking the water. Rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the smelling when I got in of the building. The courtin of the washroom was dirty and does not smell good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Misty, Brentwood Bay, BC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quirky little hotel was a lovely stop on our trip to Malcolm Island. It's an older property, but it had everything we needed at the end of a long day of exploring. It was evident that the owners are working hard on updates, upgrades and renovations. My personal favourite was the crocheted afghans on the chairs on the deck. Such a homey touch!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful view from the deck and wonderful to hear the sound of the waves at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
Great stay. Room was brand new and clean. Bed very comfortable. Awesome patio. Only down points were hearing early ferry horns and a bathroom fan that we couldn't seem to turn off. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the personal attention by the staff and sitting on the balcony in front of the sea. We also appreciated the access to the kitchen (which we used) and the laundry (which we did not need).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roxsane, Burnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All wonderful except the food. Butter chicken? maybe they should buy a Presidents Choice and thaw it when necessary. Bill didn't like his either. I think his was a salad, not sure. Coho Joes food was much better. and I forgot to say the fridge wasn't working .The bed, view, bathroom , etc were A1. also, the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alison

Friendly, personal, accommodating staff , room was clean but a little tired. We would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018