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Pioneer Inn by the River

2.0 star property

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A campground with RVs, a large building with a red roof, and a forested mountain backdrop.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining table with chairs.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a kitchen area in the background.
Family Studio Suite | Living area | 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
A hotel room with two beds, a door, a window, and a carpeted floor.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $148
$128 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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8405 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0
  • Place, Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Hardy Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port McNeill Visitor Centre
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Hardy, BC (YZT)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a couch.

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a sink.

Family Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a couch.

Business Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a placemat, and a view of greenery through the window.

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Exclusive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Port Hardy

With a stay at Pioneer Inn by the River in Port Hardy, you'll be steps from Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre and a 4-minute drive from Quarterdeck Marina. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port Hardy Harbour and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port Hardy Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 35 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Whale Interpretive Center - 61 min drive - 47.0 miles

Getting around

  • Port Hardy, BC (YZT) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonalds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Guido - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seto's Wok & Grill Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Na'xid Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sporty Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pioneer Inn by the River

Pioneer Inn by the River offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 60 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 60 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Pioneer Inn by the River Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 309 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great overnight stay, staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff, breakfast snacks for the am, great restaurant adjacent to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, nice and clean, also quiet which i love.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff and good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice surroundings property and spacious room for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Older but extremely comfortable and very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, very dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall we were happy with the inn. It is a little outdated but clean and check in was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rustic well run clean well organized. Suites are great for families. Restaurant had great food .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
great location near ferry terminal, needs major renovation, polite and efficient check in, good location for fishing charters, reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Amenities
Owner is very nice and was available after midnight because of our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

The manager stayed up very late to accomodate us getting off the ferry. The complimentary breakfast was very good. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great as it was a stop over before hiking the Cape Scott trail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a newly renovated kitchenette and it was very clean and had a nice deep bathtub, we really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rustic spot nestled in the woods with walking paths nearby, will be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, large clean room for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

victor

Disliked: Amenities
It was close to the ferry was its only attribute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stop on our north island adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was happy to stay in office to check us in after midnight because our ferry was late
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025