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Riverside Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Port Alberni with free parking

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Room, 1 Queen Bed
Cottage B | Living area
Cottage B | Private kitchen
Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite | Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

Map
5065 Roger St, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Y9
  • Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Harbour Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cathedral Grove
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage A

Cottage A

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Cottage B

Cottage B

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen 3 Bed Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite | Private kitchenette

Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Port Alberni

At Riverside Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Raptors Centre and Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, babysitting services and tour/ticket assistance. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Port Alberni motel include Stirling Off-leash Dog Park and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink.
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What's nearby

  • Raptors Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alberni Pacific Railway - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Harbour Quay - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cathedral Grove - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dog Mountain Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel in Port Alberni with free parking
Riverside Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Port Alberni motel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Riverside Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable televisions are provided. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Port Alberni motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 11 2025 to September 14 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised childcare

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Riverside Motel Port Alberni
Riverside Port Alberni
Riverside Motel Motel
Riverside Motel Port Alberni
Riverside Motel Motel Port Alberni

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riverside Motel?

Riverside Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Motel?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Motel on 2 Apr 2025 start from NZ$279.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Riverside Motel?

Yep, Riverside Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Riverside Motel?

The closest beach to Riverside Motel is Canal Beach (4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside Motel?

No, Riverside Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverside Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 481 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the parking being a little squishy our stay here was great. Minutes away from shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at Riverside Motel!! It's clean, safe, spacious and allows pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alipate

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in the heart of Port Alberni, tucked away a hop skip and jump from the lake. Room was quaint, charming and most importantly CLEAN. Very happy that we chose a locally owned business.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. A bit dated but I didn’t mind. A nice bed and hot shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at Riverside. This time we were a group of three and we opted for a cottage. It was super spacious and comfortable, with everything we could possibly need. It’s also a very short walk from Twin City Brewing and a (slow but free) EV charger
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena, Kirkland

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great condition (newly updated?) & very clean, inside & out. Kitchenette well appointed. The bed was very firm; which is okay with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a terrific little motel! Travelled to Port Alberni for a weekend trip with my sister and daughter and to do the Lady Rose Ferry ride to Bamfield. We stayed 2 nights and the rooms were so comfy. Great location for some good restaurants. Highly recommend! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Coy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little place, our go-to for ecenomical stag in Port Alberni.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice and accommodating. Cottage was clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can walk along the river across from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WANJIRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location..nice staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed before and loved it, will Definately be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and quiet. The rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable beds. Close to the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, well appointed. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Extremely basic for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so pleasantly surprised by this cute little motel. Impeccably clean grounds and room, spacious suite with newer decor/fixtures. Great laundry facilities and easy parking for RV’s in the church parking lot next door. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was recently renovated and clean. Staff were great. Location near roadway was a little noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well kept simple motel. Well equipped. Good for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 years ago on a recommendation and was so impressed back then that upon our next return we made sure we stayed here again. Stayed in a two bedroom cottage this time and was spotless, spacious and comfortable. Will stay again when next return and will continue to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024