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Pioneer Inn by the River

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Family Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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8405 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0
  • Place, Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Hardy Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Hardy Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Hardy, BC (YZT)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Business Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Business Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Exclusive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Pioneer Inn by the River

Motel in Port Hardy with free parking
Laundry facilities, express check-out and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a front desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pioneer Inn by the River offers 36 accommodations with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Pioneer Inn by the River. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Steps from Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre and a 4-minute drive from Quarterdeck Marina
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Pioneer Inn by the River offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pioneer Inn by the River also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This Port Hardy motel is smoke free.

Room service is available.

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

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Room service
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 20 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: CAD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 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)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Pioneer Inn by the River Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Floor was dirty and it smelled like stale smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elliot

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice surroundings property and spacious room for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

William

The drapes and furniture were dirty to the extent that you didn't want to touch them The bed on the other hand was new and clean sheets. It had and old quilted spread which I discarded. The bathroom was clean but the Reno was done by a not so handy handyman. A "C" for effort. It was very expensive for the lack of quality but they have a captive ferry trade Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Terry, Adelta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The photos didn't match the rooms. More maintenance needs to be done overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and accomodating, with a large refrigerator and cook stove in the kitchenette. The living area was comfortable. The setting was great for those of us who live rural, natural beauty. The building itself badly needed exterior paint and maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed need to be changed it’s too old and when you enter the room it’s not a good smell n
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

High price for what you get.

Older hotel, price high for what you get. Compliments breakfast was nice. Rooms are old and run down. Lots of guest fishing with own boats and park in the stalls right in front of rooms which made it inconvenient. Boats could be parked elsewhere rather than in front of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rustic well run clean well organized. Suites are great for families. Restaurant had great food .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

victor

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

6/10 Okay

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

QINGXING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Ok…a little pricing for the quality

Nice selection of breaky and coffee early morning to acccomodate guests catching early ferry. Did not like catering to fisherman and allowing them to take up parking spaces outside the rooms with both truck and boats!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

It was a wonderful experience and this I know I will never go again to north Ontario
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antar

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The first thing that struck me was the shabbiness of the railings on the 2nd floor of the Inn. The paint was peeling off the boards and it looked as though its needed maintenance for quite a while. Didn't exactly privide a warm, welcome feeling after traveling all day. Aside from that however, the lobby was OK, the owners were cheerful, and check-in went smoothly. The room was clean with modern fixtures; no complaints there. I was able to park my vehicle right in front of the room. Painting the railings would be a definite improvement!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and serviceable, nothing fancy. The manager lived onsite and was friendly but hard to understand at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025