Located in the heart of the action, Riding Fool Accommodation offers a lively retreat with a terrace, coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, grab a snack at the deli or unwind with bike rentals and barbecue grills - previous guests loved it!
Cumberland is home to Riding Fool Accommodation. Sid Williams Theatre and Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool and Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing. Visit our Cumberland travel guide
2705 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0
What's nearby
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
28 min drive - 22.9 miles
Cumberland Dog Park
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Vancouver Island Visitor Centre
4 min drive - 2.8 miles
Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community
15 min drive - 9.3 miles
Little River Ferry Terminal
20 min drive - 13.0 miles
Getting around
Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Tin Town Cafe
10 min drive
McDonald's
11 min drive
Tim Hortons
9 min drive
Quality Foods
9 min drive
Cumberland Grind
3 min walk
About this property
Riding Fool Accommodation
Property highlights
Consider a stay at Riding Fool Accommodation and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
Newspapers in the lobby, concierge services, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Riding Fool Accommodation offer amenities such as free WiFi.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
4 shared bathrooms
Towels provided
More
Ceiling fan
Heating
Living room
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Riding Fool Hostel Cumberland
Riding Fool Hostel
Riding Fool Cumberland
Riding Fool
Riding Fool Hostel
Riding Fool Accommodation Hotel
Riding Fool Accommodation Cumberland
Riding Fool Accommodation Hotel Cumberland
Frequently asked questions
Is Riding Fool Accommodation pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Riding Fool Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riding Fool Accommodation?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Riding Fool Accommodation located?
Situated in Cumberland, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cumberland Dog Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Vancouver Island Visitor Centre and Landmark Cinemas Courtenay. Sid Williams Theatre and Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Riding Fool Accommodation Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Sadly it was not quiet when I stayed here. The hostel was full and many people trickled in on. A Friday night between 10pm- 12am. Lots of loud talking in front of the rooms and talking down the hallways to others who in the common room. Noisy people in the common room.
I wouldn’t recommend Room#1 - it’s right beside the common rooms and kitchen and you hat everything. Beds are on the harder sister.
Based on other accommodations in the area, not sure the cost justified the experience. Cleanliness was excellent and its a cute place - just not great for a single person I guess.
We enjoy.d the old building which is clean and comfortable. However, we had a double bed up against the wall which made it difficult to get up in the night. We would like to book a queen bed if that is possible as my husband is a big man, another time. Thanks Althea
Super quaint, private, quiet and comfortable for a hostel. The common area was incredibly relaxing in the evening, like being at home. I’d stay here again, for sure.
Very unique and interesting property. Clean, comfortable, well equipped for relaxing, cooking your own meals, and enjoying Cumberland. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.
Riding Fool is a hidden gem. Located on the main street in Cumberland, there are great restaurants, a brewery, a bakery and a great bar located all within a block or two. The trails are a short ride down the street. Rooms are very clean, bathrooms are clean and located close to the rooms. A great stay.
Great experience at this hostel. Clean safe quiet, well, equipped, kitchen and funky vibe. Good communication. In a charming small community. Would stay here again absolutely.*****!
Riding Fool Hostel never disappoints. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean and well stocked.
The only issue we had, given the warm seasonal temperatures, was that the rooms were uncomfortably hot at night. Fans were available however, they were not quite enough to keep the air flowing.
Maybe an unreasonable suggestion but a vent at bottom of door and top of door frame would likely assist in drawing in the air-conditioned air from the common areas.
Otherwise, amazing stay as usual. See you next year!