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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 | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cottage B | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Cottage B | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Cottage A | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Property grounds
Located in the heart of a lively boardwalk, Riverside Motel offers a convenient base for exploration. Visitors appreciate in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. The motel's barbecue grills provide a relaxing spot after a day of promenade adventures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Kitchen 3 Bed Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage A | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cottage A

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage B | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cottage B

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5065 Roger St, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Y9

What's nearby

  • Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Harbour Quay - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sproat Lake Petroglyphs - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Cathedral Grove - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hole In The Wall - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiffin Thai - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dog Mountain Brewing - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel near a boardwalk/promenade
Riverside Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and stovetops
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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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

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Riverside Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverside Motel located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Raptors Centre and Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture. Stirling Off-leash Dog Park and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 534 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

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay in Port Alberni!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places to stay in Port Alberni, always clean and neat, staff are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely book this Motel again !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking along the boardwalk to the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for a short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, very clean, very quiet. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The best place I have stayed in in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised at how upscale this little motel is. It was spotless and has all the conveniences of a home away from home. Next time we are visiting Port Alberni I will be booking the Riverside Motel without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangeeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here! It was quiet, clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff were super kind and helpful as well. Anytime we needed their support, they were quick to help :) Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine accommodation with barbecue and covered pavilion
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Amenities
Awesome place to stay! Will for sure stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy clean and great service, would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms with nice beds. Extremely clean and had everything you’d need. The only thing that was a bit odd was the parking. Slightly tight spots and had to back onto the road to get out but I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor of the room was small but had everything and was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and newly renovated
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in cabin B it was clean and comfortable Walking distance to the clam bucket for dinner that was awesome Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In my past experience, motels are all the same, and usually a bit run down, but this motel was different. We were pleasantly surprised; the interior was updated, soft towels, comfortable higher quality pillows, and very cozy comforters. There was nice undercover seating where we visited with guests, and we felt very safe. I would highly recommend this lovely motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great suite for a good price, felt like home!

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super motel. Very well maintained and shows great pride in ownership. Cozy rooms with all the main amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Merrilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and the staff were friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean, well maintained, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sophia

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

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