We loved the location and the quaint, welcoming atmosphere. We loved the nautical theme and artwork. Also the location was perfect and within walking distance of attractions.

Stayed in August 2025

Loved everything. Great character. Lively breakfast. Dinner was amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

The restaurant area iis convenient (and food was good) but could probably benefit from slightly better arrangement to make it more inviting. The outdoor area is great though

Lovely set on the water, quiet and peaceful. The top room feels like being tucked in a cozy cabin on a cruise ship, with balcony, views, light. Perfect. Hotel staff and manager were helpful and made my stay memorable. Thank you

Stayed in August 2025

Unique experience in remote Alert Bay, with an interesting and entertaining gardener, chef and proprietor who shared her local knowledge with candour. She made our visit all the more meaningful.

Stayed in August 2025

We watched humpback whales from the deck. Room was large.

Stayed in August 2025

The room was small and cozy. It's definitely an old original building. If you didn't know that going in.

This was a great place to stay, the ocean views were incredible. Location was fantastic. You can walk all the way across the island and get a bite at one of the few restaurants or coffee shop.

Stayed in July 2025

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Sea view from the room

Stayed in July 2025

Everything, the staff was good , the owner was great ! The food was amazing !

Stayed in July 2025

Great location and well kept

Stayed in July 2025

The absolutely only thing that could be improved on was the breakfast - a bigger choice of yoghurt to include plain , some berries and some nuts/seeds/ granola . A plant based yoghurt option maybe and definitely plant based milk .

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome , treated more like returning friends than new acquaintances. A stunning location . We had the quadruple room as we were travelling as a mother daughter combo A super comfy large clean room with 2 distinct sleeping areas and spectacular views . Will, one half of the owner duo was really friendly and helpful . Tina who takes care of housekeeping and is also a constant in the restaurant is a lovely young woman - efficient and friendly always helpful and with a ready laugh and smile . All 3 of the meals that we ate in the restaurant were very tasty- not a huge menu but perfectly adequate and they were happy to adapt for plant based preferences . We started by booking 1 night, then read about the island and extended to 2 . We loved the island and the hotel so much we then extended to 3 . Highly recommended

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing that the owner could have influenced - traffic noise

Good complimentary breakfast including fresh baked bread and muffins. Unlimited coffee and tea 24 hours. Wonderful views. Excellent food in bar

Stayed in June 2025

No headboard on our bed. Room.1

The breakfast seemed rather weak. Maybe some cereal added to the menu and fresh croissants or bagels and cheeses.. More fresh fruit or maybe a fruit salad. There were no knives and no one at the desk to ask.

Stayed in April 2025

Cannot think of anything!

Continental breakfast was excellent it was there all prepared so you could just help yourself and be on your way. Captain Will and staff were very pleasant and welcoming. We loved the Honeymoon Suite!

Stayed in May 2025

Excellent food and service. Saad and Jeff are nice. A bit expensive but worth the view.

Stayed in March 2025

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Great accommodation! From the terrace you have a spectacular view of the water. Here we saw seals and sea otters. I still got pasta with chicken even though we arrived late in the evening. We also got a better room for free. The owner was incredibly friendly. It was a great stay. Greetings from Germany

Stayed in October 2024

A wonderful place to stay. A lovely new restaurant below that served fantastic freshly made food, using locally sourced produce. Pemba is a great chef and along with husband Will make great hosts. We all had a fantastic time at Alert Bay, and felt so at home at Nimpkish Hotel. Thank you

Stayed in September 2024

Beautiful location right on the water with amazing views. The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming and so are the people on the island . They have also opened a restaurant downstairs that offers delicious seafood and Asian influenced dishes. The island is a very special place that you just don’t ever want to leave .

Stayed in September 2024

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Lovely sunroof to sit in and look out to the water, coffee and tea available all day. Breakfast next morning had lots of different fruit, yoghurt and baked goods. There was a power cut so we couldn't make toast. They managed to make us coffee downstairs (where I think they had a generator). We had a beautiful meal in the downstairs restaurant, basic decor but with the view and superb food it was well worth it.

Stayed in September 2024

Quirky. Friendly. Beautiful location. Great food.

Stayed in September 2024

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The Nimpkish Hotel is located in Alert Bay, a beautiful small village on Cormorant Island, reachable by ferry from Port McNeill. It is the home of several Namgis people, and it hosts many beautiful Totems and natives houses, as well as an important museum at the U'mista Cultural Centre. The Nimpkish Hotel is very close to the town centre and to the BC Ferry dock (about 1km). The staff is very friendly, and at the restaurant you can have very good and fresh fish. If the weather is nice, you can also enjoy stunning views of the bay from their patio. Breakfast is self served, but they already prepare everything for you in the kitchen, so you just have to pick up what you want :) and the view from the breakfast is again great, especially in the early morning (e.g. at Sunrise).if you can, take the opportunity also to try the Whale Watching Tour with Seasmoke Whale Watching, whose boat departs a few hundred metres from the hotel.

Stayed in August 2024

We had such a relaxing and unique stay at this beautiful 100 year old hotel. The hosts were so kind and welcoming and the continental breakfast was such a welcome surprise. Our kids loved going down for juice and yogurt and it such a bonus to have coffee first thing! The restaurant on site was phenomenal- we had the coconut shrimp curry, fish and chips and the linguini, all amazing and homemade with love. Would stay again!

Stayed in August 2024

Too bad they were short staffed, so service was affected, but not so much as to affect the experience.

Funky, but well maintained, good little restaurant. despite being short staffed, everything managed to be more or less on time. Everyone was super friendly. Had a great room with a balcony overlooking the water. Comfortable rooms.

Stayed in July 2024

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We loved the location and our room looked out on the ocean. We saw whales from our balcony! The food was fantastic and our hosts were so nice. We will stay there again next year.

Stayed in July 2024

Great location on the water and friendly staff in Alert Bay. Slept very soundly here!

Stayed in July 2024