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Reviews of The Surf Lodge and Pub

885 Berry Point Road, V0R 1X1 Gabriola, Canada

#6 of 7 hotels in Gabriola

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Review score

Based on 229 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    pleasant room, quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was confusing how to check in. I wasn't told where to find the keys and had to ask at the pub and then the restaurant

    beautiful water view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location by the sea.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Great old heritage place with tremendous view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic view, wonderful log building, great food and service

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Cozy place in a beautiful spot that families of 5 will appreciate, but a little on the rustic side.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's nothing else there, so if you didn't bring breakfast or coffee, it's a drive away. Come prepared. No breakfast options available and no tea or coffee available in the morning in the main lodge. The bathroom door did not close completely. There was also no large pot -- we had planned to cook pasta for dinner as a quick way to feed teens. It rained for the entire time we were there (about 20 hours) and there wasn't really anywhere to hang coats, put wet boots and just a small mat for wet shoes, so our room got a little soggy. I don't mind the rain, but usually in this area places are better set up for it with hangers and mats.

    The location is truly spectacular. Beautiful views, lovely walk on the rocks of the beach. Classic gulf island vistas. The restaurant was great for dinner and super accommodating to our big group. Cute cabin. Comfortable beds. Very quiet. The sound of the rain on the metal roof was lovely. Even with a pub and restaurant next door, we hardly heard any traffic. Big enough for a family of 5 to sleep comfortably with a small kitchenette for self-catering. It is across the street from the water, but the road is very quiet. Beautiful sandstone formations, arbutus trees, blackberry bushes to pick in the rain. Cozy living room area in the lodge when the restaurant is closed. My eldest child played creepy songs in a minor key on the out of tune piano, and it was beautifully atmospheric. Great for our family for a short stay to connect with other family members camping near by.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good price for accomodations and location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall it was an excellent family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No Extra toilet paper or extra towels in the cabin - there were six of us. There is no toaster in the kitchen or drying rack for the dishes. There should be wasp traps we couldn't sit outside with food or wine. The driveway has way too many pot holes - it might be an idea to have extra gravel to fill those holes especially after heavy rains.

    Liked the self contained cabin - but there was no orientation when we checked in - we were just given the keys and told where the parking was. Beds were comfortable and wifi was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    I hope to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dinner took almost 40 minutes to come to the table.

    The staff were great at all times. We ate dinner there... the food was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful location but lacked support staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    As the only remaining pub on the island, the place was busy especially at meal times. The experience was spoiled though as due to no shows in the staff, the people that had turned up were run off their feet. When we arrived we waited 25 mins before anyone came to our table.

    Great location with beautiful walks. Accomadation clean & tidy. Very quiet surroundings with great views of the shipping lanes.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Good restaurant and excellent service. No air conditioning but we were comfortable with fans A very laid back atmosphere!! Thank you!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old and dated, but that adds to the charm.

    Location is great. The restaurant and bar very convenient with a spectacular view of the ocean straight. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Great family run establishment in a stunning location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A great location, and wonderful to stay at a family run pub with character and history, so much nicer than a generic impersonal hotel chain. The place is dated but that is half the charm. We lucked out in that we happened to be there for an open mike music jam session which attracted some local island talent - a wonderful way to spend a summer's evening.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and laid back, friendly vibe

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    9.0
    Charming historic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    Location, location! The authentic old world room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good view, good foods and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed faces the windows, and the light shone through the curtains in the early morning.

    The staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly even though they were very busy.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meals were well prepared and price seemed fair

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, fantastic food & very friendly staff, would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    8.0
    Gorgeous view from our deck, rustic, comfortable and well worth the 2-ferry journey from eastern Was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dated but comfortable. We were there at the end of April so the noise from the festive restaurant/pub (Friday kereoke) onsite was not a big deal. It might be if you had your windows and doors open.

    Amazing oceanfront view! Prime quiet location Comfortable yet rustic room Great staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is fabulous, right on the ocean. I also loved how historical the rok felt. It's like stepping back in time.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    7.0
    Rustic charm with great sunsets
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homey and comfy, great sunsets. Love the locally made soap - such a nice touch! Pub downstairs was fun with good food.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    7.0
    We really enjoyed our visit to Gabriola Island and our stay at the Surf Lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When we come back again, I think I would take a room or cabin with a patio rather than focusing on the king size bed. The bathroom in room 9 is quite small. The room is very dark at night so I would bring a night light next time.

    We liked the dining room and the pub and appreciate having them right where we are staying. I enjoy having a great meal and drinks and not having to worry about driving. The sea view from both the pub and the dining room is fantastic. The jalapeno poppers were great. Really loved the building construction from logs and stone. Our king sized bed in room 9 was very comfortable. The room itself was strange with the different levels on the window side of the room. I've never seen anything like that before but it did work well for storage of our luggage etc. Very nice to have the fridge and coffee maker in our room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cabin was near the pub parking lot.

    The accommodation is older and not fancy but is clean. The lodge pub had excellent burgers, the staff were great, and the location is excellent, right across from sunset beach!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    I would highly recommend this hotel - funky, but great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hello - I had the best nights' sleep I've had for ages - the bed was so, so comfortable. I had a great dinner at the pub and enjoyed the night in room #10.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    8.0
    Island haven away from the busy city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant hours could have been longer, we arrived late enough that we missed dinner our first night.

    Plenty of time and space to be in solitude or romantic with a partner.

    Stayed in November 2024

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