Reviews of The Oceanfront Inn on Stephens Bay
303 Harbour Road, V0N 2P0 Coal Harbour, Canada

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMeshell and Stephan always look after their guests' well-being and prepare a delicious breakfast daily. A very well-kept house and garden with a beautiful view of the bay. We would love to come back. Christiane & Mike
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent food and hospitality.
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis is a beautiful property with even better views. The owners are very warm and welcoming, they have created a very comfortable and serene environment with plenty of areas to sit and take it all in. The breakfast was off the charts! Dungeness crab eggs benedict beautifully prepared followed by a lovely cheese soufflé the following day, better than any hotel I’ve been to. Bonus points for the fresh crab and prawn plate with a nice frozen grand marnier dessert the night we arrived. We loved it there!
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGlass wine glasses instead of plastic ones
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous property and so peaceful, calming and serene! I absolutely loved staying there.
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewProbably the best breakfast we’ve had anywhere. Marvellous sea food mixed soufflé and eggs Benedict over two meals Beautiful room with gorgeous view. Just lovely
Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe enjoyed our stay in their smaller but very comfortable room that has a patio with an fabulous view of the bay — but the exceptionally delicious seafood breakfast at Stephen’s Bay Inn makes the experience here above and beyond. We were also greeted with a fresh crab and prawn plate “snack” the afternoon of our arrival. We appreciated that they adjusted menus to a food intolerance. We would return for the breakfast alone! Host had excellent backroad maps and good tips for activities in the local area. Wish we had stayed long enough to partake of the kayaks.
Upon booking, we didn’t realize HOW gourmet the breakfasts would be and that information about a food intolerance was needed in advance for them to work around. A follow-up message to us when we booked inquiring about any food issues might have helped in their planning and avoided the confusion.
Reviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIncredibly cozy, well-kept, comfortable and beautiful place! Amazingly delicious and mesmerizingly beautiful breakfasts! Wonderful and welcoming hosts!
Reviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewPerfect! Amazing breakfast - friendly host. Amazing balcony view
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful, serene location, charming and dedicated hostess and a clean and well appointed room.
Reviewed: 6 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewExceeded my expectations in every aspect, and there isn't a better host than Michelle.
Reviewed: 31 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewIncredible host, breakfast and views of wildlife
Hard to think as I really loved it. Not many towel hangers in the bathroom. Coal Harbour wasn't as nice as this accommodation.
Reviewed: 28 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewEverything about this place was phenomenal. The host was exceptional and very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. The bed was super comfy. The views were absolutely stunning. And the inn and yars were done beautifully.
Absolutely nothing.
Reviewed: 20 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe location is sensational as our room and spacious balcony overlooked Stephens bay and the inlet.Our accommodation was clean and included a big bath that also had a view of the water. The hosts were very accommodating, Michelle was front of house, friendly and knowledgeable about the local region, Stephen,the gourmet chef, who prepared delicious breakfasts each morning. We stayed for 5very relaxing nights and found it hard to leave.
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Reviewed: 19 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe love of detail and the level of comfort the hosts provide is amazing. The balcony and comfortable chairs allow you to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. The breakfast was the best of our whole trip. Even though we had to leave before breakfast time, we were provided with a delicious breakfast. I would love to return!
Reviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe home is beautifully decorated, the view is amazing, breakfast was incredible, and all the little details were provided -- forks, spoons, knives, plates, bowls, a cutting board, wine goblets, drinking glasses, binoculars, a local map, coffee, tea, real cream, a refrigerator in our room, a flashlight, a fan, and a welcome appetizer and dessert. She is a lovely hostess!
There was nothing to dislike.
Reviewed: 3 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed here during our honeymoon and it was just fantastic! Our apartment was really big, absolutely spotless, very comfortable and well equipped. The view from our terrace of the garden and over the bay was breathtaking. You can also borrow kayaks and explore the bay. But the best part was the breakfast, it was exceptional good and the best breakfast we’ve ever had. Meshell was an amazing host, very warming and friendly. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, 10/5 ⭐️
Reviewed: 2 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewAbsolutely beautiful & peaceful! Breakfast and service were exceptional. Will definitely come again
There wasn’t a think we didn’t like!
Reviewed: 2 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe loved the beachfront location and especially the ocean facing balcony on each room. Secondly we loved the plentiful kayaks available to take out anytime along the coastline. We saw a rare sea otter as well as bears, deer and eagles.
Nothing - all good.
Reviewed: 28 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewFantastic views and opportunity to watch wildlife; great breakfast
Reviewed: 15 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewWow, wow, wow! Everything was just perfect. Super clean and cozy rooms with nice oceanview. The most delicious breakfast we ever had :)! And on top we could see during the delicious breakfast some bears at the shore from the breakfast room. Meshell and Stephen are so courteous and super kind. They helped us a lot with our flat tire. We could also rent the kayaks for free and had so much fun with them at the ocean. We enjoyed our days there so much. Thank you!