"My husband booked a two night stay at Painter's lodge for my birthday. Apparently the lodge is under new management and just opened 2 days before our stay. This lodge must have been quite the hotel in its day. It needs a lot of work and with love and care I think it will reach its original beauty. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The restaurant and bar were not up and running but we were offered a continental breakfast of yogurt, fruit, granola bars and juice. The location was perfect and the decor was lovely. It felt like time had been turned back to a wonderful era. Lots of history displayed on the walls. We had a wonderful stay."

"The hotel is in a great location! Downtown is in front and the strait is across the street behind. Just a stone's throw away from the Ferry Terminal! It is only a 10-minute drive from the famous 50th North Latitude Monument! The hotel is quiet in a busy area and the breakfast is good. Front desk service is good! The staff is very nice ! Campbell River is a coastal town located north of 50 degrees north latitude. Warm, quiet and livable! My friend and I are both female seniors in our 70s and 80s. We didn’t drive, but took public transportation from Vancouver to come here. We originally only wanted to check in at the 50th parallel north boundary marker… After a short break at the Campbell River Comfort Inn, we will head to a smaller island ~ Quadra Island!"

"The hotel is located right on the main road along the sea. This hotel has the best view of the beach. We got upgraded to a king room and we were amazed by the sea view with private balcony. Greeted by the front desk manager Harlen and his hospitality was excellent. The check-in was quick and smooth. The room was ready in time and we were so happy with the room facilities. It was renovated 2 years ago and everything has remained in good condition. We love the big TV right in front of the work desk and our bed. 

There are 7 floors in the hotel, and the lift only works between the 2nd to 4th floor. The lobby is at 5th floor, meaning that you have to carry your belongings up or down the stairs in the main building. Or drive your car down the slope to the 2nd floor after check-in. There was a comedy show on that Friday evening at 8 (CAD$35). Hotel pool was closed due to renovation, and we only accessed the laundry room which it costs CAD$4 for washing with laundry detergent and free drying. 

Campbell River is suitable for a short stay to get your stamina recovered. We got very good quality of sleep, as the mattress was firm and supportive. And we also love the environmental noises like the sounds of sea waves and the birds here during the summer day. 

The hotel also provided free breakfast buffet. As we expected, there were sausages, breakfast potatoes, scramble eggs, cereal and waffles with apple & orange juice and coffee and tea. As we walked in, we were told to order the breakfast from the menu with 30% off. Only after we mentioned that we were here for the free buffet, she seemed not happy saying that the buffet only offered limited options as you can see in that corner. We were standing at least 15 metres away from the breakfast corner. It sounds like we shouldn’t go for the breakfast buffet, not even have a look at what options there were. I gave high rating of the service of the front desk and cleaners, but the server in the restaurant. We’d love to come back again because of the view, location and the hospitality were excellent. We also got helps from the front desk to book another two hotels in different towns, where there is no room left in the town. That’s very helpful and released our stress for getting the accommodation."

"Outdated room with blocked door to a neighboring unit."

"The man that assisted me with check-in was very helpful by offering me a room more suitable for my needs. This is an older property that has had work on the outside to look very nice. The inside of the room I was in could use some more work. For the price and location it was a very acceptable stay."

"Very new, and clean hotel. I loved their sauna especially the steam one."

"Perfect location looking out over the water"