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3 out of 5
Desolation Resort
2694 Dawson Rd, Powell River, BC

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lund paradise
Truly away from it all Serene Majestic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family had a wonderful time, it was beautiful and we had 0 complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location,comfortable beds. Didn't like the caharge for each persons over double occupancy. It is a three bedroom chalet.To charge for extra persons is a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful location - not too far away from civilisation, but quiet enough to make you feel a hundred miles away. I stayed in 9-1 and the view was divine, and it felt super cozy, and it was great having a kitchen - stock up in Powell river - but my only complaint is how loud it is staying underneath someone. Even them just walking around felt like an earthquake (when they walked up the stairs it was even worse!), and I could hear all their conversations as if I were in there myself - so if you are a light sleeper like myself, don’t take a bottom floor for sure. Otherwise, absolutely fantastic place to stay, and I would be more than happy to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem
It was pure rejuvenation - total comfort and tranquility
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

MV, NorCal

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A cabin, actually.
Facilities are on gravel road. Felt very remote in late April. No office staff when we arrived; friendly groundskeeper filled in best she could.... Cabin was down very steep steps, but footing was good (but dry conditions).... Cabin is very Spartan... Kitchen very functional.... Those room signs: "...if you don't obey you will be charged,,,".... Beautiful view of water, where not obstructed by trees.... Local restaurant/bar was closed.... So empty and quiet it bordered on spooky; more like camping, actually. (BTW, we are not city-slickers; we live in the country in forest). Might be great for a large fishing party, say. Good dock.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Hot tub was broken gave us a discount on the first night and moved us to a bigger unit for the remaining nights. Thanks we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
The highlight for us was taking the free Kayaks and watching the Sea lions and the jelly fish. An amazing nature preserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Terry, Quesnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We have hard time find the room in the dark! We have trouble find the path. They should put number on trail and light pole. We are so exhausted from long driving and little sleepy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

nan, Bowser, B.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique chalets with view
We loved the 2 story chalet, the craftmanship and wood work. An amazing view of the ocean strait. It was perfect for kayaking-we launched from the property! Having the amazing Laughing Oyster restaurant close by was a bonus.. I didn't want to leave. My husband hated the light shades... they destroyed the ambiance. We loved the wildness of it and being off grid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Megan, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
OK accommodation in a great location
Our room had a limited view because of trees (and I thought all rooms had views) and was below another suite. The noise transfer and shaking from movement above was quite annoying. I would avoid a stacked unit in future. Yes I would recommend this place, but not sure there are many options in the immediate area. Nice they offer free plastic kayaks and canoes for exploring the Arm, and the Sun Coast Trail is very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good accommodation, great location
Very well equipped cabins, great location, very clean and well kept. Some front desk personnel (owners) were not great others were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet place to relax.
The resort is absolutely fantastic. It's clean and isolated. We stayed in 8-1 and had no one above us so what's absolutely ideal with an amazing view of the water. Use of kayaks with paddles and life jackets was a welcome addition. Staff are friendly and the resort is well looked after. If you are looking for a peace and quiet this is the place for you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cabin, cozy and clean
This was a very nice cabin surrounded by nature. The room was clean and well equipped. It was cozy and relaxing. The staff was friendly and we really liked the Laughing Oyster. We would stay here again

8/10 Good

Anita, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view of Okeover Inlet
We have the best chalet at the site. It was right at the water's edge. There were lots of windows to frame the beautiful view. However, the rooms were a bit dated. Some upgrading in the decor and improvement of beddings and towels would be nice. Overall, it's at a beautiful and tranquil setting.

2/10 Terrible

Wendy, Bellevur, WA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My confirmed reservations were not honored
After a 10 hour commute, I was met by a smirking giggling horrible woman who said your reservations were cancelled, no apology. On my confirmation from Expedia it said confirmed reservation, no need to reconfirm.????

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice apt overlooking the beach.
We were pleasantly surprised by the accommodations since we could find no others in the area. We were not advised about not being able to have children in our building (2 such on property) which was disappointing because we were in the area to visit grandchildren. A little more information would have been helpful. The weather was OK, but could have been better.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
If you are into exploring wilderness and having excellent level of comfort living, this hotel is for you. We enjoyed every minute of stay there. Close to the beach, kayaking rental is 3km away (be prepared for dusty road), Desolation Sound Park - Grace Harbour is about 2 hours away by kayak.

6/10 Okay

C, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
True get-away from everything
The cabins look over the water, and the setting is quiet and peaceful. You'll need to stop in Powell River or Sechelt and get your food, bread, milk, coffee, filters, creamer, popcorn, sandwich makings etc. While you are in Powell River, pop up to Joyce Avenue and get gas at the 7-11, there really isn't a station in Lund. They have a full kitchen with all the tools you'll need to cook, and nice dishes to eat on. You will be doing all your own dishes by hand, no dishwasher. There is a great restaurant right down the road that serves one of the best dinners I've had travelling - Laughing Oyster. You'll have to walk from your parked car down to your chalet, so I would say that it is not handicap accessible. There is no cell service, most of the time, but there is a weak resort internet that you can access and do Skype or similar. There is no TV or other entertainment, unless it is already on your laptop or tablet, then you are good. Fully electric with big dinning tables and comfortable sofas. If your idea of vacation is just sitting on a deck, talking, barbequing, reading, and writing, or playing cards is what you long for, then this is perfect. The chalets are well appointed, and comfortable for a retreat. There are no curtains on the windows that face the lake, so if you aren't use to an open house it might feel weird. There are curtains in the bedroom. There were temperature controls for every room. There is a shortage of activities, if that is important.

10/10 Excellent

Powell River, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Peaceful and Secluded
The resort is very secluded and kept in immaculate condition. The rooms were clean and the resort staff were friendly and helpful. They even offered to drive us into town for the Blackberry festival. A must stay for anyone looking to get away for the weekend

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have been there a year ago and went again in June this year with friend. The rooms are pretty nice, service was not bad, and really enjoyed the BBQ, kayaking/canoeing and hot tub. There is no cell phone signal and the wi-fi is really weak though, so may not work very well for tech savvies.

8/10 Good

Cecilia, Surrey ,BC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous get away!
No wifi , not happy for teenagers esp.....happy for kayak but not able to do bec we need at least somebody to guide or simple tutorial would be nice at certain time of day ! Too far and dirt road not as convenient. But love the peace and quiet, clean rooms, really missed the kayak!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Courtenay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax!
A beautiful, peaceful refuge - not great for a business stay (no cell service, wifi only available in a few chalets) but absolutely glorious for a getaway. Staff helpful but unobtrusive; furnishings comfortable but unpretentious; location "isolated" but only 1/2 hr from town. Enjoyed watching a family of sea otters on the dock.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming break from city life.
We spent two wonderful nights here. Breathtaking views, canoes and kayaks available, and clean, comfortable beds were a much welcome break from life in YVR -- but with all the amenities. It took a little while to warm up the cabin, but once we discovered a window had been left wide open the problem was easily solved. Buffet dinner and music at the Laughing Oyster were slightly over-rated, but ok. Highlight was meandering around the coastline in a canoe and stopping for lunch on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil getaway
A lovely quiet retreat.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet resort close to the water
excellent peace and quiet nature all around accommodation above standard expected

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cabins overlooking the ocean
Very relaxing and peaceful. Lots of options to do different things in the area. Canoeing on the ocean is fun!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay
After staying at this resort I am very surprised at the negative reviews it has received. Our stay was short, but very nice indeed. The surroundings are beautiful and the cabins are very comfortable. My one small complaint would be that there were no table or reading lamps in the living room area. However, that was a minor inconvenience and I wouldn't let it deter me from staying there again if given the chance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tolle Lage, In unserem Blockhaus war alles vorhand
Wir waren leider nur 2 Tage dort. Es war Anfang August; 2.00 Uhr Nachts - fantastischer Sternenhimmel besser als in Namibia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Niki, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Lage
Ressort liegt mitten im Wald am Ende der Welt. Erholung ist hier Programm!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt
Das Desolation Resort war einer der Highlights unserer bisherigen Kanada Reisen. Wir haben in der Unit 8 gewohnt, direkt am Wasser. Die Aussicht auf den Okeover Arm inkl. täglicher Seeadler Show war herrlich und wir haben sie jeden Abend von unserer wunderschönen Terrasse genossen. Die kostenlosen Kayaks waren toll, auch als Anfänger konnten wir in den ruhigen Gewässern herumpaddeln. Lebensmittel besorgt man sich am besten vorab in Powell River, hier gibt es eine große Auswahl. Unser Aufenthalt war wirklich unvergesslich, wer Ruhe und Natur liebt, wird sich hier wohlfühlen.

10/10 Excellent

Bikeload, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschön gelegen am Powell Lake.
Leben im Schloss am See. Ein absoluter Traum. Wir waren nur für eine Nacht dort, haben nebenan in Lund eingekauft und dann auf der Terrasse Abendessen und am nächsten Morgen das Frühstück genossen!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt..Whow
Traumhafte Haueser mitten in den Wäldern und dann noch direkt am Meer!! Wir waren alle begeistert! Der Empfang war herzlich und familiär, die Chefin spricht hervorragend deutsch. Wir hatten oberen Stock eines Traumhauses, das schoenste,die Nr 8, fuer uns allein. Der fast rundumgehende Balkon mit Tisch Stühlen und Grill, war direkt überm Meer. Ein Traum, das Weinchen auf dem Balkon bei Sonnenuntergang war toll! Mit den hauseigenen Kajaks erstmal sofort eine kleine Tour gemacht. Das Meer ist hier wie ein ruhiger See, selbst unsere kleine Tochter hat das allein in einem Einerkajak geschafft...für sie das Groesste. Am naechsten Morgen im absolut charmanten Restaurant The laughing Oyster, Fußweg 15 Minuten, und dort nach delikatem hausgemachtem Applepie und Kaffee bis zum Abwinken tolle Tips bekommen. Also nachmittags gleich mit Pickniktasche nach Lund, ca 3 km, und dort das Wassertaxi nach Savory Island. Traumstrände, und in unserem Fall Traumwetter. Baden wie im Süden, kleiner Spaziergang über die Insel und Einkehr in kleinen Lokal. Danach wieder in die Lodge und abends zu tollem Abend in Laughing Oyster mit Buddy Holly Livemusik. Das Essen ist nicht billig, aber absolut hervorragend. Leider hatten wir hier nur 2 Nächte gebucht, das nächste Mal bleiben wir garantiert länger. Hier ist das Wetter auch meist genial, selbst wenn es im Rest des Landes regnet..Sunshine Coast eben!