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Pioneer Inn by the River

2.0 star property
Motel in Port Hardy with free parking

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Family Studio Suite
Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds
Along the river, Pioneer Inn by the River offers a serene escape with its garden and inviting terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy express check-out, and take advantage of barbecue grills. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Business Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Business Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
8405 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0

What's nearby

  • Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port Hardy Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Quarterdeck Marina - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port Hardy Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Hardy, BC (YZT) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seto's Wok & Grill Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mo's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ha'me Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sporty Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pioneer Inn by the River

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Pioneer Inn by the River. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 20 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Inn by the River pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of CAD 20 per day and a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pioneer Inn by the River?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pioneer Inn by the River on Sept 3, 2025 start from CA $159.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pioneer Inn by the River?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pioneer Inn by the River?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM– 2:00 PM for a fee of CAD 20.

What time is check-out at Pioneer Inn by the River?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Pioneer Inn by the River located?

Situated in Port Hardy, this motel is steps from Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Port Hardy Harbour and Fisherman's Wharf. Quarterdeck Marina and Vancouver Island Regional Library - Port Hardy Branch are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Pioneer Inn by the River Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 291 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff, breakfast snacks for the am, great restaurant adjacent to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice surroundings property and spacious room for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff and good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Older but extremely comfortable and very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Amenities
Owner is very nice and was available after midnight because of our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rustic well run clean well organized. Suites are great for families. Restaurant had great food .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was happy to stay in office to check us in after midnight because our ferry was late
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

victor

Disliked: Amenities
It was close to the ferry was its only attribute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
great location near ferry terminal, needs major renovation, polite and efficient check in, good location for fishing charters, reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and accomodating, with a large refrigerator and cook stove in the kitchenette. The living area was comfortable. The setting was great for those of us who live rural, natural beauty. The building itself badly needed exterior paint and maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

QINGXING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and serviceable, nothing fancy. The manager lived onsite and was friendly but hard to understand at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

It was a wonderful experience and this I know I will never go again to north Ontario
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight on/off the ferry. Nice ppl. Clean. A little dated, but still good. Area around property absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Disliked: Amenities
The photos didn't match the rooms. More maintenance needs to be done overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Price for one night for what we got, the sofa bed almost didn’t pull out we were afraid to pull out, lack of amenity for price, room had a weird smell
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and adequate, I can't really comment more than that. We arrived around 1 a.m., (ferry from Rupert) just slept and left as soon as we got up. Staff member was nice, he waited for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable place to stay less than a 10 minute drive away from the BC Ferry to Prince Rupert. The only downsides we found were the very thin pillows on the bed and the noise made by travelers arriving on the ferry Prince Rupert between midnight and 1:00 am checking into their rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed need to be changed it’s too old and when you enter the room it’s not a good smell n
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice enough property. The bed was too hard and the price was steep considering we just needed a few hours sleep coming in off the ferry at 1 AM. But that of course was not their responsibility. They were gracious to be there to welcome us at that hour!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

The drapes and furniture were dirty to the extent that you didn't want to touch them The bed on the other hand was new and clean sheets. It had and old quilted spread which I discarded. The bathroom was clean but the Reno was done by a not so handy handyman. A "C" for effort. It was very expensive for the lack of quality but they have a captive ferry trade Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Errol

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people but property needs updating!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025