Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a ceiling light fixture.
A modern hotel with a prominent logo, large windows, and a stone facade.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a reception desk.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4429 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 2J9
  • Place, Creative Rift Studio and Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, qathet Visitor Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Willingdon Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Powell River, BC (YPW)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Waterways, A Boutique Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

During your stay at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Creative Rift Studio and Gallery. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from Creative Rift Studio and Gallery and 12 minutes by foot from Max Cameron Dog Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Waterways, A Boutique Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Waterways, A Boutique Hotel was completed in February 2025.

This Powell River hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 13762
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Marine Inn Powell River
Marine Powell River
Marine Inn Hotel
Marine Inn Powell River
Marine Inn Hotel Powell River

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 536 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, very clean and a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated and overall very nice. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, friendly check-in. Great location for short stays—would definitely book again if/when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and bathroom. Gorgeous view and good central location. Friendly staff - would go there again. Quiet too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room for 2 queen beds, but the staff was nice, it was clean, and in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very courteous, room was very clean. Bed was great and the shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Clean updated rooms and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and pet friendly. Staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accomodating and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, modern bathroom, small, congested room, good location close to ferry, clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms, great friendly staff- highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exception friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice location, nice room, nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly & professional staff, clean room with water view. Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was so comfortable. Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older building, but it was clean and comfortable for our one night stay. Staff was friendly. There is limited parking. It's pretty much right off the ferry, which was nice. Plenty of places to eat within walking distance. For the money, it was a decent room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, good job done on the renovations. Close to everything and the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Recently updated hotel, super clean and friendly staff. Close to restaurants and shops. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026