Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Harbour Quay - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Cathedral Grove - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park - 80 min drive - 70.4 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 81 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 85 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Tim Hortons - 14 min walk
Subway - 3 min drive
About this property
Ocean Marina Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Port Alberni with a stay at Ocean Marina Hotel. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Off-lead area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
5 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Dining table
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 20.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Ocean Marina Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ocean Marina Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Marina Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ocean Marina Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
What's the area around Ocean Marina Hotel like?
Ocean Marina Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture and 8 minutes' walk from Raptors Centre.
Ocean Marina Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6,4
Good
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6,6/10
Cleanliness
6,6/10
Staff & service
5,4/10
Amenities
5,6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6,2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
16 October 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
05 October 2024
Cheaper than staying in the west coast of the island - but the cleanly, overall look, and experience was sub par - however, it was offered at a lower price than stays in uchelet - that made it acceptable- port area is nice
Magesh
Magesh, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
03 October 2024
Hollie
Hollie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
02 October 2024
Our room smelled like a smoking room, there was no hot water to shower and a terrible shower set up that was missing basic supplies. Couldn’t open windows at all to air it out, unhelpful check in with added fees. Not clean
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
I stay at lots of hotels all around northern/southern BC , Alberta , Saskatchewan, and Manitoba for work and just my own traveling experience. This hotel is by far one of the worst ones I’ve been at , I wish I read some of the reviews before dropping in . The first night I came back on a Friday night and the front door was locked and you are not given a scan card or nothing to get back in . It does say the door is locked after 11 but in a Friday night seems a little crazy especially when visiting a town . I ended up sleeping in my truck that night cause I couldn’t get in . The next day the water was out and the day before I had no hot water . The rooms themselves are fine if you don’t look too hard at the carpet and the walls which could use a good cleaning . I would not recommend staying here if you are coming to port alberni especially if you are going out at night cause then you will not be able to get back into the hotel .
Colton
Colton, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
25 September 2024
Bed bugs. Low water pressure on bathroom sink
Paul
Paul, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 September 2024
No ac and its hid beside the tv cabinet.
No hot water, and the tub drain is plugged.
No screen in the window and to lock it, it leaves a 2" opening.
It has carpet and its very dirty.
It looks like the last time it was renovated was back in the 80's
Roger
Roger, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 September 2024
Doesn't matter what time of day tried to shower no hot wster. Noisy could here every step up and down stairs aswell as elevator. Bucksnort pub was great food however and service was excellent.
Amber
Amber, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2024
Danilo
Danilo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
13 September 2024
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Hanah
Hanah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
04 September 2024
Hotel spelt like cat urine. Staff had trouble understanding me (speaking English). Tried to give me a room I did not request. Would not stay here again.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 September 2024
Jules
Jules, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 August 2024
Yu Ting
Yu Ting, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 August 2024
Overall good experience. Only downsides were if you open the window there isn’t a screen to prevent bugs and rain from coming in and the shower water setting was either too cold or too hot.
Harpal
Harpal, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
21 August 2024
Terrible place and barely slept as my partner and I felt very unsafe in this "hotel" due to poor service, people smoking and talking loudly outside late at night, unprofessional signage, and a TV cabinet with a missing TV giving eery vibes...
Joaquin
Joaquin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 August 2024
It’s an old hotel
Norma
Norma, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 August 2024
The property is ok ish, it worked for a night. The cleaning was ok but the building needs maintenance and a proper deep clean. The staff are polite but not outgoing and had difficulty with English.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 August 2024
Helpful staff, nice clean room.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 August 2024
Weird smell in the hotel. Front desk called my room at 1030pm and when I finally woke up and picked up the phone I couldn’t understand what they were asking.
Derek
Derek, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 August 2024
it was a bad choice. dirty. bad beds. no towels in bathroom. tv not working. restaurant closed on Monday along with most in town. no screens on windows so the bugs and rain gets in if you open them. ice maker and vending machines out of order.
kevin
kevin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
09 August 2024
Most expensive dive I’ve ever stayed at
Room was okay. Bed was alright, but pillows were horrible, had to go buy new ones. The pub attached to the hotel had great service and food. Walked around the area, not much to see.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
08 August 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
05 August 2024
Shower not working properly, throwing hot water only. Staff didn’t clean room for next day