Heriot Bay Inn
673 Hotel Rd Heriot Bay, British Columbia V0P 1H0 Canada
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#4 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Quadra Island
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Welcome to Heriot Bay Inn, your Quadra Island “home away from home.” Heriot Bay Inn aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Heriot Bay Inn features a gift shop, campground, marina 10 rooms a suite and 3 cabins. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant and pub. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Herons Restaurant @ Heriot Bay Inn, or the HBI Pub. Heriot Bay Inn puts the best of Quadra Island at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Children's playground
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Public wifi
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Hiking
Billiards
Darts
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Karaoke
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Meeting rooms
Gift shop
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun deck
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
First aid kit
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Marina View
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45Car recommended
Grade: 45 out of 100
71Restaurantswithin 10 km
24Attractionswithin 10 km
673 Hotel Rd Heriot Bay, British Columbia V0P 1H0 Canada
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We did the whole hotel booking and had a prime rib and Yorkshire dinner for 50-ish people .I must say sadly it was the worst meal for $90 possible. The Yorkshire’s were raw and the same size as the muffin tin little dough pucks. I get that sometimes there is a failure, but upon sending an email to management I didn’t even get an apology. Terrible service, terrible food. It seem like we were just a pain in their butts.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded 2 days ago
We are so sorry this was your experience! We remember your group and you were all fantastic. Definitely not a pain in our butt ! Please email info@heriotbayinn and we will respond to your concern. All feedback is appreciated and very important to improve moving forward . Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
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We had chicken burgers which were very good. Salad was good. The fries served on other orders were large portions and very tasty. Cold beer on tap and good service. Will be back next year when back on Quadra. There was 7 of us all meals were good. There was a band starting at dinner. We had drinks first as kitchen closed so food did not start until dinner time.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Check kitchen open times
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Dec. 17, 2022
Thank you so much for coming to see us! Looking forward to your next visit!
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Stopped in for a very late lunch with my 84 year old father on a very hot day. Must have been too much for the server when I asked if we could sit outside, away from the bar crowd. Two kinds of soup or salad were all that was available. After pointing out that we were still outside waiting, the server eventually sauntered out, took our order, then meandered back a while later to say they were out of the soup. At that point I had had enough. It may be a great watering hole for locals, but I wouldn’t waste the $$ on indifferent service and no food.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Aug. 10, 2022
I am sorry this was the service you received. We are extremely short staffed this season so can only offer soup and salad during some hours when we first open for the day. Some of our lawn areas are self serve and some are full service. Our staff are working really hard to keep us up and running but we do recognize that sometimes we make mistakes. apologies for your not great service it will be brought up with the team. We appreciate all feedback.
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A beautiful Heritage Hotel, with all the quirks of an old Hotel. Very friendly staff, and helpful. Amazing setting. Beautiful garden flows out to the waters edge with lots of comfortable seating. Excellent food in dining room or pub. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Jun. 30, 2022
you described us perfectly ;) Thankyou for your kind review !
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On May 29 we were at the Harriet Bay dinning room for dinner. The food was disgusting. The fish in the fish and chips was grey. The batter was not cooked all through. I can’t believe it was cod as indicated on the menu. We all left with a sickening taste in our mouths the rest of the evening. The waitress brought 2 meals and about 10 minutes later brought the other 2 (We were a party of 4). 2 dirty plates were picked up and the other two got got picked up 15 minutes later. The waitress spent more time visiting with the male waiter and didn’t even ask how our food was. We will not be back as it was a rotten experience that we do not wish to repeat.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Jun. 7, 2022
We are so extremely sorry this was your experience. I am not sure why these problems occurred with your party, It is not or normal service and we will be bringing it up with the staff that were on shift. We would like to offer for you to return and try again. Please email info@heriotbayinn.com if you would be interested in giving us another chance. Thank you for your review, all feedback is crucial ( good or bad) in creating, maintaining and evolving the best we can.
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never fails we stop in twice a year and food in the pub for restaurant is always great . After a day out on the water this cant be beat . Love the local flair that comes with the place . Every year this stop keeps getting better and better
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Spent one night on the docks and one at anchor . Fuel available for boats 40 feet or under I would say , restaurant food was great and the local characters made it special . The pub was a blast at night . Nice to visit these places before the busy summer season hits I am told
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Date of stay: May 2022
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We camped here recently in a waterfront site. We truly loved being right on the water and watching all of the boats in the marina. We were quite surprised with how close the campsites are to each other. The trailer next to us had a slide out which was actually overlapping our concrete pad by a few inches. To add to the sites being extremely close together, people seemed to have no problem walking right next to our RV and through our site. Maybe the resort could build a designated path along the water, and encourage people to walk on the path rather than right through the middle of campsites that are occupied with campers? We loved the pub, and had some great drinks on the grassy area looking out over the marina. I would stay here again, but would be a bit better prepared for people to wander through our site whenever they wanted.…
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Aug. 28, 2021
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry you experienced so much walk through traffic going through your site. There is a very obvious path in front off all the sites but I will bring your idea forward about adding more signage or pathways to redirect guests. Our campsites are quite tight and I do hope you were informed of that before you came. Thanks for your visit and you feedback. We look forward to having you back!
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This is a smaller, older hotel so set expectations accordingly. But we have stayed here a half dozen times and simply love the atmosphere. This is a great place to spend a couple nights on the way to Cortes or a good base for nearby outdoor activities. Not so much if you are looking to spend a week getting pampered at the spa. There is a rich history here and you can feel it as you climb the stairs. The rooms in the main hotel are not huge but they are clean and fully functional. We slept great. There are some larger cottages outside of the main building if that’s what you need. We just love checking in here, a step back in time. Staff are great and so are the restaurant (Heron’s) and pub downstairs.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Oct. 14, 2020
Thank you for coming to stay with us! It warms our big old heart to hear you appreciate the history and coziness of our place. Looking forward to your next visit :) Cheers!
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Superb location, particularly afternoon and evening. Our double room was very small (although there may be larger rooms) with bare minimum of facilities and equipment; in particular, there was no kettle or means of making tea or coffee. No breakfast is available so we had to drive some distance to get even a cup of coffee. TAKE YOUR OWN KETTLE ETC.! The restaurant food was mixed - a few excellent dishes, mainly seafood, and the rest unremarkable. They try to promote wine from Quadra. The rose was palatable but only try the red if you like the savour of boot-polish dissolved in vinegar. They charged $1.25 (plus tax and tip) to provide mustard with a steak - silly really because the revenue is trivial but it annoys the customer to the point of deducting a star.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip: It's worth trying to get their best room if you don't mind having only one bed.
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Response from Alli Taylor, Other at Heriot Bay Inn
Responded Sep. 14, 2020
Thank you for your review, Our hotel is over 100 years old and does have smaller rooms. We also offer a suite that sleeps 8 with a full kitchen and 3 cabins with full kitchens. Maybe one of those would have suited your needs better. Because of the strange times we are in we do not serve breakfast at this time. Normally we offer free coffee in the hallway but since we can't offer communal buffet style spaces it was not offered this season. We apologize for that. We do like to support our local winery and realize it is not for everyone but some people really do enjoy it! As for the mustard, we do charge for extra sides except for regular mustard and ketchup which is free. If you asked for Dijon there would have been a charge. If by chance you were improperly charged for regular mustard we would be happy to send you a refund in exchange for that extra star ;)
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PRICE RANGE
US$95 - US$116 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
heriot bay inn and marina hotel quadra island
LOCATION
CanadaBritish ColumbiaQuadra Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heriot Bay Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Heriot Bay Inn?
Nearby attractions include Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park (2.0 km), Quadra Island Farmers' Market & Bazaar (6.8 km), and Dick Murphy Park (7.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Heriot Bay Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Heriot Bay Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Heriot Bay Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Anglers Dining, Harbour Grill, and Riptide Marine Pub.
Are pets allowed at Heriot Bay Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Heriot Bay Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.