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1 Shearwater Road Shearwater BC, British Columbia V0T 1B0 Canada
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#1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Denny Island
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Shearwater is located in the Great Bear Rainforest on the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Situated on Denny Island about 450km north of Vancouver, 3.5km East of Bella Bella and 100km West of Bella Coola. We offer all-inclusive fishing packages, ecotours, accommodations, bar & grill, 1500 ft of moorage space in our marina, a full-service shipyard, fuel services and retail stores including grocery, liquor and marine hardware and water taxi services throughout the central coast of BC.
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Free internet
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Fishing
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Fireplace
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Family rooms
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1 Shearwater Road Shearwater BC, British Columbia V0T 1B0 Canada
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This is one of the worst companies that I have dealt with in at least the past decade. A friend and I booked a trip to Shearwater Resort, on short notice, to stay there from Thursday to Sunday. On Wednesday, the evening before our trip, I called the resort to re-confirm the booking and to also advise that we would be partaking in their meal plan and would therefore not be bringing our own food. I was assured by Angelina that they had our reservation and were awaiting us, whereas she also confirmed the meal plan. We left our town the next afternoon for the 6-hour drive to Bella Coola, which would then be followed by a 3-hour boat ride to the lodge. To note is that there is no mobile phone service available during the 6-hour wilderness drive. Imagine our surprise, when arrived in Bella Coola at 8:00 PM, preparing to launch our boat, we received an email on my friend’s phone, advising us that our reservation had been cancelled. Stupefied, my friend phoned the resort and was advised that the cancellation was due to increased Covid-19 cases in Vancouver and Victoria, as well as concern by the Heiltsuk FN community. To note is that Vancouver and Victoria are 500 km from our town of residence and that our town, even at the time of this writing, still does not have, or has had, one single documented case of Covid-19; but I do have empathy for the FN concerns. Stranded in a village with a population of 1,000; with no food or accommodation, my friend protested, as the prospect of a 6-hour return journey, towing a 5,000 lb boat at night, was not something that we were looking forward to. That aside, we would not have made it back, as all the gas stations along the way close at 5:00 PM and we were almost out of fuel. A chap at the resort, who did not identify himself, said he would check with his colleagues and call right back. He did not phone back to this day. With the sun setting, we scrambled to find accommodation and finally found a place to stay. It is quite disconcerting that the resort cancelled our reservation literally when at their doorstep, did not offer to source us alternate accommodation or offer even the least bit of support. They not only ruined our vacation, but we are out a substantial amount of money. My friend and I both, in the following days, separately emailed the lodge (to several of their email addresses) to voice our displeasure, with no reply forthcoming to date. They simply don't care and this should be a warning to potential travelers that, if you have to cancel your booking with them for whatever reason, you will lose your deposit but, if they cancel your booking on a whim, you have no recourse whatsoever and are on your own. To make it clear: Covid-19 and the Heiltsuk FN are not the problems here; it is the resort's handling of the situation and their utter lack of caring, empathy or support. All they seem to care about is your money :( Bernd Eisele Williams Lake…
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Date of stay: July 2020
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This place is a total rip off. Disgusting hotel, restaurant is awful. Overpriced gouge town. Boats are unsafe. On top of all this Shearwater also has very shady business practices in relation to the local fisheries, local environment, business operations, and fails to consult properly with the local Heiltsuk Nation whose territory is where the resort lies. Take your money elsewhere, there are plenty of local options that provide way better service and value!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: Go elsewhere! Look around lots of local BnB's/cabins, smaller resorts too, Bella Bella has...
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amazing huge fish, great guides, great service, amazing food, beautiful fishing areas. Highly recommend. I went with my whole family. We did an all inclusive trip, I didn't have to plan anything. Best fishing trip of my life.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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I enjoyed the seabus ride over. The resort has several stores and a restaurant. There is also a private gift shop and coffee shop on site and a laundromat which I didn’t need to visit but other visitors seemed happy with. It’s a great place to relax. The restaurant was good with the prices you would expect at a resort.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from ShearwaterBC, Guest Relations Manager at Shearwater Resort & Marina
Responded Aug. 5, 2019
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon!
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There is such an opportunity here for a great resort. Good fishing, kayaking, hiking etc. the season is short for these guys to make any money and they are trying to up their game but they have a load of work to do. The pub menu needs to be reworked. So visit with that in mind and you will have a great time.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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CanadaBritish ColumbiaDenny Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Shearwater Resort & Marina
What are some of the property amenities at Shearwater Resort & Marina?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Shearwater Resort & Marina?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Shearwater Resort & Marina?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Does Shearwater Resort & Marina have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Shearwater Resort & Marina offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Shearwater Resort & Marina?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Shearwater Resort & Marina offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.