Shearwater Resort & Marina
1 Shearwater Road Denny Island, Bc, British Columbia V0T 1B0 Canada
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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 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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Sauna
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Fishing
Meeting rooms
Massage
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
ATM on site
First aid kit
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Fireplace
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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English
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1 Shearwater Road Denny Island, Bc, British Columbia V0T 1B0 Canada
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Bella Bella Airport
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The resort and marina is in a beautiful location near Bella Bella. We stayed one night before our sailing trip departed. Our room was small with a twin and a double bed and a small bathroom. The sink is outside the bathroom which I like so one person can use toilet or shower and the other can use the sink. Plenty of towels and nice toiletries. The hotel has a decent dining room and bar with a small lounge area. We ate dinner with a group of six people and it took over an hour for our food to come. My salmon dish was delicious. For two people, it took even longer so they got 10% off. There is only one restaurant option in the evening and another for breakfast. Breakfast was a large portion, tasted good and was served quickly. The onsite gift shop is small but has an amazing variety of products on offer, very impressive. There is also a grocery store but we didn't get to visit it.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Very nice helpful staff. The rooms are pretty basic and not great sound insulation between the rooms. We slept fine and enjoyed ourselves at the local pub and a small take out cafe nearby. Wifi doesn’t really work. Having said all that - if we’re back in Bella Bella, we’d stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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By far the most adventurous ecotour fishing trip we’ve ever taken. Heli-hiking flightseeing was unbelievable! We had an incredible introduction to the Great Bear Rainforest. The guides are incredibly knowledgable. A long time dream was answered as we saw a Spirit Bear. Beyond amazing we hiked, and climbed around the shore to our perfect chosen spot to picnic and later traverse through this untouched exhilarating sanctuary.
Shearwater Resort also showed us the most amazing fishing experience we’ve have ever had...And yes I caught a Monster 33lb Salmon!
Great tasty food and acommodation was comfortable, clean, well appointed and exceeded our expectations. Our new friends at the hotel and fish guides are wonderful. Interesting clientele to mingle with, likely the top 5% of the world. This ecotour fishing trip was absolutely fantastic. A vacation of a lifetime. We will be back. Well worth the money!
Shearwater Resort also showed us the most amazing fishing experience we’ve have ever had...And yes I caught a Monster 33lb Salmon!
Great tasty food and acommodation was comfortable, clean, well appointed and exceeded our expectations. Our new friends at the hotel and fish guides are wonderful. Interesting clientele to mingle with, likely the top 5% of the world. This ecotour fishing trip was absolutely fantastic. A vacation of a lifetime. We will be back. Well worth the money!
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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While the hotel staff (front desk) was amazing to deal with, the management was horrible. They pay lip service, but for the 4 weeks I was there for work, the wifi was completely down the entire time. Two of us went to the business office to ask if it was going to get fixed and the GM first tried to say it must be our devices. When I explained that the desk staff was sick and tired of getting hassled about the not-existent wifi, only then did she admit to me that they were having problems with their StarLink. When we asked when it would be fixed, she gave us some BS line about how StarLink is destroying the ozone layer! I knew right then and there that there was no hope. The entire month we were there NO WIFI and little to none LTE service.
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The GM said she would get back to us within 24 hours with an update and I'm still waiting long after I've returned home after 4 weeks!
Also, front desk staff working their butts off since there were many days that there were little or NO housekeepers whatsoever. The desk staff was closing the desk and trying to clean rooms themselves.
The place is in quite a state of disrepair and really needs a lot of TLC to improve it.
I think they know they're almost the only game in town, so they know they have you. $250 for a 10'x12' room with a shared bathroom (likely with a stranger on the other side of the door).
You can see an example of people's frustrations below.
The GM said she would get back to us within 24 hours with an update and I'm still waiting long after I've returned home after 4 weeks!
Also, front desk staff working their butts off since there were many days that there were little or NO housekeepers whatsoever. The desk staff was closing the desk and trying to clean rooms themselves.
The place is in quite a state of disrepair and really needs a lot of TLC to improve it.
I think they know they're almost the only game in town, so they know they have you. $250 for a 10'x12' room with a shared bathroom (likely with a stranger on the other side of the door).
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Overworked and stressed front desk staff as they seem to get little support from management with...
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Response from Shearwater Marketing, Marketing at Shearwater Resort & Marina
Responded Sep 3, 2024
Shearwater Resort considers every review and all feedback seriously, and we apologize for the difficulties experienced and lack of connectivity during this summer season. We acknowledge the issues with our wifi capabilities, and ask that all guests please be patient with us as we upgrade our wifi service. We are aware of the connectivity issues and they will continue until our infrastructure replacement is complete. Thank you for your feedback and patience while we continue to improve our infrastructure and offerings.
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Locals party hard and keep you awake all night, this used to be a high end resort but it’s gone really down hill with the new management. The gas station that fills your boat total rips you off , prices have increased and services have down hill.
Our family used to go here every year but won’t even bother now anymore after not being able to get any sleep when the management is keeping all the guest awake while they are drunk around a fire pit until 4am yelling , laughing and carrying on.
Definitely no respect for people waking at first light to go fishing.
I don’t think they want customers!
Our family used to go here every year but won’t even bother now anymore after not being able to get any sleep when the management is keeping all the guest awake while they are drunk around a fire pit until 4am yelling , laughing and carrying on.
Definitely no respect for people waking at first light to go fishing.
I don’t think they want customers!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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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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I have travelled the BC coast by water for most of my life and I find the coastal people warm, friendly and inviting. When I visited the Shearwater marina that all changed. The dock boy and his assistant were rude, aggressive, ego-centric and just all around jerks. When I was re-tieing my sail boat after they had done it different than is my customary fashion the dock boy took exception and told me that "if I didn't like the way he tied his knots I could f*** off and go anchor some where else. Needless to say I won't be mooring at their facility again. On the other hand I found the people of Shearwater warm, friendly, helpful, and inviting. Great ice cream and cookie store, and full facility boat lift and repair.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Shearwater Marketing, Marketing at Shearwater Resort & Marina
Responded Sep 3, 2024
Thank you for your review. We would like to follow up with you directly regarding this experience, if you could please reach out to us at info@shearwater.ca
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The room is tiny, dirty, TV barely worked, you have to share a bathroom. Overpriced but I guess they figure they are the only game in town (which they are not). The inn keepers were extremely odd and rude. Did I tell you how dirty this place was? It looked like the comforters hadn't been washed and they smelled horrible. I was hoping the food at the restaurant was better. It was overpriced and not very good.
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Date of stay: May 2013Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â There are many bed and breakfasts and house rentals. I would never recommend this place.
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We stopped in Shearwater twice this summer on our boat. Dock accommodations were great, but restaurant and other infrastructure need work. Food both times in the restaurant were barely edible...fish tacos were tired and chewy, salad greens were dirty and unwashed. When I mentioned it to our waitstaff, she was apologetic and comped our salad, to her credit. Returned something at the grocery and rather than credit my account, I was charged again. The place just seems to be a bit slipshod and needs a facelift. But the ice cream cafe is outstanding!
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Every aspect of the whole trip was excellent, the resort, the staff, the food and the fishing was exceptional . The scenery and wildlife is amazing. Way exceeded my expectations in every way. Hopefully will be back some day.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Hi Dale! We do have water (and electricity) on the dock! We hope to see you this year :)
There is limited free parking. Sorry no one has answered this for you before.
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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.
What food & drink options are available at Shearwater Resort & Marina?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Shearwater Resort & Marina?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Does Shearwater Resort & Marina have airport transportation?
Yes, Shearwater Resort & Marina offers airport transportation 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 meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.