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Bell 2 Lodge - Pristine scenery, comfortable accommodation and everyday amenities make Bell 2 Lodge the ideal stopover on your way to and from the Yukon/Alaska. Our log chalets [rooms available from mid-April to late November] are complete with ensuite bathrooms and wood burning stoves. The Bell 2 Coffee Shop and Gas Station are open year round and offer homemade soups, sandwiches and small snacks. Other amenities include showers, laundry, basic satellite internet and telephone. We accept all major credit cards. In the winter months Bell 2 Lodge is home to Last Frontier Heliskiing.
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Mid-range
Languages Spoken
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Stewart Cassiar Highway, Meziadin Lake Provincial Park, Kitimat-Stikine District, British Columbia Canada
Easy check in after hours. They charge extra if your kids stay, the shower head and shower needed some help in the Cougar room (water sprinkles out on the floor), our scrambled eggs at breakfast were runny and the food was somewhat cold and mediocre. I really liked the room overall besides the shower and enjoyed the overall look and space of the place. Also, be prepared for a 7am wake up call from the loud helicopters that seem to take off every 15 minutes starting around 7am. The staff were very welcoming and kind. This place has the potential to be amazing. It is very clean.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:If you are a light sleeper you might want to bring some ear plugs.
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Response from Cameo Hutman, Other at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi Kassie, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Bell 2 Lodge and we mean that genuinely. The shower head in Cougar has been adjusted…no more water on the floor. Sometimes (rarely actually) the reviews that guests leave can be slightly misleading to the audience, as certain facts have been omitted. With reference to your comments on the kid's room. We’d like to take a moment to include all the details and thus remove any ‘artist license’. You made a booking for 1 person online. You then contacted us by email to say you had made a mistake and that you were in fact 2 adults, 2 children over 12 and 1 under 12. We advised you by return email that children under 12 stay for free and there would be an additional charge for the 2 kids over 12. You didn’t receive this email at until you arrived at the lodge. Upon arrival, you told us that you had never before been charged for your children to stay at accommodation and that our policy is strange to you. As a gesture of goodwill, we waived the charge for one of the children. You remained displeased. The helicopter action at Bell 2 Lodge is part of our DNA both summer and winter. Most of our guests travel in winter from the other side of the planet to be around helicopters. Most summer guests enjoy the novelty and there are (the very) few that don’t. The helipad is at least 150m from any of the chalets and the sound is buffered by several buildings between. But yes, you can certainly hear them. Earplugs for those that sleep lightly are a good idea for those traveling (almost) anywhere. Currently, the environment in which we are operating and the way in which we operate is unrecognizable when compared with when we started almost 30 years ago. We have constantly evolved but we have learnt that sometimes we must be clear (firm) with some customers, be it in a private or public forum. It is that consistency in effort to be fair that has shaped how we operate. We have never tried to be everything to everyone and have succeeded in pleasing most. And finally, your eggs. We are running a restaurant run by human, human beings. If your eggs came out cold or too runny then send them back. Writing a review on this platform doesn’t solve the issue for you, us or the next customer. As you can see from the vast majority of all our other reviews, folks hold our F&B offering in reasonably high regard. For all you reading this and considering a trip, please, please, please note: We of course endeavor for there not to be, but IF there is a problem during your stay, tell us instantly. That way we can either fix it or explain why we can’t. We do appreciate the positive aspects of your review very much. Thank you.
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A little highway robbery going on here with their gas prices. It was the most we paid driving from Edmonton to Fairbanks Alaska, including in northern Yukon. No real reason for such high prices. However the breakfast buffet was great and not too bad a price at $18. The whole place seems a little pretentious for what it offers on the lonely Cassier Highway. I guess you pay oasis prices for this type of facility on this highway.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from PeterB11422, General Manager at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded Aug 14, 2019
Hello BHorst, thank you for stopping in and taking the time to offer us some feedback. When you are as remote as we are there is an inherent added cost of getting supplies up here which is passed on the the consumer. I will double check the price of our fuel and make sure it is accurate. Again, thanks for the feedback! Safe travels!
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Driving on the highway 37a the Bell 2 lodge is one of the few places to stay. It is really in the middle of nowhere. The lodges are comfy and the restaurant is oke. There is a beautiful lake at walking distance. Due to the monopoly of the lodge, pricces are relatively high. They charge you for instance for the use of the internet. What dissatisfied us a bit was the unfriendly attitude of the staff.
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Rooms are good.
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Just stopped in for coffee heading down the Cassiar and was happily surprised at how stylish the buildings are and by the cafe’s menu. In addition to barista-made espresso and coffee drinks they offer freshly prepared salads and sandwiches, plus grab and go snacks and ice cream. There is also a restaurant and lodging, campsites and RV parking plus gas, diesel and propane. Unexpected full-service comforts in a beautiful, remote location.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Plan/call ahead - while the lodge has WiFi, the Cassiar Hwy (route 37) is remote primarily...
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Response from Cameo Hutman, Other at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded Aug 30, 2024
Thank you for the kind review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your coffee and stop over at our rustic remote lodge. While we no longer operate our RV park, we are happy to provide many services to aid you along your road trip. Please feel free to stop in anytime. Cameo Hutman, Lodge Manager
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I first contacted the Bell 2 Lodge in Jan of 2022 requesting a reservation for July 26, 2022. I was told they were in the height of their heliskiing ski season and to reach back out in May.
I once again contacted Bell 2 Lodge in March to see if by chance they would take my reservation. Again, they said they would start taking reservations on May 1st.
I called May 1st. Only to be told they were full, and not taking reservations for July. I was told they took all the reservations early. Contract workers.
If they had no plans on taking reservations, they should have been honest and told me right off the bat. We are traveling from North Carolina to the Arctic Ocean and back to NC. Honesty would have helped us out tremendously in our planning. Now, everything is booked. Avoid this place. They are very dishonest in what they say.
I would avoid this business at all costs. They are not honest by no means. And could care less how they handle customers.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip:Book a different hotel.
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Response from Cameo Hutman, Other at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded Jun 6, 2024
Hello Drifter Rick: We could just blame it all on COVID. We didn't, like many, know what was coming around the next corner. We certainly had to be very careful what we committed to and were very careful not to over commit. In this particular case we could have promised you a room and then (well within our rights cancelled it) or not given it to you at all, which is this case what we chose to do. Did you get what you wanted? No. Were we dishonest? No. If you pass through again, please feel free to ask for Cameo (Lodge Manager) or Jonathan (General Manager) and we would be happy to improve your experience. Thank you, Bell 2 Lodge Manager, Cameo Hutman
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We had lunch in the cafe attached to Bell 2 Lodge and loved it. The welcome was great, very smiling and very warm. Order taking and service were quick. There is a very good choice of products on the menu and it is really very good. The turkey club sandwich was excellent and very filling, the Poutine also and superb Poke bowl with semi-cooked tuna, a real treat. Very reasonable price given the location of the café, lost in the middle of nowhere. I recommend without hesitation, we had a great time.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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In Sept 2024, Bell2 hosted my party of over 12. For our stay at Bell2, my party required some unique arrangements, which evolved prior to and on the day of our arrival. The staff, particularly the Assistant Manger, addressed the needs of my party with patients, grace, innovation, and a smile. I can't thank Bell2 enough for making our stay productive, enjoyable, and restful. I highly recommend Bell2!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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So this is the 3rd time submitting this review after they had my review removed for some minor contribution violation...
We see multiple signs for the lodge with all its amenities, WiFi and groceries and decide to skip Iskut and go here. We arrive to see Bell 2 Lodge's grocery store (as indicated by the grocery logo on their sign), consists of pop, chips and candy bars!
I inquire about the multiple misleading signs to which their clerk says, "yeah, I have been telling them to fix that." According to her, other unsuspecting southbound tourists had also complained about the misleading signs that persuaded them to come here only to be confronted with no food.
Judging by Bell 2 Lodge's repeated removal of my review suggests that this is indeed a deliberate ploy to get hungry, desperate tourists, instead you caused a 4 yo girl to go to bed hungry.
Before the "management" tries to remove my review again or responds with some indignant sanctimonious response, just FIX YOUR SIGN!
Like others said, don't support a place that deliberately deceives travelers.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Steve R, Manager at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded Sep 23, 2016
Seems there must be some kind of confusion here. The signs we have on the highway are as follows: “Expect the Unexpected” x 2 (1 North & 1 South of the lodge), “Comfy Beds”x 1, “BC Craft Beers” x 1, “Organic Meals” x 1, “Outdoor Hot Tub” x 1, “Bell 2 Lodge – 2 km” x 1 , “Bell 2 Lodge – 2.4 km” x 1. We consider it reasonable to promote these services as we offer 365 days a year. We also offer a WIFI internet connection by satellite which provides a solid (but not particularly fast) connection to aprx 50 users at once and therefore, charge a fee for this service. We do not provide groceries and therefore don't advertise this. We can only assume that maybe there was a confusion with a sign referring to another lodge? If you'd like to talk to us about any aspect of this issue or anything, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me at +1 250 275 4770 and we'll be happy to help. Amon (Lodge Manager)
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If you find yourself here, then it's too late. The trap has closed. just realize that money is no object and you are about to be fleeced like a sheep. One of the bigger disappointments on our summer odyssey that will span from Houston Texas to Homer Alaska and back. The Bell 2 Lodge gives good face, like an oasis in a dessert or in this case the middle of nowhere. When I originally booked this location I wanted to stay an extra day to look around and see the sights, but the first thing that you will notice when you pull into the parking lot is the absurd swarms of biting flies that act as if they are trying to break your window out so they can get to you. It's like something out of a cheap, scary, Sci-Fi horror movie. Then you notice that regular gas is $1.35 per Liter or $5.13 per gallon. That set the tone for what came next. the room which had the bare essentials goes for almost $300.00 a night after they add in the additional room taxes. There on-site restaurant continues the trend with $20.00 hamburgers after tax and the hamburger is not big. The best is that when you arrive they give you a complimentary Wi-Fi code for 30 minutes of free service. There Wi-Fi is extremely poor and I was unable to even stay logged onto it to check my emails. The thing I like the most about this sheering shack was the additional Wi-Fi charges. Yes your first 30 minutes is complimentary but if you need more then that is going to cost you. How much you ask? Try $89.60 for 5 hours. The room we stayed in was the Raven and it was located in the far back of the property on the second floor. The room had 2 queen size beds that were comfortable and will provide good sleep quality if you deploy the mosquito nets that they have hanging above the beds. We had 3 people in our room so we had another rollaway bed brought in but after the first hour they couldn't sleep on it without a mosquito net. The room has no Air-Conditioning so you have to open the windows and door to ventilate the cabin. That's when the bugs come for you. There is no TV so if you bring kids just know that there is no internet, TV, and the bugs will eat them if they go outside. The room did not have a refrigerator or microwave that you would normally find in a room of this expense. The bathroom did have good water pressure and the hot water was plentiful. This is also a camp ground so there are people with camp trailers next to you. The night I stayed, there was a loud drunken party going on with some colorful language being banned about. The property has a centrally located hot tub that sets under a gazebo and I was amazed at how the drunks could set out there with the mosquitos but, they did. One guy was extremely loud and when I looked out the window he was just standing next to the gazebo talking loud to his friends while urinating in front of everyone like this was the excepted practice. They all stopped parting around midnight so we were able to sleep. At 6 am someone thought it would be a good idea to start up a tractor and start dragging gravel to fix the camp roads. Somebody went out and stopped him after people started complaining. We got up packed our things and left. The best thing about the Bell 2 Lodge is that I will never have to go back there again in my life.
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Biting flies during the day and mosquitos at night bring lots of bug spray
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Response from Steve R, Manager at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded Jul 22, 2016
Thank you for the review, we appreciate and realize that without guests we would not be in business, therefore we take all reviews seriously and follow up all issues within our control. We have a unique business that is off the grid, self-sustaining with a wilderness location that is a drawback for some and a paradise (oasis) for others.
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We booked back in July and they didn't have our room ready check in time is 2 pm we didn't get here till 330pm. The phone in the room doesn't work. We had to ask several times for the extra stuff we required for our room and paid for. The coffee and supper was cold. The food was good. The area was clean. The room was clean and nice. Just the front desk staff and the gas/ cafe people are rude. Not friendly. Manager argues with customers.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Amon J, Manager at Bell 2 Lodge
Responded Nov 14, 2016
Cactus197295 Thank you for the review. Every review of our property is important, our aim is to ensure we offer all guests the best service we can provide. Unfortunately we did not deliver what we promised when you stayed with us. In every hospitality business, it is the people that make or break the operations. We are working hard to build a team that will consistently deliver the high standards of service we advertise. We sincerely hope you will return and and give us a chance to make up where we fell short. Kind Regards Amon Johnson - Lodge Manager
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There are more places to choose from in the Meziadin Lake Provincial Park area.
PRICE RANGE
C$259 - C$261 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CanadaBritish ColumbiaKitimat-Stikine DistrictMeziadin Lake Provincial Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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