Nestled along the banks of the serene Tlell River, surrounded by ancient forest and open sky, you’ll find the Haida House at Tllaal - a classic 10-room lodge. With its timeless and cozy log aesthetic, this is the perfect home base from which to start off on your Haida Gwaii adventure. The nightly rate structure is ideal for those who wish to self-explore the many eco-adventures, natural attractions and historical and cultural sites found on Haida Gwaii’s Graham and Moresby Islands. Gift shop and conference facilities on-site. Designed to blend harmoniously with the landscape and honour traditional Haida architecture, you’ll fall in love with our 12 new two-bedroom cedar cabins. Boasting a choice of dune, ocean, and forest views, each features a minibar kitchen and great room with fireplace, flatscreen TV, covered hot tub and outdoor shower. Enjoy a bed and breakfast cabin stay, or as part of a 3, 4 or 7-night all-inclusive package.
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2087 Beitush Road, Tlell, British Columbia V0T 1Y0 Canada
We spent four nights at Haida House. The resort is well-run with very friendly and accommodating staff (Thanks, Kathy and crew!). Take note that this is Haida Gwaii and supply chains to this part of the world mean things are not cheap, especially hotels. The rooms are comfortable but could use some updating, especially the bathrooms and room furniture. The large new cabins look fabulous, although we did not stay in them (only two of us and somewhat price-prohibitive). Note, there are almost no ocean views but there are nice river views from the lodge, not the cabins.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:Â If you have mobility issues get a ground floor room. There are no elevators.
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Response from Haida Tourism, Marketing at Haida House at Tllaal
Responded Jul 18, 2022
Hi watermaa - thank you for choosing Haida House for your stay on Haida Gwaii. It's great to hear you considered our resort well-run and accommodating. We also appreciate your feedback on the lodge room updates, as we are always looking for ways to improve our guest experience. We hope to see you again one day soon! - Haida House Staff and Management
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Originally an old bear hunting lodge from the 1970"s and has been modernized, although the bathrooms let you know the era it was built, very small. Main dining area and check in look like an add on and is stunning with the wood work, totems and masks. Breakfast was included with our BC ferries package, no sauna, pool, or games room available. If you are shy of spiders, webs and living in a tree line - caution. Staff were friendly and tried to help out. We stayed in the lodge part but there are 12 cabins available with ocean view. Access to a very long sandy beach is not well marked from the lodge, a short road walk gives you a better access. Huge glorious beach front, you can literally walk for 2 hours out (and then 2 hours back) and not run out of beach. No lodge maps available and no restaurants close by, you have to drive into Skidegate or Port Clements. There is a lovely restaurant at the lodge, very pricey and very limited menu for dinner only. Breakfast was included and it was not open for lunch. So we ate while out and about exploring. Beds were comfortable, rooms was hot, got a screen put in the window so we could leave the window open at night without fear of something crawling in. There was a portable fan in the room but it was not enough for us. Showers are small so if you are large you would have trouble.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Be prepared to drive a lot from this location. River view rooms or roof top with forest.
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The cottages are well appointed with a fridge and a microwave. The views of the ocean are okay, but reflects the privacy that each cottage has. The private hot tub was a highlight, including the outdoor shower near the hot tub.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Haida Tourism, Marketing at Haida House at Tllaal
Responded Jun 22, 2022
Thank you for sharing your review Barry! We are so glad you had a great stay in our new cabins and enjoyed the private hot tub. We hope to welcome you back to Haida House one day soon.
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A first visit to Haida Gwaii and we booked a four night package at Haida House. This included shuttles to and from Masset airport.
The hotel is in a lovely location on a spit of land with the Tlell river to the front and the sea to the rear. Very, very quiet.
We were in a cabin all of which face the sea and are accessed by a wooden boardwalk. The views are limited by a high sand dune but the beach is mere steps away. The cabins are very large and simply furnished with comfortable beds and a large sofa. There is a simple catering space which we didn't use. Storage for clothes was limited so we used the bed in the second bedroom which worked fine. All have a private hot tub on their deck.
Great shower and plenty of towels.
The restaurant is in the main house. Breakfast and dinner is honest and generous served by lovely staff and we enjoyed talking with fellow guests about our day's adventures.
The lodge is a former bear hunting lodge, thankfully in the past, and is now owned by the Haida nation. Credit to them for running an excellent lodge and showing the island at its best.
The package included opportunities to engage in learning about the Haida culture with unparalleled access to the carving houses and local creators. We learned a lot as a consequence.
All the guides were excellent and the management do an excellent job of delivering the best experience for their guests in an area which is not mainstream tourism.
Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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A most fabulous experience! The 7-day all-inclusive trip was truly outstanding. Everyone (Kathy, Phred, Marni, kitchen & dining room staff) was thoughtful, welcoming and knowledgeable. The chef accommodated my vegan diet for all meals including excursion lunches. Circumstances allowed for solo excursions with the Haida guide and naturalist, which allowed for bespoke activities. This personal retreat exceeded my expectations: solitude, food, accommodations, Haida culture & art and of course the soulful environment.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip:Â the new 2-bedroom cabins are a must; more expensive when a-la-cart but worth it!
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Response from Haida Tourism, Marketing at Haida House at Tllaal
Responded Jul 12, 2022
Wow... a 12 out of 10! Thank you debrawol, reviews like this one instantly make our day! We're elated to know your stay was outstanding, and the experience exceeded your expectations. If your travels bring you back to Haida Gwaii in the future, we'd love to host you again at Haida House at Tllaal. Take care, Haida House Staff and Management
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We found the room rather small, the toilet/combination was only slightly bigger than what you will find on a cruise ship. The sink and counter were part of the room and there was little space to hang clothes. That said the room had everything we needed including a fridge, microwave, a coffee maker, and the beds were comfortable. The location and ambiance of the hotel made up for the room size. Haida House is located in a beautiful location along the river. The area is peaceful and quiet well centered on Grahan Island. We were happy we chose to spend 3 of our 6 nights on Haida Gwaii there. The breakfasts were excellent with lots of choices. The hotel has an excellent restaurant and we were disappointed that it was not open on 2 of the nights of our stay. The staff at the hotel were lovely. However this seems to be the norm in Haida Gwaii, many restaurants seem to be only open on selected days. If like us you find there is nothing nearby open on a night you can always pick up something to eat in your room at the the CoOp grocery store. Just remember, grocery stores seem to close at 6 pm on the island. Nearby Haida House you will find the trail to the shipwreck, an interesting scenic trail along the river and beach. Port Clements is only a 20-minute drive and the Axe and Anchor is a dinner option if they are open. They were only open Wednesday-Sunday during our visit.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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I booked a 4-day tour package with Haida House, and by the end, I wish I had booked a 7-day! The cabin was spacious, spotless, and a wonderful retreat where I could see the sunrise over the beach every morning. It was great to have all the tours booked through Haida House, and I lucked out a bit ending up with private tours after another group cancelled due to illness. My tours around the island were with Marni who was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide and I enjoyed the many hours we spent together. Last but certainly not least, all the food was EXCELLENT. I would call it gourmet quality, and I looked forward to every breakfast and dinner. Thank you, Marni, Kathy, and all the staff at Haida House for making me feel very welcome and for a memorable solo trip to a remote corner of the world! I hope I find my way back some day.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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We had a pleasant stay in the lodge for 3 nights. The location is exceptional at the end of the road along the Tlell estuary; river on one side, beach on the other. The large grounds are a nice bonus. From this central location you can get easily to locations around Graham Island.
The room was good but not exceptional. The beds were only made up once during our stay. After we booked we tried to get in touch with some questions but all emails and phone messages went unanswered; that could be improved. The grounds around the lodge could use a spring clean up.
The lodge and restaurant staff - all Indigenous - were very courteous and knowledgeable on things to do and see. What they may lack in big resort details and professionalism, they make us with charm, comfort and local character. The resto food was very good, though breakfast was a little inconsistent.
The long walk along the estuary and then back along the beach was sublime: get the Merlin bird app to id all those bird songs! Would love to stay in the Haida-style cedar beach cottages but bit out of my price!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Room Tip:Â Haida Gwaii is a small town - things move slower - so be patient with staff, facilities and...
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Visiting Haida Gwaii with Haida House was a special experience.
Kath James and each of the staff, guides extended a warm welcome to Haida Gwaii, and are doing everything possible to realize this wonderful Haida run business enterprise.
The setting of the lodge, on the banks of the Tlell River is beautiful. I appreciated that the feel of the lodge was more relaxed than the perfection pictured on the website. I was fortunate to stay in one of the peaceful crafted cottages adjacent to East Beach for a 7-night stay. The quietness of the setting was restorative. Breakfast and dinners in the lodge dining room were enjoyable and the food is wonderful.
The inclusive tour package and communications were impacted, understandably, by challenges related to covid recovery, staffing and weather. For me, it made for a somewhat inconsistent experience, with too much bus and wait times.
Still, I admire all that Kath and the staff did to roll out tour days in the face of changes. High points included visits to the totem carvers in Skidgate, our guide Marni, the special old cedar forest walk with Dale that haunts me, the lecture walk with Phred, and the zodiac trip to the ancient village site of Skedans on Louise Island, with the watchman led guide of the site.
When initially looking at options for visiting Haida Gwaii, with a desire to also visit Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and SGang Gwaay, Haida House included a float plane trip to SGang Gwaay. For me, this inclusion, supported the high cost of the package.
In retrospect I would consider making advance alternative plans for Gwaii Haanas and add-on a B’B option stay at Haida House or elect a shorter inclusive package with extra B’B nights.
Thank you, everyone, at Haida House.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Haida Tourism, Marketing at Haida House at Tllaal
Responded Jul 25, 2022
Thanks for sharing your kind review KM68. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed so many aspects of your stay and genuinely appreciate the detailed feedback. We look forward to hosting you for another adventure, should your travels bring you back to Haida Gwaii one day! - Haida House Staff and Management
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What a beautiful establishment. All of the amenities are top quality. We stayed in Cabin 6 and enjoyed the hot tub every day while we watched Bald Eagles over the beach. You will need a car to get here and access all the trails nearby. This is a fantastic location for travelling around the island. The staff are so welcoming and do all they can to make this an enjoyable stay. My family enjoyed the time we were able to spend together in the cabin's large living room and outside porch. So much more intimate than hotel rooms. thanks so much to the Haida House! Susan
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:Â the restaurant food is not expensive and very excellent.
Try the salmon.
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PRICE RANGE
C$347 - C$572 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tlell River House
LOCATION
CanadaBritish ColumbiaHaida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands)Graham IslandTlell
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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