Dockside Retreat Port Moody
652 Alderside Rd, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 3A5 Canada
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Dockside Retreat Port Moody is a tranquil and private oceanfront Bed and Breakfast nestled in a quiet residential setting. Our mission is to provide guests with luxurious comfort and top notch guest services. We are on hiatus until the New Year however; and will let you know when the doors are open, once again. It has certainly been an honour hosting guests for over nine years , and we thank each and every one of you for your patronage.
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652 Alderside Rd, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 3A5 Canada
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The only thing I regret about our stay is that it was too short. You are right on the water in beautifully decorated suites. The view is spectacular. Daphne was an amazing host. We fell in love with their dog Lola.
The beds are extremely comfortable and we slept very well. Comfy robes, chocolates, cheese and crackers and wine upon arrival. Wonderful touches making the stay even more enjoyable. You will feel like you are there to visit good friends that are welcoming you with all the comforts and beauty of their home.
The breakfast provided was more than ample, and it was great to have it in our room so we could come and go based on our day's activities. The surrounding neighborhood is very nice with a park by the water.
Good restaurants recommended by Daphne nearby as well.
We prefer to stay in B&B’s when traveling and we could not have picked a better place to stay for our visit to the area. It is truly a charming and wonderful spot.
We hope to return very soon.
Thanks so much to Daphne, Michael and Lola! Bob and Alex
The beds are extremely comfortable and we slept very well. Comfy robes, chocolates, cheese and crackers and wine upon arrival. Wonderful touches making the stay even more enjoyable. You will feel like you are there to visit good friends that are welcoming you with all the comforts and beauty of their home.
The breakfast provided was more than ample, and it was great to have it in our room so we could come and go based on our day's activities. The surrounding neighborhood is very nice with a park by the water.
Good restaurants recommended by Daphne nearby as well.
We prefer to stay in B&B’s when traveling and we could not have picked a better place to stay for our visit to the area. It is truly a charming and wonderful spot.
We hope to return very soon.
Thanks so much to Daphne, Michael and Lola! Bob and Alex
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Date of stay: July 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Both rooms beautiful, one larger.
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Response from daphne_herberts, Owner at Dockside Retreat Port Moody
Responded Jul 29, 2014
Many thanks for those kind words. So happy that your stay in and around Port Moody was a successful one. Hope to see you again in our fair city.
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When my wife first told me we were going to be staying at a B&B, I said "no we're not!" I hated the notion of us staying at some B&B. Well, fortunately for me her views prevailed. Throw away any idea you have ever had about a B&B. Welcome to your own separate entrance, a fabulously comfortable and spacious venue, countless little special touches with first class service, the most breath-taking views and total five-star excellence. We have travelled the world and Dockside Retreat is now among only a handful of our favorite destinations.
When I told her I was going to post this on Trip Advisor she said "no you"re not!"… then she said, "no, we can not have it all to ourselves and deny others this wonderful experience. Staying at Dockside is truly like home away from home, having everything exactly like you would want it to be and more…"
When I told her I was going to post this on Trip Advisor she said "no you"re not!"… then she said, "no, we can not have it all to ourselves and deny others this wonderful experience. Staying at Dockside is truly like home away from home, having everything exactly like you would want it to be and more…"
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Date of stay: May 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from daphne_herberts, Owner at Dockside Retreat Port Moody
Responded May 21, 2014
Thank you for such an endorsement. We are pleased to be a Bed and Breakfast,with a difference.
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This is a B&B which is almost impossible to fault. Our hosts went out of their way to make us feel at home. The rooms were faultless - lots of space with very comfortable furniture. We were left the ingredients for a very pleasant breakfast which we could then enjoy at our own time. Great value - we will definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from daphne_herberts, Owner at Dockside Retreat Port Moody
Responded Jun 9, 2014
It was a sincere pleasure having you stay with us. We look forward to seeing you when you visit the west coast again. Perhaps we will launch the kayaks and have an adventure.....
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What else can I say? There is a reason all reviews are excellent!
Best Place to stay in Port Moody. I look forward to more work here just so I can stay at the
Dockside. Hot tub is great, the beds are sooo comfy. There are tons of great adventures to be had in the area, and Daphne/Michael have all the 411.
Thanks for everything!
Best Place to stay in Port Moody. I look forward to more work here just so I can stay at the
Dockside. Hot tub is great, the beds are sooo comfy. There are tons of great adventures to be had in the area, and Daphne/Michael have all the 411.
Thanks for everything!
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Date of stay: March 2014Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Either room is great, your choice Large or smaller suite.
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Response from daphne_herberts, Owner at Dockside Retreat Port Moody
Responded Jun 4, 2014
Looking forward to seeing you again....the pleasure is all ours! Cheers from Dockside Port Moody.
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We have been going to a B&B in Port Moody for years but this time it was booked so we took a chance with The Dockside. Dockside had a lot to live up to because of how fond we were of our usual B&B.....will it did and then some. The owner and host was so welcoming and authentic!
The suite we stayed in felt like a luxury hotel suite but with more warmth and coziness. Every detail was looked after. The suite had a wonderful sun room that we had our coffee in the morning and read our books. Hot tub and heated swimming pool. Sweeping views of the Burrard inlet. Crazy comfortable bed and linens. A veritable cornucopia of breakfast items of high quality.
We booked three days but wanted to stay more but alas she was booked. We left feeling a little guilty because we don't think we will be returning.....to our usual B&B.
We would defineately recommend The Dockside Retreat and will be going back ourselves soon.
The suite we stayed in felt like a luxury hotel suite but with more warmth and coziness. Every detail was looked after. The suite had a wonderful sun room that we had our coffee in the morning and read our books. Hot tub and heated swimming pool. Sweeping views of the Burrard inlet. Crazy comfortable bed and linens. A veritable cornucopia of breakfast items of high quality.
We booked three days but wanted to stay more but alas she was booked. We left feeling a little guilty because we don't think we will be returning.....to our usual B&B.
We would defineately recommend The Dockside Retreat and will be going back ourselves soon.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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If you want a pleasant break from the usual hotel stay, then this place is perfect. Complete with a large deck with a hot tub overlooking the water, I stayed there twice this year for extended periods while working in the area. Daphne and Michael were perfect hosts - they went out if their way to welcome me. Daphne has a talent for making guests feel at home and finding out what will make her guests have an enjoyable stay. Every night I came home to fresh flowers, fresh sheets and towels, treats and wine as well as coffee - with a French Press - it was perfect! There is a ton of great books and she kept me updated with current magazines. I could also keep up with my favorite tv programs as they provide all the premium channels I have at home. They even scraped my car windows for me one particularly cold morning! I often stay at B&B's when I travel for work, and I can honestly say that Daphne and Michael are the best hosts that have ever stayed with. I am looking forward to returning to Port Moody to stay again.
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Date of stay: March 2014
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We love staying at the Dockside Retreat. The suite is so comfortable (amazingly clean!), Daphne is a wonderful host, the waterfront location is the best. We visit often and enjoy it more each time. There is always an incredible selection of delicious things for breakfast, which we love having in the sunroom overlooking the Burrard Inlet. This is a topnotch bed and breakfast! It's a real bonus having the Old Orchard Park two minutes away.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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So glad to be back here again. I doesn't get any better than this. Always greeted so warmly. Looking forward to a soak in the hot tub and some great walks in the area when I'm not working. Best place in Port Moody!
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Travelled on business
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My wife and I spent our wedding night at this lovely and charming B&B and could not have asked for more. There were so many little surprises and the attention to detail was first class. The breakfast spread was delicious and generous and we enjoyed having our breakfast out on the deck overlooking the water. Daphne was a very gracious host and even booked the entire bottom floor for us as she wanted us to have as much privacy as possible for our first night as husband and wife :)
The overall atmosphere of this B&B was very pleasant and relaxing and we will definitely come here again and recommend it to as many people as we can.
Thanks Daphne!
The overall atmosphere of this B&B was very pleasant and relaxing and we will definitely come here again and recommend it to as many people as we can.
Thanks Daphne!
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from DocksideRetreat, Owner at Dockside Retreat Port Moody
Responded Sep 4, 2016
Thank you so much! Appreciate the lovely words. All the best in your future together- was my sincere pleasure hosting you.
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This was our first stay at Dockside Retreat. What a wonderful surprise. We stayed for several days in mid-August. Booking was a dream: you can even check availability on the website, which is kept up to date. That said, I recommend emailing Daphne as well, as she is super-prompt and cancellations happen. When our arrival was substantially delayed (several times), Daphne took it all in stride, no trouble at all. She was so accommodating - I can't say enough about this.
We stayed in the Sunrise suite: gorgeous, spacious (bedroom with glass doors that can shut, living room with comfy large couch, fully stocked kitchen, and even a separate sunroom), and really intended for adults. When my husband and I had a child with us, no problem, Daphne didn't bat an eyelash and instead produced a cot for the sunroom. She even bought kid cereal, in addition to the incredible spread that was already there, when she realized a child was staying! My son was thrilled.
The room was cool even during the hot summer temperatures (mid to high 20s). Daphne has fans set out just in case. Little luxuries are everywhere: the muffins in the heavy glass cake-stand, specialty soaps and shampoos (I almost never use hotel shampoos, but this was good stuff, for color-treated hair), heavy terry cloth robes, sparkling water, etc. I even took pictures of all the books that were set out about the suite, as I was inspired to read them (which I’d had more time)! Daphne checked on us to see if we needed anything, without ever being intrusive at all.
We ate breakfast in our robes on the large deck overlooking the water while my son swam in the lengths pool (has a current so you can swim against it). Drank wine on the loungers in the late afternoon. We were there on weekdays, so we had the deck to ourselves. My son sat on the wharf and studied crabs along the shoreline. A few houses down in a beach (with a roped off area for swimming) and a trail for walking, jogging, etc. Daphne offered us access to a 'cinema room' which is sound-proof, to watch a film, but we never got around to it.
I honestly can't think of any constructive criticism. The hospitality and attention to detail was incredible from start to finish. We will return, and recommend to our most discerning friends.
We stayed in the Sunrise suite: gorgeous, spacious (bedroom with glass doors that can shut, living room with comfy large couch, fully stocked kitchen, and even a separate sunroom), and really intended for adults. When my husband and I had a child with us, no problem, Daphne didn't bat an eyelash and instead produced a cot for the sunroom. She even bought kid cereal, in addition to the incredible spread that was already there, when she realized a child was staying! My son was thrilled.
The room was cool even during the hot summer temperatures (mid to high 20s). Daphne has fans set out just in case. Little luxuries are everywhere: the muffins in the heavy glass cake-stand, specialty soaps and shampoos (I almost never use hotel shampoos, but this was good stuff, for color-treated hair), heavy terry cloth robes, sparkling water, etc. I even took pictures of all the books that were set out about the suite, as I was inspired to read them (which I’d had more time)! Daphne checked on us to see if we needed anything, without ever being intrusive at all.
We ate breakfast in our robes on the large deck overlooking the water while my son swam in the lengths pool (has a current so you can swim against it). Drank wine on the loungers in the late afternoon. We were there on weekdays, so we had the deck to ourselves. My son sat on the wharf and studied crabs along the shoreline. A few houses down in a beach (with a roped off area for swimming) and a trail for walking, jogging, etc. Daphne offered us access to a 'cinema room' which is sound-proof, to watch a film, but we never got around to it.
I honestly can't think of any constructive criticism. The hospitality and attention to detail was incredible from start to finish. We will return, and recommend to our most discerning friends.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from DocksideRetreat, Owner at Dockside Retreat Port Moody
Responded Aug 26, 2016
Thank you! I am touched by your kind words- it was my sincere pleasure to host your lovely family.
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Thanks again for the inquiry/ did you find something suitable for you and your brother?
"Both rooms are beautiful, with access to the huge patio and hot tub. Both look over the bay."Read full review
"I stayed in her larger suite and it felt like home - so much space and so beautiful."Read full review
"Both suites were wonderful - you can't go wrong with either! The Sunrise Suite is the larger room. The Sunset is the smaller room."Read full review
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Which popular attractions are close to Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Nearby attractions include Burnaby Mountain Park (6.3 km), Rocky Point Park (1.3 km), and DVC Ventures: Vancouver Gun Range (7.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rocky Point Ice Cream Store, My Greek Taverna, and Saint St Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Dockside Retreat Port Moody?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Deep Cove (8.5 km) and Ceperley House (10.4 km).