Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Lounge
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4429 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 2J9
  • Place, Creative Rift Studio and Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell River Visitor Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Willingdon Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Powell River, BC (YPW)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Waterways, A Boutique Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Creative Rift Studio and Gallery. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from Creative Rift Studio and Gallery and 12 minutes on foot from Max Cameron Dog Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Waterways, A Boutique Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Waterways, A Boutique Hotel was completed in February 2025.

This Powell River hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 13762
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Marine Inn Powell River
Marine Powell River
Marine Inn Hotel
Marine Inn Powell River
Marine Inn Hotel Powell River

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 444 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was so comfortable. Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, but newly renovated and clean. Staff were friendly and were very patient with a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean super loud with a hockey team there for 2 nights!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Aamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and well appointed room, the only complaint is that there was a constant generator noise which came from ferry terminal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in did not have a desk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Most Excellent View, Comfortable Bed, Friendly Staff. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room. Great staff, kids loved the games room. Would stay here again 100%
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

The sta
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Hakon B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location with good views and good overall rooms. A bit sparsely equipped though and room was bot fully prepped upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shrestin, Nanaimo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was nice but a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Vitaly

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Rooms were nice and clean. Bed was vwry comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Nanoose Bay

Clean updated rooms and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is great. But the noise was terrible. People were fighting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! I’ll always go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff attended to a broken blind as quickly as they could. Great renovations -- I stayed in this building before renovations and said I would never again. Glad I gave it another try.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was super friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026