Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.
A modern hotel with a prominent logo, large windows, and a stone facade.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Powell River

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel puts you in the heart of Powell River, steps from Creative Rift Studio and Gallery and within a 15-minute stroll of Max Cameron Dog Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Powell River hotel include Willingdon Beach Park and Powell River Historical Museum and Archives.

What's nearby

  • Creative Rift Studio and Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Willingdon Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Powell River Putters Mini Golf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Powell River Historical Museum and Archives - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • qathet Visitor Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Powell River, BC (YPW) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Shinglemill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

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.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 13762

Property is also known as

Marine Inn Powell River

Marine Powell River

Marine Inn Hotel

Marine Inn Powell River

Marine Inn Hotel Powell River

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

As of 16 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel on 20 Sept 2026 start from AU$146, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Waterways, A Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Waterways, A Boutique Hotel is Mahood Beach (13.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

No, Waterways, A Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Waterways, A Boutique Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 571 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and top notch staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, very clean and a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff especially the girl at the front desk. Great place to stay and convenient to ferry and highway
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect stay, highly recommended. Make sure you get a room facing the water its amazing. clean, quiet and staff are always friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds, great rain like shower with wand.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated and overall very nice. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing showers. Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk girl was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yu Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is better than expected, and the service is very nice and quick.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed, spacious room with a sunset window. We'll priced and easy to find .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near to the ferry. All the staff were very polite and extremely helpful. We had a king bed in a room with a sea view, the room comfortable was tastefully decorated. Only downside, it was room so had to go elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, friendly check-in. Great location for short stays—would definitely book again if/when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and bathroom. Gorgeous view and good central location. Friendly staff - would go there again. Quiet too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place that’s been recently renovated with great comfy beds. The staff at the counter was very helpful. He helped back my bag to my room since it was on the second floor. Close to the ferry terminal. I’d definitely stay here again on my through.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room for 2 queen beds, but the staff was nice, it was clean, and in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

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