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Riverside Motel

2.0 star property
Guests unwind with barbecue grills along the vibrant promenade or connect with helpful staff at this charming riverside retreat

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Located in the heart of a lively boardwalk, Riverside Motel offers a convenient base for exploration. Visitors appreciate in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. The motel's barbecue grills provide a relaxing spot after a day of promenade adventures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 479
AED 582 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen 3 Bed Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage A | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage A

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Kitchenette 2 Bed Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage B | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage B

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Alberni, Riverside Motel is near a boardwalk/promenade. Landmark Cinemas Port Alberni and Harbour Quay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Raptors Centre and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink. Alberni Pacific Railway and Rollin Art Centre Gallery are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ziplining nearby. Visit our Port Alberni travel guide
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Map
5065 Roger St, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Y9

What's nearby

  • Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Raptors Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stirling Off-leash Dog Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Petroglyphs at Sproat Lake
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Restaurants

  • Tiffin Thai
    18 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Dog Mountain Brewing
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel near a boardwalk/promenade
Riverside Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and stovetops
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riverside Motel Port Alberni
Riverside Port Alberni
Riverside Motel Motel
Riverside Motel Port Alberni
Riverside Motel Motel Port Alberni

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Motel?

As of 15 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Motel on 16 March 2026 start from AED 479, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverside Motel located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture and Raptors Centre. Stirling Off-leash Dog Park and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riverside Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pet friendly Staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places to stay in Port Alberni, always clean and neat, staff are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, very clean, very quiet. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place in Alberni to stay

The Riverside motel is by far my favorite place to stay. Rooms are very cozy, feels like home, beds are comfortable, staff is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice with everything we needed. It’s a quick walk to the path that runs alongside the river & had multiple restaurants within walking distance. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Clean rooms, comfy beds. Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Britton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with comfortable beds with a good location. Love the roses on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

awesome stay

I Loved this place. Cute updated and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected. The room was clean. The staff were all friendly and quick to answer any questions we may have had. Parking is a little tight. We will stay here again and let our friends know...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay - lots of room for the family. The unit was well equipped and had everything we needed. Comfortable and homey. Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Really a wonderful small motel run by a family. They have remodeled it so it’s all very up to date, attractive and comfortable in every way. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WANJIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location..nice staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great suite. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family run motel is so quaint. Our room offered two full queen beds and a kitchenette. It was spotless! I was pleasantly surprised how updated and modern our room was. The location was ideal and just a 3 min drive from our event. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Rooms are clean and well appointed. Pups were welcome too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was clean...very cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at Riverside Motel!! It's clean, safe, spacious and allows pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor of the room was small but had everything and was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location near waterfront walking. Rooms recently updated with very comfy beds and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms with nice beds. Extremely clean and had everything you’d need. The only thing that was a bit odd was the parking. Slightly tight spots and had to back onto the road to get out but I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd and Bonnie

Very friendly staff and very comfortable facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024