The Surf Lodge and Pub

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

26.1 mi

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

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Nature lodge in Gabriola

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Bar, Balcony/Terrace and more

Map of Gabriola

Nearby attractions

Stanley Park

31.6 mi

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

26.1 mi

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

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About this nature lodge rental

Located in Gabriola, The Surf Lodge and Pub provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a private beach area, a terrace and a bar.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Private beach access

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Garden

Accessible Parking

Beach front

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

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Additional fees to expect

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(228 Ratings)

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6.0 / 10.0

Beautiful area but cabin definitely needed upgrading

Did not eat there had kitchen in cabin. Wouldn’t use bath, very old and dirty looking. Iron on patches on the sofa.

Really needs upgrading. Floors are not good. Light switches don’t work main light in living room ceiling is turned on by plugging it in and off by unplugging.

9.0 / 10.0

So charming.

Friendly welcome, clean room and good WiFi . Nice coffee and coffee maker. Excellent view.

Ran out of water briefly in the middle of a shower. But a minor thing.

7.0 / 10.0

We loved the rustic little cabin and the outstanding bartender Browyn at the pub !

I felt a little mislead about private beach and ocean front! Only with two toddlers the cabin in a parking lot was not ideal. But was informed by staff lots of out of norm events were happening! make cabin 19 less the ideal

5.0 / 10.0

A little too rustic and dated for the $300 a night.

Didn’t have meals there.

The price exceeded the experience. Bathrooms need updating.

10.0 / 10.0

Ten of Ten.

Location, Location and location

None at all. Everything was perfect 👌

6.0 / 10.0

Over priced

Fridge on tge floor, is way to low. If I was a senior it would be terrible to use. Should always be placed on a table for easy use. Shower faucet was working in opposite direction.

1.0 / 10.0

The pub in the hotel is open until 1am and they had blasting loud (club loud) music all night. My partner went down at 1

Great location. But not good enough. We left a day early.

Old and uncomfortable beds. More importantly, not a proper hotel. Small island, anything goes vibe.

9.0 / 10.0

Great old heritage place with tremendous view

Fantastic view, wonderful log building, great food and service

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Cozy place in a beautiful spot that families of 5 will appreciate, but a little on the rustic side.

The location is truly spectacular. Beautiful views, lovely walk on the rocks of the beach. Classic gulf island vistas. The restaurant was great for dinner and super accommodating to our big group. Cute cabin. Comfortable beds. Very quiet. The sound of the rain on the metal roof was lovely. Even with a pub and restaurant next door, we hardly heard any traffic. Big enough for a family of 5 to sleep comfortably with a small kitchenette for self-catering. It is across the street from the water, but the road is very quiet. Beautiful sandstone formations, arbutus trees, blackberry bushes to pick in the rain. Cozy living room area in the lodge when the restaurant is closed. My eldest child played creepy songs in a minor key on the out of tune piano, and it was beautifully atmospheric. Great for our family for a short stay to connect with other family members camping near by.

There's nothing else there, so if you didn't bring breakfast or coffee, it's a drive away. Come prepared. No breakfast options available and no tea or coffee available in the morning in the main lodge. The bathroom door did not close completely. There was also no large pot -- we had planned to cook pasta for dinner as a quick way to feed teens. It rained for the entire time we were there (about 20 hours) and there wasn't really anywhere to hang coats, put wet boots and just a small mat for wet shoes, so our room got a little soggy. I don't mind the rain, but usually in this area places are better set up for it with hangers and mats.

10.0 / 10.0

Cool, fun retro vibe with an incredible location.

Fun retro vibe with an amazing location.

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8.0 / 10.0

Overall it was an excellent family vacation

Liked the self contained cabin - but there was no orientation when we checked in - we were just given the keys and told where the parking was. Beds were comfortable and wifi was good.

No Extra toilet paper or extra towels in the cabin - there were six of us. There is no toaster in the kitchen or drying rack for the dishes. There should be wasp traps we couldn't sit outside with food or wine. The driveway has way too many pot holes - it might be an idea to have extra gravel to fill those holes especially after heavy rains.

9.0 / 10.0

I hope to come back

The staff were great at all times. We ate dinner there... the food was good.

Dinner took almost 40 minutes to come to the table.

6.0 / 10.0

Small rustic lodge with restaurant management issues

This is a small rustic lodge with a few rooms over the main dining room. The room had two comfortable beds and an adequate bathroom, The room decor was also rustic making a change from a modern hotel/motel. The location was fine,, by the ocean a short drive from the ferry terminal. OK for one night to explore Gabriola island by vehicle. Access by ferry was easy (every 35 mins) but we to wait a sailing on our return due to busy holiday traffice.

The Keurig coffee maker didn't work and it was hard to find any staff to help. Also needed to use the two fans provided to cool the south-facing room. The focus was mainly on the restaurant and pub, so there a self check in (keys in an envelope). The restaurant ran out of a number of food items so the selection was limited. It was also short staffed and one staff member ran the pub single-handedly (she never stopped running)! It was a holiday weekend and there is little other choices for staying and dining on Gabriola. Narrow staircase to rooms, so not suitable for mobility challenged.

7.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location but lacked support staff.

Great location with beautiful walks. Accomadation clean & tidy. Very quiet surroundings with great views of the shipping lanes.

As the only remaining pub on the island, the place was busy especially at meal times. The experience was spoiled though as due to no shows in the staff, the people that had turned up were run off their feet. When we arrived we waited 25 mins before anyone came to our table.

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome

Friendly staff and excellent location

5.0 / 10.0

Not a luxurious place to stay but adequate for what we needed. The pub was absolutely awful!

Generally had the bare necessities but could have used some small things like a bread knife and parer.

10.0 / 10.0

It gives small island dirty dancing vibes.

It was exactly what we wanted; great ocean views, comfortable place to sleep, quaint dog-friendly cabin, and friendly staff

Parking was a little rough but that's it. Place is great

6.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed the property but a comfortable and uninterrupted sleep is a primary concern for us.

the staff were excellent and really made the difference. We were greeted and the room was ready early so Diane (may have that wrong) called to let me know we could access our room. The service staff were always accommodating and friendly. The restaurant has a wonderful view and atmosphere, something I would recommend. Brunch was good.

The regular food menu was pub food which suited the bar but not so much the dining room atmosphere; I suggest having a few items tailored for the dining room only; eg fresh vegetables from local producers, braised or roast chicken, local seafood. The wine list didn't match the pub food; I was reluctant to spend money on a better wine. The room- the bed was fine and comfortable; more hooks or places to hang clothes would have been useful. Hot water in bathroom sink was great but didn't seem to transfer to the shower; luke warm at best. Tried to keep the window open at night to cool the room but the generator/motor on the adjacent roof kept turning on and would wake us up. Sound from the adjacent room, 3 I think, was like having the occupants sitting in our room. We could hear everything, even when they were talking at a normal level. As a result we did not sleep well at all.

7.0 / 10.0

I will definitely come back again

Closed to the ocean and the pub and restaurant

Not lot of Parking.

8.0 / 10.0

Great family run establishment in a stunning location.

A great location, and wonderful to stay at a family run pub with character and history, so much nicer than a generic impersonal hotel chain. The place is dated but that is half the charm. We lucked out in that we happened to be there for an open mike music jam session which attracted some local island talent - a wonderful way to spend a summer's evening.

1.0 / 10.0

My husband says that "this is the biggest disappointment ever".

The view was good. Everything else was deplorable. We had a coffee maker in the room but no cups. On the other hand, we had wine glasses with pretty napkins. The view was lovely. And there were enough outlets for our devices.

This was the worst place we have ever stayed: old, creaky stairs, dark and dinghy room, We asked where to check in and the woman replied that we should leave our keys in the jar. Not really an answer to our question. We had been looking forward to this stay very much. The location is nice. No breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

A memorable stay

We absolutely loved our stay at the Surf Lodge! The location is stunning—right across from the beach where we actually got engaged. What made our stay even more memorable was the kindness of the staff. When they found out we had just gotten engaged, they surprised us with complimentary dessert and drinks to celebrate—it was such a thoughtful and heartwarming gesture. The lodge has such a cozy, welcoming feel, and everyone made us feel so at home. We’re so grateful to have shared such a meaningful moment in such a beautiful place. We’ll definitely be back!

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay at the surf Motel on Gabriola Island

I love the self registration and the confidence given in letting us check ourselves in. The smell of the nice clean sheets on the bed and of course the Fresh Ocean Air.

Nothing comes to mind.

9.0 / 10.0

Charming historic stay

Location, location! The authentic old world room.

Loved everything

10.0 / 10.0

beautiful views, great food and Kind, friendly staff

Great location, fun little pub on the main floor. Staying at this lodge was like going back in time and I am all for it!

The staff were all so welcoming and friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful, Romantic lodge on the BC coast.

Our visit was to celebrate our anniversary and from making the booking the wonderful staff here did everything to make it special in a very romantic lodge on the BC coast. The staff reserved the best window seat, overseeing the rugged coastline, along with a perfectly cooked roast beef dinner with the biggest Yorkshire bake and delish lemon cheesecake! Little touches everywhere in our room, including locally made island soaps and fresh cream for coffee!

Everything was special, giving us a true sense of the beautiful Gabriola island.

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyable couple of days! Thank you.

Location was sensational. Staff were friendly and helpful

8.0 / 10.0

Gorgeous view from our deck, rustic, comfortable and well worth the 2-ferry journey from eastern Was

Amazing oceanfront view! Prime quiet location Comfortable yet rustic room Great staff

Room was dated but comfortable. We were there at the end of April so the noise from the festive restaurant/pub (Friday kereoke) onsite was not a big deal. It might be if you had your windows and doors open.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location!

The location is fabulous, right on the ocean. I also loved how historical the rok felt. It's like stepping back in time.

6.0 / 10.0

Pros and cons

I love the location, and the staff were great!

The room was unclean, my daughter found a half eaten mini egg. It was a cold and windy night, and we had no thermostat and were cold.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy, warm, quiet.

We arrived late because we missed the ferry. My friend really wanted 2 beds which they easily accommodated with a smile.

It was quiet, we had a great nights sleep which we really needed.

7.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our visit to Gabriola Island and our stay at the Surf Lodge.

We liked the dining room and the pub and appreciate having them right where we are staying. I enjoy having a great meal and drinks and not having to worry about driving. The sea view from both the pub and the dining room is fantastic. The jalapeno poppers were great. Really loved the building construction from logs and stone. Our king sized bed in room 9 was very comfortable. The room itself was strange with the different levels on the window side of the room. I've never seen anything like that before but it did work well for storage of our luggage etc. Very nice to have the fridge and coffee maker in our room.

When we come back again, I think I would take a room or cabin with a patio rather than focusing on the king size bed. The bathroom in room 9 is quite small. The room is very dark at night so I would bring a night light next time.

7.0 / 10.0

Rustic charm with great sunsets

Homey and comfy, great sunsets. Love the locally made soap - such a nice touch! Pub downstairs was fun with good food.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent stay. Great location. Gabriola Island is a beautiful location.

Beautiful location. Excellent view of the ocean. Eagles right outside our window.

There was a bit of tv noise from the next room.

10.0 / 10.0

Great find on Galiano island

Everything the room was rustic and so full of character the pub was fun it was st Patrick's day, the food in the main restaurant was the best I've ever had in a hotel setting on the west coast

Only one thing, the restaurant, wasn't open for breakfast

9.0 / 10.0

I would highly recommend this hotel - funky, but great!

Hello - I had the best nights' sleep I've had for ages - the bed was so, so comfortable. I had a great dinner at the pub and enjoyed the night in room #10.

6.0 / 10.0

Amazing location. Great Food. Nice Staff. Plumbing issues during our stay.

Location - amazing! It's an old historic isolated place on an island, so it lives up to expectations of being rustic. Staff very friendly. Food in restaurant was Very Good!

There were plumbing problems during our stay (difficult to take a shower - low water pressure). We were told they had issues and a plumber was coming to fix it. When fixed, it will be OK.

10.0 / 10.0

Definitely coming back always love staying here

Location was amazing

Liked everything

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this nature lodge has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Surf Lodge and Pub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Surf Lodge and Pub pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Surf Lodge and Pub?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and bar.

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