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Somass Motel

2.0 star property
Riverside tranquility awaits at this comfortable retreat where guests can take advantage of practical amenities like laundry facilities and expert tour assistance

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The Somass Motel, by the river, offers travelers a peaceful setting with a garden and in-room WiFi. After exploring, guests enjoy laundry facilities and barbecue grills. The staff provides knowledgeable tour assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Port Alberni, Somass Motel is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture and Petroglyphs at Sproat Lake are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Raptors Centre and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink. Alberni Pacific Railway and Rollin Art Centre Gallery are also worth visiting. Visit our Port Alberni travel guide
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5279 River Rd, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y6Z3

What's nearby

  • Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Raptors Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stirling Off-leash Dog Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Petroglyphs at Sproat Lake
    2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cathedral Grove
    12 min drive - 6.6 km

Restaurants

  • Tiffin Thai
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    16 min walk

About this property

Somass Motel

Motel by the river
Somass Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Somass Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Patios, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out fee: CAD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 15

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Somass
Somass Motel
Somass Motel Port Alberni
Somass Port Alberni
Somass Hotel Port Alberni
Somass Hotel Rv
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Somass Motel Motel Port Alberni

Frequently asked questions

Is Somass Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Somass Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Somass Motel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 15.

Where is Somass Motel located?

Located in the heart of Port Alberni, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Stirling Off-leash Dog Park, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture, and Raptors Centre. Petroglyphs at Sproat Lake and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Somass Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean motel on a clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay. Well situated. Small kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff， easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay was so cozy and warm and relaxing, fast service and friendly staff, one thing we didn’t like was the internet kept cutting out and not working, but over all would go back and stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Signy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay in the off season was restful & quiet. I loved the bright clean bathroom and parking outside my door. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Motel is dated with some upgrades. Could use a little more work. Easy access to room with parking outside the door. T.V. is small and not easy to view from the beds. Would do better on the wall across from the beds and 3 sizes larger.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MAHESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good close to harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a night and it felt very homey, safe and the staff were super nice and went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

rupert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and in great need of complete renovation. Carpets and bed coverings are stained and look dirty. Smelled of mildew.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were super friendly and room was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Ok

Not as expected. Beds were too soft. Very simple decor and mismatching, old style furnishings. Pool was green and closed which was disappointing for the kids. Man at front desk was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully equipped clean units with kitchens. Owner called twice pripr to arrival to make sure my late arrival details were flawless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate for my purposes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Family friendly.

Pleasant motel, with all of the basics to stay for a week, if you wished. Kitchenette is nice. And the place is clean. Remarkably quiet, and minutes from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of the property is good. It was a decent place to sleep for the night on our way to Ucluelet. Nothing special, but ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this hotel is that it’s on Vancouver Island and the owner is very friendly. For the rest, it’s old, not that clean, not at all renovated, doesn’t smell good and the pool can’t be used. We were short in choices for our dates and we wanted to be as close as possible from Tofino. It’s expensive for what you get, but I guess this is the reality on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was good as per pricing,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay for the night. Bummer the pool wasn’t up and running though! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately there was a terrible smell in our room even with the windows open. Small burns on the covers. We were advised the pool was not open when we got there. There was no notice on the motel website or through expedia.ca
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like location. Cleanliness Dislike. Pool not available
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private chalet, was comfortable. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MK, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check in, place was clean and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Victoria, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, nicely appointed rooms and close to town. Reasonable rates as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent little cabin, very clean and well appointed. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020