The Orca Inn

Property class: 2

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A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, TV stand, and a window with a view of a lake and mountains.
A band performing in a cozy venue with wooden walls, a bar area, and patrons seated at tables.
A marina with numerous boats docked along a pier, surrounded by a forested hillside.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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291 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC, V0N1A0
  • Place, 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alert Bay Visitor Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Alert Bay Ecological Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Hardy, BC (YZT)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Suite, Ensuite, Ocean View (3 Bedroom Suite)

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Ocean View (Queen Room Oceanview)

  • Ocean view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Apartment, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (One Bedroom Suite Oceanvi)

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (One Bedroom Suite Garden )

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Family Suite)

  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Alert Bay

At The Orca Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds and Alert Bay Visitor Centre. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Alert Bay inn include Alert Bay Ferry Terminal and Alert Bay Ecological Park.

What's nearby

  • 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alert Bay Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alert Bay Ecological Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • U'mista Cultural Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • World's Tallest Totem Pole - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Port McNeill, BC (YMP) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Killer Whale Cafe - ‬97 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Saltery Pub - ‬97 min drive
  • ‪Gordie‘S Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tina Turner's - ‬86 min drive

About this property

The Orca Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Alert Bay inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Orca Inn offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Orca Inn?

Yep, The Orca Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Orca Inn?

The closest beach to The Orca Inn is Storey's Beach (37.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Orca Inn?

No, The Orca Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Orca Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Orca Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 AM.

The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host is very friendly and helpful, room was clean, nice to have an ocean view. Walking distance from the ferry dock. There is an excellent little restaurant in the building (limited days/hours). Overall good value for the rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026