The bed was horrible , hard and squeaky .One of the facecloths was dirty. Under the bed didn’t look like it had been cleaned for months. Also, there were piles of cigarette butts on the ground right near the entrance to the hotel.

There was no breakfast offered .The only thing I liked about the Rodway was that it had a new air conditioner, thank goodness: cause it was 33 degrees out.There was a market just up the street you could walk to.

Stayed in July 2022

Air Conditioning of Room No.4. The room was unbelievably hot and sticky. There was a strange smell in the room.

Historic hotel with potential. The hotel is located in a rather industrial environment in the north of Powell River. At first glance the surroundings may seem a bit dull, but there is life in the form of restaurants, a cinema, a pub and during the day some shops and a café. The reception at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating. The lobby is decorated in an interesting style reminiscent of a film set. However, our room was very hot and stuffy and had a strange smell. The shower provided hot water - after a while. There was mobile air conditioning system in the room, but it made too much noise to really use it overnight. There was a fridge, microwave, coffee maker and large TV in the room. At the time of our stay, there was no possibility to have breakfast in the hotel or to use room service, as the owner said there was a lack of staff. This is something to consider if you arrive late from the ferry, for example. In summary, the hotel has the potential to become a great place with historical charm, but there is still a long way to go.

Stayed in July 2022

The smell is quite strong, however its quite old (1910) so to be expected. Some moneyand love needs to go into the hotel. We were looking forward to experiencing the historical hotel, sadly when we arrived to our room we quickly discovered beds as hard as rock and bathrooms that were extremely out of date and not well maintained. I returned the ket to reception and found a room up the road, getting a refund though is proving to be difficult, I may just have to eat $147. This hotel would be worth maybe $50-$75 a night. If you are a ghost seeker then this is a great place with amazing history but comfort, customer service and any higher standards you may have, don't even think about it.

The front lobby was probably about the only thing the hotel has going for it.

Stayed in July 2022

They charged me $146.00 and I had Covid. I tested positive the morning we were leaving . The website says that you should not go if you are positive , we followed the rules and it cost us. We told Booking .com and the hotel before we went . I will never stay at this hotel again and never use booking.com .

No breakfast

Stayed in July 2022

Mattress was so hard I brought in a hiking mattress and put under the sheets. Building so old the floor is way off level. Place had an old haunted vibe to it.

If this was my only option in town for my next scheduled visit, I would change my plans.

Stayed in July 2022

The hot water for the shower took an honest 10 minutes to get warm, which was quite inconvenient but it did get warm eventually!

The staff was so friendly and made great conversation. We’re very flexible with providing storage in the hotel for my kayak when others in the area couldn’t. Was like a hotel in a museum and while that isn’t for everyone’s taste we enjoyed the extra features.

Stayed in April 2022

keeping the heritage

Stayed in June 2022

Very tired hotel, cafe and bar as advertised were closed. Bed was not comfortable and shower was in an old aluminum sliding door that did not slide and shower head was circa 1980.

Heritage with some old antique motif

Stayed in May 2022

Popcorn in my bed. Hot water took forever. Burnt out light. Cobweb and dead spider in bathroom. Tiles in shower look like they are going to fall off and water is most certainly getting in behind. My dad says black mold in there. View sucked.

Stayed in April 2022

Most of the time, the internet was pretty sketchy. And I guess it's not ideal for someone who expects Hilton level amenities.

It really felt like I was dipped full-tilt into history, and that includes the view that looked out both onto the ocean and the paper mill. I felt like I was a traveller from the 30s. Plus the bed, while creaky and saggy, was unbelievably comfortable. They did a really good job in choosing bed linen, pillows and comforters. Great towels, too.

Stayed in October 2021

A very run down hotel with paper thin walls. It was the history of the hotel that appealed but it was actually unsafe,

Stayed in August 2021

The pictures of the hotel make it look cluttered and run down. It is NOT!

This hotel is an incredible gem. 120 year old historic hotel that has been refurbished and has enormous charm!

Stayed in September 2021

Great owner great front clerk it’s a old old building so go with this in mind rooms work comfy cheap but you are by the mill it’s kind of part of the 120 year old charm great for work if you want pools free breakfast luxury you should go stay there but location price people cool old building great for work. Tacmasonry

Stayed in September 2021

Although there was an ocean view as advertised, they failed to mention that a paper mill is directly across the street, which obstructs the view.

There was not any breakfast available, probably due to covid restrictions

Stayed in September 2021

The bed was way too soft for us and tried to swallow us during the night. But with all the Covid disruptions over the last 18 months, it must be hard for businesses to maintain and upgrade their facilities. I would stay at the Rodmay again.

This hotel was built in 1911, so the rooms have high ceilings and beautiful fir floors. The room is bedroom-sized with a bathroom, and there is a lovely lounge on the main floor if you want to sit and read a book. There is also a beauty parlor and dining room, unfortunately closed due to Covid, and a pub and cold wine and beer store which you access from outside. This place has a lot of charm, made me think of Faulty Towers in all the best ways! The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and well-stocked with the usual - soap, towels, coffee, etc. - and if you have time to wander around the main floor, you will find lots of vintage collectibles on display, like the reel-to-reel tape recorder/player in the hallway leading out to the parking lot. Yup, I am so old that I know how to operate most of the collectibles! We had limited time - I wish we had had time to really take in the charm of the historic section of town in which the Rodmay is located.

Stayed in September 2021

Loccation

Stayed in August 2021

Very nice, charming hotel with a lot of history. Nice historical neighbourhood, the giant hulks nearby. Bed was comply, staff was very helpful with all my inquiries.

Stayed in August 2021

No ac spotty wifi

Not much

Stayed in August 2021

The rooms are small and very old, the bed is very squeaky. The price is very steep for what it is. I paid 450$ for three nights, I could have spent the same amount for a 4star in downtown Victoria. But it is high season and the options are super low on the Sunshine Coast. I would stay again.

It’s a very old hotel, very outdated, described as beachfront but it’s all industrial infront. It is in a great location close to a few restaurants and a minute walk from townsite brewery. The staff are extremely nice and helpful. The gentlemen at the front desk was so polite, he deserves a raise!

Stayed in August 2021

The bed needs replaced, it's totally bagged!

Locations great, you have to be ok being right on top of the mill, which I am . The hotels old and funky with tons of charm. Great food choices within walking distance. Hidden treasures, if one explores locally.

Stayed in August 2021

When I arrived they didn't have a room for me. I had to take a room that didn't have a functioning window (there is no AC) or a room with a clogged drain. I took the clogged drain. The room was pretty loud. Someone was yelling outside for a good majority of the night and someone kept turning my door knob in the night. Also, because the window was open and there were no screens, there were bugs in the room. I got about 5 mosquito bites on my face, until I put on my hiking bug net. The beds were also terribly hard. My hiking sleep pad is more comfortable. I ended up pitching my tent in the room to get away from the bugs and the hard bed. I slept probably 2 hours.

The staff was lovely! Close to the sunshine coast trail.

Stayed in July 2021

No Air conditioning Bathroom had mold tiles broken One towel for 2 guests No elevator we are seniors

Staff friendly

Stayed in July 2021

very quaint. The hosts were excellent. The hotel is a vintage hotel but very comfortable. The decor is very nice. A lot of work has been done on this hotel to make it a desirable place to stay.

Stayed in June 2022

honestly nothing bad to say

very nice old fashion. really cool to rare all the photos and the history of the hotel hung up on the wall inside

Stayed in January 2022