Pemba did her utmost to welcome us and make us feel at home. She cooked us a delicious, healthy gluten free porridge for breakfast and made us wonderful Indian food for supper, like prawn curry and butter chicken, as well as fresh local salmon. She gave us knowledgeable advise about the island, and a very special send-off the evening before we left. We felt very pampered! There are comfortable seating areas, inside and out, overlooking the bay. The hotel is not far from the pub, which has live local entertainment to join in on on Saturday night. A memorable experience.

What a fantastic place! Very warm welcome from Penba and his husband who are managing this beautiful hotel. We looooved the oceanfront outside patio which got everything to feel cozy and relaxed : hammock, comfy sofas, you name it! Very quiet, room and the whole hotel was sparkling! Penba is also a wonderful cook so we had dinner in the bright living room, gazing at the ocean while eating a super flavourful homemade palek paneer! I walked all along the seaside and up to see the world's tallest totem pole, and looked at all the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw art and history along the walk. So instructive and beautiful! Did not go to the cultural center as I arrived too late but it is a good excuse to come back and stay at the Nimpkish Hotel again!

The couple that manages the hotel is very friendly and helpful. She is a professional chef who puts the most delicious dishes on the table. Both hosts gave us a lot of information about the area, the wildlife and they are really interested in the guests. The hotel is in a quiet area and if you are lucky, you can see the whales and dolphins passing by from the terrace.

If you've never been to Alert Bay, go now and spend the night at the Nimpkish Hotel. It's an historic building in a spectacular setting and it's been lovingly restored. The managers are friendly, informative, helpful - and great cooks. If you've forgotten what quiet sounds like, this is the place to relearn. Spend a few hours at the U'mista cultural centre, admire the many totems in the community and settle in with a drink on the deck.

Loved looking out of our bedroom (#7) overlooking the ocean. The continental breakfast was exceptional with blackberry crumble, devilled eggs and a yogurt and fresh fruit cup...plus homemade blackberry jam on a bagel - I was happily stuffed! The hotel is a historical building and so our balcony looked a bit worn out - I gave a rating of 9, rather than a 10, because it is simple, elegant and clean - I have stayed in more upmarket hotels but I thoroughly enjoyed this special place. Most everything is old and historical in Alert Bay so I would not expect more luxurious than the Nimpkish. I imagine it is the finest accommodation in the area. The hosts were warm. friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. A lovely place run by super people.

I would have liked a kettle in our room but we were able to boil water downstairs in the kitchen area and bring kitchen cups upstairs for our early morning instant coffee.

Staff was wonderful and interested in our comfort and experience. The breakfast buffet was great and it felt like home. The location couldn't be better. We enjoyed the boutique feel of the hotel and our room.

The price was on the high side but understandable based on the location, the season and all of the issues the hospitality industry has endured for the past three years.

This is a historic hotel right on the beach, with views of nearby islands and a spectacular sunset. Our room was small and very comfortable. We had our own balcony and access to communal living spaces. Breakfast is included and the hostess also cooks dinner on request—delicious.

The hotel is full of charm, the breakfast room and the deck has an amazing sea view. The personnel was nice and friendly.

We were not very lucky with the room. It was not very clear during the booking that the room I booked was very small without the sea view.

The hotel is a great location and very cute. Important note - there aren’t many restaurants on the island and the few restaurants there aren’t often open. This hotel is the only hotel with breakfast included AND offers a dinner service.

Beautiful restored heritage building, fantastic view from the dining area, very likable managers, amble parking. The food at the pub across the street was excellent.

Breakfast could have been a little more diverse but this is a minor comment, I have a diet issue and a traditional breakfast would have made the stay perfect.