Menu for Blue Marlin Inn in Port Alberni, BC

We really enjoy visiting the bar at the Blue Marlin. Super friendly and welcoming people, good draft, and the food is REALLY... good, with VERY generous portions! We haven't had occasion to stay in the rooms, but if the effort made by the staff in the barand kitchen is any indicator, I'm sure they're a good bet, and we did read that they were recently updated. Certainly a hiddengem, in our opinion! Read more

Nice old hotel that's had a decent upgrade however never finished. In the bathroom the shower needs silicone, water actually... runs out the corners and across the bathroom floor. No fan in bathroom aswell. Could be cute if they finished it. Check out at 9do to Covid to allow extra cleaning, okay but what about the hair in the corners and coffee rings on the dresser state's otherwise. Very nice lady checked us in. Read more

Great little local bar. Small and not many t.v.s which is a bonus. Has a pool table. Really friendly and great service! Caesar... was tasty! Read more

booked through AirBnB simple and easy. Building has that old feel to it but the room was completely modernised. Of our 4 day... trek this was the best room. The building has a hostel vibe to it and the room was perfect for the price. The hotel is on thebusy "interesection" ear plugs are supplied but not needed Read more

This is the only review I have ever written and I feel compelled to share my experience because it was so outstanding. By a... sequence of unusual circumstances I ended up staying here 8 months straight when we thought the world was ending one year ago. Ihad only intended to stay a short time but the hospitality, fantastic cooking , a caring and flexible staff kept me until Ibought a house that is right near one of the staff members'. In addition to the excellent service they provide their customers,the staff have gone (very far) out of their way to support folks who live with disAbilities in the community who are navigatingthe current pandemic and associated restrictions. I would emphasize that they are doing so without virtue signaling on socialmedia or painting a distorted or narcissistic veneer - so refreshing to see. The Blue Marlin isn't the Empress or HotelVancouver and it is neither positioning itself nor attempting to present as such. It is however, what I would consider to be the"real deal" in terms of the good old fashioned without a hint of pretense. I loved every moment of it and would not hesitate toeither return or send folks their way. I wish more places could be like the Blue Marlin and I hope they can keep the spiritalive as long as possible. If you are one who values authenticity and seeks to support a business that is genuinely integratedand invested into the community then the Blue Marlin would be at the top of your list. Bottom line is that if we don't supportqualities that engender businesses such as these, they won't last and being that ultimately we choose where to spend our money,the decision regarding what we want in our communities is solely up to us. Read more