With a stay at Pioneer Inn by the River in Port Hardy, you'll be steps from Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre and a 4-minute drive from Quarterdeck Marina. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port Hardy Harbour and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.
Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Port Hardy Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Quarterdeck Marina - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
Port Hardy Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Port Hardy, BC (YZT) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Café Guido - 6 min drive
McDonalds - 5 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ha'me Restaurant - 5 min drive
Mo's - 5 min drive
About this property
Pioneer Inn by the River
Motel in Port Hardy with free parking
Pioneer Inn by the River offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Room service
Toaster
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Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 20 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet deposit: CAD 20 per day
Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Pioneer Inn River
Pioneer River Port Hardy
Pioneer River
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Pioneer Inn by the River Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 301 reviews
10 - Excellent
81
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 301 reviews
8 - Good
87
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 301 reviews
6 - Okay
72
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 301 reviews
4 - Poor
35
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 301 reviews
2 - Terrible
26
7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Terry, Adelta
Travelled with family
7 Aug 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The photos didn't match the rooms. More maintenance needs to be done overall.
Terry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
robert
Travelled with family
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and accomodating, with a large refrigerator and cook stove in the kitchenette. The living area was comfortable. The setting was great for those of us who live rural, natural beauty. The building itself badly needed exterior paint and maintenance.
robert
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Cecilia
Travelled with family
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed need to be changed it’s too old and when you enter the room it’s not a good smell n
Cecilia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
5 Aug 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
High price for what you get.
Older hotel, price high for what you get. Compliments breakfast was nice. Rooms are old and run down. Lots of guest fishing with own boats and park in the stalls right in front of rooms which made it inconvenient. Boats could be parked elsewhere rather than in front of rooms.
Nice selection of breaky and coffee early morning to acccomodate guests catching early ferry. Did not like catering to fisherman and allowing them to take up parking spaces outside the rooms with both truck and boats!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Trevor
29 Jul 2025
It was a wonderful experience and this I know I will never go again to north Ontario
Trevor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
JOE
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The first thing that struck me was the shabbiness of the railings on the 2nd floor of the Inn. The paint was peeling off the boards and it looked as though its needed maintenance for quite a while. Didn't exactly privide a warm, welcome feeling after traveling all day. Aside from that however, the lobby was OK, the owners were cheerful, and check-in went smoothly. The room was clean with modern fixtures; no complaints there. I was able to park my vehicle right in front of the room. Painting the railings would be a definite improvement!
JOE
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
john
Travelled with group
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and serviceable, nothing fancy. The manager lived onsite and was friendly but hard to understand at times.
john
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Heather
26 Jul 2025
Price for one night for what we got, the sofa bed almost didn’t pull out we were afraid to pull out, lack of amenity for price, room had a weird smell
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Helena
Travelled with family
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was great!
Helena
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Johanna
25 Jul 2025
Johanna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rocky
Travelled with group
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older property but well managed
Rocky
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Dale
Travelled with family
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great overnight stay, staff was great
Dale
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Jean
23 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Jean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Sanjay
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place for one night
Sanjay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pawel
19 Jul 2025
Pawel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Kelly
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was ok. It was clean clean. The property is a little dated. Definately not worth what I was charged for 1 night