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"Waterways was a great place to stay in Powell River. The location is ideal for ferry travellers, located steps away from the ferry terminal and ticket sales building. The shower in my room was 10+, with an overhead rain-shower/sunlamp set up, as well as separate hand-held shower attachment. The bathroom touch-screen mirror with surround lighting and defrost was also a nice touch. However, the faucets leaked, so the counter around the sink was always wet. A grab bar in the shower would be a suggestion for safety. There was no peekhole on the door (not good!), nor a safety chain or secondary security bolt. The bed was comfortable and the pillows and duvet were like sleeping wrapped into a cloud. The room had no closet - more hanging space/options needed!! Another small thing: please have pens and paper/notepad in the rooms.The over the bed lightswitch was hidden behind the pillows and I had to call the front desk to find out how to turn it off. Again, just a small detail- which could be avoided by a simple card in the room, explaining room features. The biggest negative would be noise: despite the sign at the front desk declaring "QUIET HOURS OBSERVED FROM 10PM TO 8 AM, for the comfort of all guests", I experienced very loud music from several rooms after 11 pm during my stay and there was a party going on one evening next door which thankfully abruptly ended around 12:30 am. I would book this hotel again and found the staff very professional as well. "

"This place was meticulously clean and the place had everything we needed! The wood stove was an added bonus! Exactly what we were looking for. Definitely would return, given the opportunity."

"Interesting place with lots of nostalgia decor pieces. Very quiet and very comfortable. They accommodated us with adding an extra cot in the room that was in place when we arrived - very efficient! "

"Dirtiest room ever!!! Will never stay there again"

"The room is a bit on the small side. The heating/cooling unit doesn't work properly so expect to be either too hot or too cold. No staff is around after 5 so if you need something you are on your own. To me the bed was comfortable as it is soft and I am a side sleeper. The pillows are on the flat side and need to be replaced. The shower head is also needing repair or replacing. Little details like this are important to truely make this place Bliss."

"The room was clean. For a kitchenette the room only has a hotplate for cooking and has everything else you need for amenities. The staff were all excellent and helped you with everything you needed. The property is so centrally located you can walk to so many shops, restaurants and a bowling alley. Minutes from the ferry!"

"All good"

"It was great! Loved the hot tub"

"This was our fourth visit and this suite continues to delight. We highly recommend it."