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Arbutus Grove Motel

1182 East Island Highway, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
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Arbutus Grove Motel
Ranked #1 of 15 hotels in Parksville
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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UK
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This motel was great! Very spacious - there were 5 of us. Very clean and quiet. They even gave us some Easter eggs and left some outside the next morning! Don't be put off by the outside appearance. It's is a good value place for a family to stay very comfortably.

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Jackie Aarbo, Owner at Arbutus Grove Motel, responded to this review
April 22, 2012

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you for taking the time to write your review of our motel. It's so nice to know our efforts are appreciated. We hope you can come back and stay with us again. More

Merkel, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

After a long day of travel from Texas, including a two-hour wait for the ferry, we finally pulled up to the Arbutus Grove Motel at about 11 PM. I was greeted by a smiling Jacqui who assured me I was not an inconvenience, even though we arrived hours after closing time. We were very pleased to find the rooms as... More

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Jackie Aarbo, Owner at Arbutus Grove Motel, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

We are so glad you had a chance to stay at our motel and we sure hope to see you again. We appreciate your taking the time to write us this kind review. More

Calgary, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stay at this hotel frequently while in Parksville. Even though there are other well-known hotels right beside the waterfront, I prefer to stay here. The rooms are always clean, staff is friendly, and it has always been quiet. Jackie is very helpful and friendly when you have questions about the local eating places and things to do in the... More

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Jackie Aarbo, Owner at Arbutus Grove Motel, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Thank-you for your review. We are glad you enjoy staying with us and look forward to seeing you next time you stop in. More

Turner Valley, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Arbutus Grove Motel is like a home away from home. It is nestled in a quiet location near the shops and a short walk to the beach. The front deck employee was friendly and helpful with giving direction and advice as to the best restaurants in the area. The room we stayed in was comfortable, clean and had a great... More

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Jackie Aarbo, Owner at Arbutus Grove Motel, responded to this review
March 18, 2012

Thank you so much for your excellent review of our little motel. We really appreciate hearing back from our guests. Looking forward to seeing you again in the spring. More

Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I have had the opportunity to stay at this lovely motel several times in the last few years and have always been impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and the grounds, as well as the rates for the rooms. The caretakers Jacqui & Scott are more than hospitable and in my opinion the reason that this motel is doing... More

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Jackie Aarbo, Owner at Arbutus Grove Motel, responded to this review
March 14, 2012

I have to agree our managers are doing a wonderful job and thank-you for your kind comments. Our goal is to make your stay and all our guests an enjoyable and comfortable experience at a great price. More

Calgary
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This is a great little place to stop and enjoy what the area has to offer! The rooms are always super clean and comfortable, with everything you need. The staff are friendly, helpful, and courteous! Above all the price is right and it's located conveniently right off the highway! While we were staying here, we took in a festival at... More

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Jackie Aarbo, Owner at Arbutus Grove Motel, responded to this review
March 12, 2012

Thanks for your great review of our motel. It feels so good to have satisfied guests. Hope to see you soon. More

Victoria, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Beautiful hanging baskets full of flowers during summer is a nice touch along with the cedar benches out front where you can sit and relax at night, watch the world go by. We go up with our Car Club, we stay two nights and it's fantastic. We gather at night at the picnic tables on the grass for a potluck... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011
5
people found this review helpful

The hotel is one of our favorites for traveling through the mid island. It's easily accesible to the island highway , super clean & has great people who run it ! The super cute dog in the lobby is always a highlight! It's a charming re- furbished hotel that never disappoints !

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Seattle, WA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011
6
people found this review helpful

We spent 2 nights at the Arbutus at the end of August 2011. We received a warm welcome from the motel owner, even though we arrived late in the evening due to a ferry delay.. The room was impeccably clean and smelled fresh. It was obvious that it had recently been renovated. The room had 2 comfortable queen sized beds,... More

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Delta, B.C.
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Can't say enough about this little motel in Parksville near the resort beaches. Comfy bed with a flat screen tv was a bonus. We got a kitchenette unit which is worth it...

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