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Located in Port Alberni, Swept Away Inn enjoys mountain and ocean views. This 1944 converted tugboat is moored in Harbor Quay and features a French Moroccan restaurant. Simply furnished guest rooms at Swept Away Inn Port Alberni feature wooden furnishings and a wardrobe. Linen and towels are provided. An in-room sink is included with access to shared bathroom facilities. Breakfast at Port Alberni Swept Away Inn includes omelets and crepes. Guests can relax in the shared lounge area or 900 sq ft deck. A hot tub is provided for guest use. Qualicum Beach is 27 mi from this property. Tofino, BC is 1 hour and 57 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Port Alberni
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kevin
    Canada Canada
    An 'offbeat', wildly sophisticated salty sojourn. Captivating and exhilarating. First Rate reception, attention, and focus / consideration throughout stay by hosts Daniel & Bouchra. Outstanding breakfast.
  • Cheryl
    Canada Canada
    Unique experience! The breakfast was just delicious!
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    Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts are great people, the facility (a dang tugboat!) is funky in a great way. Breakfast was amazing.
  • Jon
    United States of America United States of America
    Our stay was very unique, the hosts were very personable and helpful. The breakfast was amazing. We enjoyed visiting with the hosts and other guests.
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    Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent hosts, wonderful breakfast, comfy bed, scenic shower.
  • Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    Dan and Bouchra are so wonderful and friendly. The food was the best I have ever eaten!
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    We were lucky to stay on a night when many guests wanted the host to cook. They served a delicious French Moroccan meal, served family style in the galley area of the boat. It was a wonderful experience and well worth the money. The host and...
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Unusual location and unique experience of sleeping on a boat, very clean, comfortable and the owners are friendly, worldly and engaging. The Moroccan food was soooooo good.
  • Erik
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a beautiful and unique property on a tug boat! They went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. The breakfast was also amazing:)
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was amazing and will be something we try to reproduce at home. The room sizes are cozy, not large, but this is a tug boat! Mattresses were great. The experience was especially memorable because we were able to take advantage of being...

Property questions and answers
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  • There is a double room available on Thursday. So the size of the bed is a double bed? Ideally we’d like two single beds, but a queen could work too.

    Hi, just saw this. All rooms have 2 beds except for one that has a double bed.
    Answered on 13 September 2022
  • We are planning a trip in Sept. myself and my 7 and 12yr old- is there a room available that would accommodate us?

    Hi, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we can't have children under 12 on the boat. Its an insurance thing. Thank you for your consideration.
    Answered on 11 August 2024
  • Can you feel any rocking/movement whilst on the boat?

    Only if it happens to storm which is extremely rare during the summer otherwise gentle rocking if another boat goes by too fast and that is also very ..
    Answered on 11 June 2022
  • How far away is the parking? Wondering about the security of leaving kayaks on the car.

    The parking is right beside us and we often have kayaks, canoes, motorcycles etc. left on cars and in the parking lot and have never had a problem :)
    Answered on 9 August 2020
  • Hi, we are two adults and 1 kid of 9yrs are planning To book tonight. Can 3 be sleep?

    Hi guys, sorry the beds are single only and bunk style.
    Answered on 2 July 2021
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    Between June and September :)
    Answered on 17 June 2020
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Hosted by Daniel and Bouchra

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Daniel and Bouchra
Our property is very unique. We are an experience based destination. Where else can you sleep on top of the water with a 360 degree view of the deep sea inlet and the surrounding mountains all in a 70 year old 100ft converted tub boat. The rooms are small with bunk beds but comfortable, clean and well appointed with lots of storage drawers and cabinets. Everyone is always amazed at what a great sleep they have. Its a true experience of sleeping on a vessel yet with all the amenities. We also have good working WIFI. Relax on one of our 2 decks, lounge in the hammock, and enjoy a drink. We have a fully licensed restaurant and bar. We are most known for our food. Mostly authentic Moroccan/French. We do 2 to 4 course dinners every night and they sell out quickly so be sure to ask about reserving a seat. Life on the water is different somehow and it is this that you will experience to the fullest. You can drive to anywhere on Vancouver Island and back in a day. We are an hour drive to Ucluelet and one and a half hour drive to Tofino.
We are a fun loving couple that go out of our way to ensure you have a great experience! We love to share our stories and truly get to know everyone that comes aboard. Oh, and we love to cook, dance and laugh and pair wines and rare beers from around the world with our food.
Walk up the ramp to the Harbour Quay and enjoy a stroll with shops and vendors, walk to the Maritime Discovery Centre and the lighthouse, Get on the Francis Barkley vessel at Lady Rose Marine Services and journey down the inlet and discover Barkley Sound. We are a short walk (2 mins) to the Francis Barkley so we are an ideal place to stay if you are going aboard. Enjoy the famous salmon runs, seals sea lions and if you are lucky catch a stone throw view of the Orcas that come up and down the inlet. The weather here is always very warm in sunny in the summer and the cool breeze on the water is a welcome reprieve. Hiking trails abound, some of the best anywhere, Kite surfing is huge and mountain biking great or take the WestCoast Wild Zip line. Stand Up Paddle board is also a local favourite. Did we mention you can sit on a bench enjoying your morning coffee and watch the black bears eating the salmon only 5 minutes from us. So come aboard and experience all that Port Alberni offers.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,French

Area info

Amenities of Swept Away Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules
Swept Away Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 2102908