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Reviews of Ocean Wilderness Inn

9171 West Coast Road, V9Z 1G3 Shirley, Canada

#1 of 2 hotels in Shirley

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Review Score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: October 5, 2024

    10
    Full of adventure exploring the ocean, forest, and towns.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a a little far from our activities, but the drive was a beautiful one.

    The grounds at this resort were beyond my expectation. Not only were they incredibly beautiful, there was easy access to the ocean, wildlife, and nature. It was a dream spot, that I hope to go back to some day!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful property with ocean access. Very fiendly hosts. Nice large hot tub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is close to the highway and the enterance is hard to spot coming from Point Renfrew.

    The breakfast was a continental breakfast, so it did not keep us feeling full very long.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    10
    Unique bed and breakfast at ocean front, very secluded and quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The inn is located far from downtown, so it is hard to find grocery shop and restaurants.

    The inn is very unique, and is located very quiet and secluded ocean front. They have their own trail to go down to the ocean. The owners were helpful and kind. The room is comfortable, quiet and large. Their garden is beautiful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Continental breakfast a bit limited.

    Location, welcome and contact pre stay, bed, tv with Netflix, parking, walk to beach, Kuerig coffee maker, proximity to excellent cafe

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    8.0
    Restful, comfortable well appointed inn. Would definitely recommend Ocean Wilderness Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It being a major holiday weekend and proximity to the road, made it noticeable during the day. Overnight was fine.

    Breakfast were great. Location was very good for the grounds, hike to the beach, proximity between Sooke and Port Renfrew, history of the site, friendly helpful host

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Liked the couple that ran the place

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2024

    9.0
    perfect gateway to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outstanding location, marvelous ocean view garden and kinda private beach which is amazing!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    10
    Wish we planned to stay for at least a couple of nights and chill out on the tranquil property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast could have some green and protein options. But coffe was great with good selection of non-dairy milks.

    The place is cute, clean and comfy. The staff is caring and super friendly. The place is magic. The private trail to the empty beach is a must.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    10
    A little slice of heaven close to nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 11 nights

    A bin in the room was the only thing missing, but hosts were happy to provide garbage bags when needed and disposed of our rubbish.

    Stayed in the Rainforest Room, which was very comfortable with two queen sized beds and the forest, hot tub and beach right on the doorstep. Caroline and Trevor were amazing, friendly hosts that couldn't have done more to make our stay as perfect as it was.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2022

    9.0
    Stay here for a restful holiday with beautiful surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    price could have been lower

    the view from the room and the patio was beautiful trees and ocean. the property had beautiful plants. the hummingbirds were nice to see. The property had a private walkway to the beach, about a 6 minute walk. The beach was neat, and there were 9 seals in the water within 100 mteers of the walkway. Hosts gave great recommendations for sightseeing and restaurants. Location by the ocean was wonderful, and close to great hiking trails and parks.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2022

    10
    Fantastic location and great rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I just wish we could have stayed an extra couple days.

    Nice location and exceptional owners! Could not have been nicer! I would highly recommend to my friends and relatives!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2022

    9.0
    Lovely view, comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Kept losing wifi connection on my phone all weekend. The wifi was fine on my laptop though. It's really close to the Washington border so my phone thought I was roaming and I couldn't make calls.

    The view was incredible, and we really enjoyed the hot tub and soaker tub. The hosts were very friendly and went out of their way to he helpful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wonderful hosts!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2022

    9.0
    Ideal for southern part of Vancouver Island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    My one disappointment - that breakfast and the lovely communal room are still not available following COVID restrictions. We were notified of this but I still found it disappointing.

    The location is great, right next to the beach with its own access path. We also found it a great location to base ourselves as we could travel North to hiking trails and Port Renfrew or south to Victoria. Enjoyed the jacuzzi with great evening views. The hosts were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2022

    10
    Head to Ocean Wilderness Inn for a bit of heaven on earth!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hated to leave…otherwise absolutely nothing to suggest.

    The inn is a bit of paradise and the innkeepers unparalleled! Cannot recommend highly enough…was a solo senior traveler treated like royalty…indeed like a family member. Room delightful, well appointed (thoughtful touches) with any needs anticipated in advance, view of little fountain bubbling on patio, water and mountains, eagles fishing, resident bunny and birds. Plus great suggestions for adventures from beaches with special features to whale watching to kayaking, best spots for dining, plus artisans, farm markets, and more. Every comfort one could hope for. Rating 20 stars!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2022

    9.0
    This was a lovely location with an amazing view of the ocean. Thanks for having us!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A welcome email said there was a breakfast included, so we didn’t bring any breakfast food items ourselves and dining options in the area are quite limited. Shirley Delicious down the road had fantastic food, but don’t open until 8.

    Spacious room, beautiful yard and scenery, super friendly staff. I would not choose to stay anywhere else if I were to come this way again!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    7.0
    Peaceful but no breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were not aware that there was no breakfast. It was mentioned in a message when we booked the place, but I had forgotten and since the reviews mention breakfast, I thought there was breakfast. This was very unhandy - there is nothing nearby and you need to drive somewhere to get something to eat (breakfast/lunch/dinner). The owner recommned a pizza place, but sadly this place was closed the three days we were around. If you want to stay several days in this area, I would not recommend staying here without breakfast - plus it seems a bit pricy without breakfast.

    The location is beautiful - although there is nothing close by (restaurants/supermarket). But for hiking, it is a great place and amazing private beach. The room was big and the garden is well-kept. We really enjoyed the peacefulness of this place.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2022

    5.0
    Would not go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No interaction with hosts, no breakfast they said due to Covid but they fed guests supper, so it is a place of who you are we did not fit in I guess.

    The ambiance was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

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