Experience the charm of Kwa'Lilas Hotel, where stunning waterfront views meet modern comforts. Take in the beautiful garden, enjoy a drink at the bar, and savor a delicious breakfast at this hotel near Port Hardy Harbour.
Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Quarterdeck Marina - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
Port Hardy Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Port Hardy, BC (YZT) - 13 min drive
Port McNeill, BC (YMP) - 31 min drive
Greenway Sound, BC (YGN) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Café Guido - 10 min walk
McDonalds - 2 min walk
A&W Restaurant - 4 min walk
Mo's - 9 min walk
Seto's Wok & Grill Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
Kwa'Lilas Hotel
Situated by the ocean, Kwa'Lilas Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Port Hardy. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Ecotours
Pool table
Working away
Business center
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (4000 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Closed captioned TV
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 14.99 to 25.99 for adults, and CAD 7.99 to 25.99 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 26:
One of the dining venues
Bar/Lounge
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property is designated under The Original Original Accreditation Program, a mark of excellence and verification for Indigenous-owned tourism businesses across Canada.
Also known as
Port Hardy Inn
Port Hardy Hotel
Kwa'Lilas Hotel Port Hardy
Kwa'Lilas Hotel
Kwa'Lilas Port Hardy
Kwa'Lilas
Frequently asked questions
Does Kwa'Lilas Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kwa'Lilas Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kwa'Lilas Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Kwa'Lilas Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kwa'Lilas Hotel?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kwa'Lilas Hotel and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Kwa'Lilas Hotel includes ecotours. Kwa'Lilas Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kwa'Lilas Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Kwa'Lilas Hotel like?
Kwa'Lilas Hotel is in the heart of Port Hardy, a short 16-minute walk from Port Hardy Harbour and 9 minutes' walk from Vancouver Island Regional Library - Port Hardy Branch.
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Kwa'Lilas Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Restaurant
Bed
Food
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Location
Pub
Ferry
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great, with many guests praising its quality and variety. (39 reviews)
The property's restaurant offered great food, excellent service, and a pleasant dining experience. (20 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Port Hardy Hotel
Very nice modern hotel
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Really enjoyed our stay, just had one night, very comfortable. Dinner in the pub was wholesome, tasty and the young lady who served us was very friendly. Nice to walk round in Port Hardy.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Super place to stay
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful Indigenous owned and run hotel, exceptionally clean, with amazing local art. Highly recommend.
hazel
hazel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
Some mould starting at base of shower.
Mattress/pillows wonderful. Bedding so white and clean. Beautiful decoration
pat
pat, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
Nice styling ,clean and breakfast near by
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Great hotel and staff
We had a really nice stay at the Kwa’lilas hotel. It is very clean, well maintained, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The beds and pillows are super comfy. The breakfast in the hotel restaurant was also great. Would highly recommend!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
They are amazing there and the food is good as well...if you go enjoy with a view so nice to wake to in the morning 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Kristina
Kristina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Great hotel and beautifully decorated!! Great service!
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Loved staying there, very clean and comfortable, beautiful architecture and timber, wish we could have stayed longer, highly recommend this hotel
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Probably the best hotel in Port Hardy,BC.
Aamir
Aamir, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
The hotel was clean and inviting the staff were friendly and helpful. The onsite restaurant offered and extensive menu and the food was excellent.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Great location easy access and great place to visit and stay
JOSEPH LAURIER
JOSEPH LAURIER, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
Ordentliches Hotel für 1 Nacht.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
Great food. Great Staff. Lovely Lobby.
Colleen
Colleen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2025
September 24,2025
Everything was great except the tv/channels. I’ve stayed here many times and have had many different rooms and every tv has a scratching sound in the volume. There is very limited choices for tv channels.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Lovely hotel! The restaurant food was delicious! Staff very helpful and friendly.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
clean, friendly and convenient location
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
This is a lovely hotel with very friendly staff. I have stayed there twice before and it's always a great experience.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Quick visit to Port Hardy
This hotel is clean and comfortable.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Nice location. Beautiful comfortable clean rooms and nice welcoming staff.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Very friendly staff
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Comfortable bed and friendly staff.
The hotel is decorated with very nice First Nations artwork and the restaurants are great.
Wayne
Wayne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
great location and friendly accommodating staff
Gustavo
Gustavo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2025
Very nice rooms. Dog friendly. Great pub and restaurant in the hotel.