Horseshoe Bay Motel
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The Horseshoe Bay Motel suits anyone catching an early ferry from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, with the terminal a minute's walk away and rooms for two from $168 a night in 2026 before tax. The motel calls its approach basic and quiet, and its cancellation terms are strict, with a 25% fee on every cancellation and no refund inside 96 hours.
Ferry notice
The Horseshoe Bay skywalk comes out until late November
Foot passengers at Horseshoe Bay usually walk onto ships at Berths 1 and 2 over a skywalk, and BC Ferries has closed it so crews can extend its working life. Crews lift it off the site between 19 and 24 October 2026 and put it back in late November. Until then, follow the terminal staff and the signs, and check your ticket for where you board.
Checked 2026-10-16 · bcferries.com
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From
$168a night
Both room types on the motel's site start at $168 a night for two adults, and a rollaway bed adds $15 a night.
Guests
2 guests
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- Check-in
- In from 16:00–23:30, out by 11:00
- Best for
- Early ferries, couples
- Cancellation
- Every cancellation costs 25% of the booking, and a booking cancelled within 96 hours of the arrival day is not refunded at all.
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Horseshoe Bay Motel
$168 a night
The motel sits on Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay, a minute's walk from the BC Ferries terminal and two minutes from Troll's and Olive & Anchor on Bay Street. Both room types sleep two adults. The queen room looks over the village toward the water, and the deluxe ensuite double faces the village and the mountains. Each room has a private bathroom and a coffee and tea maker, and parking and wifi cost nothing. The building has no elevator.
Check-in runs from 4 pm to 11:30 pm and check-out is at 11 am, with the front desk staffed from 8 am to 10:30 pm. Arriving later than that needs a call to 604-921-7454 ahead of time, and you have to be 19 to check in. Kids 12 and under stay free in their parent's room if they use the existing beds. A rollaway costs $15 a night, and the motel has no cribs.
In winter the motel makes sense for the night before an early boat to Nanaimo or the Sunshine Coast. It also works for a day at Cypress Mountain, which the motel puts 15 minutes away by car.
Highlights
- The ferry terminal is a one-minute walk from the door, by the motel's own count.
- Troll's and Olive & Anchor on Bay Street are two minutes away on foot.
- Children 12 and under stay free in a parent's room when they use the existing beds.
- The front desk opens from 8 am to 10:30 pm, and a later arrival needs a call ahead to 604-921-7454.
The essentials
- Prices
- Both room types on the motel's site start at $168 a night for two adults, and a rollaway bed adds $15 a night.
- Amenities
- Free parkingFree wifiPrivate bathroomCoffee and tea makerFlat screen TV
- Best for
- Early ferriesCouplesA night before a sailingBudget
Worth knowing
- If you're driving onto a Departure Bay sailing the next morning, book and pay for the ferry in advance, because BC Ferries no longer sells drive-up fares on that route.
- BC's short-term rental registry exempts motels, so the motel's listings carry no provincial registration number.
Quick answers about Horseshoe Bay Motel
How far is the Horseshoe Bay Motel from the ferry terminal?
The Horseshoe Bay Motel puts the BC Ferries terminal a one-minute walk from its door at 6588 Royal Avenue, or an eight-minute drive.
What time is check-in at the Horseshoe Bay Motel?
Check-in at the Horseshoe Bay Motel runs from 4 pm to 11:30 pm, and check-out is at 11 am. For a later arrival, call 604-921-7454 ahead.
Can you cancel a Horseshoe Bay Motel booking for free?
No. The Horseshoe Bay Motel charges a 25% fee on every cancellation, and a booking cancelled within 96 hours of the arrival day is not refunded.
How much does Horseshoe Bay Motel cost?
Prices at Horseshoe Bay Motel start at $168 per night (2026).
What does Horseshoe Bay Motel have?
Horseshoe Bay Motel lists free parking, free wifi, private bathroom, coffee and tea maker, flat screen tv.
Who is Horseshoe Bay Motel good for?
Horseshoe Bay Motel suits early ferries, couples, a night before a sailing, budget.
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