The Oceanfront Hotel

Homey waterfront hotel in Sointula on Malcolm Island, run by the same owners since 1978, a short ferry ride from Port McNeill.

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The Oceanfront Hotel is a small waterfront hotel in Sointula, the village on Malcolm Island, about a 25-minute ferry ride from Port McNeill on the North Island.

The hotel has been in the same hands for decades. Ray moved to Sointula in 1978 to rebuild the hotel and later bought it, and he and Robin have run it together since. The owners describe it as homey, inviting and comfortable rather than luxurious or fancy, and that relaxed feel is a big part of its appeal.

The rooms suit romantic getaways and family reunions, and the hotel also hosts wilderness weddings. A beachfront suite requires a three-night minimum, while most other rooms need one or two nights depending on the season.

The waters around Malcolm Island are known for wildlife. Orcas, Steller sea lions, Pacific white-sided dolphins and humpback whales are all seen in the area, and the island's quiet roads, beaches and trails make it easy to slow down.

The owners ask guests to book directly by phone or through the hotel's website, which they say saves money. Searching for three nights online shows all of the available options.

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