Poets Cove Resort & Spa - Pender Island, British Columbia

M C.

Plus plus

Brendan C.

Seafood bien

Nick S.

Over all our experience to Poets Cove was very enjoyable for the weekend. We came to the Island for a wedding that was hosted at the resorts. As we have rented out all the cabins it was very enjoyable for us as we had a sense of a private community for the weekend. The views from the resort are phenomenal and you can catch some beautiful sunsets there.

While it’s fairly isolated from the rest of the island the island is small enough for that not being an issue if you wanted to explore the island, go disc golfing or go the the plaza to get some things from the store. Would highly recommend this getaway whether it’s for a couple, a group of friends and also a nice place to get married.

The only downside is that the resort is showing its age and could use some updates to match up to its pricing and 4 star credibility

karenlF2243MW

We went to Poet's Cove marina early this summer. At one point we heard that the dock was booked out so were disappointed. When we arrived, we thought we'd take our chances and speak with the dock office person and the other dock staff. We found them so helpful in helping accommodate us as they updated their bookings (i.e. some boaters don't show up). We were impressed with how they went out of their way to help us - the communication was key, efficient and very professional. ||Because of this, we booked Labour Day weekend, which just happened to be our special anniversary. We so appreciated the very personal, warm welcome from all the dock staff. They are so hard-working and so approachable. ||Communication has been top-notch - especially from the office manager - thank you CL!! This is a very popular marina and we can see why. Please know that you truly made our anniversary special. We will be back!!

Angela H.

I imagine when this place was new that it was quite luxurious. But the owners (who also own Harrison Hot Springs hotel) have not kept the place up at all.
At best this is a 3 star resort.

Upon arrival we were early so didn’t expect to check in but we were allowed to use the pool. However they wouldn’t give us any towels “There aren’t any.” So we just sat out by the beach waiting for them to call which they never did. At 4pm we went back and were told 5 minutes still. They are clearly very understaffed.
We stayed in one of the cottages which is a great size. But needs repairs. Windows that are broken etc. And it definitely could have been cleaner.
The wooden platform around the hot tub gave way under my daughter’s feet and she fell through and was cut up and bruised by the wood and rusty nails. The whole thing is rotten and was in the same condition at another cottage our family rented.
We didn’t have anyone come and speak with us after we told the front desk. And as someone else mentioned, there isn’t any management presence.
The lower, bigger pool wasn’t open so the little one was quite crowded. And there is clearly mold in the bathrooms.

This place needs a major overhaul of renovations/maintenance and far more staff. I hold the owners responsible for that.
If this property was listed as 2-3 stars I probably would have expected this condition.

Denis O.

We had a beautiful stay for our anniversary at poets cove. Because we were late getting the ferry, all shops were closed and there was no time to get a drink to celebrate. Anna at the front desk was incredibly accommodating, giving us a bottle of red wine with a smile. Thank you so much to your wonderful staff and all that you do!

Ross C.

Beautiful location, friendly/helpful staff, and great pool facilities. The cabin we stayed in was excellent, and the hot-tub was a nice touch. The only critiques I have are that there was a lot of dishware missing in the cabin, appliances (ie toaster/washing machine) did not work well and the check in process was a little behind/disorganized. Otherwise, an enjoyable place to stay.

margaretdM6764CU

We rented the 3 bedroom villa, two 3 bedroom cottages and two king lodge rooms for 17 adults and 2 children. Some decor is a bit worn and there are some small quirks in the cottages and villa but the beds and linens are new and comfortable. The kitchens and bathrooms are spotless. The views are wonderful and the landscaping is lovely.|We had breakfast in the Aurora and dinner in Syren's. The staff in both were efficient and very personable. We were all impressed with the food and the service (and keep in mind there were 19 of us all at once). |We worked around the road closure and it was not an issue.|I organized the successful two day family celebration with the help of Ilia (accommodation), Christine (Front Desk) and Chrystal (food service). Thank you.|Many of us plan to return in the future. Highly recommend.