Name: River Heights Motel
Address: 1820 CLIFFE AVE, Courtenay, Canada, Courtenay, British Columbia, CA
Price range: $77–$105 per night
Rating: 6.35

What guests think

At River Heights Motel, travellers describe a budget, no-frills stay with comfortable rooms and friendly staff, balanced by dated decor and some noise from thin walls, loud A/C, or the busy road, depending on room placement.

Many appreciate the low prices, easy parking, and a central location close to shops and restaurants. Reviews also note inconsistencies in housekeeping and maintenance, including occasional odors, cobwebs or mold, hot-water issues, slow drains, and aging fixtures. Expect a simple, practical stopover rather than a polished stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with guests highlighting convenient on-site parking. Several note the absence of an ice machine.

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Jeffrey

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice owner didn’t have ice and gave us their own to accommodate us. Needed a freezer in fridge.

10

Bill

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay. I had a comfortable room with my motorycle parked right outside for easy loading and security. The room was clean and convenient, and priced for the conditions.

10

Daphne

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The mattress was lovely and I got good nights’ sleep. Parking was excellent. Location is right on a main thoroughfare but nonetheless quiet. Staff is friendly and helpful. Kitchenette was adequately stocked; fridge, freezer, microwave all worked well. I didn’t try the stove and oven but they appeared to be in excellent condition. Altogether an ideal place to stay.

10

EDWARD

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. With fridge and microwave in the room.

8

charles

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Slept well, bath tub was slick. Watch yourself if having a shower. Also no ice maker so my Ballantynes had a little water, no rocks.

10

Martin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, easy parking off Cliffe St.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many describe rooms as clean, while others report issues like odors, cobwebs, mold, or missed spots. Housekeeping quality appears inconsistent between rooms.

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Marc

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very tired and dated room I had. Bathroom needs grout regrouted and needs to be recaulked to remove black mold.

10

Leslie

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Was very clean!! Amazing place to stay

2

Sarah

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty, there were spider webs and cob webs everywhere, the floor felt dirty, there was hair in the bedding, there was mold in the bathroom, and there was no hot water in the morning.

6

Tod

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. Polite and helpful staff. Room was clean, convenient location.

4

Rk

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is an old establishment. The room had an unpleasant odor. The room was dusty. Beds were ok, not uncomfortable. Bathroom was ok, noisy pipes. Would not stay here again.

2

Michael

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was filthy absolutely disgusting

8

Murray

Aug 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and roomy unit. Good location and within walking distance of several restaurants.

8

Bradley

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, older

2

Peter

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Out dated motel/hotel. Did not smell very good. Air Conditioning very loud. Shower curtain dirty.

4

Paul

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, cobwebs everywhere, food bits under bed, so dated. No glasses for water. Bed was dreadfully uncomfortable, pillows were horrible.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but functional, with comfortable beds and some spacious layouts. Noise can be an issue due to thin walls, loud A/C, or road traffic, and a few note hot-water problems or slow drains.

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Dianne

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old and shabby.

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Dianne

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We generally have a good experience here for a no frills quick overnite stay. Thin walls mean that neighbouring guests can be too close for comfort, however. Convenient location, comfy bed. Unfortunately, running out of hot water during shower this morning was unpleasant. So one of us had to skip showering altogether.

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Pamela

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Okay for one night. The room we stayed in was spacious, but definitely needs some upgrades. At least the bathroom was updated.

6

Cherise

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for the price point. Some bathroom sinks don’t drain

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Daphne

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The mattress was lovely and I got good nights’ sleep. Parking was excellent. Location is right on a main thoroughfare but nonetheless quiet. Staff is friendly and helpful. Kitchenette was adequately stocked; fridge, freezer, microwave all worked well. I didn’t try the stove and oven but they appeared to be in excellent condition. Altogether an ideal place to stay.

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stephanie

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for a short night. Rooms are older, walls are thin I could here next door snoring. Right in town so close to many things but noisy. And the latch on the door to lock was broken. Guest service told me I couldn’t pay debit, and I booked through hotels.com and it’s not listed anywhere that I can’t pay debit. The bathroom wasn’t super clean, and my towels were ripped up. The bed however, was comfortable.

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Peter

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Out dated motel/hotel. Did not smell very good. Air Conditioning very loud. Shower curtain dirty.

8

David

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice old school motel. Decent price. Quiet. Comfortable bed.

6

harley

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated, noisy, but clean room. Only good for a quick stay.

10

Cherise

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good beds and good water pressure. Clean and has AC.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, though a few guests mention indifferent service or payment inconveniences.

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leah

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The area wasn't the greatest the hotel staff Motel staff themselves were very out to lunch so to speak not there for customer service at all

10

Art

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. Clean and comfortable. Friendly, courteous service.

10

Curtis

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, efficient staff. Clean rooms

6

shannon

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was cheap. The front desk was nice upon arrival. Just there for the night on a quick stay but didnt feel safe. The outside needs a reno, cleaning and landscaping. Feels very run down. Inside was clean enough but the sheets/towels did not smell like bleach, there was a weird bug in the bathroom and the kitchen was not well stocked...or clean.

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Tod

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. Polite and helpful staff. Room was clean, convenient location.

10

David

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was fast and efficient. We checked in late but it wasn’t a problem for him

8

Susan

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean and value priced. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Andrea

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thank you to the managers for being very helpful and accommodating with allowing us to store our belongings with them when our vehicle broke down. Very kind and helpful.

10

Donna

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice, reasonable motel, staff member was great.

4

Elizabeth

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not very nice

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Location

Convenient in-town location within walking distance of dining and services and handy for Courtenay and Comox. Some street-facing rooms experience traffic noise.

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Les

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms , great staff, location close to nice walking path and dining choices! Great value !

10

Bill

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay. I had a comfortable room with my motorycle parked right outside for easy loading and security. The room was clean and convenient, and priced for the conditions.

8

Vickie

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

8

Dianne

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for convenient downtown accomodations.

10

gary

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to most places

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EDWARD

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location but on a busy street.

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James

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was close to both Courtenay and Comox

6

Charlene

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was quiet for city location Had all basics for travel Quick & easy access to ferry

10

Janet

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice check-in person, room is clean, good location for dental appointment

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Roy

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Within 10 mins to City Centre. Some dining within walking distance. Right off a busy noisy road. One of the cheaper hotel options. Beds ok.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $89	2 $89	3 $89
4 $89	5 $105	6 $89	7 $89	8 $89	9 $89	10 $89
11 $89	12 $89	13 $89	14 $89	15 $81	16 $81	17 $81
18 $81	19 $81	20 $81	21 $81	22 $81	23 $89	24 $89
25 $77	26 $81	27 $81	28 $81	29 $81	30 $89	31 $89

River Heights Motel

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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