Name: Big Rock Motel
Address: 1020 South Island Highway, Campbell River, Canada, Campbell River, British Columbia, CA
Price range: US$98–US$132 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

At Big Rock Motel, travelers highlight a scenic, convenient location across from the ocean and seawalk, generally clean, affordable rooms, and friendly, helpful staff, while noting the property is older and overall basic rather than full-service.

Rooms are dated or modest, with some renovated and spacious options, ocean views, and in-room basics like fridge, microwave, and occasional air conditioning. Common drawbacks include traffic noise on the main road, inconsistent or weak Wi-Fi, strong cleaning odors or mustiness, limited housekeeping, uneven maintenance, and mixed bed comfort; some units also lack permanent air conditioning. Overall, expect a simple, value stay best for short visits and the waterfront setting.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; parking is convenient with on-door access and a large lot mentioned.

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8

Verna

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was terrific, with a great view of the strait of Georgia, and convenient to everything. I love being able to park right outside the door to the unit. A bit of sprucing up in the bathroom is required. Very good value for the price.

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DIEGO

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice quiet place if you'd like to go for walks along the shoreline. Nice staff (no room service but that's ok with me). Big rooms (a bit outdated) with nice beds, but quietness will depend on your neighbours. Large parking space por drivers' peace of mind.

10

Eleanora

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access, clean, owner on site,. We were on the second floor which offers a wonderful ocean view. Reasonable rates. I would stay there again.

8

Michael

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience store next door, great coffee across the road. Easy parking. Across from the beach and a big ass rock.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is often praised, with many rooms described as very clean or spotless, but recurring issues include strong cleaning-product odors and occasional bathroom grime, mould, or missed details.

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Margaret

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I don't like writing bad reviews but am really feeling uncomfortable staying here due to the condition of the room. The room has seen better days. The bathtub looks filthy, once the smell of nilodour goes away, the smell of urine is very strong. The fridge was leaking so I asked for some rags to put on the floor. The side of the mattress digs into you when you try to get into bed. There are dents in the walls, a lot of chipped paint and rust. There aren't a lot of cars parked in front. If there are better rooms unoccupied I suggest putting guests in those rooms first. This room is not worth over $200 a night after taxes. Our room is poorly maintained.

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Lucie

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The worst dive ever. Mould on tub Disgusting bathroom ceiling and baseboards. In need of repairs. Smelled of smoke so strongly I gaged all night. Smell of some kind of perfume scent possible to get the bad smell out of the room. Fridge not cleaned out smelled of rot and dirty. Super disappointed for 138 Gross gross gross

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Raymond

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet and clean

4

Garnet

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked this property based on the positive reviews. What I found was disappointing. Not terrible, but not the super clean establishment that some reviewers sited. I stayed in two different rooms and both were the same. Bathroom floors looked like they had been damp mopped, and all the little bits of grunge were piled up in the corners. Dozens of dirty hand prints on the inside of the front door. It hadn\'t been wiped for months (or years). Certainly not close to "clean".

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Len

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older property that needs a few very minor touchups inside the rooms but was spotlessly clean. Air conditioning would be a plus. The manager was pleasant and helpful. I will stay here again.

8

Petra

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Bathroomcould be cleaner

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Sean

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean comfortable room, ocean view and close to restaurants, shops, liquor store. Motel is older and has seen better days but was spotless and office staff friendly and helpful!

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Paul

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great. Beds comfy. Was clean enough but it was just that every was old and tired. Photos online are accurate. They are not mis-representing anything.

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Jacqueline

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Safe, quiet and comfortable are must haves. Far enough from the road that there wasn't much road noise. Bathroom and bedding very clean. Although next to a liquor store, the area was quiet. It would be helpful to put a list in each room of restaurants that are open for breakfast and at what time. Comfortable beds. If the bed had been any higher I would have needed a step stool to get on it. I'm 5'3. The baseboards and heaters need a good scrubbing.

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Mickey

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

You get what you pay for; internet poor works for a little then kicks in and out a real pain, room was clean but bathroom looked dirty not inviting at all.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and simple, though some are renovated or spacious with ocean views and in-room basics like a fridge and microwave; Wi-Fi can be slow or weak. Noise from the main road and thin walls plus mixed bed comfort and limited or portable A/C are common notes.

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Tanya

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a pretty average motel. It was conveniently located and in walking distance to some very good restaurants. It was also the least expensive place I stayed during my trip to Vancouver Island. My main complaint was that the mattresses were not very comfortable.

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Richelle

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large, clean and quiet, for being on a major road. Check in was easy. Coffee pot and fridge in our room. Beds were comfortable. My only complaint would be the floor. We were on ground floor and it was a bit uneven.

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Casey

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On this busy weekend, this was one of the few relatively affordable hotels in the area. The hotel unit was clean with laminate flooring and clean beds. In hot weather, I probably would not stay given lack of any air conditioning. Opening the windows on a busy street is not ideal to keep the room cool If it’s not hot, I think this hotel is great value for money for a short term stay

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Kaleshia

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds are incredibly uncomfortable. They sink in the middle causing both people to be squished in the middle. I used to love this location but unfortunately with the beds the way they are I won't stay again.

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Patrick

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonable price, well maintained, and very clean. However, it was a little noisy due to being on a main street and the room was quite warm (perhaps because the air conditioner had not yet beeb installed for the summer) making getting to sleep difficult.

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CarrieLee

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For the price- - there was no air conditioning -VERY weak wifi -older TV -minimum toiletries -no cleaning unless a weeks stay

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Maribeth

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are clean enough, but they smell of cleaning agents. The odor of the first room was unbearable for me, although some people might not mind the citris smell. The owner was kind enough to move me to another room with less odor. Alas, this room had no deadbolt or even an operable chain on the door (a chair did fit under the door handle--I've never done that before!) and the guests overhead woke me when they walked overhead. Fortunately most guests were quiet but walls and ceilings are thin and the windows rattle. Argh, not good night. The linens are fresh, but the property is a bit run down.

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James

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good in general. Room is big. There is a bath tub and plenty of hot water to fill it. Staff is very helpful and understanding of the needs of disabled clients. The few things that can be improved are... Hardwood floors are not even, and can be cleaned more often. Internet speed is slow. Yet. I would recommend this place to travelers for one or two nights.

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Katherine

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Renovations have been done and the rooms are clean and comfortable. There’s AC in the room, fridge and coffee maker. The rooms are spacious with 2 queen beds and two closets.

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James

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is right on the road, with lots of late night and early morning traffic. Had to sleep with the window open as the air conditioner was a unit that only sorta fit into a gap in the window, the pipe kept falling out, and was noisy.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in. Some mention no daily housekeeping and limited front-desk hours overnight.

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Jorge

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean place and fast check in and out

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Tom

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convienent location and efficient check in

8

Debbie

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic hotel/motel set-up. Lovely view, nice to see cruise ships passing by, all lit up. Staff was friendly although nobody in the office from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Not a problem for me, but could be if you lost your key or had some other kind of emerency.

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Christina

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff!

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Sean

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean comfortable room, ocean view and close to restaurants, shops, liquor store. Motel is older and has seen better days but was spotless and office staff friendly and helpful!

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Paul

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great. Beds comfy. Was clean enough but it was just that every was old and tired. Photos online are accurate. They are not mis-representing anything.

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Gordon James

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

They were very friendly and helpful.

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Tracy

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed for four nights. Room was dated but very clean and comfortable. I found the “welcome” email I received right when I booked a little aggressive, but did not have a negative experience at all. Both people I interacted with were fabulous and friendly!! Would definitely stay again!!

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Scott

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here several times passing through Campbell River. If you want some entertainment in the evening, grab a drink and walk across to the boat launch across the street....lol. The staff (owners?) are so nice and accommodating. There's dining options within walking distance and a great waterfront walkway right across the road. Will stay again in the future.

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Ken

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Helpful staff.

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Location

Across from the ocean and seawalk, with scenic views and easy access to restaurants, shops, and downtown; many find it convenient. Being on a main road can bring traffic noise.

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Tara

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and quiet motel located right across from the ocean. Watched the eagles each morning. Sea walk easily accessible. Staff very polite and helpful

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Douglas

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, sea view.

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Ashley

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the property is a bit dated, the people working there are so kind and helpful. The location right across from the ocean and walking path is wonderful! Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

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Richard

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location, location

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Neil

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Central location with easy access to dining and shopping

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DAVE

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

No frills motel that’s upgraded in the right spots. Amazing views of the water and easy access to walkways along the shore. 5 minutes to downtown.

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Jennifer

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room and friendly staff. Love the location right across from the ocean.

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Sean

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean comfortable room, ocean view and close to restaurants, shops, liquor store. Motel is older and has seen better days but was spotless and office staff friendly and helpful!

8

Bruce

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a convenient and quiet place for an overnight stay. Across the road is a nice walkway along the oceanfront with great views

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Linda

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location very convenient

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Dining

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Tanya

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a pretty average motel. It was conveniently located and in walking distance to some very good restaurants. It was also the least expensive place I stayed during my trip to Vancouver Island. My main complaint was that the mattresses were not very comfortable.

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Raymon

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location to the beach and fine dining

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Neil

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Central location with easy access to dining and shopping

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DAVE

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

No frills motel that’s upgraded in the right spots. Amazing views of the water and easy access to walkways along the shore. 5 minutes to downtown.

10

Jennifer

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room and friendly staff. Love the location right across from the ocean.

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Sean

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean comfortable room, ocean view and close to restaurants, shops, liquor store. Motel is older and has seen better days but was spotless and office staff friendly and helpful!

10

Patricia

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice overnight and the restaurant just down the road Big Rock Garage was excellent, service and food.

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Michael

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience store next door, great coffee across the road. Easy parking. Across from the beach and a big ass rock.

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Lorenz

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic motel stay. Dated. Suitable for a night or two passing through town if you’re not bothered by much. Excellent food choices nearby and coffee stand across the street. Great view for sunrise.

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Scott

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here several times passing through Campbell River. If you want some entertainment in the evening, grab a drink and walk across to the boat launch across the street....lol. The staff (owners?) are so nice and accommodating. There's dining options within walking distance and a great waterfront walkway right across the road. Will stay again in the future.

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Month	Average price
January	US$58
February	US$59
March	US$64
April	US$65
May	US$87
June	US$107
July	US$129
August	US$133
September	US$130
October	US$71
November	US$63
December	US$57

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About this property

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Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Sea Facing (3People)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (1-2 People)

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Very good

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