Denman Island Guesthouse Hostel

The Location

Denman Island Guesthouse and Bistro is located within walking distance of the ferry terminal and the small Denman Island village. The Guesthouse is an old 1912 farmhouse which has kept its aged charm. Denman Island can be accessed via ferry from Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island. The journey takes about ten minutes and the ferry carries cars as well as foot passengers. The crossings are every ten minutes or so.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The guesthouse provides dormitory accommodation as well as private rooms, all with shared bathrooms. Rooms are cozy with homey, oldish furniture. Linen is provides in the rooms but there are no lockers for your bags or belongings. The bathrooms are quite basic and could do with a bit of a scrub, so you may choose to bring along a pair of flip flops for the showers if you are slightly squeamish.

Common Spaces

There is a kitchen available for guest use. The usual facilities are available. There is also drinking water supplied. The water on Denman Island has a strong sulfuric smell and requires boiling or disinfection before use. You may want to stock up on food before coming, because Denman Island only has one small grocery store and a few local eateries.

There is a computer in the Bistro which can be used by guests and free wireless internet is also available for travelers with their own laptops. Coin-operated laundry service is available. There is also a lovely hot tub available for guest usage in the back garden, which may be a nice way to relax after a long day of hiking or bicycling. There are bikes for rent at the hostel, which can provide a good means to explore the beautiful island for those without a vehicle.

The dimly lit lounge has a TV and dark old furniture but there's a cozy balcony just along side of it, which offers a nice view of the mountains and provides a nice spot to read, chat, or play a game -- boardgames and book swap are available.

Summary

Denman Island provides great beaches, lovely walks, and an artsy community. Denman Island's Guesthouse provides a friendly environment, a great place to relax, and a good base to explore this unique island.

-- Exclusive Hostelz.com Review