Ocean View Hotel♡

Spectacular location, be sure to specify a second floor room facing water.

7.0

Location right across the street from the waterfront is spectacular. Facilities are clean, nicely laid out and perfect for families, tour groups or individuals. access to a nearby pool, which I didnt use. Large restaurant onsite with windows facing the water and a pub with live music a patio below it.

− "ocean view" room was on the lower level, facing the parking lot, like a motel room, with a patio door at the foot of the bed looking at parked cars and people walking by. The receptionist kindly moved me to a second floor room facing the "garden" which is another parking lot, but has a field and mountains in the background, and at least no one looking in the window. At this price, I would have expected breakfast to be included, but it is not.

Très beau...mais choisissez une chambre avec vue sur la mer !

8.0

C'était très bien. On a eu beaucoup de plaisir au pub où on a assisté à un « Kitchen Party » mémorable. Par contre, la vue sur le stationnement enlève énormément de charme à l'endroit. Les chambres avec vue sur la mer sont certainement beaucoup mieux.

Excellent endroit pour y séjourner quelques jours ou plus.

10.0

Personnelle très gentil et attentionné. Literie et lit confortable. Très propre, beau balcon avec belle chaise Adirondak donnant sur la mer. Nous avons aussi apprécié le restaurant Bistro et sa magnifique terrasse extérieur. Il y a aussi un espace où nous pouvons avoir de l’eau fraîche pour remplir nos bouteilles très bien aménagé ainsi que de l’eau pétillante. À notre disposition à cette endroit des pots à eau à remplir si nous n’avons pas nos bouteilles. Ce soucis de l’environnement est très bien donc ça évite les bouteilles plastique jetable. Endroit très bien situé en face du bordwalk de la baie de Rocky Harbour. Il y a aussi plein de restaurant et café accessible à pied.

− Absolument rien

Guest review

5.0

Reception staff was very informing. During our first evening, excellent service in the dinner room Clean rooms. Easy access.

− Unfortunately, our experience was dominated by the bar personnel. I could not ask for a beer, after a long drive, around 18.30 h as a the space was booked for a bus group at 19.00. Staying at the hotel, made the difference after 10 minutes asking. And, of couse we left before the bus load was arriving. The second day, the bar staff was already asking to settle the bill from our table and others, while we still wanted to order some food. Also we were not near closing time or a change of staff.

A wonderful place for lunch

10.0

Our tour group stopped here for a pre-arranged lunch which consisted of ½ of a croissant sandwich of ham & cheese and ½ of chicken, tomato soup and 2 tarts made with baked apple berry (cloud berry) and partridge berry. Everything was delicious, especially the tarts as it was my 1st time trying baked apple berry and partridge berry. Our big group was served quickly by friendly staff.

A comfortable base for Gros Morne National Park

8.0

We stayed at the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour for four nights after driving from St. Anthony. After moving around so much during our three-week Newfoundland road trip, it was wonderful to stay somewhere for a little longer and properly relax. On arrival, we were delighted to discover that our UK tour operator (Trailfinders) had booked us into a suite. It was far more spacious than we expected, with a sofa, comfortable chairs, a large TV, a microwave and a small fridge. It was lovely to have somewhere to unwind after busy days exploring. The bed deserves a special mention—it was incredibly comfortable, like sleeping on a giant marshmallow! Rocky Harbour is an excellent base for exploring Gros Morne National Park. One of the highlights of our stay was the Bonne Bay boat tour on a beautiful sunny morning. The boat wasn't overcrowded, the commentary was informative and entertaining, and there was even a small band downstairs playing traditional-style sea shanties, which added to the atmosphere. We would highly recommend this trip. Afterwards we visited the Bonne Bay Marine Station Aquarium, where an enthusiastic research student shared her knowledge with genuine passion, making it a fascinating visit. We also enjoyed several meals during our stay. Fisherman's Landing Restaurant and Buoy & Arrow are both just across the road from the hotel, while Java Jack's is only a short walk away. Our favourite was Buoy & Arrow, where we returned for both lunch and dinner. Another must-do is the Western Brook Pond boat tour. Be aware that there is quite a long walk from the car park to the boat, and we encountered plenty of flies near the harbour. The scenery on the cruise is absolutely spectacular and reminded us very much of Milford Sound in New Zealand. However, the boat itself felt rather crowded, which detracted slightly from the experience. Although the guides were friendly and entertaining, we felt the commentary on the Bonne Bay cruise was more engaging. We'd also recommend driving to Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The exhibits were interesting, and they apparently have live music on some afternoons, which other travellers had told us about. Before travelling, we'd booked tickets for the Anchors Aweigh dinner show. As there were just two of us, we shared a table with another couple, as the venue gets very busy. Our meal arrived just as the performance began. The show itself wasn't quite what we'd expected, featuring more classic rock covers than traditional Newfoundland folk music. It was a much less authentic experience than we'd been hoping for, and we wouldn't return. We would recommend the guided walk at the Tablelands (starting from the Woody Point end), which we thoroughly enjoyed, and a visit to the Discovery Centre. We also spent some time exploring Woody Point before stopping at Southeast Brook Falls on the drive back to the hotel. We didn't eat in the hotel's own restaurant during our stay, apart from at the Anchors Aweigh show, so can't specifically comment on it. We did find the staff in the Anchors Aweigh pub a little abrupt, which put us off returning. Overall, we had a good stay. The Ocean View Hotel was a comfortable, spacious base for exploring Gros Morne National Park, and we'd happily stay here again. And if for no other reason, we'd return for that wonderfully comfortable "marshmallow" bed!