Highliner Hotel Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

815 1St Ave W, Prince Rupert, Canada, V8J 1B3

Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre is located in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, the gateway to Alaska and the Queen Charlotte Islands. This hotel stands 17 stories tall, making it the tallest building north of Vancouver. Guests can enjoy stunning Pacific Ocean views and easy access to the historical and cultural attractions of Prince Rupert. The hotel serves as the largest gathering place for meetings and conventions in the area.

Location

Situated in downtown Prince Rupert, the hotel is across the street from the waterfront and beach. This location allows guests to explore local museums and attractions within walking distance. The hotel is also conveniently close to ferry terminals, facilitating travel to Alaska and the surrounding regions. Onsite parking and a designated airport shuttle stop enhance transportation options for guests.

Rooms

Each room at Highliner Hotel includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and tea/coffee maker. Ocean or mountain views are available from many guest rooms, providing a scenic backdrop. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs featuring streaming services for entertainment. Amenities also include free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

First Avenue Bistro, located within the hotel, offers a menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring fresh local cuisine. This dining option is popular among locals and hotel guests alike. The bistro is designed for convenience, allowing guests to enjoy meals without leaving the premises. Room service may be available for added comfort.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features a fitness center with ocean views for guests looking to stay active during their stay. Business amenities include a conference center spanning 5,000 square feet, suitable for meetings and events. Additional services include dry cleaning and laundry options, car rental services, and a business center equipped with computers. Staff is available to assist with any inquiries or needs.

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2 persons

28 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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Queen Room

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2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Mountain view

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Queen Room

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2 persons

25 m²

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1 King Size Bed

Sea view

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City Center

Prince Rupert2700 ft

Airports

Digby Island (YPR) 6.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Retreat

“The refurbished room was a delight, featuring a spacious layout, a large, clean room, and a very comfortable bed.” view full review

Stylish Refresh

“The bathroom renovation was beautifully done, providing a modern, clean space that enhanced our overall experience.” view full review

Family-Friendly Fun

“The living area's surround sound system and TV options, including Netflix and Disney+, made our family time enjoyable and entertaining.” view full review

Convenient Cooking

“The full kitchenette was a great addition, allowing us to prepare meals easily during our stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Baggage storage
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Hiking
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

815 1St Ave W, Prince Rupert, Canada, V8J 1B3

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815 1St Ave W, Prince Rupert, Canada, V8J 1B3

City landmarks

Museums

Museum of Northern British Columbia

3400 ft

215 Cow Bay Rd

The Prince Rupert Visitor Centre & Port Interpretive Centre

4700 ft

Parks

Sunken Gardens Park

3600 ft

Gallery

ice house gallery

4700 ft

Parks

Pacific Mariners Memorial Park

3600 ft

Prince Rupert

Rotary Waterfront Park

4100 ft

Casinos

Chances

1.1 mi

215 Cow Bay Rd

Port Interpretive Centre

4800 ft

Prince Rupert Harbour

1.0 mi

Island

Lucy Islands Conservancy

1.5 mi

Kiwanis Trail

1.7 mi

Prince Rupert

Butze Rapid Trail

2.6 mi

Tall Trees Access Road

Tall Trees Trail

2.6 mi

Nearby

Mountain

Mount Hays

900 ft

Shopping Area

Rupert Square Mall

900 ft

Restaurants

Pita Pit

1000 ft

612 2 Ave West

Eddies News

1200 ft

Prince Rupert

Subway

1300 ft

601 2nd Ave W

Baker Boy

1400 ft

617 3 Ave W

Dumela Coffee

1000 ft

216-500 2nd Ave W

Javadotcup

1700 ft

516 3rd Ave W

Kaien Island Cafe

2300 ft

309 3rd Ave W

Patty's Burger Wagon

2800 ft

180 6th Ave E

Safeway

3300 ft

200 2nd Ave W

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great location

comfortable rooms

dirty balcony

lack of attention to details

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

8.5

Service

7.8

Dining

7.5

David

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

The hotel rooms are spacious with king-size beds, a generous desk area, a balcony with a view, and wireless internet access. The maintenance team was quick to address issues, like our patio door not working, which was a plus. However, the room didn't quite match the pictures online.

Rooms

8.0

The room was cold at first but spacious with comfortable king-size beds and a nice balcony view.

Service

9.0

The staff solved our problem promptly and provided fantastic service overall. They even moved us to a new room when the heat was not working.

Location

7.0

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and the waterfront. There are activities in Prince Rupert to keep you entertained, but the town lacks many decent options.

Dining

7.0

Unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy the breakfast buffet due to early departures, but the dining options were good overall.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers additional services like car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry facilities.

Don

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with friendly staff in a great location. The dining experience could be improved with more breakfast options. Overall, it's a decent choice for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in was comfortable and clean, with a generous desk area and a balcony offering a nice view. It seemed like they were working on renovations, so it might get even better soon.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, especially in assisting us with our needs. The staff was attentive and always ready to help, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was ideal, especially coming off the ferry late at night. It was peaceful without the typical traffic noise and conveniently close to many stores and businesses in town.

Dining

7.0

I didn't have the chance to try the breakfast buffet, but it looked promising based on what I read. Would have been nice to experience it.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were sufficient for my needs during the stay. Everything seemed well-organized and functional.

Robin

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms with a fridge, though the stay ended in a disturbing incident. The location is excellent, walking distance to many amenities, without the typical noise issues. The service, while friendly, needs improvement with public area cleanliness and guest information requirements. The dining experience is affordable and well-prepared, providing a standard breakfast cafe option. The hotel offers facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

7.5

The rooms are clean and spacious, equipped with a fridge, but unfortunately ended in a disturbing incident with the police involved.

Service

6.0

The service staff were friendly overall, though improvements are needed in public area cleanliness and guest information requirements.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent with close proximity to town amenities and restaurants, offering a peaceful stay without the traffic noise typical in the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was affordable and well-prepared with standard options typically found in breakfast cafes.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers facilities suitable for a comfortable stay, though improvements in certain services could enhance the overall guest experience.

Lauren

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was simply wonderful! The rooms are spacious and come with all the amenities I could want. The new bed was incredibly comfortable, and the view from the balcony was amazing.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were of a very good size with all the amenities you could want. The king size bed was super comfortable, and the generous desk area was very convenient. The balcony with a view was a nice touch, and the wireless internet access added to the convenience.

Service

7.0

The service went out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. However, there was a lack of attention to details at times.

Location

9.0

The location is exceptional, close to the ocean and within walking distance to downtown. It’s great that car rental and airport shuttle services use this as a drop-off and pick-up venue. However, the dreary atmosphere was a slight downside.

Dining

9.0

I had a delightful dining experience at the little breakfast cafe. The breakfast buffet was well-prepared and delicious, offering great value for money.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers essential facilities such as car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services.

great location

dirty balcony