Pluvio Restaurant and Rooms

Everything was top notch in the Pluvio rooms. The bed was comfy and lovely bedding. Nice thick towels which I love. Wonderful shower that was hard to get out of only because I didn’t want to! The breakfast was definitely not the stale bun in a bag with no expiry (questionable quality), coffee was a fresh press and had lovely items like fresh salmon or tuna. Not the average breakfast for sure. Stayed in the upper rooms which offer nice patios in one direction and the roof top garden on the other. Can’t wait to return! Thank you Lily.

The attention to detail is next level. From the accommodations, the exceptional food, the lovely team, and the charming owners, we loved everything! We were warmly welcomed and made to feel special. You gotta come here and experience it all.

Like the well-loved story of Goldilocks, everything at Pluvio was just right. The hard-working team of Lily, Warren and crew make their perfect hosting seem effortless. No pretence here, this two-night stay afforded me the best sleep I've had in some time (and not just because the cats were home and not waking me up at 4 am!). Very clean and comfortable room (the Crab room upper floor), very sunny when the drapes are open, and a king-size bed with beautiful linens. Just like a warm hug. And all this in the beauty of the best west coast of Vancouver Island with biking and hiking trails providing epic views of this rugged landscape. The Chef's Tasting Menu at Pluvio Restaurant is not to be missed and warrants a review of its own.

I’ve stayed at Pluvio suites multiple times now, and I can’t say it enough…this place is absolutely wonderful. Selfishly, I want to keep it more of a secret, so it’s not sold out when I need to come to Ucluelet for business. Jokes aside, the rooms as cozy, clean, beautifully decorated, and come with unreal savoury and sweet options for breakfast (not to mention some delicious baked goods and sparkling water, orange juice, and great coffee). Plus, the owners are so lovely, this makes the overall experience 10/10. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Pluvio. We walked into the room and immediately enjoyed the pleasure of heated floors in the hallway and in the bathroom. The bathroom was simple elegance with a large shower and excellent lighting. The bed was extremely comfortable, the linens delightfully fresh. There was a sitting area inside with comfortable chairs and a little deck with a table and chairs, as well. A small “kitchen” area was stocked with a cast iron plunger pot ready to have boiling water poured into if for morning coffee and in the mini fridge we found house made granola, a lovely savory breakfast consisting of a half a boiled egg, a beautifully dress quinoa salad and some pickled vegetables. There was also a bottle of excellent Pluvio Averill Creek white wine available to purchase - the perfect thing to find at our temporary home after a long day of hiking to Half Moon Bay. We not only stayed overnight in this comfortable room we had dinner in the restaurant. The small room turned out the most exquisite, thoughtful, local and ethical food I have ever had. The staff could write the book on service! I can’t wait to go back.

Our main reason for staying here was the restaurant - the food really was out of this world - I'd say the best we have had anywhere - some amazing combinations that just seemed to work. Our room was huge, newly decorated and very comfortable with balcony and roof terrace - generally really peaceful though, it being a weekend, there was a little bit of later noise from the next door veteran's club - not a big issue for us and their is air con if you want to shut the window and if you stay in the centre of town, then a bit of noise is to be expected. The staff were all very friendly and we'd happily go back.

TA reviews always seem to have the one person who gives it 1 star over a $$ beef with management, and these are easy to spot and dismiss. Mine is likely in that category, but there is an element of truth in my complaints. This is an expensive place, more than even the Fairmont in Victoria. Yes, it is a small hotel and one of quite high quality. Booked it for 2 special nights, ate at their quality restaurant, wonderful high quality experience for which the top dollar price is appropriate. A booking error occurred, an honest mistake, involving a $25 “sweets package” upon arrival. Did I order it? They say I did. Perhaps so, but as I am diabetic, it clearly was an honest error. At the 5 star level of this hotel, I feel good management practice would have been to simply forgive and remove the charge. (The sweets arrived at our room shortly after arrival, and we scratched our heads and said we didn’t want it and didn’t know we had ordered it.) That done, we encountered yet another bush league level of management. There is zero helpfulness from management and staff at the desk regarding ideas and local knowledge of how to do things while here, where to go to do them, and no brochures or handouts of any type for activities. Thankfully, we brought it up to our server at their restaurant that evening. She knew absolutely everything about everything and helped us plan our 2 days here with a cheery attitude of helpfulness. Not an impressive front office! Finally, each room has a boilerplate continental breakfast left in the fridge daily. No inquiry nor attempt was made upon arrival or in advance to accommodate any special dietary needs of guests. For most this is a non-issue, but for diabetics one’s food choices must be controlled to avoid glucose spikes. We would never expect anything special at an economy or medium level hotel, but Pluvio holds itself out as an upscale top of the line place to stay. Their prices reflect this, but the breakfast choices were simply unacceptable to me due to the sugar/glucose issue. Although classy in many regards, Pluvio needs to up their customer service game to justify their pricing.

We have been Dinning at Pluvio's every year on our West Coast Anniversary trip, really enjoying the dining experience and wine selection. The unique tasting creations along with the wine pairing is a fantastic experience. We also can't say enough about the suite's on site, well set up, super clean and beds are very comfortable and the coffee and breakfest is great. Lily & Warren and their team go above and beyond in guest service, we highly recommend Pluvio's for your stay and dining experience. Andy & Lisa

Lovely room overlooking a garden. Wonderful breakfast options provided. The owners are friendly and helpful people. I would definitely visit again.