I booked a room with ocean view online and on the phone, after I booked it, told Ross any room would be fine as long as it was quiet. On arrival he carried my heavy suitcase to a lovely room, with a private bathroom down the hall. He asked what time I would like breakfast. I said 10am, as I wanted to sleep in and relax from the long days trip to rest up for my flight. He showed me special TV and movie channels to enjoy. So I decided to watch a movie and went to sleep late. But I was rudely awoken by a couple chatting from 8-9 am for an hour over breakfast on the balcony outside my room! So I was tired and not rested and sleep deprived and had a long day of travel ahead of me. Why were they were served breakfast on the balcony outside my room when I requested a quiet room and a late breakfast, not an early wake up call? If Ross had put me in the top floor room it would have been quieter or if they had served the couple breakfast in the garden or downstairs or in their room I would have had a good sleep. Aside from this lack of honoring my one request for a quiet room, the home is lovely and convenient to the airport and the ferries. I can recommend it to early risers. The top floor room or guesthouse above the driveway might be quieter.
Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Belle Maison Auprès De La Mer is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Mary Winspear Centre. This 3-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
Free cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning from 8 AM to 10 AM.
All 3 recently renovated rooms feature furnished balconies or patios and espresso makers. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night.
Belle Maison Auprès De La Mer features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-in. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and wedding services.
I booked a room with ocean view online and on the phone, after I booked it, told Ross any room would be fine as long as it was quiet. On arrival he carried my heavy suitcase to a lovely room, with a private bathroom down the hall. He asked what time I would like breakfast. I said 10am, as I wanted to sleep in and relax from the long days trip to rest up for my flight. He showed me special TV and movie channels to enjoy. So I decided to watch a movie and went to sleep late. But I was rudely awoken by a couple chatting from 8-9 am for an hour over breakfast on the balcony outside my room! So I was tired and not rested and sleep deprived and had a long day of travel ahead of me. Why were they were served breakfast on the balcony outside my room when I requested a quiet room and a late breakfast, not an early wake up call? If Ross had put me in the top floor room it would have been quieter or if they had served the couple breakfast in the garden or downstairs or in their room I would have had a good sleep. Aside from this lack of honoring my one request for a quiet room, the home is lovely and convenient to the airport and the ferries. I can recommend it to early risers. The top floor room or guesthouse above the driveway might be quieter.
We are glad you enjoy our beautiful and quiet location nestled amongst the forest trees and overlooking the sea towards the magnificent Salt Spring Island. As explained to you on arrival, there are 2 rooms in the house and we were fully booked. You had chosen the Seaview Room via your reservation and there was no possibility of moving you to another room. Period. The retired couple having breakfast on the balcony at 8:30 were not loud. The best solution to any noise would have been to close your windows which are quiet sound-proofing. It would be no different when staying at any other hotel where you heard a conversation below your window. My wife and I are very attentive to our guests needs and treat all guests with respect - including those who sit on the balcony.
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