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05 May 2025
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2 Adults - 0 Child
1 room
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Hotel Description

Located in Roberts Creek, Up The Creek Backpacker's Lodge is within a 10-minute drive of Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park and Chapman Creek Hatchery. This hostel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Dakota Ridge and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Sechelt Visitor Centre. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Professional property host/manager

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 4:00 PM
Check-in by: 10:00 PM
Check-out by: 11:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available

Important information

You need to know
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Spoken Language

German

English

French

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Dining services

Concierge

Entertainment

Other

Fireplace in lobby

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Arcade/game room

Garden

Library

Multilingual staff

Picnic area

Mountain biking nearby

Free bicycles on site

Free self parking

Terrace

Shared microwave

Shared refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible – no

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel reviews

9.0
Wonderful71 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.0/10
Service9.0/10
Comfort8.6/10
Condition8.6/10
Neighborhood8.2/10
Amenities9.2/10
10/10
Exceptional
Alison, 03 Jan 2025
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Nice, clean, and good vibes

10/10
Exceptional
Ivan, 10 Oct 2024
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Nice beautiful and quiet place for staying etc.

10/10
Exceptional
Brittany, 07 Oct 2024
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This property is so unique and wonderful it is a must stay! The volunteers are amazingly helpful with any questions and check in information, as well as the owner is thoughtful and very well organized with they way their property is managed. Had a wonderful stay and a memorable time!!

10/10
Exceptional
Celia, 01 Oct 2024
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We like it very much. All people live here are very friendly. Owner or manager here is very kind and asked you questions.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 27 Jul 2024
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A relaxing stop.

An informal and laid back place to stay, a welcome change from typical hotels.

10/10
Exceptional
Isaac, 20 Jul 2024
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Staff and owner are superlative, cannot recommend this lovely spot enough!

10/10
Exceptional
Ruiheng, 17 Jul 2024
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Had a great time.

10/10
Exceptional
Amy, 12 Jul 2024
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Beautiful, quiet and exactly as pictured/described. Sad we were only there for 1 night. Looking forward to the next time we’re able to come and really enjoy the property

8/10
Excellent
Nawin, 30 Jun 2024
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The property is very convenient and central to the coast. Only thing missing was a mirror to get ready inside the room.

10/10
Exceptional
Nadine, 13 Jun 2024
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Great option for a night or two.

10/10
Exceptional
William, 23 May 2024
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It was simple and relaxing. The staff were great and the other guests were friendly. The private rooms were very affordable,.

10/10
Exceptional
Chen, 20 May 2024
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Like a home.

10/10
Exceptional
Brian, 13 May 2024
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Hoghly recommended

Wonderful relaxing and super friendly.

10/10
Exceptional
Marilyn, 25 Jan 2024
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My friend and I had a wonderfully relaxing and quiet time at Up the Creek. We were the only ones there for two days, so we picked a great time to go! They have a fully kitted kitchen with everything avaialble to cook up your meals. We took all our own food so our two days away from the city was super inexpensive. We spent time relaxing by the fire, knitting and reading, or out walking the local area. This place is very clean. 7 minute walk (downhill) to the ocean front (bit of an incline to walk back). And Martin is a great host!

10/10
Exceptional
Mark, 14 Oct 2023
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An amazing place! We would recommend it to everyone!

10/10
Exceptional
Sheila, 27 Aug 2023
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We had to keep the window shut as mosquitoes were coming in and there wasn’t a screen. So we were pretty hot The bed was rock hard. The rest was great so much thought has gone into the place and it’s so nicely done. So homey.

10/10
Exceptional
Esther, 12 Aug 2023
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The friendly atmosphere and kindness of the staff who did everything possible to make my stay memorable. It felt like a home away from home—an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas whether by car or foot. Public transport from Vancouver and around Sunshine Coast is excellent and affordable. I had a marvellous time and would have liked to stay longer than the four days I was there. I hope one day I will be back. "Up the Creek" will be top of my list to stay, relax and explore—a big thank you to Martin and Halli for the little personal touches.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 06 Aug 2023
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We stayed in the cabin so had the quiet but also full access to the house. We don't often stay in backpapers and this was one of the best.

10/10
Exceptional
Donna, 29 Jul 2023
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One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at - friendly, clean, comfortable and full of great information about what the area offers - and it offers a lot! Robert's Creek is a cute little artistic town with cool drift wood benches and a giant community mandala they paint every year. Cliff Gilker park is a hidden gem with easy trails and an awesome rainforest experience - magical!

10/10
Exceptional
Jamie, 03 Jul 2023
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An interesting stay for us. I normally wouldn’t stay in a hostel style hotel, but we needed a place somewhat last minute in a pretty specific area and this place popped up. They had a private cabin that shared the main house kitchen and bathrooms so we snagged it. It was a super lovely property! The cabin was indeed tiny but cozy is how I would describe it. The surrounding property is green and lush and doesn’t feel like it’s a block down off the main road. The owner/manager is also friendly and helpful. The main house is spacious and set up well for sharing lounge space. My only gripe, and I can barely even call it that, is that the guest kitchen could have used a sharp knife and a new non stick frying pan. I’m fussy in the kitchen and if I was staying more than a night or two would want to cook a lot more and like to have good tools. Overall the place was fantastic. We’d definitely stay again if in the area.

10/10
Exceptional
emmanuel, 18 Sep 2022
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Clean and comfortable hostel. Kitchen and common areas are very clean. Like staying in your own house. Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10
Exceptional
Dave, 10 Aug 2022
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One of the coolest spots I've stayed in North America. Great, family-friendly spot, laid back, welcoming and comfortable rooms. Just an awesome travellers' spot.

10/10
Exceptional
carol, 30 Jul 2022
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Lovely property and staff- enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Perfect location.

10/10
Exceptional
Kevin, 04 Jul 2022
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Property owner is very nice. Thanks for his kindness.

10/10
Exceptional
jennifer, 17 Apr 2022
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Martin (host) was very accommodating. The cabin was cozy and warm. Enjoyed our short stay very much.

8/10
Excellent
Chui Fun Selina, 18 Mar 2022
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It's such a cozy hostel. Martin (the owner) is so friendly and informative. There are nicely corners decorated with details. We stayed in the Cherry Cabin, which is so cute like a fairly hut. Good value for the price, great location near the Roberts Creek Pier.

8/10
Excellent
Jayne, 09 Sep 2021
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The size of the bed is fine; however, it felt like we were rolling into each other.

8/10
Excellent
Sean, 31 Aug 2021
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Laid back, welcoming and comfortable - a great “hostel” experience.

10/10
Exceptional
Erinne, 23 Aug 2021
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I love the atmosphere and the overall friendly chill vibe!! A must to stay!!

10/10
Exceptional
Carly, 16 Aug 2021
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We will be back!

Loved our time here! Martin and Mel were friendly, approachable, and full of good tips of what to do around the creek. We especially appreciated the eco-friendly commitment; it was awesome to know we could explore a new place without having a negative impact on the community.

10/10
Exceptional
Lysiane, 10 Aug 2021
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Awsome lodge with just the right balance between chilling spots and common areas. The amount of guests staying gives it life, but doesnt feel overcrowded when full. That place just makes you want to kick back and relax with a book. Great mountain biking spots right next to the lodge. Martin (the owner) and Mel are great hosts. We had the fir room and it was just the best time. Should've booked longer!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 12 Jul 2021
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Highly recommended place

10/10
Exceptional
Tom, 29 Jun 2021
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Nice hostel, super friendly staff. Would absolutely stay again!

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 19 Dec 2020
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Washrooms sharing not ideals and limited use of kitchen microwave

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 15 Oct 2020
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Make you feel like home

10/10
Exceptional
Bronwyn, 13 Oct 2020
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Sooo lovely!

Such a lovely spot! Welcoming, clean and would return again in a heartbeat!

10/10
Exceptional
Devin, 03 Oct 2020
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Very friendly and cozy atmosphere. Staff were helpful in guiding me towards local tourism . Great grounds and buildings

10/10
Exceptional
Rebecca, 11 Aug 2020
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Lovely family hostel!

This is probably the best hostel I’ve stayed in. A beautiful home in an area which offers lots of outdoor activities, and is close by to a beach and village centre. There is plenty of space to relax both inside and outside and the perfect hostel for families as the bedrooms are close to the communal areas, so when the children are in bed, you can enjoy the evening knowing they are only a few steps away. There is no question that we would return.

10/10
Exceptional
YAO, 03 Aug 2020
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Pleasant stay

Nice house. Very pleasant stay. Very quiet community. Very close to Robert Creek Beach. Walk distance. Rooms are quite small, And very close to each other. Luckily the family stayed in the next room was very nice and gentle as well. House was equipped very well. My kids loved the hammocks and jenga game in the yard.

8/10
Excellent
Jude, 28 Sep 2019
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Good value forthe price, great location near beach

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 09 Aug 2019
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Jessy and Frank are wonderful people, giving tips on where to visit as well as sharing their own world travelling experiences.

10/10
Exceptional
Megan, 05 Jul 2019
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Bomb-diggity

Up The Creek Lodge is an adorable little hideaway. Martin was great and so welcoming. He was having a private party when we arrived and encouraged us to hang out and have a bite. I would totally stay here again.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 21 May 2019
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Great house in a quiet location. Just a quick stay - late check in and early departure. We'll look forward to staying longer next time.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 22 Apr 2019
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It is warm cozy place - lovely to have fireplace. It gave us more relaxing after the trip plus hiking. High recommend to stay there if you go to Sunshine coast island. We will go there again. The host is very friendly.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 28 Jan 2019
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Cozy Cabin-like Hostel. A perfect peaceful weekend getaway. Owner and neighbours were friendly, very accommodating and helpful! Hoping to go back again soon! Gumboot Cafe & Restaurants are a much. Beach was peaceful and beautiful.

10/10
Exceptional
Marta, 19 Aug 2018
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Martin, the owner, is very flexible and accommodating. We arrived with our canine companion and gave Martin only a day notice that the dog is coming. He accommodated and made some changes to make sure that our dog may come with us. Martin has some volunteers working for him - this time there were two women from Ireland and a man from Ontario - wonderful three people who were fun to chat with. The house is beautiful. My kids and dog stayed in the Cherry Cabin that was just perfect for them. Hammocks, trampoline, indoor games, puzzles, and books are there for your disposition as well as a number of bikes for all ages are available with multiple helmets for safety. Highly recommended place.

10/10
Exceptional
Danielle, 14 Nov 2017
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A forest retreat

This was a really great stay. Martin, the host, is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The main cabin is beautiful, and there are lots of neat common spaces. It is a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

6/10
Fair
yvonne, 16 Sep 2017
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Unique

Only stayed one night but I was basically happy with my experience. Good price. Kitchen bit small. Room clean but very small. Place is a bit worn. Bathroom needs an upgrade. General area nice. Location good and very quiet.

10/10
Exceptional
Liam, 05 Sep 2017
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Great place to spend a night!

Up the creek is a nice quiet lodge conveniently located just ten minutes from the pier. The cherry cabin was cozy and clean and we were very happy to spend the night! The owner Martin was friendly and accommodating and even offered to help us when we had issues with our motorcycle. Altogether a wonderful stay! 10/10

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 03 Sep 2016
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Very welcoming comfortable place. However it shouldn't be advertised as a B&B.

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