I just missed a hair dryer but the place was overall great.

Lovely place for a stay. I spent just one night but was perfect. The room was cozy and the mattress really comfortable, on the firm side (just what I needed). Shared bathrooms are absolutely clean. There is a community kitchen which I did not use but great to know I could have. Check-in was super easy and independent which I appreciated because I arrived very late at night.

Stayed in August 2025

The rates are not hostel level. However, compared to other Vancouver Island accommodations, the bed/room rates were exceptionally reasonable.

Spotless, organized, comfortable hostel with amazingly equipped kitchen. The nicest hostel we have ever stayed in.

Stayed in August 2025

N/a

The staff maintain the entire hostel with pride and care, creating a welcoming environment that's very comfortable. We love Cumberland town and this hostel location. Rooms are attractive and comfortable. Bathrooms are impeccably kept. Love the big common area with games tables and a pool table.

Stayed in August 2025

Location, price, staff

Stayed in July 2025

- ankle, sprained on the way back from Forbidden plato. It's riding fool, isn't it?

Kitchen and main room are spacious and well equipped. Nice concert in the backyard nearby, entrance by donation, you can bring your own buzz. Awesome Ukrainian band played. Lots of board games, kids were occupied. Modern washing machines with no coins. No TV!!! The vibe!!

Stayed in July 2025

Beds were a bit on the hard side and rooms a little small but overall it was great. A freezer would be great if you need ice

It was nice cool despite heat. Location perfect, staff friendly and very clean!

Stayed in June 2025

Stairs

Great cooking and hunger facilties for evenings

Stayed in May 2025

Excellent location in centre of town and close to the trails. Great staff and super clean.

Stayed in September 2024

There aren't infinite dinner possibilities in the neighborhood, so get organised! Also the quality of your sleep will depend on the kindness of your neighbours. Be considerate!

Beautiful hostel located in the former general store. Lots of wood and character. Spotless. Good ratio bathroom per person. Very comfortable bed. The kitchen is very well equipped, including some basics such as salt and sugar. Lots of games in the common room. Free parking just outside.

Stayed in September 2024

There was no coffee powder ;)

Kitchen was good equipped, rooms had everything we needed, bathrooms were clean and not busy.

Stayed in August 2024

My friend's snoring ;-)

Really well equipped kitchen, cozy common room with board games and pool table, secure bike storage, right next to the trails and close to the brewery and restaurants.

Stayed in August 2024

all good

cleanliness comfort and friendliness

Stayed in August 2024

It was really clean and spacious.

Stayed in August 2024

Staying at Riding Fools feels like being at home away from home! Perfect for work trips or for vacations. Welcoming and charming, I wasn’t disappointed by my second stay. Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed in August 2024

Not at all

I like the vibe of this hostel, nice old building and best location.

Stayed in August 2024

Room (a double) was a bit hot on a warm evening in July, but the ceiling fan in my double room really helped. Not sure if there are fans in every room.

Old restored building on the main street of Cumberland. Super clean shower & bathrooms, modern well equipped and well organized kitchen. Friendly, considerate guests. Loved the space. Just a hop away from swimming in and walking around Comax Lake in the afternoon. A great place to overnight, or stay for a few days to explore the area. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in July 2024

Curtains were not good at keeping out light.

Great atmosphere, great communal spaces for eating, cooking, sitting or playing pool. Good bathrooms - never had to wait and great to have a full bathroom in each, not a shower room with cubicles. Room was small but comfortable. Place was quiet but friendly. Location was great for walking, biking, Comox etc.

Stayed in July 2024

Only because of high temperatures a little sad that No air conditioning but even with two fans the air flow wasn’t great in our room to cool off the space.

Convenient location & good price

Stayed in July 2024

Room was a little small for two. Will get larger room next time.

Great location and clean with lots of communal space. Great to be able to use the bike room to assemble and disassemble bikes.

Stayed in July 2024

All was great.

Very clean & well maintained.

Stayed in July 2024

Location. Cool vibe

Stayed in June 2024

Great staff with clean facilities and great common room. Ideal location to ride the trails and on site bike maintenance tools.

Stayed in June 2024

For the price, the room was on the smaller side and without a private bathroom (which I knew beforehand). With the windows open there was a lot of noise from the street: traffic and people.

Everything was clean and tidy. Kitchen was kitted out with everything I needed. Very easy check-in with door codes. Cosy spot, would stay again!

Stayed in June 2024

Quiet Clean, Easy check in/out.

Stayed in May 2024