Reviews of Riding Fool Accommodation
2705 Dunsmuir Avenue, V0R 1S0 Cumberland, Canada

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely 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.
I just missed a hair dryer but the place was overall great.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpotless, organized, comfortable hostel with amazingly equipped kitchen. The nicest hostel we have ever stayed in.
The rates are not hostel level. However, compared to other Vancouver Island accommodations, the bed/room rates were exceptionally reasonable.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation, price, staff
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewKitchen 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!!
- ankle, sprained on the way back from Forbidden plato. It's riding fool, isn't it?
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was nice cool despite heat. Location perfect, staff friendly and very clean!
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
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat cooking and hunger facilties for evenings
Stairs
Reviewed: 24 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location in centre of town and close to the trails. Great staff and super clean.
Reviewed: 14 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful 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.
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!
Reviewed: 10 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewKitchen was good equipped, rooms had everything we needed, bathrooms were clean and not busy.
There was no coffee powder ;)
Reviewed: 4 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReally 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.
My friend's snoring ;-)
Reviewed: 3 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewcleanliness comfort and friendliness
all good
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewIt was really clean and spacious.
Reviewed: 15 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewStaying 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.
Reviewed: 10 August 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewI like the vibe of this hostel, nice old building and best location.
Not at all