Semiahmoo Resort

We had very mixed reviews about our visit to the "resort." The location is stunning and that is 85% of it. The hotel itself leaves something to be desired, especially listed as a "resort." Resort to me has a lavish bool, fine dining and incredible hospitality. This feels more like an older lodge. I booked a room and wrote to specifically ask what the view of our room was and received a response from a Guest Service Agent that we had a "marina view room." Our view was of the parking lot!! $389.49 for one night, surrounded by water and we were looking at parking lot. I would not have minded as much if I (a) hadn't checked to confirm our view or (b) they had labeled it correctly so I knew what I was paying for. When I called to complain, I was told that the view of the marina was on the higher floors. (Then don't call these rooms "marina views." Call them "garden views" or ground floor rooms.) The service at Packers was unimpressive (had to wait and ask for service after being seated) and the food was mediocre. There was nothing special about the pool -- it was like a community pool not a "resort" pool. Nothing special. Some staff were really professional and nice and others were flippant and borderline rude. When we asked for matches at the front desk the young woman behind the desk said, "for what?" None of your business for what. Ironically we'd been sitting out on the beach earlier and three men were smoking cigars. So we told her it was for our cigars. She let us know we had to be 25 feet from the building. The very next day, I saw a man smoking right outside his room on the ground floor. It's such a beautiful location, but I feel like it really rests on its laurels considering the cost of the rooms. It feels like a few things like better training; nicer furnishings/appointments in some areas; and clearer information about the rooms is needed. If you go, know that the surrounding area is stunning. So maybe pay less for the room, lower your expectations and enjoy time on the beach.

We booked for two days of golf and while we requested tee times they told us we could only book golf a week in advance. When I called to book a week in advance they informed me there was a tournament and the first tee time was 3:30. I asked about tee times for the next day and they informed me I needed to call back the next day. When I did so I was informed the tournament was still going and the first tee time was 3:40. Why didn't they tell me that when I booked the hotel? Or the day before? If it's a golf resort, there should be coordination with their calendar. Since that's what we can't for, we were very disappointed. The restaurant is average. No sit down breakfast available. This is not a world class resort for such a fabulous setting.

I'm not sure how anybody could say a bad thing about Semiahmoo Resort period. I live in Vancouver, B.C. and have gone there for 2 decades. The restaurant and the beach are just amazing there. I am not paid to say this the place is amazing full on. Robert

Stunning resort near Blaine, WA! Had a great girl's weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant, steam room and sauna in the spa, and breathtaking VIEWS! Excellent customer service, too. Can't wait to return for another girl's trip soon!

A lovely resort on the bay, and you'll definitely want a waterside room to enjoy the views. I would describe the inn as comfortable, quiet, and peaceful. However, I recommend using on-site restaurants for drinks only. The food is very poor quality and exceptionally overpriced, but the cocktails, wine and beer were very good.