Ocean View Hotel

Excellent restaurant. Lots of variety and great portions. Our room was upgraded without question as for some reason we were in an accessible room which wasn't needed. Even with tour buses arriving during our stay it didn't impact us in any way. Great location to get to other places in or near Gros Morne.

The front desk was very efficient finding alternate accommodation as booking.com overbooked the location.

Great entertainment. Also liked that we could purchase wraps and yogurt onsite to pack with us for hiking.

Dining room was excellent. Location was very good

Perfect spot to explore the national
Park and right beside the sea
We had a balcony overlooking the sea which was lovely
Room well appointed
Fridge coffee machine etc
Super clean too

We didn't get to stay here despite having received conformation and paying in full three months in advance. My Mom (who is 75 years old) booked two rooms for my husband and I, and herself, to stay one night on our way to L'ans aux Meadow. One day before our stay we were informed that our rooms were not available. They confirmed our bookings but could not accommodate. In this part of Newfoundland it is virtually impossible to find a last minute place to stay. We literally faced sleeping in the car.
Totally unacceptable.

Beautiful hotel and staff. Manager and staff were more than accommodating and friendly. Our room was an ocean view room . The view from our front patio was spectacular. We were within walking distance to restaurants, shops and ice cream shops!

Location right across the street from the waterfront is spectacular. Facilities are clean, nicely laid out and perfect for families, tour groups or individuals. access to a nearby pool, which I didnt use. Large restaurant onsite with windows facing the water and a pub with live music a patio below it.

Check in was fast and easy. No breakfast but has restaurant. Had dinner in the pub and breakfast in the dining room. Good, friendly service. Food was very good. Was in the suite that overlooked the bay. Room was clean. Internet was open to the public which made it very choppy and that is the only reason for the 4 vs 5. Bus tours stay here.

C'était très bien. On a eu beaucoup de plaisir au pub où on a assisté à un « Kitchen Party » mémorable.
Par contre, la vue sur le stationnement enlève énormément de charme à l'endroit. Les chambres avec vue sur la mer sont certainement beaucoup mieux.

Personnelle très gentil et attentionné. Literie et lit confortable.
Très propre, beau balcon avec belle chaise Adirondak donnant sur la mer.
Nous avons aussi apprécié le restaurant Bistro et sa magnifique terrasse extérieur.
Il y a aussi un espace où nous pouvons avoir de l’eau fraîche pour remplir nos bouteilles très bien aménagé ainsi que de l’eau pétillante. À notre disposition à cette endroit des pots à eau à remplir si nous n’avons pas nos bouteilles.
Ce soucis de l’environnement est très bien donc ça évite les bouteilles plastique jetable.
Endroit très bien situé en face du bordwalk de la baie de Rocky Harbour.
Il y a aussi plein de restaurant et café accessible à pied.

Reception staff was very informing. During our first evening, excellent service in the dinner room Clean rooms. Easy access.

Our tour group stopped here for a pre-arranged lunch which consisted of ½ of a croissant sandwich of ham & cheese and ½ of chicken, tomato soup and 2 tarts made with baked apple berry (cloud berry) and partridge berry. Everything was delicious, especially the tarts as it was my 1st time trying baked apple berry and partridge berry. Our big group was served quickly by friendly staff.

We stayed at the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour for four nights after driving from St. Anthony. After moving around so much during our three-week Newfoundland road trip, it was wonderful to stay somewhere for a little longer and properly relax.

On arrival, we were delighted to discover that our UK tour operator (Trailfinders) had booked us into a suite. It was far more spacious than we expected, with a sofa, comfortable chairs, a large TV, a microwave and a small fridge. It was lovely to have somewhere to unwind after busy days exploring. The bed deserves a special mention—it was incredibly comfortable, like sleeping on a giant marshmallow!

Rocky Harbour is an excellent base for exploring Gros Morne National Park. One of the highlights of our stay was the Bonne Bay boat tour on a beautiful sunny morning. The boat wasn't overcrowded, the commentary was informative and entertaining, and there was even a small band downstairs playing traditional-style sea shanties, which added to the atmosphere. We would highly recommend this trip.

Afterwards we visited the Bonne Bay Marine Station Aquarium, where an enthusiastic research student shared her knowledge with genuine passion, making it a fascinating visit.

We also enjoyed several meals during our stay. Fisherman's Landing Restaurant and Buoy & Arrow are both just across the road from the hotel, while Java Jack's is only a short walk away. Our favourite was Buoy & Arrow, where we returned for both lunch and dinner.

Another must-do is the Western Brook Pond boat tour. Be aware that there is quite a long walk from the car park to the boat, and we encountered plenty of flies near the harbour. The scenery on the cruise is absolutely spectacular and reminded us very much of Milford Sound in New Zealand. However, the boat itself felt rather crowded, which detracted slightly from the experience. Although the guides were friendly and entertaining, we felt the commentary on the Bonne Bay cruise was more engaging.

We'd also recommend driving to Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The exhibits were interesting, and they apparently have live music on some afternoons, which other travellers had told us about.

Before travelling, we'd booked tickets for the Anchors Aweigh dinner show. As there were just two of us, we shared a table with another couple, as the venue gets very busy. Our meal arrived just as the performance began. The show itself wasn't quite what we'd expected, featuring more classic rock covers than traditional Newfoundland folk music. It was a much less authentic experience than we'd been hoping for, and we wouldn't return.

We would recommend the guided walk at the Tablelands (starting from the Woody Point end), which we thoroughly enjoyed, and a visit to the Discovery Centre. We also spent some time exploring Woody Point before stopping at Southeast Brook Falls on the drive back to the hotel.

We didn't eat in the hotel's own restaurant during our stay, apart from at the Anchors Aweigh show, so can't specifically comment on it. We did find the staff in the Anchors Aweigh pub a little abrupt, which put us off returning.

Overall, we had a good stay. The Ocean View Hotel was a comfortable, spacious base for exploring Gros Morne National Park, and we'd happily stay here again. And if for no other reason, we'd return for that wonderfully comfortable "marshmallow" bed!