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A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Great views. Surrounded by rain forest, this Ucluelet hotel boasts spa and fitness facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. An on-site restaurant is featured. Free WiFi is included. All rooms offer a microwave, fridge and dishwasher at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. A flat-screen satellite TV and an iPod docking station are provided. Featuring an outdoor patio and ocean views, the Fetch restaurant offers a menu inspired by locally sourced seasonal ingredients. A snack menu is provided in the Float Lounge which offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. Located on the Wild Pacific Trail, guests of Resort Black Rock Oceanfront can enjoy hiking. A gift shop and a cash machine are available on-site. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Long Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away. Kennedy Lake is 17km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Featuring historic décor, this adult-only Victoria accommodation was originally built in 1930. A gourmet breakfast is served each morning. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The Victoria Clipper is 2 km away. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each uniquely decorated room at Abigail’s Hotel. Italian marble and antique features, such as a claw-foot bathtub, are offered in the bathroom. Select rooms offer a spa bath. Rooms can only be accessed via stairs. A library lounge includes books, movies, and games for guest to enjoy the adult-only environment. The Royal BC Museum is 11 minutes’ walk away. The British Columbia Legislature Building is 1 km from Abigail’s Hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Vancouver island. It also has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms!
Resort.Popular among women. Rathtrevor Beach is 5 minutes’ walk from this Parksville resort. An indoor swimming pool and spa and wellness facilities are featured on site. All units are equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi is available in all units at the Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort. A flat-screen TV with cable is provided. Tea and coffee making facilities are included. Guests can enjoy the Cedars Restaurant & Lounge which features West Coast cuisine using local produce. The lounge offers a lighter menu and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere for adult guests. The Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is situated in 22 acres of forest. This resort boasts tennis courts, barbecue facilities and a children’s playground. Laundry facilities and a gift shop are available on site. The property is located 2km from Brigadoon Golf Course. Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park is 55 minutes’ drive away. Milner Gardens are 13km from the resort.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Cosy rooms. Located 750 metres from Victoria Golf Club, Oak Bay Beach Hotel features an on-site spa. Paid underground parking is available for all guests. All spacious rooms offer a balcony or deck. Kitchenette facilities are offered in all rooms at this oceanfront hotel. Free WiFi, an iPod docking station and a flat-screen TV are all included. An electric fireplace and a large bathtub provide added guest comfort. Ocean or residential views can be enjoyed. Guests over 16 years old can relax in the outdoor mineral baths at Oak Bay Beach. Spa treatments are available in the Boathouse Spa and Baths which include a steam sauna. The well equipped gym at the property. Snug Pub boasts a waterfront terrace and serves traditional cuisine and international drinks. Whale watching is available in the waters surrounding Victoria. Butchart Gardens, BC Ferries and Victoria International Airport are all 45 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Very stylish. Trendy. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. This adult-focused hotel (now allowing children 15 and older) is located on the hilltop with views of the harbour. The Francis offers accommodation in Ucluelet, featuring free WiFi, a hot tub & sauna, and private terraces. Each room at The Francis has a 60" flat-screen TV with Netflix and a seating area where you can relax. A mini kitchenette offers a bar fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and kettle. A private bathroom includes a rain shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. All suites have views of the Ucluelet harbour and surrounding mountains. There is concierge service at the property. Free private parking is available on site. The Francis is just 1.5 km from the Ucluelet Aquarium and only 5 minutes from The Wild Pacific Trail. The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Long Beach are only 14 km away; 20 minutes from the property.Show full description
I think this place could be the most STYLISH boutique hotel in Vancouver island. It is the most popular luxury hotel in Vancouver island, among couples.
This Parksville hotel is located on Vancouver Island, on Parksville Beach. The 4-star oceanfront offers easy access to the beach and an oceanfront restaurant. It includes an indoor pool and a full service spa. The Beach Club Resort features a private balcony and flat-screen TV in every studio and suite. A DVD player, small refrigerator and coffee maker are also provided in each non-smoking accommodation. One-bedroom suites are equipped with a full kitchen. Guests can make use of the swimming pool and the hot tub at the Beach Club. A gym and business center are available. The hotel also offers free underground parking. Pacific Prime Steak and Chop Restaurant & Lounge at The Beach Club offers a beachfront patio next to the Parksville Beach Boardwalk. The restaurant offers ocean and mountain views.Show full description
Resort. Featuring an on-site gourmet restaurant, this Tofino resort is located along the Pacific Rim Highway, 4 km from Tofino Botanical Gardens. It offers private surf lessons all year long. The traditionally decorated rooms offer bathrobes, slippers and luxury bath amenities. Spacious accommodation includes nature views and free WiFi. A flat-screen TV, mini-fridge and a work desk are provided in all accommodation at Long Beach Lodge Resort. In-room child care is available. Resort Long Beach Lodge offers the Great Room restaurant, which serves seafood cuisine in a large dining room with wall-to-wall windows and ocean views. Packed lunches are available. Fitness and business facilities are located on-site for guest convenience. Also offered are a gift shop and guest bike rentals. Private Surf Lessons available on-site year round. Private Boat Charters available for guests departing from the resort. Whale and bear watching tours are available at Jamie's Whaling Station just 5 minutes' drive away in Tofino. The entrance to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – Tofino Unit is 3.5 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great location. Just 4 minutes' walk to the Inner Harbour, this Victoria hotel offers guestrooms with free Wi-Fi as well as an on-site restaurant. A cable TV is offered in each room at The Magnolia Hotel & Spa. A work desk is also included. Guests can enjoy L'Occitane bath products in addition to gourmet coffee, tea and bottled water. Guests of Hotel Magnolia will appreciate fresh fruit upon arrival. Access to the on-site fitness center and relaxing, full-service spa is offered. The BC Ferries Terminal is 45 minutes' drive away. Market Square is 750 m from The Magnolia Hotel & Spa.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among women. Located on the shores of the Salish Sea and 8 km outside of Courtenay, British Columbia, this resort offers an oceanfront spa and on-site dining. Rooms feature a DVD player and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy scenic views of the ocean and mountains. Each spacious and contemporary room at Kingfisher Ocean Side Resort & Spa is furnished with a balcony or patio, some boasting views of the ocean. They are equipped with a small refrigerator. Guests can work out in the gym or relax in the natural cave-themed Pacific Mist Hydropath steam room. Bicycle rentals and yoga sessions are available. Free parking is available for guests of the resort. West Coast cuisine and seafood are served at Ocean7 Restaurant and AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ferry to Denman Island is within a 15-minute drive of The Kingfisher Resort. The Sid Williams Theater is 9 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful and romantic luxury hotel in Vancouver island.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Nestled along Brentwood Bay, near Victoria, British Columbia. This luxurious resort offers an on-site marina. The resort also features a full-service spa and rooms provide ocean views and free WiFi. Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal is 120 metres away and Butchart Gardens is 3 km. Every room at the Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa includes a private balcony or patio. A minibar and coffee facilities are also available in each room. The bathrooms feature a spa bath and separate shower. Brentwood Bay Resort boasts a 40-slip marina. Available amenities such as a gym, pool and hot tub for adults 18 years plus only. The Eco-Adventure Centre, located dockside, offers recreational activities including kayaking, scuba-diving, eco-tours and more. Beauty and seasonal treatments are available at the Spa. The Dining Room at the Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, open for breakfast and dinner serves fresh seafood and fine wines on heated outdoor patios. For a casual menu and an extensive selection of beverages, guests can visit the Brentwood Pub. Victoria International Airport is 13 km away.Show full description
Hip. Nice style. Great interior design. Set in Tofino, 1.1 km from Chesterman Beach, Hotel Zed Tofino offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a sauna and karaoke. All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a toaster. Guest rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The hotel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Staff at Hotel Zed Tofino are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Mackenzie Beach is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Cox Bay is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tofino/Long Beach Airport, 10 km from Hotel Zed Tofino.Show full description
I think this is the coolest luxury hotel in Vancouver island.
Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering a spa centre and swimming pool, Villa Eyrie Resort is situated on top of the Malahat Summit and is overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Finlayson Arm inlet. Room offer private balconies with scenic views. A flat-screen TV and an in-room fireplace are offered in the rooms at Vila Eyrie Resort. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, as well as various activities in the surroundings such as golfing, fishing and canoeing. The property also offers views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 42 minutes' drive away. The city of Victoria is approximately 30 minutes' drive away. The Butchart Gardens are 40 minutes' drive.Show full description
This is likely the most unique and authentic luxury hotel in Vancouver island. It also has outstanding views.
Historic property. Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set in Qualicum Beach, 600 metres from Qualicum Beach, Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel & Villas offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property is located within 2.6 km of Columbia Beach. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hairdryer, while some rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Qualicum Beach, like hiking. Nanaimo Bastion is 47 km from Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel & Villas, while Newcastle Island Marine Park is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Nanaimo Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Vancouver island.
Charming. Romantic. Great location. Popular among women. Set in Tofino, 2.2 km from Tonquin Beach, The Shoreline Tofino offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is situated 3 km from Mackenzie Beach, 2 km from Tofino Botanical Gardens and 9.3 km from Radar Hill. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a sauna. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe, a balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Huu-Mees-Ma-As Native Art Gallery is 40 km from The Shoreline Tofino, while Ucluelet Aquarium is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Tofino/Long Beach Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming luxury hotel in Vancouver island.
Historic. Great breakfast. Lovely interior design. Located on North Vancouver Island, Kwa'lilas Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from the waterfront and Port Hardy city centre. It offers on-site dining and provides free WiFi in every room. Coffee-making facilities and cable TV are provided in the traditionally decorated rooms at the Kwa'lilas Hotel. A seating area is also provided. Ocean and mountain view rooms are available. A curated selection of authentic local Aboriginal art can be found throughout the hotel celebrating local traditions, stories and culture. Eco-adventure tours and cultural experiences guided by community members and local experts are offered. Port Hardy Museum and North Island College are less than 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. The airport is a quick 15 minute drive 11 km away.Show full description
Resort. This beachfront resort on Cox Bay features daily surf lessons and bicycle rentals. A full kitchen is available in every accommodation and the Pacific Rim National Park is 1.5 km away. West-coast styled, each accommodation at Pacific Sands Beach Resort boasts a stone fireplace and a flat-screen cable TV. All provide a private patio or deck and a dining area. They are decorated in natural tones and offer floor-to-ceiling windows. The resort is located 7km from Tofino. Wilderness tours and whale watching can be arranged nearby the resort. Umbrellas and raincoats are available for guests during storm watching season. Pacific Sands Beach Resort offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The resort offers over 450 DVDs for guests to rent and a selection of board games are available for free. Guests can go beachcombing or explore tidal pools. Beach toys and boogie boards are available for use. A sunset walk through the rainforest and guided interpretive walks are offered. The resort offers several amenities, including two takeout / outdoor dining options, The Beach Shack Cafe and Surfside Grill, onsite Nordic saunas by Tuff City Saunas, onsite massage and bodywork at By The Sea, plus bike rentals at Tofino Bike, and surf lessons and rentals by Surf Sister.Show full description
Beautiful. Great value. Offering beautiful views of Sooke Harbour and the Olympic Mountains, this waterfront resort features a modern spa and several dining options. Free WiFi and an indoor pool and hot tub are available. A flat-screen HD TV, iPod docking station and a refrigerator are all featured in rooms at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, WorldHotels Luxury. The Prestige Oceanfront Resort, WorldHotels Luxury is less than 1.5 km from the Dominguez Art Gallery. Some rooms include a view of the harbour and ocean. The West Coast Grill serves fresh local food daily. Also available on-site are Vault Sports Lounge and Road to Sooke Cafe. The Prestige’s Coastal Tides Day Spa provides a variety of massage and beauty treatments. Prestige Athletic Club is available for resort guests ages 19 and older. Guests can enjoy free use of sporting equipment items such as bikes, balls, beach toys and games, board games, and more. The Sooke Travel Info Centre is 8 minutes away.Show full description
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Great location. This rustic resort is located in Tofino on the western side of Vancouver Island and offers hiking trails and a private beach. The resort rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and refrigerator. Rooms include a balcony with chairs. Oceanfront Cottages at the Duffin Cove Resort include a fully-equipped kitchen and barbecue facilities. A tour desk provides information on local attractions including whale watching tours. Fax and photocopying services are available. Tofino town centre is 2 minutes' walk away. Chesterman Beach is 5km away.Show full description
This resort has super comfortable beds and a great location in Tofino.
Nice interior design. Located off the Pacific Rim Highway, this resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Tofino. It features an outdoor hot tub and barbecue facilities. The apartments are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace and a private balcony and furnished patio. A spacious living room with free Wi-Fi, a sofa and cable TV are included in all cottages at Cox Bay Beach Resort. Each cottage has a private bathroom and in-room laundry facilities. Our property is a 1 minute walk to Cox Bay Beach (we are directly on the beach), this resort features a fitness centre with sauna and a yoga meditation room. An elevated lookout lounge boasts a gas fireplace and our sauna is infrared. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve at Long Beach is located 15 minutes’ drive away. The Resort at Cox Bay Beach is only 800m from the Long Beach Golf Course.Show full description
Historic. Elegant. Great location. Overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, this historic hotel features extensive spa treatments and a selection of on-site restaurants. The Royal British Columbia Museum is 5 minutes' walk away. The Fairmont Empress Hotel’s elegantly decorated rooms offer a plush seating area and windows that open out. Each is equipped with cable TV and an in-room coffee maker. The Empress holds a traditional afternoon tea in a special lobby with views of the harbour. Guests can admire the Victorian architecture and stained glass ceiling of the lobby or swim in the indoor pool. Willow Stream Spa includes a sauna, hot tub and fitness centre. The Empress Fairmont Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Royal London Wax Museum. The Maritime Museum of BC is less than 1 km away.Show full description
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