Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels in Vancouver island
We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Vancouver island, Canada. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, boats, villas, mansions, guest houses, inns, manor houses, holiday homes and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Great views. Offering ocean views and private beach access, this luxury, adult-only bed and breakfast is located in Ucluelet, British Columbia. All guest rooms include a fireplace and a private balcony. Warmly decorated with nature-inspired art, each en suite room includes a seating area. Featuring an ocean or forest view, all rooms at Snug Harbour Inn are comfortably furnished. Guests can relax in the large common room complete with a grand stone fireplace and ample seating. Large picture windows provide an abundance of natural light. A year-round hot tub is located on the main deck. Pacific Rim National (Wickinannish Beach entrance) is 10 kilometres from Snug Harbour Inn Ucluelet. Long Beach Golf Course is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Outstanding hotel with comfort, coziness, all amenities, and spectacular views, this place has everything for a most relaxing stay. The gem of this place is an outdoor jacuzzi.
Bed and Breakfast.Very stylish. Great location. Featuring garden views, 378 Marine Drive provides accommodation with patio, around 200 metres from Little Beach. A hot tub is available for guests. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Big Beach, Terrace Beach and Huu-Mees-Ma-As Native Art Gallery. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units come with a balcony with sea views, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with hot tub. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast also offers outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Tofino/Long Beach Airport, 25 km from 378 Marine Drive.Show full description
378 Marine Drive is a stylish and modern accommodation. It provides comfortable suites with cozy fireplaces, luxurious bathrooms, and breathtaking ocean views. The location is exceptional, overlooking Little Beach Cove and just a short walk from the center of Ucluelet.
Holiday Home.Charming. Great value. Bjørn Holm features accommodation in Port Renfrew with free WiFi and sea views. The holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. This holiday home is fitted with a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, gas fireplace and waterfront balcony and a bathroom with a shower. Bjorn Holm offers a terrace with BBQ and firepit. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible. Follow the scenic Pacific Marine Circle Route from the Victoria International Airport, 73 km away.Show full description
Bjørn Holm is a charming hotel with superb interior design. It has spectacular waterfront views, a gourmet kitchen, and a cozy bed. The deck has a fire table, and the gas fireplace adds to the romantic ambiance.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great value. Featuring historic décor, this adult-only Victoria accommodation was originally built in 1930. A gourmet breakfast is served each morning. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each uniquely decorated room at Abigail’s Hotel. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The Victoria Clipper is 2 km away. 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
Abigail's Hotel is a quaint and unique hotel located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, 10 minutes from downtown Victoria and the inner harbour. The hotel is beautiful inside and out, with tasteful decor that reflects the historic nature of the building.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Popular among couples. This adult only 110-year-old Italian mansion in historic Victoria is adjacent to the Government House and Gardens. It features a daily homemade breakfast and luxury rooms with a 2-person jetted tub. Each room features a TV and VCR, small refrigerator and bathrobes. The elegant rooms at Fairholme Manor are styled with hardwood floors and clean white walls. Many boast 12-foot ceilings or large bay windows. Guests can enjoy a deluxe breakfast including homemade jams, fresh baked scones and fresh fruit, in the bright dining room or on the porch. Fairholme Manor Inn uses its own home-grown vegetables along with produce from local farms. This European-style B&B boasts 1 acre of lush gardens overlooking the Olympic Mountains and Juan de Fuca Straits. In-room massages can be arranged and free Wi-Fi is available for added convenience. Craigdarroch Castle is just a 5-minute walk from this inn and the Royal British Columbia Museum is 2.4 km away.Show full description
Fairholme Manor Inn is a historic home turned B&B located in Victoria, BC. It is situated next to the Governor's House and Gardens, and a short walk from the castle and downtown. The Inn has cozy rooms, a beautiful garden, and is immaculately kept.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Nice surroundings. Set in the woods 14 km from Parksville, Cedar Song B&B offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. Free WiFi is provided. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV and a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A full gourmet breakfast is served every morning at the property based on the guests' needs. Cedar Song B&B offers an outdoor deck. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Parksville, like hiking. Nanaimo is 32 km from Cedar Song B&B.Show full description
Cedar Song B&B is a cozy and relaxing bed and breakfast located in a beautiful forest on Vancouver Island. It is ideally situated to visit the many different areas and sites of Vancouver Island.
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this adult-only bed and breakfast is 3 minutes' drive from the peaceful village of Ucluelet. All rooms at this bed and breakfast offer free Wi-Fi and ocean views. The beautiful Wild Pacific Hiking Trail is just steps from Reef Point. Reef Point Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast provides a fibre optics TV and an iPod docking station in its beach house-style guest rooms. Each room features an en suite bathroom. Suites at the bed and breakfast include ocean views. Suites offer a kitchenette. The Oceanfront Reef Point Bed and Breakfast is completely non-smoking. A continental breakfast is served en suite. Guests can explore Ucluelet’s trails by hiking or using the inn’s bicycles for free.Show full description
This is a popular bed and breakfast among couples travelling to Vancouver island.
Holiday Park.Cool. Great bar. Featuring a marina and a seasonal restaurant, Brown’s Bay Resort has plenty to offer. Cabins have a private terrace with beautiful ocean views and BBQ facilities in all units. Campbell River is 19 km away. Cabins, Suites and Glamping Tents offer guests a variety of options for a peaceful stay. Free Wi-Fi is included as well as all the amenities you may need. Offering West Coast specialties, Narrow’s Floating Restaurant features a wide array of menu options. Open seasonally for lunch and dinner, this floating restaurant provides lovely bay views while swaying along to the movement of the ocean. Whale-watching and fishing tours can be arranged on site. The BC Ferries terminal to Quadra Island is 1 hour and 10 minutes’ drive away. Sequoia Springs Golf Club is 27 km from Brown’s Bay Resort.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Lovely surroundings. Located 5 minutes' walk from the beach, Belle Maison Auprès De La Mer offers accommodation 8 minutes from downtown Sidney. A complimentary daily breakfast is offered. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is 2 km and Washington State Ferries is 7 km away. Free WiFi is available. A view of the mountains, sea or garden is enjoyed from the guest rooms at this holiday home. A relaxing seating area is provided. Free toiletries and a hair dryer are offered in each guest bathroom. A comfortable shared lounge area outside the guest room is complete with chairs, reading light, books and a sea view through two French doors opening to the balcony. Daily house keeping is provided. Private parking is also included at no additional cost. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 10 minutes' drive from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among women. Amante Luxury Bed & Breakfast in Victoria provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, river views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Victoria, like cycling, canoeing and hiking. Camosun College is 8.2 km from Amante Luxury Bed & Breakfast, while Royal Roads University is 9.4 km away. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This unique bed and breakfast stands out with its charming property and stylish interior design. It provides private cottages with relaxing hot tubs, lovely gardens, and a convenient golf cart for exploring the large grounds.
Guest House.Great views. Located in Port Alice in the Vancouver Island region, Frigon Suite -Waterfront has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property provides barbecue facilities. The spacious guest house is equipped with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Port Alice, like hiking. Frigon Suite -Waterfront features a sun terrace and a picnic area. The nearest airport is Port Hardy Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Frigon Bed and Breakfast is a unique place to stay, with its beautiful pagoda and uncovered deck right on the water. The large B&B is new and nicely done, and the owner is very welcoming.
Inn / Guest House.Historic. Great location. Seine Boat Inn offers accommodation in Alert Bay, on Cormorant Island. A scenic ferry ride takes guests to the property. Rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. All rooms come with a private bathroom, and offer free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Three rooms at Seine Boat Inn include a sea view.Show full description
Gorgeous little hotel, right over the water in Alert Bay. The rooms are spacious, clean, and equipped with everything you may need. Perfect location featuring a great view of the mountain ranges of Vancouver Island!
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. Ocean views and a daily homemade breakfast are offered at the adult-only Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast. Duncan and Nanaimo Airport are both 25 minutes' drive away. Free WiFi access is available. The individually styled guest rooms offer a flat-screen TV with Netflix. Memory foam mattress toppers are featured. An en-suite bathroom offers a large shower. A custom-built work desk, safety deposit box, coffee making facilities, and central heat and air-conditioning are included. Guests enjoy a homemade Breakfast while overlooking the ocean. Breakfast items are fresh from our local farmer and made to order. Fresh fruit, yogurts, pancakes, bacon and egg dishes feature in the breakfast menu at Eagle Rock B & B. Guests are provided with a private Guest Living Room and Dining Room complete with window seats overlooking the ocean. Free parking is also available. Mt. Brenton Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive from the Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Nice surroundings. This beautifully landscaped property in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia offers gardens and guest rooms with free WiFi and cable TV. Tea Cozy Bed & Breakfast is 5 km from Qualicum Beach. Guests relax in the gazebo or on the sun terrace that overlooks the gardens. Milner Gardens &Woodland and Eaglecrest Golf Club are 3 km from Tea Cozy B&B. Butterfly World is 8 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Superb interior design. Set in Ucluelet, 1 km from Big Beach, Pluvio restaurant and rooms offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Located around 2.1 km from Terrace Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 600 metres away from Huu-Mees-Ma-As Native Art Gallery. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Little Beach. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Pluvio restaurant and rooms can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ucluelet, like hiking and cycling. Ucluelet Aquarium is 600 metres from Pluvio restaurant and rooms, while Radar Hill is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tofino/Long Beach Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
Pluvio is a boutique hotel with only 4 rooms, located in the heart of Ucluelet. The rooms have been meticulously designed and are comfortable and spacious, with a large bathroom and a spa-like shower.
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great bar. Popular among women. A Float Home B&B in Fisherman’s Wharf located on Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf floating village. As a guest, you are booking an individual bedroom on the boat. All guest bedrooms are located on the ground floor and have a private bathroom. Both guest rooms feature a private patio above the ocean with a seating area to enjoy a view of the water. A coffee machine and mini refrigerator are provided in each room. A breakfast voucher is provided for a bistro located on the Wharf that offers organic and gluten free options. Free parking is available at the Wharf's parking lot. Harbour Ferry water taxis stops right front of the property and offer frequent 10 minute rides to Victoria city centre. Beacon Hill Park and the beaches on Dallas Road are only 2 km away.Show full description
This one-of-a-kind floating accommodation in a lively area is a must-try experience. It is surrounded by colorful float homes and offers rooms with sundecks, allowing for breathtaking views.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Experience the grandeur of Edwardian-era Victoria at Prior Castle Inn, located just 500 metres from the historic Craigdarroch Castle. Our charming bed and breakfast offers a unique and luxurious experience with individually decorated rooms featuring thoughtful touches such as a cozy fireplace and stunning garden views. Guests can enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen SmartTV and cable channels, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Our property is conveniently located near Victoria Harbour ferry terminal and Waterfront Tours, while Butchart Gardens are just a 30-minute drive away. Select units offer kitchen or kitchenette facilities for added convenience. In the morning, guests can indulge in a delicious homemade breakfast served in the elegant Victorian dining room or on the picturesque garden patio. Craigdarroch Castle and the Governor’s Mansion and Gardens are also part of the neighbourhood. We invite you to experience the magic of Prior Castle Inn and make your stay in Victoria unforgettable.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most HISTORIC bed and breakfast in Vancouver island.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. 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
Apartment.Great interior design. Popular among women. Direct beach access is offered at this Ucluelet waterfront property. A full kitchen and BBQ facilities are provided in the suite. Free Wi-Fi is included. Pacific Rim National Park is 9 km away. A TV with DVD player and a gas fireplace feature in the suite at 203 at Water's Edge. A furnished balcony offers sea views. Kayak docking is featured on-site. This property offers a non-smoking environment for guest comfort. Kennedy Lake is 20 minutes’ drive from this property. Ucluelet Aquarium is just 2 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great bar. Located 750 metres from Victoria Golf Club, Oak Bay Beach Hotel features an on-site spa. Paid underground parking is available for all guests. Butchart Gardens, BC Ferries and Victoria International Airport are all 45 minutes’ drive away. 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.Show full description
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