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Sounds of the Sea

Ucluelet

The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a bath, bathrobes and a outdoor furniture. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. The stay was really nice. The hosts were super friendly. All in all, a really good time.

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9.1
Superb
281 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

The Oceanfront Inn on Stephens Bay

Coal Harbour

Situated in Coal Harbour, 22 km from Port Hardy Ferry Terminal, The Oceanfront Inn on Stephens Bay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and water sports facilities. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi. The hospitality of the host Michelle was outstanding. We arrived at 1:00 am and she was wide awake, waiting for us and giving directions how to reach to the property, took us to the room and made us feel secure & comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful, top of the world. We have been to many part of the world and stayed at many 5 star hotels. But the breakfast served at the Inn on Stephens Bay better than the 5 star hotels. It was healthy, just melts down in the mouth. The lawn and outside of the property is well maintained.

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9.8
Exceptional
209 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Nimpkish Hotel

Alert Bay

A continental breakfast is available daily at the inn.

Port Hardy is 43 km from Nimpkish Hotel including a ferry ride, while Port McNeill is 7 km away by ferry. The nearest airport is Port Hardy Airport, 33 km from the inn and a ferry is required to reach the airport. What a fantastic place! Very warm welcome from Penba and his husband who are managing this beautiful hotel. We looooved the oceanfront outside patio which got everything to feel cozy and relaxed : hammock, comfy sofas, you name it! Very quiet, room and the whole hotel was sparkling! Penba is also a wonderful cook so we had dinner in the bright living room, gazing at the ocean while eating a super flavourful homemade palek paneer! I walked all along the seaside and up to see the world's tallest totem pole, and looked at all the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw art and history along the walk. So instructive and beautiful! Did not go to the cultural center as I arrived too late but it is a good excuse to come back and stay at the Nimpkish Hotel again!

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9.1
Superb
179 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

Garden House

Courtenay

The spacious guest house comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. Great place, very cozy and comfortable. The hosts Shirley and Bob are very friendly and nice. We enjoyed the tour of flowers and vegetables garden.

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9.5
Exceptional
235 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

AnnArthur Guest House

Nanaimo

Offering a barbecue and sun terrace, AnnArthur Guest House is located in Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Nanaimo Bastion. Free private parking is available on site.

Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and features a TV. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. Views of the sea, garden or city are featured in certain rooms. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. AnnArthur Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment is very clean and well equipped and maintained. Parking was worry-free either in front of the house or on the other side of the quiet road.

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9.6
Exceptional
254 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Seine Boat Inn 4 stars

Alert Bay

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.

Three rooms at Seine Boat Inn include a sea view. the view was amazing and the room we had was at the front facing the water with complete privacy.

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9.4
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Liahona Guest House

Ucluelet

Ucluelet Aquarium is 3 minutes’ drive from this non-smoking Ucluelet property. Free WiFi is included. Spring Cove views are offered.

A microwave, fridge and a coffee machine are featured in the suite at Liahona Guest House. A seating area offers a flat-screen satellite TV. An en suite bathroom with a soaker tub is included. clean, tidy, easy to find, had everything we required.

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9.2
Superb
244 reviews
Price from
US$228
per night

Driftwood by the Sea Inn

Campbell River

Each cottage features a comfortably furnished lounge with a flat-screen cable TV. Select units at Driftwood by the Sea Inn offer a terrace with ocean views. Maximum Two (2) Guests for each Cottage. Sorry, no Pets/Smoking/Children. Very clean & very friendly

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
US$148
per night

Tofino Paddlers Inn

Tofino

The Tofino Paddler’s Inn is perched on the waterfront of downtown Tofino. The building has a lot of character being around a 100 years old and the town’s original hotel.

The Inn has five rooms. We pride ourselves on clean, simple and funky accommodation for the traveler to stay and explore the area. Rooms are private with a shared kitchen and two shared bathrooms I expected a regular hostel, but was met with something looking more like a hotel! The owners and staff were all super friendly, giving loads of tips on what to do in Tofino. The rooms were clean and tidy, just like the common area and kitchen. We were able to park our bikes in the backyard and also leave our wetsuits to dry in the drying room overnight, which was very kind! The location is also perfect: in the middle of "downtown" Tofino, with restaurants, shopping and grocery store nearby.

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9.1
Superb
349 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

Black Bear Guesthouse

Tofino

A refrigerator and an electric kettle are featured in each room at the Black Bear Guesthouse. An en suite is also available, and each includes heated floors.

Guests staying at Black Bear Guesthouse can enjoy on-site wildlife viewing. All guests are welcome to enjoy the waterfront side of the property which is in front of the owners main residence. The nearby Inlet is home to river otters, bald eagles and seals, among other animals. Very nice and clean room, great hosts, Thanks!

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9.1
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
US$317
per night

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