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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. Clean , lovely friendly hosts , convenient location, great walk from the unit

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9.1
Wonderful
312 reviews
Price from
$111
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. Exceeded my expectations in every aspect, and there isn't a better host than Michelle.

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9.9
Exceptional
197 reviews
Price from
$147
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. The Nimpkish Hotel is located in Alert Bay, a beautiful small village on Cormorant Island, reachable by ferry from Port McNeill. It is the home of several Namgis people, and it hosts many beautiful Totems and natives houses, as well as an important museum at the U'mista Cultural Centre. The Nimpkish Hotel is very close to the town centre and to the BC Ferry dock (about 1km). The staff is very friendly, and at the restaurant you can have very good and fresh fish. If the weather is nice, you can also enjoy stunning views of the bay from their patio. Breakfast is self served, but they already prepare everything for you in the kitchen, so you just have to pick up what you want :) and the view from the breakfast is again great, especially in the early morning (e.g. at Sunrise).if you can, take the opportunity also to try the Whale Watching Tour with Seasmoke Whale Watching, whose boat departs a few hundred metres from the hotel.

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9
Wonderful
168 reviews
Price from
$142
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
248 reviews
Price from
$103
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. Perfectly located with lovely views to the sea. Self contained unit, perfect for our stay. We only stayed one night as we were travelling between Ucluelet and Victoria but would happily have stayed for longer. Very comfortable, had an excellent night's sleep. Everything that you could want was provided by the host.

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9.5
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Seine Boat Inn

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
Wonderful
196 reviews
Price from
$163
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. We believe this was the best guest house we ever stayed in. The rooms were amazing and the location was fab.

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9.2
Wonderful
286 reviews
Price from
$133
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
Wonderful
100 reviews
Price from
$120
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 It is difficult to list. Everything was awesome. We arrived at 2am to see Jan with a broad smile to gives us a warm welcome. Fully equipped kitchen, stylish bedrooms, great patio with a stunning view of the harbor.

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9
Wonderful
368 reviews
Price from
$126
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. We loved the little details like the local chocolate and toiletries

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9.2
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

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