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Sounds of the Sea

Ucluelet

Offering quiet street views, Sounds of the Sea is an accommodation set in Ucluelet, 1.3 km from Little Beach and 2.6 km from Big Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 700 metres from Terrace Beach. Everything! Perf3ct location, very comfortable, lovely hosts, great walks, and the weather!

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9.1
Superb
271 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Garden House

Courtenay

Featuring inner courtyard views, Garden House features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 6.7 km from Comox Ferry Terminal. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Very short stay so didn't get to enjoy all provided amenities but the bed was fantastic!

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9.5
Exceptional
228 reviews
Price from
£84
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. everything. it was perfect. loved the view and the quiet.

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9.6
Exceptional
238 reviews
Price from
£96
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
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Black Bear Guesthouse

Tofino

This holiday home on Vancouver Island overlooks the waters of Clayoquot Sound. Free in-room WiFi is available. Chesterman Beach is 2 minutes’ walk away.

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. Everything that we needed and more!

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9.1
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

Red Robe B&B

Nanaimo

Offering a garden and garden view, Red Robe B&B is located in Nanaimo, 12 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park and 13 km from Nanaimo Museum. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Nanaimo Bastion. Every about my stay was fantastic.

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9.3
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Chims Guest House

Port Alberni

Chims Guest House provides rooms in Port Alberni. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. We liked everything about this place. The tiny houses are new and shiny inside, I mean absolutely spotless. Full set of appliances, including a clothes washer/dryer! (We stayed in the Studio unit.) Full size refrig/freezer. Private outdoor covered sitting area with table. Wifi antenna in the room. Plush towels! The proprietor is super nice and helpful, gave us several recommendations for good restaurants downtown. She has a couple of great dogs too, if you're into that.

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9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

Auspicious Sea View House

Nanaimo

The spacious homestay is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. The accommodation offers a fireplace. GOOD PRICE AND VIEW Lovely and clean hotel Kind host

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Panoramic Ocean View

Nanaimo

Located 6.2 km from Nanaimo Bastion, Panoramic Ocean View offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay provides mountain views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk. I actually had some difficulties getting there and ending up having to cancel. The property owner was so incredibly nice and accommodating - I would 10 out of 10 reccomend. Please stay here. 💙

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9
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Forest Sweet Retreat Hot Tub & Wood Fired Sauna

Ucluelet

Boasting a balcony with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Forest Sweet Retreat Hot Tub & Wood Fired Sauna can be found in Ucluelet, close to Little Beach and 1.1 km from Big Beach. A sauna and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. This is one of the best air b and bs we have stayed at on Vancouver island.

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9.6
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£226
per night

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