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Remote feeling, windswept and astoundingly beautiful, Vancouver Island is scattered with colourful communities, most of them founded on fishing or logging, and home to friendly locals proud of their island and its uniqueness. The best hotels on Vancouver Island are equally well scattered, some in the wild, rugged interior, some along the western coast where there’s amazing views of the ocean and equally amazing surfing, and some in the foodie-friendly Cowichan Valley.

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Our Guru’s recommendations for 10 of the best hotels on Vancouver Island include some great apartment and cottage options if you’re travelling with your family, plus a super romantic retreat if you’re just travelling with your significant other. But either way, we hope you find something perfect on our list of the best hotels on Vancouver Island.

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10 of the Best Hotels on Vancouver Island

The Best Hotels on Vancouver Island to Escape to!

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

  • The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is a remote glamping resort in the astoundingly beautiful Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. There are 20 ‘rooms’, but they’re more like Victorian era safari tents, with opulent Oriental rugs, antique four-poster beds and roaring wood stoves. You can only get to the resort by seaplane or boat, so this is one of the most unspoiled regions in North America, but the food is still five star.
  • The Soule Creek Lodge is hidden away, surrounded by pristine wilderness, and edged by the Pacific Ocean. Rustic yurts, highend wood cabins and rooms capture the great outdoors with views to die for, or simply wake up to. Breakfast is served in the lodge, as is a three course dinner.

The Best Hotel Views on Vancouver Island

Long Beach Lodge Resort

  • Long Beach Lodge Resort is a charming lodge perched on beautiful Cox Bay Beach, close to Tofino and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. There are 61 rooms, some in the lodge and some in cottages - which have their own direct access to the lodge’s private beach. There are wall to wall windows in the restaurant, opening out onto the bay.
  • In a very similar spot, just along the coast, you’ll find the Pacific Sands Beach Resort, with its luxurious apartments featuring fully equipped kitchens and private outdoor decks. Some of the apartments have hot tubs, and you’re close to some lovely tidal pools. Great for families.

The Best Spa Resorts on Vancouver Island

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

  • The Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is a beautiful spa resort with 133 spacious, light rooms and suites. The suites have their own kitchens, fireplaces and chic wood and stone features. And the pool deck faces out onto the ocean. You’re surrounded by natural beauty from the beaches to the views inland, but you’re also staying somewhere hip and reasonably priced.
  • For a visit to Victoria on Vancouver Island, we recommend the Magnolia Hotel and Spa, a grand hotel just minutes walk from downtown Victoria's Inner Harbour. The sophisticated suites feature traditional dark wood furnishings, bold carpets and floor to ceiling windows. The spa provides pampering luxury organic treatments. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and full of charm and history. The hotel arranges guided tours of the City with local historians, but this is the ideal location for exploring the city by foot, bike or kayak.

The Best Beach Hotels on Vancouver Island

Sooke Harbour House

  • With smart, individually-decorated suites featuring four-posters and fireplaces, the Sooke Harbour House is an impressive retreat, and the ultimate in beach chic, overlooking the Juan de Fuca Straits. An onsite kitchen garden provides seasonal best for the fine dining restaurant.
  • Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa is perfect for the traveller seeking a seaside getaway with spa facilities, luxury facilities and delicious food and wine. Large, modern rooms overlook the water from private balconies and sitting rooms, and you can catch a fabulous sunset from the dining room, or admire the view, sitting by the firepit at the popular pub.

The Best Value Hotels on Vancouver Island

Wickaninnish Inn

  • The Wickaninnish Inn offers panoramic sea views, an all-natural spa and wonderful food. Making it romantic and quite luxurious. There are 75 rooms, all with balconies, plus there’s a bar and restaurant. And all for around £130 per night.
  • The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa is a serene and peaceful resort on the East coast of Vancouver Island. The rooms have recently been refurbished, giving them a clean cut new look. The restaurant serves up locally caught sustainable seafood cooked to perfection. The Pacific Mist Spa is fantastic and well renowned, and rooms start from around £110 per night.

If you can't find your idea of the perfect Vancouver Island hotel on our Guru's list of 5 of the best hotels on Vancouver Island you could:

10 of the Best Hotels on Vancouver Island

10 of the Best Hotels on Vancouver Island

Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Victoria, BC

A grand hotel just minutes walk from downtown Victoria's Inner Harbour. The sophisticated suites feature traditional dark wood furnishings, bold carpets and floor to ceiling windows. The spa provides pampering luxury organic treatments. Ideal location for exploring the city by foot, bike or kayak.

  • Kayaking - Victoria Kayak, a naturalist guide will introduce you to the rich historical background of Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
  • Great walks - Discover Victoria’s rich historical past on guided walking tours, stories compiled by local historian, John Adams.
  • Lively
  • Four poster beds
from AU$265 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

British Columbia (Ucluelet)

Beautiful spa resort on a rocky headland of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. The spacious and light suites come with kitchens, fireplaces and chic stone and wood features. The pool deck faces out onto the magnificent ocean for an invigorating dip. A hip outpost on this raw coastline!

  • Great walks - Explore the Wild Pacific Trail that winds along the breathtaking rugged coast.
  • Fishing - Surrounded by beaches there is a multitidude of fishing opportunities nearby.
  • Surfing - Find great surfing beaches under a mile away.
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor seasonal.
from AU$174 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Long Beach Lodge Resort

Tofino

A charming lodge perched on the beautiful Cox Bay Beach. Rooms feature comfy beds and fireplaces, upgrade to a cottage for direct private beach access. Wall to wall windows give the restaurant an impression of opening right out into the bay. Warm and welcoming beach getaway.

  • Great walks - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Tofino Unit is only 3.5 km away.
  • Sailing - The hotel will organise private boat charters from the bay.
  • Surfing - Hotel hosts onsite surfing lessons.
  • Barefoot Luxury
from AU$295 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Pacific Sands Beach Resort

Tofino (British Columbia)

Luxury apartments with uninterrupted sea views. Fully equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, seating areas and outdoor decks add to the hideaway feel. Bring out the beach BBQ, relax in the hot tub or explore the water sports available. The perfect romantic getaway or family home for the week.

  • Romantic Break - A romantic and stunning spot, enjoy watching the sunset from your private veranda and unwinding in your luxurious apartment.
  • Families - Apartments are the perfect excuse to get all the family together close to the ocean and make fantastic memories.
  • Surfing - Lessons are avaliable - be sure to show interest to reception upon arrival so that they can arrange accordingly.
  • Sights nearby - Explore the tidal pools with a net and maybe you will be bringing in dinner.
from AU$644 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa

Victoria, BC (British Columbia)

Perfect for the luxury traveller seeking a seaside getaway with spa facilities & delicious food and wine. Large, modern rooms overlook the water from private balconies and sitting rooms. Catch a fabulous sunset from the dining room, or admire the view, sitting by the firepit at the popular pub.

  • Private Hot Tub
  • Sights nearby - Craigdarroch Castle was built in the 1890s and through restoration is back to its former glory.
  • Great walks - Take a leisurely stroll around the 55 acres of The Butchart Gardens.
  • Lively
from AU$301 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Wickaninnish Inn

Tofino (British Columbia)

Panoramic sea views, throw in sublime food and an all natural spa and this becomes a romantic hideaway location. Comfort and luxury adorn all the rooms and suites, with balconies and modern bathrooms. Pointe Restaurant serves West Coast dishes or head to On The Rocks for a sundowner.

  • Surfing - Surfing, and the new craze of SUP (Stand Up Paddleboading) is a popular past time.
  • Kayaking - Take a leisurely kayak trip, ideal for all the family.
  • Birdwatching - Try and sight the regal bald eagles.
  • Great walks - Explore Chesterman Beach at sunset.
from AU$258 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Sooke Harbour House

Victoria, BC

A charming hotel overlooking the Juan de Fuca Straits. Individually decorated suites offer a range of elegantly draped fourposters, fireplaces and balconies commanding mesmerising views of the bay. An onsite garden provides seasonal best for the fine dining restaurant. Beach chic!

  • Fishing - Sooke Salmon Charters is a long established and successful charter fishing company located on Southern Vancouver Island.
  • Great walks - There are many wonderful beaches and hiking trails in the Sooke area, just ask at the front desk for details.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery.
  • Barefoot Luxury
from AU$249 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

British Columbia (Tofino)

A remote glamping resort in the arrestingly beautiful Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. The Victorian style safari tents ooze opulence with Oriental rugs, antique fourposters and roaring wood stoves. The chefs prepare locally sourced mouthwatering food to a five star standard. Utter heaven!

  • Fishing - There is a array of fly fishing, deep sea fishing and lake fishing available, be sure to inquire about seasonal changes.
  • Back to Nature - Only accessible through seaplane or boat this is one of the most unspoiled areas in North America.
  • Kayaking - Favourite ocean kayak excursions include whale, porpoise and bear watching in nearby Warren Bay.
  • Sights nearby - Gentle 2km boardwalk trek to the seven natural geo-thermal pools of Hot Springs Cove.
from AU$1779 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa

Courtenay

A serene and peaceful resort on the East coast of Vancouver Island. The rooms have recently been refurbished, giving them a clean cut new look. The restaurant serves up locally caught sustainable seafood cooked to perfection. The Pacific Mist Spa is fantastic and well renowned.

  • Total relaxation - Relaxation is the name of the game, from spa treatments to yoga, mindfulness and simply sitting and listening to the ocean
  • Kayaking - There a few spots locally where you can rent kayaks, this is a great way to explore the island from another perspective
  • Wine tasting - Vancouver Island’s east coast is well known for its wineries, make sure you book in some time for a tasting
  • Learning - This area is renowned for its agrotourism- there are cheesemakers, wineries and oyster farms to check out
from AU$213 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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