Must-see hotels in British Columbia

  • L'Hermitage Hotel

    Vancouver

    This discreet, well-located property is divided between longer-stay suites and guests just dropping in for the night. Either way, you'll find excellent…

  • Georgian Court Hotel

    Vancouver

    This under-the-radar, European-style property has never changed its old-school approach to good service and solid, dependable amenities. Rooms have an…

  • Wildpod

    Tofino

    Luxury 'glamping' comes to Tofino in the shape of these six yurt-like pods made out of PVC that sit perched on the waterside at Grice Point in full view…

  • Rosewood Hotel Georgia

    Vancouver

    A historic downtown property that underwent a spectacular renovation a few years back, bringing it back to its sumptuous 1927 glory days. Despite the…

  • Inn at Laurel Point

    Victoria

    Guarding its own landscaped promontory overlooking the harbor with rooms offering views in either direction (toward or away from town), this indie…

  • HI Whistler Hostel

    Whistler

    Built as athletes' accommodation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this sparkling hostel is 7km south of the village, near Function Junction. Transit buses to…

  • St Regis Hotel

    Vancouver

    An elegant art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell. Befitting its age, almost all the rooms seem to be a different size, and they exhibit a…

  • Sylvia Hotel

    Vancouver

    This ivy-covered 1912 charmer enjoys a prime location overlooking English Bay. Generations of guests keep coming back – many requesting the same room…

  • Hotel Zed

    Victoria

    If you like an accommodations that – in its own words – likes to 'rebel against the ordinary' then you'll love the Zed, an eccentric motel that has been…

  • Oswego Hotel

    Victoria

    Well hidden on a residential side street a short stroll from the Inner Harbour, this contemporary boutique sleepover is an in-the-know favorite. Suite…

  • Ecolodge

    Tofino

    This quiet, wood-built education center on the grounds of the botanical gardens is popular with families and groups for its selection of rooms, large…

  • Surfs Inn Guesthouse

    Vancouver Island

    Hidden from the road behind vegetation, this funky collection of brightly painted houses and cottages hosts four choices of lovely accommodations, ranging…

  • Pangea Pod Hotel

    Whistler

    Posing as a smarter, more private version of a hostel, Canada’s first capsule hotel is based on the Japanese model, offering bed-sized ‘pods’ equipped…

  • EXchange Hotel

    Vancouver

    Vancouver's newest 'it' hotel has transformed the city's former stock-exchange tower into a swank, well-located sleepover. It is studded with stylish,…

  • Fairmont Empress Hotel

    Victoria

    One of the most famous hotels in Canada, the Empress was built in 1908 in French-chateau-esque style. There have been numerous renovations and a who’s-who…

  • Seine Boat Inn

    Vancouver Island

    Named for a local fishing style utilizing weighted nets, the Seine sits on a forest of pilings above the water in an attractive dockside building. The…

  • Sunwolf

    Squamish & Around

    This idyllic place – a former logging resort – has a clutch of 12 comfortable, well-maintained cabins along a forested riverbank. The owners also run year…

  • Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

    Vancouver

    The last word in old-world European–style luxury, the elegant Wedgewood drips with top-hatted charm. The friendly staff is second to none, rooms are…

  • Sooke Harbour House

    Vancouver Island

    Whether you opt for the Emily Carr or the Blue Heron, each of the 28 guest rooms here has a decadent tub or steam shower, while most also have wood…

  • Abbeymoore Manor B&B Inn

    Victoria

    A Victoria B&B worthy of Queen Victoria, the Abbeymoore has a decidedly posh address and was designed in the arts-and-crafts style in 1912. Seven deluxe…

  • Pacific Sands Beach Resort

    Tofino

    Offering comfortable lodge rooms, all with full kitchens, and spectacular three-level beach houses, this family-friendly resort hugs dramatic Cox Bay…

  • Woods on Pender

    British Columbia

    With lodge rooms and rustic cabins also available, the stars here are the six self-catering Airstream caravans, each with its own barbecue-equipped deck…

  • Swans Suite Hotel

    Victoria

    This former brick-built warehouse has been transformed into an art-lined boutique hotel. Most rooms are spacious loft suites where you climb upstairs to…

  • Bonniebrook Lodge

    British Columbia

    A handsome, wood-built retreat constructed in 1929 but luxuriously updated, this historic charmer occupies a tranquil waterfront stretch that feels like a…

  • Old House Village Hotel & Spa

    Vancouver Island

    There’s nothing particularly old about this high-quality modern hotel with slick rooms, slick service and a steamy year-round outdoor pool. Raising the…

  • Shades of Jade Inn & Spa

    British Columbia

    Aimed at tranquility-craving adults, this luxe two-unit B&B – with its Asian–West Coast decor – couldn't be more relaxing. Each spacious room (including…

  • Ocean Village Beach Resort

    Tofino

    This immaculate beachside resort of beehive-shaped cedar cabins – hence the woodsy aroma when you step in the door – is a family favorite with a…

  • Hummingbird Guesthouse

    Vancouver Island

    With four large suites and a huge deck with its own hot tub, this modern B&B has a home-away-from-home feel. There's a shared kitchen on each of the two…

  • Arcturus Retreat Bed & Breakfast

    British Columbia

    Well located just up the hill from the Langdale ferry dock, this is one of the most convenient places to stay in Gibsons – no car required (they'll pick…

  • Hume Hotel & Spa

    British Columbia

    This 1898 classic hotel maintains its period grandeur. The 43 rooms vary greatly in shape and size; ask for the huge corner rooms with views of the hills…

  • Mayne Island Resort

    British Columbia

    Superbly inviting option with lots of deluxe flourishes, there are cottages and inn rooms to choose from here. You'll also find a restaurant, on-site spa…

  • HI Vancouver Jericho Beach

    Vancouver

    One of Canada's largest hostels looks like a Victorian hospital but has a scenic near-the-beach location. Basic rooms make this the least palatial…

  • YWCA Hotel

    Vancouver

    A good-value, well-located option with nicely maintained (if spartan) rooms of the student-accommodations variety. There's a range of configurations, from…

  • Burrard Hotel

    Vancouver

    A groovy makeover a few years back transformed this 1950s downtown motel into a knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel (neon exterior…

  • HI Vancouver Central

    Vancouver

    On the Granville Strip, this warren-like hostel is more of a party joint than its HI Downtown sibling. Some of the benefits of its past hotel incarnation…

  • Executive Hotel Le Soleil

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's most stylish boutique towers is lined with classical European furnishings and bold flourishes with a chic, Versace-esque appeal …

  • Fairmont Pacific Rim

    Vancouver

    Near the convention center, this superbly stylish 367-room property is Vancouver's newest Fairmont. While many rooms have city views, the ones with…

  • Shangri-La Hotel

    Vancouver

    Occupying the lower floors of one of the city's tallest glass towers, the Shangri-La redefined opulent Vancouver sleepovers when it opened. Many of the…

  • Samesun Backpackers Lodge

    Vancouver

    Vancouver's liveliest hostel is right on the city's nightlife strip. Ask for a back room if you fancy a few hours of sleep or head down to the on-site bar…

  • Corkscrew Inn

    Vancouver

    This flower-framed, gable-roofed property appears to have a drinking problem: it houses a little museum, available only to guests, that's lined with…

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