Must-see hotels in British Columbia

  • Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

    Whistler

    One of two Whistler Pan Pacifics, the Mountainside wins for its slope-hugging views of the skiers swishing down to the base of Whistler Mountain. Rooms…

  • Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa

    Vancouver Island

    This swish waterfront property fuses West Coast lounge cool with beach pastel colors and is a worthy alternative to staying in Victoria. Many rooms have…

  • All the Beach You Can Eat

    Haida Gwaii

    On beautiful North Beach, five cabins are perched in the dunes, back from the wide swath of sand that runs for miles east and west. Like other properties…

  • Crystal Lodge & Suites

    Whistler

    Not all rooms are created equal at the Crystal, forged from the fusion of two quite different hotel towers. Cheaper rooms in the South Tower are standard…

  • Villa at Hester Creek

    Okanagan Valley

    One of the valley's top wineries, Hester Creek has six suites in a Mediterranean-style villa with a sweeping view over the vineyards. The trappings are…

  • Oceanfront Suites

    Vancouver Island

    The poshest option on the waterfront strip of Cowichan Bay, this ‘suite resort’ overlooks the strait and even has its own private dock for patrons…

  • Alice Lake Provincial Park

    Squamish & Around

    This large, family-friendly campground, 13km north of Squamish, has more than 100 sites. There are two shower buildings with flush toilets, and campers…

  • North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel

    Vancouver Island

    This well-used, well-loved hostel is a warren of small and larger dorms, overseen by friendly owners with plenty of tips for exploring the region. The…

  • Mt Robson Lodge & Campground

    Northern BC

    This place, 5km west of Mt Robson Park, has a number of comfortable cabins, all with private bath, and lovely tent and RV sites down by the Fraser River,…

  • Cona Hostel

    Vancouver Island

    It's hard to miss this orange riverside hostel, popular among mountain bikers gearing up for the area's multitudinous trails. The friendly folks at the…

  • Flying Steamshovel Gastropub & Inn

    British Columbia

    Lots going on here at the Flying Steamshovel, from the main street in Rossland. Great location, comfortable rooms, free parking – and if you're into craft…

  • Beachside by the Bay

    British Columbia

    This tranquil property comprises two spacious suites and a cottage where communing with the ocean is guaranteed. There's a three-night minimum stay in…

  • Wild Renfrew

    Vancouver Island

    With woodland cabins and lodge rooms recently upgraded, there are many ways to unplug from the city and sink into the retreat-like feel of the rainforest…

  • Whistler Peak Lodge

    Whistler

    Located in the heart of the village, this former Holiday Inn has been upgraded but still has some of the town's better rates (if you book far enough ahead…

  • Red Goat Lodge

    Northern BC

    This place at the 388km mark on Hwy 37 features a lakeside campground and RV park, while cabins and rooms are all fully furnished with private bath. Iskut…

  • Swiss Chalet Motel

    British Columbia

    Rooms may be small, but they're clean and comfy at this place on the main road, a 10-minute walk from the center of Revelstoke. Perks include a…

  • South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch

    British Columbia

    Some 20km east of town off Shuswap Rd on the north side of the South Thompson River, this luxe waterfront lodge is set amid rolling grasslands. Its 58…

  • Blue Owl

    Vancouver Island

    An idyllically rustic retreat for those craving an escape from city life, this woodsy little cottage is a short walk from the ocean. Loaner bikes are…

  • Lakeside Motel

    British Columbia

    A good option if you like avoiding rather charmless chain hotels, Lakeside Motel is like its name suggests, beside the lake. The rooms are basic, but they…

  • Eagle Bear Lodge

    British Columbia

    Right on Eagle Lake, 5km south of Hwy 20 at Tatla Lake – 220km west of Williams Lake and 240km east of Bella Coola – this remote lodge offers a selection…

  • C&N Backpackers

    Vancouver Island

    Take your shoes off at the door and slide into this large timber hostel, where the gigantic back garden is the best place to hang (in a hammock) on lazy…

  • Lake O'Hara Campground

    British Columbia

    Reserve three months in advance to snare one of 30 campsites. Available spots are often taken in the first hour that reservation phone lines are open …

  • Pinnacle Hotel Whistler

    Whistler

    Just across the street from the museum, this friendly, well-established, adult-oriented lodge has the perfect extra in almost every room: a large, jetted…

  • Penticton Lakeside Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    Plush Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, lakefront and at the foot of Main St, may be described by some as a six-floor monstrosity. Indoor…

  • Revelstoke Backpacker Hostel

    British Columbia

    Ramble though the numerous rooms online for this perennial backpacker favorite. The dorms are popular so book ahead. It has bike and ski storage, plus…

  • Tofino Resort & Marina

    Tofino

    All mod cons greet you at this updated small resort with an affiliated bar and restaurant overlooking the marina. Even the viewless rooms have king-sized…

  • Revelstoke Lodge

    British Columbia

    Thanks to its downtown location this 42-room, maroon-hued motel overcomes inherent flaws, such as its all-encompassing parking area and stark cinder-block…

  • Saturna Lodge

    British Columbia

    A peaceful respite from the outside world, this friendly lodge property is surrounded by a tree-fringed garden and offers six country-inn-style rooms – go…

  • Alert Bay Cabins

    Vancouver Island

    A clutch of well-maintained cabins, each with kitchen or kitchenette, this is a great retreat-like option if you want to get away from it all. Cabins…

  • Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge

    Northern BC

    Part of a BC-wide chain, this place has a variety of well-appointed guest rooms and suites at the southern entrance to town on Hwy 16. Two on-site…

  • Lakeshore Bed & Breakfast

    Kelowna

    This bright, two-room B&B has a prime lakefront location, 6km south of the center, complete with its own tiny strip of sand. The larger of the two rooms…

  • Bowmont Motel

    Okanagan Valley

    Look past the dubious faux-Southwestern facade and you'll find an excellent indie motel near the lake. The 45 rooms are immaculate and all share terraces…

  • A View of the Lake

    Okanagan Valley

    Set on the west side of Okanagan Lake, this B&B offers privacy and magnificent views. Book the Grandview Suite for a lake vista that extends even to the…

  • HI Raging Elk Hostel

    British Columbia

    Wide decks allow plenty of inspirational mountain-gazing at this well-run central hostel. Raging Elk has good advice for those hoping to mix time on the…

  • Union Steamship Marina

    British Columbia

    Union Steamship Marina has an array of heritage cottages and marina building units (sleeping from two to six people) each with kitchens, and most with…

  • Mt Robson Mountain River Lodge

    Northern BC

    On the western border of Mt Robson Provincial Park, this lodge commands stunning views of the eponymous giant peak. There’s a main building and a couple…

  • Coast Inn of the North

    Northern BC

    One of the nicest stays in a town with few options, the Coast is a high-rise with 153 very comfy rooms, some with balcony. There's an indoor pool, which…

  • Bella Coola Cumbrian Inn

    British Columbia

    A decent option in the tiny village of Bella Coola, the Cumbrian Inn has simple, functional rooms and is convenient if you're arriving or departing by BC…

  • Snow Valley Lodging

    British Columbia

    Great value in the middle of town. There are rooms, 'tiny homes' and suites that you can pick online and book direct. Throw in complimentary laundry…

  • West Coast Motel

    Vancouver Island

    The best motel in town juxtaposes its standard rooms (refrigerator, coffee machine, TV) with free access to the town’s main fitness center, with which it…

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