Must-see hotels in Canada

  • Safari Inn Motel

    Saskatchewan

    A non-chain alternative on the motel strip, the Safari beckons with a throwback neon sign. The owners can't do enough to please, and the rooms have all…

  • 1202 Motor Inn

    Yukon Territory

    The 1202 Motor Inn is at the northern end of town and is reasonably appealing with basic but functional rooms. For meals, head to Buckshot Betty's just…

  • Balmoral House

    St John's

    While the Balmoral is a typical B&B in many ways (cherub statues, long wooden antique tables), its owners live off-site and breakfast is self-serve, so it…

  • Willow House Inn

    Nova Scotia

    A blue-slatted house dating from around 1840, Willow House has pleasant rooms, all named after trees and accessed via an unusual double flight of…

  • Hampton Inn by Hilton

    Cape Breton Island

    A large chain hotel, the Hampton has surprisingly generous rooms, albeit with a lack of zing or character. As you'd expect, the facilities are good,…

  • Lakeside Inn Orillia

    Muskoka Lakes

    Run by a young couple, this renovated '60s-era motel offers simple rooms with wood floors, good beds and cozy comforters. Each has a private balcony or…

  • Louisbourg Harbour Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    This sea captain's house has been renovated with excellent taste: the four antique-filled rooms boast reading chairs, gleaming wood floors, and pocket…

  • Eagle Plains Hotel & Service Station

    Yukon Territory

    The Eagle Plains Hotel, at the 370km mark and only 35km from the Arctic Circle, is open year-round and offers 32 rooms in a low-rise building in a stark…

  • John's Motel

    New Brunswick

    John's is a diamond along a string of overpriced motels on Rte 134. A short drive from Youghall Beach, it has impeccably clean – let's say retro – rooms…

  • 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…

  • HI-Cabot Trail Hostel

    Cape Breton Island

    This basic but friendly hostel has a 10-bed bunkhouse, three bathrooms and three private rooms, as well as a couple of kitchens for guests' use (you can…

  • 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…

  • Resort at Cypress Hills

    Saskatchewan

    Surrounded by a dense thicket of cypress, this sprawling woody resort has a bunch of comfortable motel rooms, cabins (great value) and town houses. There…

  • Riverview Cottages

    Nova Scotia

    These rustic clapboard cottages are a steal. Sure, the decor's a little dated, but you can canoe and fish on the bordering river and there's a big lawn…

  • Grant Hall Hotel

    Saskatchewan

    Small-town luxe describes this vintage (1928) hotel in the center. Opulently restored, the hotel's public spaces are grand. The 28 rooms offer traditional…

  • L’Hôtel Le Manoir

    Québec

    This stately hotel lives up to its name, at least externally: it resembles a riverside château. The interior is a little more modest, but the rooms are…

  • Jeannie's Sunrise B&B

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Jeannie radiates hospitality through her spacious rooms, bright reading nook and demeanor as sweet as her muffins. Guests rave about the big breakfasts…

  • Three Thistles B&B

    Nova Scotia

    Organic breakfasts, ecofriendly products and on-site yoga classes make Ama Phyllis' quirky little B&B a real haven. There are three quaint guest rooms and…

  • Northway Motor Inn

    Northern BC

    A good place to stop at Dease Lake, this 44-room motel has simple but comfortable rooms open year-round. The restaurant serves pizza and salad 5pm to 9pm…

  • Best Western Mermaid

    Nova Scotia

    This efficient motel might be a little light on charm, but it's very modern, featuring spacious, well-equipped rooms (some with kitchenettes) with a…

  • Chancellor Peak Chalets

    British Columbia

    The 11 log chalets at this riverside retreat have two levels and sleep up to six. There are soaker tubs, full kitchens and all the nature you can breathe…

  • Always Inn Bed & Breakfast

    Niagara Falls

    An old Victorian house with a spick-and-span interior is a pleasant surprise in these parts. The substantial breakfast is another. Rooms are tidy and…

  • Echo Woods B&B

    Muskoka Lakes

    Three tastefully appointed rooms with luxurious bathrooms make up this welcoming and cozy B&B. Gourmet breakfast is served on the breezy deck with views…

  • MacKinnon-Cann House Historic Inn

    Nova Scotia

    Each of the six rooms here represents a decade, from the Victorian 1900s to the groovy 1960s, and depicts the era at its most stylish while managing to…

  • Fireweed Hostel

    British Columbia

    This four-room hostel in Field is a real find, beautifully finished in rustic pine. Dorms are small but smart; each room has two pine bunk beds and a…

  • Silverwood Inn

    New Brunswick

    A 10-minute drive towards Kings Landing, this friendly motel is a bit of a steal with clean, spacious rooms, some with kitchenettes, and a small, well…

  • Accent Inns Kelowna

    Kelowna

    Best of the chain motels near the center, this three-story property is a 10-minute walk from the lake. The 102 rooms are roomy and have fridge and…

  • Bodega Ridge

    British Columbia

    Those craving a nature retreat will love this tranquil woodland clutch of seven cedar cabins at the quieter end of Galiano. It's a also a great base for…

  • Crooked Tree Guest Suites

    Okanagan Valley

    Okanagan Lake glistens below from this mountainside retreat, 9km east of downtown Penticton. The three large apartments have multiple decks amid this…

  • Sturgeon River Ranch

    Saskatchewan

    Outside the western border of the park, Sturgeon River Ranch is regarded for its nature focus and horseback rides (from $125 per person) into the…

  • River Grove Campground & Cabins

    Drumheller

    Right in town and close to the big T rex, this shaded campground next to the river has lots of amenities, such as laundry machines and a big playground…

  • Humphry Inn

    Winnipeg

    This modern, six-story hotel is well located downtown. Rooms are large and nicely appointed with fridges and microwaves; get one facing east for good…

  • North Beach Cabins

    Haida Gwaii

    Tucked into the dunes of beautiful North Beach are six cozy escapes. You're totally off the grid, but thanks to propane you can cook, which will be about…

  • Big Axe Brewery B&B

    New Brunswick

    A novel B&B-cum-brewery (or vice versa), where you can alternate between sipping on the brewery's fine ales and relaxing in country-style rooms…

  • La Maison de l'Ermitage

    Québec

    This eye-catching house with red-and-white towers hides simple, artfully decorated rooms inside. The friendly alpacas in the backyard are popular with…

  • Bonne Bay Inn

    Gros Morne National Park

    There's a nice spread of options at this spot, from a main hillside hotel with nicely sized rooms that afford great views out to the fjords, to more plush…

  • Lazy Bear Lodge

    British Columbia

    Unlike most of the chain places along Hwy 95, locally owned Lazy Bear has been catering to visitors for nigh on 50 years. Nothing fancy, but its motel…

  • Metcalfe Hotel

    Ottawa

    Having undergone renovations and a name change in 2017, this stylish hotel offers a great location, iPad docking stations, and a selection of rooms for…

  • Katimavik Suites

    Nunavut

    This comfy hotel comprises a clutch of spacious suites with kitchenettes and splashes of bright colours to liven the place up. Continental breakfast is…

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