10 Motels in Vancouver Island: Best hotel deals for 2023

April 23, 2023 Marissa Gamble

Refer to Vancouver Island as Victoria Island and risk a chorus of eye-rolls from the otherwise-friendly locals. Yes, Victoria is the main city on the island, but there are many distinct flavors to its logging and fishing settlements. Food and wine enthusiasts flock to the Comox Valley farm region, while the more outdoorsy types get their fix along the remote, forested beaches of North Vancouver Island. Visit the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Clayoquot Sound and you’ll return full of cocktail-party factoids.
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1. Robin Hood Inn and Suites

136 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 1L4 Canada
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 413 reviews

Robin Hood Inn and Suites

Robin Hood Inn & Suites is an icon of the 1960s roadside inn combining modernity and innovation. Located on Gorge Road East, it’s a short walk to the famous Galloping Goose Trail, the Gorge Waterway Park, outstanding restaurants, and Victoria’s Fairway Gorge Paddling Club- Dragon Boat racing and Rowing club. Mayfair Shopping Centre, Uptown Shopping Mall, and Tillicum Mall are 1.3 to 3 kilometres away. All amenities listed below are free. Each of Our bedrooms has Superior bed - Stearns and Foster mattresses and amazing pillows that are synthetic down in a variety of choices, and everything is hypoallergenic. We provide high-speed WI-FI ( 30mbps+) for up to ten devices in each room. With this Wi-Fi, we are also the first hotel in BC that provides Chromecast. We provide freshly baked premium continental breakfast and freshly brewed rich KONA coffee and delicious latte, cappuccino, and other fancy coffees. We have a Great Room where our guests can relax: playing table pool, air hockey, PS4, table football, socializing, business centre, as well as relax. We provide waterfront fitness, E-bikes, Kayaks, as well as bottled spring water We also provide shuttle service (please call for detail) You won’t have to worry about parking; our complimentary Courtesy Shuttle will get you there and back with a ride E-Bikes are complimentary and available by reserving yours with one of our Guest Service team members. Take a Water Taxi along the Gorge waterway into Victoria’s inner harbour where you can experience many of Victoria’s famous tourist attractions. Public bus transit is just a half a block away; ride all day for $5. We are a team of hospitality professionals that are sincerely determined to keep our promise to make your stay an exceptional one. We are at your service always.

Perfect weekend in late May 2022 at Robin Hood

Reviewed By aaronrB967KG

We loved it! While the place is no more than a motel, it is the people and the "extras" that made all the difference. Sam, David, and the girls at the front desk were so accomodating from the punctual airport pickup and dropoff to giving excellent recommendations on where to eat and what to do. The e-Bikes were a HUGE hit because we had no car, nor did need one due to the staff's willingness to give us a ride a couple of times we needed one. On an e-Bike, Victoria DT is no more than 15 minutes away at a very leisurely pace, and you can stop for a coffee at Fantastico along the way. Breakfast service in the room at $6 was a big hit to get our morning started. Rooms have been updated with new modern showers and super comfortable mattresses. Our room was spotless when we checked in. I would go back there anytime.

2. Qualicum Beach Inn

2690 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 1G8 Canada
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 369 reviews

Qualicum Beach Inn

The Qualicum Beach Inn is an ocean view boutique hotel featuring 32 well appointed guestrooms. Located just 25 metres from the beach in the beautiful town of Qualicum Beach, panoramic views and amazing sunsets across the Georgia Straits to Denman, Hornby & Lasqueti Islands with the Mainland Coastal mountain range in the distance. Indoor heated pool with whirlpool and cedar plank dry sauna available to guests from 6am to 10pm. Dine at Qualicum Beach Cafe with contemporary cuisine from 3pm to 10pm, Thursday through Monday.

Not to be missed ..

Reviewed By Mary Anne W

We always stay when going to/from North Vancouver Island and Naniamo … the staff are wonderful, the rooms spotless and dinner is exceptional in the hotel dining room. We travel with our family pet and are made to feel welcome, with a pet bed and puppy treats in the room for him.

3. Hotel Zed Victoria

3110 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia V8Z 3K4 Canada
Excellent
41%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 595 reviews

Hotel Zed Victoria

We're a ridiculously fun & eclectic hip hotel in Victoria BC that is so completely awesome your mind will be blown! Ok, slight exaggeration, but we swear it's like nothing you've ever seen before: '67 VW shuttle, typewriter station, vinyl listening station, pool & waterslide, ping pong lounge and comic books in the bathroom ...

Funky, Cool Little Boutique Hotel!

Reviewed By KDPhotography

Fun, full of character, CLEAN and convenient. They have bikes you can borrow, free coffee in the lobby, a restaurant on site, a heated indoor pool with a slide AND free ping pong! Parking is easy and also free. This is a great place for kids. It's an older hotel but it's safe, spotless and in a great location. It's within walking distance of downtown depending on how adventurous you are. Staff is amazing, they have free souvenirs for the kids and ear plugs for the adults. I'm not even sure if I should be telling you all about this. I'd like to be able to get a room next time I'm in town!

4. Buccaneer Inn

1577 Stewart Ave, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 4E3 Canada
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 408 reviews

Buccaneer Inn

CLOSEST TO BC FERRIES AT DEPARTURE BAY. BOOK DIRECT FOR BETTER RATES! Dave & Marlene welcome you to our ocean view, nautically themed, spotlessly clean, comfortable, 1 bedroom suites with separate bedroom and full kitchen, economical sleeping studios and a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with gas fireplace and BBQ deck. Free strong WIFI, parking, in-room coffee, full kitchens (in suites only), fridges, microwaves, HDTV, games baskets and guest laundry. Seasonal BBQ area. Dive, kayak and bike storage. Great base for business trips, visiting friends and family, your kids at Vancouver Island University, medical visits to Nanaimo Hospital or outdoor adventure! Nanaimo's central location makes us a great base for exploring Victoria and Tofino too! See you soon!

A great spot!

Reviewed By C-S-TravelersFromCA

Very nice, older - but very clean - hotel, and is well-located. In spite of being on a major road, our room was very quiet. The owners were great to deal with, over the phone as well as in-person. We appreciated having a kitchen and full-sized refrigerator for the start of our 3-week road trip on the island. The parking lot is pretty small, so it might be challenging for larger vehicles. (Note that although the location is near a ferry dock, not ALL ferries dock there. I was confused when we disembarked at Duke's Point and had a 20 minute drive to the Inn - but definitely didn't matter and it was my bad for not researching more thoroughly.)

5. Accent Inn Victoria

3233 Maple St, Victoria, British Columbia V8X 4Y9 Canada
Excellent
48%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 792 reviews

Accent Inn Victoria

Our Accent Inn Victoria BC Hotel is the ideal place to stay during your visit to BC’s garden city. The hotel is centrally located to all the city’s major attractions. One of Victoria’s largest shopping malls is right across the street. A short distance away is the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre venue for great concerts. The University of Victoria, the spectacular inner harbour, and Victoria’s downtown business district are minutes by car. Check out our fabulous Whale Watching and Butchart Gardens packages. Rent a Kayak or a Bicycle and enjoy another fantastic way to see the city. We have ample free parking, free WiFi, a free rubber duck in every room!

Really nice

Reviewed By mathildelX607VI

We wanted to have all the ducks to make a collection so we went at the front desk to have some and They gave us all of them!! Really nice service. The two ladies who gave us the ducks were really nice

6. Travelodge Nanaimo

96 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 4J2 Canada
Excellent
25%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
8%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 406 reviews

Travelodge Nanaimo

Located just minutes away from the BC Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo City Centre, British Columbia, this hotel features convenient amenities such as a free WIFI, parking and deluxe continental breakfast.Travelodge Nanaimo is within walking distance of the Harbour Promenade and Seaplanes. The Bastion Building Historical Landmark, Bowen Park and the Historical Museum are within 3 miles (5 km) of the hotel. The Morrell Bird Sanctuary is also nearby.Sauna, recreational facilities and 76 rooms guest rooms are newley renovated. Pet friendly rooms are available.

Needs a little work

Reviewed By Buttonvillesnowbird

The picture in the advertisement doesn't match the hotel. The hotel needs to be updated/renovated, especially the lobby but once in the room it was okay. We picked this hotel as it was near the ferry terminal. Would I go back - no. On a positive note, the staff were very friendly and professional. Very close to the harbour so we were able to go for a nice walk along the harbour path.

7. Coast Parksville Hotel

374 Island Hwy W, Parksville, British Columbia V9P 1K8 Canada
Excellent
29%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
12%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 266 reviews

Coast Parksville Hotel

Discover the “Jewel of Vancouver Island” from our perfectly placed hotel! Located just a short stroll from a beautiful sandy beach, family-friendly attractions and the charming downtown district, Coast Parksville Hotel is a terrific destination for experiencing Island life. Modern, pet-friendly rooms are thoughtfully appointed and offer plenty of space to stretch out. Kick back in our outdoor courtyard and throw some burgers on our guest BBQ. Free wi-fi and an on-site business centre enable you to keep connected while in Parksville, too. Throughout your stay, you’ll be treated to the friendly, Refreshingly Local™ service for which our hotel is known. You can also feel good knowing that, as part of our Refreshingly Green™ program, we do everything we can to minimize our environmental footprint.

Three-night stay in Parksville BC

Reviewed By soaresrits63

The Hotel has a very welcoming group of Front Desk Staff. I enjoyed relaxing in the lounge room in the mornings with there free delicious speciality coffee. They have a self-serve Van Houtte coffee machine for hotel guests.

8. Above Tide Motel

361 Island Hwy, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 2B5 Canada
Excellent
39%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 194 reviews

Above Tide Motel

Under Management: Janice and Peter will be happy to greet you! Ocean front motel. All rooms have beautiful ocean and mountain views. 16 rooms offer private balconies with this view. Free wifi and the usual standard amenities in all our rooms; kitchen suites are especially spacious.

Fabulous views across the Ocean

Reviewed By chasonske

This is a great value choice motel with fabulous views from the upper floor rooms We saw dolphins, seals and eagles from the room (take some binoculars) The motel is a bit tired, needs some modernising, but it is clean and comfortable and great value with 2 bedrooms and a well equipped kitchenette Parking is easy (ignore the reviews that say it’s difficult unless you have a massive truck) Walking distance to the pier and city shops and restaurants in about 10-15 mins Overall, a decent choice and we’d stay here again

9. Bayshore Waterfront Inn

153 Hemlock Road, Ucluelet, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 156 reviews

Bayshore Waterfront Inn

If you’re looking for a romantic motel in Ucluelet, look no further than Bayshore Waterfront Inn. While staying at Bayshore Waterfront Inn, visitors can check out Cedar House Gallery - Huu Mees Ma As (0.3 mi) and Amphitrite Point Lighthouse (1.6 mi), some of Ucluelet's top attractions. Bayshore Waterfront Inn is a romantic motel offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. Plus, guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Ucluelet. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While in Ucluelet, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Bayshore Waterfront Inn, including Fetch Restaurant (0.7 mi), Norwoods Restaurant (0.3 mi), and Cedar Grill (0.4 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out Kennedy Lake Provincial Park (0.4 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the motel. The staff at Bayshore Waterfront Inn looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Home Sweet Home

Reviewed By Scenic812968

We love the Bayshore Waterfront Inn. This is the second time we stayed; we were in a 1 bedroom suite. It is so spacious plus clean and quiet and the location overlooking the small craft harbor is great. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and there is a bbq on the balcony. The bathroom is huge and the tub is so big you can lie down in it! The added plus is that the owners Teo and George are really friendly and helpful.

10. Travelodge Victoria Airport

2280 Beacon Ave, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 1X1 Canada
Excellent
31%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 485 reviews

Travelodge Victoria Airport

We are located on the main street of Sidney, just minutes from the Victoria Int. Airport and the main BC Ferry Terminal with free shuttle service to both. All our rooms have fridges & microwaves or we have kitchenette rooms for long term stays as well as pet friendly rooms. And please enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast and seasonal outdoor heated pool while staying with us.

Sidney BC Travelodge

Reviewed By monika1738

We stayed at the Sidney Travelodge for 4 nights. The room was very clean and quiet. Beds were very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, close to everything. We did not have to use a car in Sidney at all. Also Travelodge is located in a very safe neighborhood. Breakfast was delicious. Our kids really enjoyed fresh made waffles. We will always come back to Sidney Travelodge.

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