Beachcomber Travel Guide

Nanoose Bay

Lunch stop while sea kayaking in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. One of my favorite places to have lunch!
Lunch stop while sea kayaking in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. One of my favorite places to have lunch!

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Top hotels in Beachcomber

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is £143 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£143
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,117 reviews)
The room, staff and building were all great but I was disappointed that after booking the price on the Expedia website, there was another almost $30 charge put on my card by the resort. I would have appreciated knowing about this in advance. The extra charge put me over my accommodation budget.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is £63 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£63
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews)
good

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

3.5 out of 5
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
Fully refundable
The price is £145 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
£145
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara and Tranquil Moments ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The staff were amazing Larry was the best!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is £112 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
£112
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,525 reviews)
The room was clean, and the staff was friendly, and the new renovation of the rooms was good with one small exception, there are no dresser or drawers to unpack into, so you have to live out of your suitcase. All right for a night or two, but if you’re gonna be staying there for more than a couple ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

3 out of 5
240 Dogwood St Parksville BC
The price is £96 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
£96
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Always a great stay. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean and location is great.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
Stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,038 reviews)
Very clean hotel and rooms. Staff was very professional and friendly. Hotel on the shoreline of the lake and had great views. Wonderful hot tub building right on the beach.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Inn On Long Lake
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