4 Best Hotels in Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Name: Chesterman Beach Bed & Breakfast
Address: 1345 Chesterman Beach Rd., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada
Telephone: 250-725–3726
Price range: $$$$

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Chesterman Beach Bed & Breakfast

$$$$ | 1345 Chesterman Beach Rd., Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada

This charming beachside inn, opened as Tofino's first B&B in 1984, is the kind of intimate seaside getaway that brought people to Vancouver Island's west coast in the first place. The top-floor Lookout suite, with its sundeck, sweeping sea views, and private staircase to the beach, is a romantic favorite. The two-bedroom Ocean Breeze suite, sheltered by stands of spruce and cedar, and just steps from the wide sandy beach, has a private entrance, and a full slate-and-marble kitchen; a sweet, sea-view sunroom, furnished with sofas, is perfect for wave-watching in comfort. Both suites feature gas fireplaces, deep soaker tubs, big picture windows, and oriental rugs on hardwood floors; rubber boots and rainslickers are on hand for long beach walks. A lavish breakfast (think fresh-squeezed juice, poached eggs with salmon, and honeyed yogurt cream) can be delivered to your door. A private one-bedroom cottage, with its original rustic floors and a full kitchen, is tucked in the garden behind the B&B.

Saturna Lodge

$$ | 130 Payne Rd., Saturna Island, BC, V0N 2Y0, Canada

This cozy five-room inn, surrounded by gardens and overlooking pretty, forested Boot Cove, makes a great base for exploring the island. Each of three water-view rooms, which are decorated with local art and a smattering of antiques, has a balcony or patio. A two-bedroom family suite is great for groups, while a guest lounge, a lawn swing, and an outdoor hot tub encourage lingering. Unique on Saturna Island, the lodge has a full-service restaurant, The Mill House, on-site with lovely sea views. The chefs here serve a lavish breakfast daily, and dinners, which are served Thursday through Monday evenings, feature locally sourced fare.

A Snug Harbour Inn

$$$$ | 460 Marine Dr., Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0, Canada

On a cliff above the ocean, this couples-oriented B&B has some of the most dramatic views anywhere. The rooms, all with fireplaces, private balconies or decks, and whirlpool baths, are decorated in a highly individual style. The Lighthouse room winds up three levels and has a spectacular view from its king-size four-poster bed, the Valhalla has a nautical theme, and the Atlantis room has a whirlpool tub for two. A staircase leads down to a rocky beach. Two rooms in a separate cottage, one of which is wheelchair-accessible, have forest views.

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Damali B&B

$$ | 3500 Telegraph Rd., Cobble Hill, BC, V0R 1L4, Canada

A convenient base for touring the Cowichan Valley wineries, this casual and friendly B&B has two rooms in a contemporary farmhouse set amid lavender fields. Marsha and Dave Stanley are welcoming hosts in this property, which also includes a small winery and a shop selling lavender products. The upstairs guest rooms, with polished wood floors, simple furnishings, and mini-fridges, overlook the meadows; the spacious modern bathrooms are stocked with the farm's lavender soaps and lotions. A full breakfast, which might include lavender-infused muffins or other baked goods, fruit, and eggs, is served in the country kitchen.

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