13 Best Hotels in Vancouver Island, British Columbia

On a rocky ledge at the edge of a shallow inlet, Black Rock Resort is Ucluelet's first upscale, full-service resort. The decor combines glass, granite, and wood against a backdrop of dramatic views of the black-rock coastline. Watch for waves coming right up to the lobby; the hotel straddles a surge channel. Studios and one- and two-bedroom accommodations in two waterfront buildings are spacious and have fireplaces, balconies, and kitchens or kitchenettes. The Big Beach Lounge, behind a two-sided fireplace, serves cocktails, sushi, and small plates, while Currents Restaurant offers contemporary cuisine. The property, which is right on the Wild Pacific Trail, has two ocean-view hot tubs and a plunge pool, as well as the soothing Drift spa.

The centerpiece of this 22-acre Relais & Châteaux seaside estate—with its gardens, meadows, and harbor views—is a 1939 country house, built in the style of an 11th-century Sussex manor. Guest quarters, which are in the manor, in renovated historic outbuildings, and in a newer addition overlooking Ganges Harbour, are decorated in an English-country style, with antiques, locally crafted woodwork, and fireplaces. The Post, a stand-alone two-room cottage, is a honeymoon favorite; a pair of two-story suites in the century-old Farmhouse boast water views and country charm; the more modern Hillside Suites overlook the harbor. Elegant dinners in the manor house or on the enclosed water-view veranda include local seafood and herbs from the inn's gardens. Rates include a lavish breakfast and complimentary shuttle service on arrival and departure. The former barn houses the petite Wellspring Spa.

On a bluff overlooking a mile of private beach, this rustically elegant lodge is a great choice for a grown-ups' getaway. The Lodge at the Beach is an excellent value, offering adults-only, phone- and TV-free rooms, while the newer Lodge at the Headlands has a variety of suites and cabins with kitchens and kitchenettes and six new Treehouse accommodations. Teens can stay at the Headlands, but children under 12 are only permitted in the cabins. Each lodge has an expansive common room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and far-reaching ocean views. The decor underscores the west-coast location with recycled timbers, woodsy colors, and a smattering of antiques. A restaurant on-site serves dinner on weekends year-round.

Located on 22 acres at the base of Bodega Ridge on the north end of the island, these log cabins and lodge offer a rural escape. The resort maintains its vintage-camp esthetic and is divided into two properties—The Ridge has seven updated log cabins with wood stoves and big cedar decks while The Cove has five restored 1960s Panabode cabins with soaker tubs, modern kitchenettes, wood-burning fireplaces, and cedar decks.

Overlooking Bennett Bay and just steps from Mayne Island's best-loved beach, this chic modern resort enjoys a prime waterfront location and a wealth of amenities, including an indoor pool, a waterfront restaurant, and a spa. All rooms have air-conditioning and each of the one-bedroom cottages has a full kitchen and French doors leading to a sea-front patio or deck. Zinc-inlay tables, reclaimed hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, leather headboards, and gas fireplaces are among the luxe touches. Lodge rooms are simpler but have private balconies and great views, too. The Bennett Bay Bistro serves casual lunches and dinners daily from May to September. The Aquaflora Spa offers a variety of massages, scrubs, and body wraps.

Offering a different side of Tofino, this marina complex is right on the inlet looking across to Meares Island, just a short stroll from town. The former 1970s motel property was refurbished into a hip home-base with two waterfront dining venues, activities center, and lively marina. The property also has a remote floating wood-fired sauna located within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on Clayoquot Sound.

Ever dreamed of sleeping in an Airstream? This unique glamping resort gives you the opportunity to do just that, while offering hassle-free camping with all the extras, including hot tubs, upscale tents, hammocks, propane fire pits, and air-conditioning. The property also offers rustic cabins and a motel. Kick back and relax with a book in the woods or have a massage in an Airstream. At the compact on-site eatery, Coffee + Kitchen, owner and chef Curtis Redel displays his culinary skills nightly. The food is locally sourced using thoughtfully prepared ingredients. The cocktails are killer, too.