5 Best Hotels in Vancouver Island, British Columbia

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.

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.