Must-see hotels in British Columbia

  • Lytton Hotel, Pub & Restaurant

    Lytton

    If you like small-town, rustic, friendly and unsophisticated, then the Lytton Hotel may well tickle your fancy. Doesn't look like much from the outside,…

  • Totem Motel

    Lytton

    This cute place a block back from Lytton's main street is based in a 1912 building that was originally the town's post office until the 1950s. The lodge…

  • Pinnacle Hotel Whistler

    Whistler

    Just across the street from the museum, this friendly, well-established, adult-oriented lodge has the perfect extra in almost every room: a large, jetted…

  • Fairmont Vancouver Airport

    Lower Mainland

    You can wave from the overhead walkway to the harried economy-class passengers below as you stroll toward the lobby of this deluxe airport hotel in the US…

  • Penticton Lakeside Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    Plush Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, lakefront and at the foot of Main St, may be described by some as a six-floor monstrosity. Indoor…

  • Revelstoke Backpacker Hostel

    British Columbia

    Ramble though the numerous rooms online for this perennial backpacker favorite. The dorms are popular so book ahead. It has bike and ski storage, plus…

  • Tofino Resort & Marina

    Tofino

    All mod cons greet you at this updated small resort with an affiliated bar and restaurant overlooking the marina. Even the viewless rooms have king-sized…

  • Revelstoke Lodge

    British Columbia

    Thanks to its downtown location this 42-room, maroon-hued motel overcomes inherent flaws, such as its all-encompassing parking area and stark cinder-block…

  • Saturna Lodge

    British Columbia

    A peaceful respite from the outside world, this friendly lodge property is surrounded by a tree-fringed garden and offers six country-inn-style rooms – go…

  • Cow Bay Pioneer Guesthouse

    Prince Rupert

    Located between Cow Bay and downtown, bright blue Pioneer Guesthouse has spotless, compact rooms accented with vibrant colors. Besides the mixed dorms…

  • Alert Bay Cabins

    Vancouver Island

    A clutch of well-maintained cabins, each with kitchen or kitchenette, this is a great retreat-like option if you want to get away from it all. Cabins…

  • Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge

    Northern BC

    Part of a BC-wide chain, this place has a variety of well-appointed guest rooms and suites at the southern entrance to town on Hwy 16. Two on-site…

  • Lakeshore Bed & Breakfast

    Kelowna

    This bright, two-room B&B has a prime lakefront location, 6km south of the center, complete with its own tiny strip of sand. The larger of the two rooms…

  • Bowmont Motel

    Okanagan Valley

    Look past the dubious faux-Southwestern facade and you'll find an excellent indie motel near the lake. The 45 rooms are immaculate and all share terraces…

  • A View of the Lake

    Okanagan Valley

    Set on the west side of Okanagan Lake, this B&B offers privacy and magnificent views. Book the Grandview Suite for a lake vista that extends even to the…

  • HI Raging Elk Hostel

    British Columbia

    Wide decks allow plenty of inspirational mountain-gazing at this well-run central hostel. Raging Elk has good advice for those hoping to mix time on the…

  • Union Steamship Marina

    British Columbia

    Union Steamship Marina has an array of heritage cottages and marina building units (sleeping from two to six people) each with kitchens, and most with…

  • Mt Robson Mountain River Lodge

    Northern BC

    On the western border of Mt Robson Provincial Park, this lodge commands stunning views of the eponymous giant peak. There’s a main building and a couple…

  • Coast Inn of the North

    Northern BC

    One of the nicest stays in a town with few options, the Coast is a high-rise with 153 very comfy rooms, some with balcony. There's an indoor pool, which…

  • Salt Spring Inn

    Salt Spring Island

    This small old-school hotel is located in the heart of Ganges, above a popular bar, in one of the island's oldest buildings. The pricier deluxe rooms have…

  • Bella Coola Cumbrian Inn

    British Columbia

    A decent option in the tiny village of Bella Coola, the Cumbrian Inn has simple, functional rooms and is convenient if you're arriving or departing by BC…

  • Snow Valley Lodging

    British Columbia

    Great value in the middle of town. There are rooms, 'tiny homes' and suites that you can pick online and book direct. Throw in complimentary laundry…

  • West Coast Motel

    Vancouver Island

    The best motel in town juxtaposes its standard rooms (refrigerator, coffee machine, TV) with free access to the town’s main fitness center, with which it…

  • Northway Motor Inn

    Northern BC

    A good place to stop at Dease Lake, this 44-room motel has simple but comfortable rooms open year-round. The restaurant serves pizza and salad 5pm to 9pm…

  • Chancellor Peak Chalets

    British Columbia

    The 11 log chalets at this riverside retreat have two levels and sleep up to six. There are soaker tubs, full kitchens and all the nature you can breathe…

  • Fireweed Hostel

    British Columbia

    This four-room hostel in Field is a real find, beautifully finished in rustic pine. Dorms are small but smart; each room has two pine bunk beds and a…

  • Accent Inns Kelowna

    Kelowna

    Best of the chain motels near the center, this three-story property is a 10-minute walk from the lake. The 102 rooms are roomy and have fridge and…

  • Bodega Ridge

    British Columbia

    Those craving a nature retreat will love this tranquil woodland clutch of seven cedar cabins at the quieter end of Galiano. It's a also a great base for…

  • Crooked Tree Guest Suites

    Okanagan Valley

    Okanagan Lake glistens below from this mountainside retreat, 9km east of downtown Penticton. The three large apartments have multiple decks amid this…

  • North Beach Cabins

    Haida Gwaii

    Tucked into the dunes of beautiful North Beach are six cozy escapes. You're totally off the grid, but thanks to propane you can cook, which will be about…

  • Lazy Bear Lodge

    British Columbia

    Unlike most of the chain places along Hwy 95, locally owned Lazy Bear has been catering to visitors for nigh on 50 years. Nothing fancy, but its motel…

  • Oceanside Cottages

    Salt Spring Island

    These three unique cottages are nooks of bliss. Each is exceedingly private and filled with interesting artwork and creative flourishes. We especially…

  • Chemainus Inn

    Vancouver Island

    Part of the Best Western chain, this midrange business hotel is clean, bright, modern and roomy with suites going for the same price as double queens…

  • Victoria Falls Guest House

    British Columbia

    The wide porch wraps right around this festive, yellow, renovated Victorian. The five suites have sitting areas and cooking facilities. Decor ranges from…

  • Kicking Horse Campground

    British Columbia

    This is probably the most popular campground in Yoho. It's in a nice forested location, with plenty of space between the 88 sites, and there are showers…

  • Copper Beech House

    Haida Gwaii

    This legendary B&B in a rambling old 1920s 'character house' on Masset Harbor is owned and managed by writer Susan Musgrave. It has five unique rooms, and…

  • Rip Rap Campsite

    British Columbia

    A much-lauded campground, Rip Rap has plenty of services and a great viewing deck overlooking the river, 15km east of Bella Coola village. Four cabins,…

  • Cloudside Hotel

    British Columbia

    Live like a silver baron at this vintage mansion, where the eight rooms are named after trees. Luxuries abound, and a fine patio looks over the terraced…

  • HI-Yoho National Park

    British Columbia

    Yoho National Park's Takakkaw Falls are so close you can see them from the hostel’s timber deck. Three nine-bed dorms and a basic kitchen comprise the…

  • Beaver Lake Mountain Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    Set high in the hills east of Hwy 97, about midway between Vernon and Kelowna, this postcard-perfect lakeside resort has a range of rustic log cabins and…