Must-see hotels in British Columbia

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Prince George

    Northern BC

    Far from winning in the beauty stakes, the Travelodge is nicer on the inside than out. The 77 rooms are refurbished, large, and have fridge and microwave…

  • Wells Grey Provincial Park Campgrounds

    British Columbia

    There are three vehicle-accessible yet simple campgrounds in the park. Woodsy Pyramid Campground is close to Helmcken Falls. There's also plenty of…

  • Prestige Beach House Kelowna

    Kelowna

    This 67-room place has a great location across from City Park. Renovated rooms have a modern, unfussy style and there's an excellent indoor pool and hot…

  • Tiki Village Motor Inn

    Okanagan Valley

    An ode to the glory days of decorative concrete blocks, the Tiki has suitably expansive plantings and 30 rooms with a vaguely Polynesian minimalist theme…

  • Tiki Shores Beach Motel Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    This lively motel-like resort across from the beach has 40 condo-style units with kitchen, most with separate bedrooms. Rooms have a light color scheme…

  • Courthouse Inn

    British Columbia

    A posh 10-room B&B close to the center. Extras include a lavish breakfast, boot and glove driers for winter and lots of personal service. You can't beat…

  • Scott's Inn

    British Columbia

    Unlike many of its competitors, Scott's is close to the center and very well run. The 51 rooms are nicely furnished for a motel, and extras include an…

  • Mount View Motel

    Okanagan Valley

    Close to the center of town, seven units sunbathe around a flower-bedecked vintage motor court. All have kitchens – and corkscrews. The decor features new…

  • Radium Park Lodge

    British Columbia

    Clean and comfortable motel rooms at Radium Hot Springs, near the entrance to the parks. Continental breakfast is included and there's plenty of parking a…

  • Wells Gray Guest Ranch

    British Columbia

    Wells Gray Guest Ranch has cabins ranging from rustic to deluxe plus cozy rooms in the main lodge building. It's 27km north of Clearwater. There are horse…

  • Royal Anne Hotel

    Kelowna

    Location, location, location are the three amenities that count at this friendly hotel in the heart of town. Rooms have standard modern decor, fridge and…

  • Samesun Kelowna

    Kelowna

    Near the center and the lake, this purpose-built hostel has 88 dorm beds in four- and eight-bed dorms, plus private rooms. There is a hot tub; activities…

  • China Beach Campground

    Vancouver Island

    A popular forested campground with vehicle-accessible sites – the only one in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. It's not far from the waterfront.

  • Walnut Beach Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    This large resort is an upscale addition to the east shore of the southern half of the lake. There are 112 large suites (some with two bedrooms) and a…

  • Park Motel

    Hope

    Nothing fancy here, but simple rooms are clean and comfortable in a top location only a few minutes' stroll from central Hope. Set back from the highway,…

  • Black Rooster Inn & Apartments

    Prince Rupert

    This bright and friendly renovated house just 400m up the hill from the center has a patio and an appealing common room. Rooms range from spartan singles…

  • Stork Nest Inn

    Northern BC

    You can't beat the location, right across Hwy 16 from the center. The 22 rooms are large, and a good full breakfast is included. The friendly owners offer…

  • Harrison Beach Hotel

    Harrison Hot Springs

    Beautiful spot right on the waterfront in Harrison with top amenities such as indoor pool, outdoor hot tub and fitness center. Views out over Lake…

  • Agate Beach Campground

    Haida Gwaii

    This stunning, wind-whipped campground is right on the beach on the north shore. Frolic on the sand, hunt for its namesake rocks and see if you can snare…

  • Mountain Hound Inn

    British Columbia

    The 19 rooms are small, but have an industrial edge – to go with the cement-block walls. It's ideally located in the center and is a good-value, no-frills…

  • Avalon Inn

    Okanagan Valley

    Away from the lake but close to good restaurants, this 20-unit indie motel has large rooms and gardens that get more ornate by the year. Some rooms have…

  • Buttle Lake Campground

    Vancouver Island

    Book ahead for this popular, well-maintained campground, especially during the summer peak. The swimming area and playground make it a great choice for…

  • Inn on the Harbour

    Prince Rupert

    Sunsets may dazzle you to the point that you don't notice the humdrum exterior at this modern harbor-view motel. The 49 rooms have a plush, contemporary…

  • Ellison Provincial Park

    Okanagan Valley

    Some 16km southwest of Vernon, this is a great tree-shaded, 219-acre place near the lake. The 71 campsites fill up early, so reserve in advance.

  • Loop Brook Campground

    British Columbia

    This campground is 5km in on the Revelstoke side of Rogers Pass and has 20 sites, flush toilets, kitchen shelters and food lockers.

  • Illecillewaet Campground

    British Columbia

    This campround is 3km in on the Revelstoke side of Rogers Pass. It has 60 sites, flush toilets, kitchen shelters and food lockers.

  • Nk'Mip Campground & RV Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    Choose from more than 300 sites at this year-round lakeside resort off Hwy 3. There is a good campground store.

  • Kaslo Hotel & Pub

    British Columbia

    This appealing three-story downtown veteran (1896) has lake views and a good pub. Rooms have balcony and porch.

  • Inn on Canyon

    British Columbia

    A cute gabled house just off the main drag. Its rooms are sparkling clean and decked out in country fashion.

  • Heriot Bay Inn & Marina

    British Columbia

    Near the Cortes Island ferry terminal on Quadra Island, this is a popular sleepover option for visitors.

  • Takakkaw Falls Campground

    British Columbia

    This appealing campground, 13km along a gravel road, has 35 walk-in (200m) campsites for tents only.

  • Barclay House B&B

    Vancouver

    This handsome, lemon-yellow heritage property (built in 1904) is the ideal way to relive the West End's yesteryear charms. But it's not all about the past…

  • Metropolitan Hotel

    Vancouver

    This elegant boutique property has a contemporary-cool take on style that will appeal to urban sophisticates. It's also handily located in the heart of…

  • Dorchester Hotel

    Nanaimo

    This boxy creation on Nanaimo's waterfront is no architectural George Clooney, nor as slick as the neighboring Coast Bastion Hotel. The unusual…

  • Canyon Ridge Lodge

    British Columbia

    Three white rooms and a smart, high-ceilinged studio suite are on offer at this lovely timber-framed home, 1km (0.6 miles) from Golden's visitor center…

  • Redstreak Campground

    British Columbia

    Kootenay’s largest campground has 242 sites and tops the list for its facilities. It’s a big, busy site, partially wooded, but crisscrossed by many access…

  • Golden Eco-Adventure Ranch

    British Columbia

    Spread over 160 hectares (395 acres) of mountain meadow, 5km south of Golden on Hwy 95, this great campground and outdoors center feels a world away from…

  • Assiniboine Naiset Huts

    British Columbia

    Hikers in Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park can book a bunk in one of five Naiset Huts, which offer simple wooden beds, mattresses and a woodstove, as well…