The Crown Mansion is a true hidden gem. The food is outstanding, the staff are knowledgeable and…read moreattentive, and the atmosphere is fun yet refined. It's one of those places that quietly exceeds expectations, definitely worth a visit. I did not take any pictures but trust me the presentation is excellent.

Pros: Crown Mansion is in a great location across from the…read morebeach. It is really quiet and peaceful The beds are really comfortable and we slept very well The room was very clean and nicely decorated like an old mansion There was a lovely deck that were able to sit on and see the golf course and ocean Cons: You cannot check in before the check in time There was no desk in the room so we had to either knell or balance the computer on our laps No continental breakfast because of covid Although the hotel is beautiful it did not have a warm welcoming feel to it. Very impersonal

We're big fans of Rathtrevor Beach. We've visited the provincial park campground a few times now,…read morebut the beach itself is the real star. When the tide is out there's what seems like miles of sandy beach to explore, dig, splash and play in. When it comes back in, theres miles of shallow, warm water to swim, wade and dive in. And it's all surrounded by nature, with eagles soaring overhead, mountain views across the water and classic BC driftwood-lined shores. Until you go to the southern part of th beach, that is, where it's lined with a whole bunch of beachfront resorts. So at easter, when we felt like getting out of the city but weren't quite brave enough to camp, I thought of those resorts and got googling. I ended up choosing Beach Acres because it was reasonably priced, was one of the closest to the less-developed northern part of the beach and because it seemed to be less densely developed, offering more space to relax and let the kids loose when the beach wasn't an option. My hunch paid off - it turned out to be a great place to stay and was extremely good value for the price. They have all the basic stuff you need for a family getaway - including pool, basketball hoops, 3 tennis courts, a playground, bike rental and plenty of open space. The cabin we were in was very well appointed and although each one is privately owned, I got the impression that they all met similar standards. Plus, it has an English pub-style restaurant on the property that is one of what appears to be very few decent places to eat in Parksville. If you're looking for pampering at a spa getway, this isn't the place for you, but if you want a great fun family break it's ideal.

had a wonderful stay at beach acres have been there twice on holiday,execellent resort ,nice pool…read morethe cottages are right on the beach. The cottages are very roomy we had four in our party and it was not crowded ,all the cottages have fireplaces and the upper ones have a beauiful view of the beach,will go back for sure!!

The view from the deck over the golf course towards Mount Arrowsmith is amazing. The menu is…read morelimited but the food is excellent.

Were here for 9 & Dine, and it was a beautiful evening for golf and then had a fabulous dinner!!…read more Food was excellent and the service was fantastic! Sat on the patio overlooking the golf course. Can't wait to come back!

My grandmother used to live in Qualicum Beach about 25 years ago. I hadn't been back since then,…read moreso when work took me to Vancouver I decided to make a trip of it and head over to the island for a couple of days. I found this bed and breakfast on hotels.com and it had rave reviews. I had no idea what to expect as B&Bs can truly be hit or miss (I've stayed in many throughout the world). Boy were my husband and I pleasantly surprised. Not only is this B&B adorable, but it's also quiet, owned by an amazing and kind couple (Angelo and Jayne), is extremely clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. Jayne was so sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. She explained the house and the amenities thoroughly upon check-in and provided excellent service without being overbearing which I loved. Great service for sure. We received a key to our room and also a key to the front door so we could come and go as we pleased. There was a little sitting/common area in the entry that they always left a nightlight on so we weren't lost in the dark coming back to the hotel. Jayne also had a mini fridge in the common area full of bottled water, and she even tucked some milk in there for my tea. Our room was very spacious with a king sized bed, full bathroom, TV, and a gas fireplace on a thermostat control. Everything was meticulously cleaned and we felt so comfortable and relaxed. Jayne let us know that whatever time we preferred to have breakfast would be perfect for them. Upon awaking after our first night (which we slept like the dead in our cozy and quiet room), we walked through the main part of the house to the dining area where Angelo made us an amazing breakfast. The spread was amazing and right from meeting both Jayne and Angelo you can tell they are very passionate about serving people. My only complaint is that we were only there for 36 hours and I wish we could have stayed longer! Great great place to stay if you are heading to Qualicum Beach or the surrounding area. I would definitely recommend this place and I will stay there again for sure the next time we visit! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

From the owner: Lovely B&B in Qualicum Beach. Located walking distance to town and beach. Each room has 4 piece…read moreensuite bathroom and gas fireplace. Home cooked breakfast served each morning in the dining room

If you are visiting Nanaimo for a few days or if you are a local looking for a relaxing weekend,…read morethis is a must go place! The resort is beautifully situated with a lot of amenities like an outdoor hot tub (open till 11pm), a fireplace that you can book for free and free parking! I rented the town house which sleeps 6 people (2 bedrooms and 1 pull-out couch). The place was super cozy and came with a BBQ set in the backyard. The backyard was a garden connecting 2 other town houses and was very well maintained! We also saw so many bunnies hopping around it was super cute. The staff were super friendly and very easily accessible. We were allowed to use the hot tub and packing space even before our check-in time which was great! Since we went during the Easter weekend, they also had an Easter egg hunt for all guests which was so fun! The town house was very well maintained and came with laundry, dish washers, microwave, ovens and utensils. 5/5 experience!

Great place for families! Booked a 1-bedroom suite and it's…read moreso nice to have the extra space. Full kitchen and laundry! Single-use supply of detergent provided so bring your own for longer stays. Each unit has their own BBQ. 2-bedroom options available. One thing to be aware of is that if you're not in the main building, you need to carry your bags up stairs if assigned to a non-ground floor unit. We had a ground level unit which was awesome to walk out from - kiddo could use the patio and central area like a backyard. Upper units have balconies. Pool area was contained. Cons: - Very weak wi-fi. I basically used data the whole stay. (We were in the 200 building) - Gym has older equipment and is not temperature controlled. It's positioned to look out at the pool. Nice in theory, but it's crazy hot once the afternoon sun hits and goes though the all glass front. Combined with no A/C, the gym is basically intolerable from afternoon to early evening. - no on-site dining. Closest restaurant is Cedars at Tigh Na Mara next door Overall a good stay for families, with some areas for improvement.

This resort is the cutest thing! The staff is super friendly from the get go and the location is…read moresuperb! We have the ocean view apartment suite and it comes with a stove and a full size fridge. The view is great and it's just walking distance from the beach! Would recommend and the prices weren't bad either! When we told locals we were staying at the Madrona, they said it's nicer than some other resorts around.

wow what a great place to stay we had two rooms one king and the apt suit incredible views large…read moreballconys with the ocean at your feet . lots of wild life and stunning sunsets . very clean well kept rooms the managers Janice and Bob were excellent and so helpful i highly recommend staying here we will be back for sure !!

DO NOT BOOK sand pebbles Inn I recently booked 2 rooms for 2…read morenights at this Inn for vacation because I saw it had a promotion going on and it was located at a very convenient location. The promotion brought the price down to $99 per night for those 2 rooms, which totaled $529. I gave them my credit card info to pay after my stay however, after checking the statements on my card, they overcharged me $100. I have called the company several times but staff told me they couldn't refund the $100, they said they would tell the manager but I've waited 7 days as of April 30, and still no response. Not to mention the state of the Inn was also lacking. They have very old and clunky appliances that barely work. My family of 4 didn't even have places to sit because only three chairs in the room but 1 was broken. The overall state of the room shows how little they cared about maintaining a clean living space as there were countless insects roaming around. Please don't make the same mistake I do, even if you do plan on staying here DO NOT give them your credit card information because they WILL charge you whatever they want.

One of our favorite places in the world! We come to Qualicum and stay at the QBI every couple…read moresummers. The rooms almost all have an amazing view of the beach are clean and modern and the service is great. The restaurant is also amazing, we have eaten here 8-10 tones in the last 5 years and haven't been disappointed once. Brunch, lunch and dinner are all awesome with local food, awesome service and amazing views. We will definitely be coming back!

The food was very good, particularly the eggplant parm. My partner's gnocchi was tender and sauce…read morewas tasty, but his halibut was a bit overcooked.

Do you enjoy waiting exorbitant amounts of time for the only elevator that can deliver you to your…read moreroom 8 floors up? Do you like having to go down those same 8 floors, up another elevator, and into another wing of the resort to retrieve ice for your room? Enjoy cramped quarters with a closet for a bathroom? This is your spot. They'll only charge about $350 a night for the privilege. Staff was nice enough. They'll gladly tell you with a smile and a slight chuckle that you have to pack a bag and a lunch to retrieve ice from another Provence. After all, you're paying for their entertainment. Enjoy. Or maybe not. The view and location get them the 3 stars. For a 4th star I'll need an ice machine closer than the distance Tom Brady can launch a football.

A quiet and relaxing stay at The Beach Club Resort. I loved getting up in the morning and walking…read morealong the boardwalk. The rooms were clean and spacious. Next time we'll think about getting the water view instead of city view, which our patio just overlooked the main road. The pool area wasn't big, but enough to get by.

We rented a "Cypress" cottage for three nights via Expedia for late December, so this is a winter…read morereview. Our rental was owned by the resort (as opposed to being owned by an individual, which some cottages are). We found our rental very homey. It was spacious and layed out in such a way as to allow independent activities in different rooms that didn't impact the other person. The "resort" in mid-winter was quiet. The cottages are arranged close together, and it's easy to look into the windows next door. It's a tolerant jaunt to the beach and Rathtrevor Provincial Park, though not ADA accessible. If ADA access is needed to get to the beach, drive to the park from the resort (about one mile). The beach and park are outstanding in winter. The resort staff were very helpful and downright chipper. When we checked in, they kindly and patiently explained what was to us a unique style of accommodation (cottage rentals in a resort). Complaints and concerns expressed during our stay were graciously received, also. The kitchen was very good; plenty of accouterments and appliances. Note that the only food in the kitchen was salt and pepper. Bring spare paper towels and napkins. Washer and dryer worked great, and included one load's detergent. Bring detergent. The fireplace was either on or off, no adjustments. It heated the cottage quickly. We never figured out any of the three televisions' remotes, which didn't matter b/c we didn't want to watch TV. Could have been fresh batteries were needed; spares are recommended, as we changed the dead ones in the cottage clock. Beds were okay, with plenty of blankets. Bathrooms were fine with plenty of linens. Lots of closet and dresser space. Great layout in the cottage; very easy to move around.

We stayed here in the summer of 2017. The interior of the cottage was pretty nice, but definitely…read moreon the smaller side. The owner was a little anal about how clean we had to keep the cottage -- this led to us being a little stressed out the whole time about being meticulously tidy (the owner probably just pockets the "cleaning fee" to be honest). The indoor pool on the property was kind of strange. The pool itself was nice, but it was quite muggy and unpleasant in the building. One pro is that it is in a very close proximity to the beach and the fun parks. We might consider staying here again.