I've stayed at this hotel four times and every time it's been a perfect place to call home in…read moreNanaimo. The rooms are spacious and clean and the location is excellent. The staff are welcoming and always ready to help, the restaurant serves good food, the room rates are always reasonable. I'd recommend Coast Bastion Hotel to anyone visiting the city.

We've checked in to this hotel for a night in Nanaimo and was very happy with our stay. We got a…read moreroom on the 12th floor with an ocean view. We also had the best view for Northern Lights. The room was huge with a window-type AC and a King size bed. I am glad there's no carpet in the whole suite and bathroom was spacious and very nice. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Parking fee is $9 per night. The location of this hotel is a winner. It's in the downtown and by the waterfront and close to ferry terminal. This hotel is highly recommended.

My husband and I have been going to Yellow Point Lodge for almost 30 years during the same week in…read moreAugust and we've had the same accommodations for all those years. That's how the system works at Yellow Point Lodge. This place is so popular but it's almost impossible to get a room or a cabin and once you have one if you reserve it for the next year and leave a deposit while you're there you are guaranteed your place but if you let it go you may never get it again. It's extremely unique and consequently the same people are there during the same period every week every year. It's like a big family reunion that you want to go to. We love Yellow Point Lodge and intend to continue going as long as we are able. Three meals a day are served in a common dining hall and the food is plentiful and delicious. There are also snacks every morning at 10 and again at four in the afternoon and cookies before bedtime. The setting is magnificent in 180 acres of old growth forest. There are no televisions, No locks on the doors And no young children and no pets except for the owner's dog. Also there is no Internet and probably never will be because the owner wants to preserve the ambience of peace and quiet. Richard Hill, the owner, has a little boat and will take visitors for a ride twice a week. My husband says it's really a vintage life boat but it's a fun thing to do. There's also a great little pub In the English style not far away called The Crow and Gate. Many of the old-timers are just that, very old and some are dropping out each year so if you're interested check it out and see if there's a space for you. It's really a camp for adults with accommodations.

Fabulous oceanfront lodge that offers something for everyone... beautiful lodge with an oceanside…read moreterrace for visiting, entertaining and relaxing. Always enjoy time spent at Yellow Point Lodge!

We booked The Buccaneer Inn expecting an oceanview, as clearly stated in the listing. Instead, our…read moreroom's view was of a fence. No glimpse of the ocean anywhere. To make things worse, the motel is located in an industrial area, which felt pretty run-down and far from the scenic coastal vibe we were hoping for. The conditions were so poor we had to book another place for our stay in Nanaimo. Definitely not worth the price -- false advertising and rude staff which would not allow us to refund our room. Would not recommend at all.

This is the second time I have stayed at the Buccaneer, both times while my boat was in work across…read morethe street at Newcastle boat yard. The facilities are excellent, clean comfortable and complete. I got the suite this time, with sitting room and kitchen, which I did not need but it was available. View is across the street to the Newcastle channel with boat traffic, and seaplanes splashing down. Very Canada. I will be back.

This is an old-style drive up motel located on a pretty lake north of Nanaimo. I was actually…read morepleasantly surprised by our room. The bed was comfortable and overlooked the lake. It had a decent sized fridge with a freezer in top which I appreciated because we had a cooler with re-freezable ice packs. It also had a microwave and a keurig coffee maker with creamer, etc. The included breakfast, however, was marginal to bad. Overcooked scrambled eggs, a toaster that didn't work very well and took forever to make any toast at all. A waffle maker that a guest told me not to use because it didn't work. The fruit was precut up and soaking in sugar syrup. Not tasty. Aside from the breakfast we enjoyed our stay and would return.

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay here at Long Lake being a pet friendly hotel, with lake access…read morefrom our patio and exceptional customer service by Margo! Complimentary breakfast was simple with an assortment of packaged muffins, yogurt, fruit and coffee. On the other hand, the facilities itself are only okay with cleanliness being questionable in our suite. There were some stains on the carpet before we got there and the air condition is quite loud. The rooms were renovated and had a nice washroom and kitchen but is definitely dated. Unfortunately, we did not receive great service from one of the front desk staff members and this plus the facility cleanliness leads to 4 instead of 5 stars.

Good marina with a great book store and limited grocery store that offers outstanding, organic…read moreitems. This place also offers a launch to good walks, which is welcome after a few days on a boat. It's clean and offers a great picnic area and hot showers. One concern were the two sunken sail boats we navigated around to get to our moorage. Maybe don't moor your boat here beyond a night or two.

Stayed for a wedding, wonderful location, fabulous people. More eatery and shops than advertised…read moreon the island. Try the food truck on site.

Love this place. We go there at least 2x a week since we're so close. It's like cheers. Where…read moreeveryone knows your name. Service is quick, Servers are friendly, food is good, beer is ice cold, old town vibe. What more could you ask for. We love it! They have karaoke, live bands, comedy nights, call and see what they have goin on. PS been a regular since Oct 2024 and it's always been good!

I'm unsure if this was a one off, but the pizzas I ordered today were terrible. They looked like…read morethey were under a heating lamp for hours and tasted the same. Dried out toppings and crust. I ordered one hour prior to picking up and arrived on the minute. So what happened? I was embarrassed serving it to my company from Alberta after bragging about WheatSheaf pizza, from which I've been ordering for years. I can't afford a repeat of that so I guess I'll be looking for an alternative go-to. I've never felt the need to, but if I ever order from there again, I would need to open the box. It's unfortunate I did not do that prior to paying the gratuity for our lack lustre dinner. Super disappointed.

This is a magical place, right on the water, with your own private hot tub. We watched seaplanes…read moretake off and land from our deck. A full kitchen is stocked with a Keurig coffee maker, pots and pans and dishes, and a dishwasher(!) with fresh orange juice, and a small container of cream in the refrigerator. Touches of the orient are all around, and a pathway down to the beach has another lower deck for the sun. We thought it was wonderful.

From the owner: We are just a two minute drive from downtown Sechelt yet nestled in a secluded cove on Porpoise Bay…read moreoffering stunning views of the Sechelt Inlet with eagles, heron, seals and other local wildlife as part of the natural scenery. Adding to the serenity and tranquility are lush gardens with over a half acre of terraces and pathways which meander down to the beach. Currently there is a gorgeous studio cottage and a deluxe suite...each with private entrances and patios / decks, private hot tubs, flat screen TV's, wireless internet, iPod docking stations and more. The king and queen size beds have silky Egyptian cotton sheets and the bathrooms are stocked with thick, thirsty Egyptian cotton towels. Kitchenettes have quality appliances, dishes, utensils, etc.

I have already left a review on Google but I felt like it was my duty to really expand on it here…read more This place is absolutely TERRIBLE. We showed up for our reservation with a party of 6 and there was no one at the desk - just a sign that said that there was no receptionist and to call a number. But lo and behold, when you call the number it just rings a cell phone on the front desk! Waited for an hour before a "manager" showed up. His first question was "what time is it?" before attempting the most half-hearted of half-assed attempts to assauge the many angry guests in the lobby. At some point he told all of us that the rooms weren't ready, they won't be ready any time soon, and that it is what it is. Did I mention he reeked of alcohol? After about 10 minutes he seemed he had enough of this whole ordeal and sped off on his golf cart. I counted at least 4-5 other groups, each with probably worse stories than ours. Showed up on time to their reservation, no one responding to them for hours, before an aggressive and confrontational man did. A lady, Erica, finally showed up to try and fix everything that had happened, but you could already see how far south things had gone. The only phone line was being left unmonitored for the entire day (a busy Saturday weekend). Guestrooms that you could literally just walk into, in various states of disrepair, some having been clearly left for multiple days with garbage piling up into the corners. Erica told us her partner, the owners nephew, was coming over to remedy the situation - but that it would still take another 2-3 hours. Erica eventually managed to get us some bedsheets and toiletries. But even after we personally lined all the beds and threw out all the garbage, it was still way too gross to sleep in. So we left. Got back on the ferry, cancelled a weekend trip and just - left. It's crazy. You pay $300+ a night for a room and you get service worse than a dive motel. I'm sorry but avoid avoid avoid. We spoke to multiple people who had come by who all voiced their concern that management had gone extremely south. Owners, if you're reading this - take control of your business before its too late. And Erica, bless your heart - but run far far away from this, for your own sake.

I am rating this resort 3 stars here but I do mean 3.5. Yelp won't let me give partial ratings. Had…read morea lovely 3 night stay in one of the ground floor ocean front suites. The location is super. Your view is a quiet marina and the mountains and ocean surrounding. See my photo. We got our exercise walking up and down the stairs several times a day to chill on the dock and relax. The hotel rents boats and kayaks but we didn't partake this time. Our room was very spacious and was clean. The king bed was comfy and there was lots of room for luggage. The bathroom was big too and seems fairly recently reno'd. There is a jetted bathtub but unfortunately the night we tried to use it we ran out of hot water before it could fill. The kitchen has a full sized fridge and dishwasher but isn't fully stocked. For example, there were no paper towels, recycling bin, or ice or ice cube tray. We had to buy ice from a bar around the way. The BBQ worked very well! The room was somewhat dated in terms of decor, especially for the price, I would expect a bit more. We used the hot tub daily. The sun deck area has a beautiful view but sadly, only 2 lounge chairs on their last legs. As we treated the trip as "glamping" this was not a huge bother but those expecting a 5 star resort should lower their expectations. Overall, I would return as the setting and vacation was enjoyable for us and we felt very comfortable at the resort. I could have used another day!

I am so happy to have happened upon this spot, as I searched for hotels near the Nanaimo airport…read more Kiwi Cove Lodge, is a beautiful place. It is situated along Ladysmith Harbor, just beyond the kiwi farm behind the lodge. My room was comfortable and really cute. I also had an amazing view of the kiwi from my balcony. There are multiple entrances and exits, so you don't have to always go to the lobby to go in and out. I enjoyed taking walks behind the lodge, out to the harbor. I saw many birds, some wild bunnies, and felt really relaxed and at peace there. Breakfast was fantastic with friendly service. It was a lot of food! I had 2 eggs, sausage, toast, and a starter which consisted of fruit and yogurt. Doug gave us some a good recommendation for a place to eat since my colleague and I were only there overnight. He also was an excellent host. I would definitely recommend Kiwi Cove Lodge to anyone who likes the bed and breakfast type of atmosphere, or who loves taking walks outdoors. If I am ever in the area again, I'd go back.

My partner and I stayed here for a few days in early April while en route to Tofino. The owners are…read moredelightful people, and the accommodations are lovely if you're looking for something nice & unique instead of sterile-hotel-like. Breakfast each morning was included with our room, and there were no problems accommodating our request for gluten-free food (even though we would have been happy to simply pick something up at the grocery instead!) While the exterior of the building looks rather rustic (or dated, if you're feeling salty,) the interior has been redone rather recently. Both aspects appealed to me, as I like the well-worn aesthetic, but also can't complain about a soaking tub! We had our own exit onto a small deck (shared with the room next to us) that led out to the kiwi grove at the rear of the property, edged with berry brambles. There were also some trails that led around the property and down to a rocky beach on the bay. Next to the kiwi grove is a large community garden. I could see this being a lovely site for a wedding, and I hope we can return sometime when the kiwi have leafed our and are fruiting!