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Oceanside on Central Vancouver Island is more than the middle of Vancouver Island. It acts as a gateway to the Pacific Rim as well as to the Vancouver mainland.
The Oceanside region includes Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Bay, Parksville, Bowser and Coombs which all provide excellent tourist attractions ranging from the incredible beaches to fishing adverntures.
Nanaimo is a hub of activity where visitors from Vancouver arrive by ferry from Horseshoe Bay. It started as a coal mining town, but now boasts one the of best harbours in the province. The town was fortified in 1849 and the original Hudson's Bay Company fort (Bastion) still stands.
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The Skylite Motel is a perfect place for Parksville accommodation and lodging, with all of our amenities and services, for you and your family to relax at, once you have finished your busy day. Call us directly 1-800-667-1886 or travel further through our website to discover the many valuable accommodation services we can offer you.
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Downtown Parksville: 1.2km
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Discover yourself in Parksville, BC, where hospitality comes with a view. The Bayside offers beachfront accommodation, ocean views and great food all in one location. Sleep in. Beachcomb. Golf. Keep fit in the cardio room, heated pool or racquet courts. Enjoy casual gourmet dining overlooking the bay. We offer great getaway packages or create one of your own. There is always a lot to do.
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Downtown Parksville: 1km
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Located on Vancouver Island's east coast, we are small, pet friendly, & family-oriented. Summer/winter Seaview's guest often return year after year! While only moments away from the amenities of Qualicum Beach, 8 self-contained cottages can be found nestled between a wild river estuary, & a beach. Enjoy an unrivalled view of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf islands, and snowy Coastal Mountains beyond.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 4.1km
At our Parksville B&B free WiFi is provided. Guest rooms in the cabin are fitted with a coffee machine. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms include a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A Full English/Irish breakfast is served every morning at the property.
Nestled amid 22 acres of forest, along beautiful sandy beaches lies our Parksville resort: a unique destination. Every building features authentic log construction creating a rustic yet elegant resort. Immerse yourself at the Grotto Spa, the largest resort spa in BC with its soothing mineral baths. Culinary creations from award winning Chefs feature West Coast cuisine.
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Downtown Parksville: 4km
This 14 unit resort is situated on 4 acres of beautiful oceanfront property. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and large balcony either overlooking the ocean or pool. The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, playground, indoor hot tub, sauna and laundry facilities.
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Downtown Parksville: 3.9km
This Parksville hotel features an indoor pool, jacuzzi and gym. A 32-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV is provided in every room. The rooms are equipped with a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. There is free Wi-Fi along with a comfortable seating area and a work desk. Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast. The spacious breakfast bar area features a double-sided fireplace.
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Downtown Parksville: 0.8km
This Parksville motel is conveniently located on the Island Highway. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in each room. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is 1.9 mi away. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all air-conditioned rooms at Arbutus Grove Motel. A seating area and garden views are offered. Select rooms include a kitchenette.
Our Nanoose Bay B&B has water sports facilities and free WiFi. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a grill. Guests can enjoy sea views. All rooms include a patio. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. The rooms are equipped with a seating area and a TV with cable channels.
This Nanoose Bay bed and breakfast is 6 km from Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. It features a deluxe hot breakfast, a guest lounge and free Wi-Fi. The modern guest rooms at this hotel offer a seating area with a sofa. Rooms also feature a private bathroom. The guests can enjoy breakfast each morning in the upper floor dining room or out on the balcony. Fairwinds Golf Club is 12 km away.
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Downtown Nanoose Bay: 7.6km
Downtown Parksville: 7.9km
Featuring an on-site pottery studio and classes, this adults-only bed and breakfast is 10 minutes from central Nanoose Bay. Each room features a private bathroom. One upper level room features a hot tub. A breakfast including fruit salad and a hot entrée is served each day. Free Wi-Fi, a library and games are also available.
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Downtown Nanoose Bay: 5.1km
Downtown Parksville: 9.7km
Just 10 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal, this Nanaimo hotel features an on-site whiskey and wine bar. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. A fitness center is available for guest use. A refrigerator and a coffee machine are featured in every room. A cable TV, a desk and a seating area are included. A hairdryer and free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.
Located 10 minutes’ drive from Duke Point ferry terminal, this Nanaimo motel provides a microwave and a mini refrigerator are included in each guest room. A flat-screen cable TV and high speed WiFi is featured in all air-conditioned rooms. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. A kitchenette is offered in select rooms. Vending and laundry machine on site.
Relax and experience our private beachfront location. Oceanside rooms with kitchen. TV/DVD, queen beds, private bathroom, fireplace, private entrance and patio. Close to amenities, parks and ferry. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Visa and Mastercard. No pets. $115-$140/ night (dbl). Off season rates Nov.1 - May 14. Phone: 250 751-1409 email: hammondbaybb@shaw.ca website: www.hammondbaybb.com
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Downtown Nanaimo: 9.3km
Airport: 22.9km
Overlooking Nanaimo Harbour, the Coast Bastion Inn in Nanaimo BC is a premier hotel with facilities to suit all travellers. Enjoy the convenience of staying at one of the best downtown Nanaimo hotels, and take in the beautiful ocean view from each and every guest room. The Coast Bastion Inn in Nanaimo features meeting rooms for conferences and weddings.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 0.3km
Airport: 14.6km
Our Nanaimo B&B is just 7 minutes’ drive from Pryde Vista Golf Course. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property, and the rooms are equipped with an electric fireplace. A 50-inch flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station are provided in every room. For convenience, a coffeemaker and hairdryer are included. You can enjoy a garden view from the room.
Located in central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this motel is across from Harborside Walkway and offers sea views of Newcastle Channel. Free WiFi and a kitchen are featured in all suites. Guest suites include a living room with a flat-screen TV. The suites also offer a private bathroom. The motel provides barbecue facilities for guest use. Diving, kayak and bicycle storage is available on site.
Our Nanaimo hotel offers guests incredible value, unbeatable amenities and an ideal location. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Stay in a guest room that is fully equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, cable television and high-speed Internet access. Select rooms feature king size beds or Jacuzzi suites. Unwind in the hotel's sauna or work out in the exercise facility.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 11.5km
Airport: 27.7km
This bed & breakfast is located in Qualicum Beach. Its rooms feature an en suite bathroom and kitchenette. Guest rooms also include cable TV and a seating area with a sofa. Select rooms have an ocean view or private garden patio. Breakfast is delivered to rooms daily. There is an on-site spa, Esthetics Studio, as well as a garden.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 0.6km
All of our rooms (recently renovated) have a full kitchen & an ocean view. In the upper suites, you can sit on your private balcony overlooking the ocean and enjoy the cool sea breezes as you watch the cruise ships pass. The lower suites are walk on waterfront with sliding patio doors opening to our manicured lawn. You have your choice of bachelor, one bedroom or two bedroom suites.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 2.6km
Offering an indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, this inn is located across the street from sandy Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Coffee-making facilities and a refrigerator are included in each guest room at Qualicum Beach Inn. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant at Qualicum Beach Inn offers fresh seafood, salads, pasta and steaks.
Situated directly across from a public beach this Qualicum Beach motel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and has BBQ facilities on-site. The rooms at the motel offer a cable TV and a work desk. Select rooms offer kitchenettes. Each room includes a hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 2.7km
This beautifully landscaped property in Qualicum Beach offers gardens and guest rooms with cable TV. This hotel is 5km away from the Georgia Strait. Guests relax in the gazebo or on the sun terrace that overlooks the gardens. At this hotel the uniquely decorated guest rooms provide seating areas, wooden floors and shared bathrooms. Butterfly World is 8 km away.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 5.1km
Located on the west side of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, this quiet property is close to the Great Canada Trail. Guests can enjoy the surrounding gardens. Each suite has a private entrance, in suite bathroom, seating area, smart TV, table and chairs, and a balcony with a BBQ and seating areas. There is a well-equipped kitchenette including a microwave and mini refrigerator in the 2 suites.
This Union Bay B & B boasts a waterfront location with views of Denman Island and the coastal mountains. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Buckley Bay ferry terminal is 2 minutes' away. This hotel features cable TV with DVD player in each comfortably furnished unit. A seating area and a desk are included. En suite bathrooms provide free toiletries. All rooms offer a private entrance.
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