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Located in Cumberland, Riding Fool Accommodation features barbecue facilities. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Comox Ferry Terminal.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a mountain view. Great atmosphere, great location and very clean.

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9.1
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Located in Tofino and with Tonquin Beach reachable within 1.3 km, Whalers Guesthouse provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Private parking is available on site.

You can play billiards at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Views were magnificent. Great kitchen set-up. Staff was helpful. Bathrooms were roomy and clean. Parking available for a small fee. Bikes available for renting at the guesthouse. Lovely outdoor setting for meals.

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8.4
Very good
212 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

C&N Backpackers boasts views of Ucluelet Inlet.

The hostel has a spacious garden offering firepit, BBQ, lots of outdoor seating and a trail that runs down to the waterfront.

There is a large shared kitchen and lounge on the lowest floor. Great for socializing and big family meals. The backyard is definitely the highlight of the hostel

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8.6
Fabulous
273 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

North Coast Trail Backpackers Ltd is offering accommodation in Port Hardy. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Port Hardy Ferry Terminal. Anne the owner was very easy going and generous with helping us store our bikes/gear up until leaving for our ferry. Overall a very convenient experience. Room, community spaces, etc were all well stocked and clean. Thanks!

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8.4
Very good
272 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Situated in Comox and with Comox Ferry Terminal reachable within 7.5 km, Comox Valley Guest House features free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. Guests can enjoy garden views.

All units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Everything. I wasn't sure what I was getting for the affordable price. I opted for the bunk bedroom that I fortunately didn't need to share with anyone. I had access to everything from the washing machine to the kitchen and bathroom. I was only sharing with one other person who's residing in a spare room here. The host was a gem with goals of turning this into a wellness retreat. Had an amazing massage/healing treatment for an extra charge but it was so worth it. I think I'm one of the first visitors to her home and I can't recommend it enough. This isn't a hotel so if that's what you're looking for this isn't for you. It's a shared living arrangement in a large basement suite. Hostel style living. 4 minute drive to downtown comox, 4 minutes to tim hortons and McDonald's if that's your thing. Also only a 10 min drive to most beaches.

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8
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

A refrigerator is available in the brightly decorated guest rooms at Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites. Most rooms offer access to a shared bathroom whilst some have a private bathroom. Towels are available for a deposit. It was quaint with a Euro feel. They served a free breakfast. They offer a late checkout which is preferable.

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7.3
Good
2,124 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Set in Nanaimo and within 200 metres of Nanaimo Museum, Painted Turtle Guesthouse has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.6 km from Nanaimo Bastion, 1.7 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park and 12 km from Wildplay Element Park. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at the hostel also have a city view. The staff service and location were excellent.

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7.8
Good
580 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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