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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. Beautiful hostel located in the former general store. Lots of wood and character. Spotless. Good ratio bathroom per person. Very comfortable bed. The kitchen is very well equipped, including some basics such as salt and sugar. Lots of games in the common room. Free parking just outside.

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9.1
Superb
97 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. The hostel is a beautiful charming house next to the shore. In the community place the fireplace and a wooden house style makes the places more attractive. The rooms and restrooms were very clean. The staff was helpful and communicative. I would visit the Guesthouse again.

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8.4
Very good
214 reviews
Price from
US$53
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. Great location, all the facilities you could want. It's a cool building with a lovely walk down to the beach and surrounded by trees. Andy is a great host and made me feel super welcome in Ukee. It's all you could want from a hostel and more.

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8.7
Fabulous
277 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. The host was very friendly, it was clean and in the center of the town.

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8.4
Very good
269 reviews

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. I really love this place. And Michelle was very kind with me. She helped me and took care to know if I had everythings. The guesthouse is in a neighbourhood very quiet and close to comox (20min walking). Thanks again Michelle for theses great moments.

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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. Friendly personal Good price for stay including breakfast and dinner

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7.3
Good
2,108 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. very nice staff, cozy living room and kitchen, bright rooms

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7.8
Good
572 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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