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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. Gorgeous hostel, very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. Had everything we needed. Cute little guest garden where we sat and listened to a concert being hosted next door. Great community. Made me want to move in! I was really sad I only booked one night. Lots of interesting things to do around the place, amazing local trails, restaurants and a local museum. Highly recommend a visit to Cumberland and this hostel, it was one of my trip highlights.

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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. This hostel is very clean and well organized. Located in a prime area for walking along Main Street but in a quiet cul de sac it has the best of both worlds. Large fridge in the kitchen for guest use. Good for family.

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8.4
Very good
215 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 hostel in a great location! Next time I will stay longer

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8.6
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. Good location, convenient, friendly staff. Very well furnished common kitchen. Clean room and bathrooms. Possibility to make laundry. Could not ask more.

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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. Excellent facilities, literally what you would expect from your own home. I did my laundry there. The rental portion is separated from the host’s space. Host is a pleasant person.

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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. Loved the included food - breakfast was especially good. The location is great for tourists. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bag storage facilities were great as I was able to drop off my luggage early before check-in opened.

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7.3
Good
2,109 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. Everything was clean and it felt very safe. Also the guy at the front desk was very welcoming and helpful. I also liked that there were only four beds in the women’s dorm.

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7.8
Good
574 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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