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Buena Vista by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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3285 Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K2C6
  • Place, Qualicum Beach Community Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coombs Old Country Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Parksville Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living room

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Buena Vista by the Sea

Beachfront motel in Qualicum Beach with free parking
This smoke-free motel features a private beach, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available.
Buena Vista by the Sea offers 8 accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads.

This Qualicum Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Buena Vista by the Sea. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Qualicum Beach Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre and a few minutes from Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club
A private beach is featured. Buena Vista by the Sea offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Buena Vista by the Sea also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Qualicum Beach motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Sea Motel Qualicum Beach
Buena Vista Sea Motel
Buena Vista Sea Qualicum Beach
Buena Vista Sea
Buena Vista By The Sea Hotel Qualicum Beach
Buena Vista by the Sea Motel
Buena Vista by the Sea Qualicum Beach
Buena Vista by the Sea Motel Qualicum Beach

Reviews

Buena Vista by the Sea Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 404 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge patio was awesome - lots of room. Quiet & private. Right on the beach. Very friendly staff Very clean. Will be coming back!!
Beautiful Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

relaxing vacation

It was perfect! The motel is clean, and very comfortable. The owners have made it a home away from home. They are super hosts. You can go to the beach right from the beautiful deck and garden in the back. It is so quiet and friendly. Easy access to multiple trails for hiking, and golf if you would prefer. The sunsets are breath taking from your own balcony or sitting on the large deck, which they provide, lawn chairs, and tables. Great place to relax and enjoy your holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hidden gem

We love it here and have stayed several years in a row. The views can't be beat and the large patio area on the beach is amazing. The only downside this time was some loud neighbors and the bedding could use an update.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the nicest, cleanest and most spacious motel room we have stayed in. The place was equipped with everything we could have needed. Very peaceful with a wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice stay. Room was clean and tidy, views were really good on the ocean side.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful beach stay

The people who run the place are wonderful. The view is amazing. Great place to watch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beach access. Clean rooms, nice owner, left us alone. Very relaxing stay.
View from balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute rooms, amazing views!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The likes... Room was airy, bright, cheerful and had a nice view (#106 unit on lower floor). Mostly quite a clean unit. Very nice location with a well manicured garden and outside amenities. The dislikes... Some of the kitchen utensils and dishes were clearly dirty. Only a used sponge was provided. Given the unknown history of a used sponge, this was not used. A new sponge was requested and provided. Suggest to property manager that all dishes/utensils should be very clean and a new sponge should be provided. The TV has zero premium channels provided...at $233 (Canadian) per night I feel that premium channels should be provided. Quite a few of the TV channels had a "lock" on them with no possibility of watching because they required a PIN number. I alerted management but they had no idea about this PIN or how to unlock these channels. Shampoo and soap packets are laughable and a better approach to soap and shampoo hygiene needs to be devised by management. The super miniature bar of soap provided in each packet is like trying to wash yourself with a potato chip. The quantity of shampoo in a packet is way too small. Parking slot for #106 was a serious challenge due to extremely narrow entry and exit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean. Very well kept rooms and very friendly owners. The view was amazing and our room was really set up nice with the 2 bedroom style. I would recommend it to anyone. Lovely
From the ocean view
From our deck
From our deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious with a gorgeous view onto garden and the ocean. Bed said queen but it was only a double and soooo hard. Comfy bed is a must and it just didn’t deliver on that one. Reasonable price and great location. I can live with the tired decor but please upgrade the bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

A little homely gem with a gorgeous little balcony overlooking the beach and mountains beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small 8 rooms all facing the ocean. Beautiful common area with bbq. So quiet and peaceful! Full kitchen with everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, right along ocean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charleen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Stunning views. Good value. Walking distance to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025