Qualicum Bay Resort
Location: 5970 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, V9K 2N1, Qualicum Beach, CA
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Recreational Amenities
Relax and have fun with our waterslide and seasonal outdoor pool.
Dining Experience
Indulge in a satisfying meal at our on-site restaurant during your stay.
Convenient Facilities
Benefit from express check-out, laundry facilities, and free self parking available at our resort.
Book your beach getaway at Qualicum Bay Resort and experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Important Information
- The seasonal pool will be open from July to August.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Picnic area
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Billiards or pool table
- Waterslide
- Playground on site
- Free self parking
- Beach volleyball on site
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Premium Suite
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
560-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, ocean views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Kitchen
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Comfort Suite
2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
350-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom and 3 living rooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Stovetop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Business Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View, Ground Floor
1 Queen Bed
350-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, deck/patio with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Stovetop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Traditional Suite
1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
810-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, deck/patio with garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms and 5 living rooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Kitchen
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Stovetop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Standard Room
2 Queen Beds
335-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, partial ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - top floor
Guest Reviews
- Michelle (10/5): - Well equipped suite.
- Gerald (8/5): - Office staff quite friendly. Ocean view limited to when standing on balcony. The room was very large, well equipped, very clean and excellent shower. Plenty of hot water. Room was quiet.
- Michael (10/5): - No ocean view, but when you're tired qiuiet is more important. Very reasonably priced.
- Susan (8/5): - Clean and comfortable with a nice ocean view. Manager is a really nice guy.
- Carol (8/5): - Great rear deck, kitchen facilities, across the road from the ocean and a superb food truck named the Blue Water Bistro.
- Lisa (10/5): - Clean, easy check in, good location
- Michael (10/5): - This is not a high end resort, so my 5 star rating is based on the price point. It had everything I needed and nothing more.
- MINH HOANG (6/5): - Had to check in by 6pm instead of 9pm as mentioned. Asked for 2 queen bedroom but got only one bed.
- Vijayanarayanan (10/5): - Staff’s are so nice and welcoming. Beautiful view ocean view . Very quiet and nice place to stay
- David (6/5): - It’s a two star hotel and lived up to its rating. There were some beautiful walking and cycling trails in the area which made the place palatable!
- Nikhil (10/5): - Great rooms at a great price.
- Lisa (10/5): Lovin this place! - We fully enjoy our stay! Across the road from the ocean(water). Enjoyable property and bunnies running around. Room had nice set up like a bachelor suite. Nicely spread out with kitchenette with necessary items for use. Nice sitting area for eating with table and chairs and nice tv viewing area with couch and coffee table. Comfy bed. Nice washroom. And nicely laid out back deck from room. This will be our number one preferred place to stay now! And owner very friendly and reasonable price😁
- Tracy (6/5): - We arrived on Thursday evening to find that we were on the 2nd floor and it was not a separate bedroom. There was only 4 tiny soaps and zero shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. There was no coffee, tea, or sugar. When we got back from buying the coffee and other supplies it was dark and there was no lighting on the stairs. I ended up purchasing a flashlight to use going up the stairs. The lighting was finally replaced on Saturday afternoon. I also didn’t realize that the motel is in the middle of a RV park which was a little too close for comfort. The only saving grace was it was quiet at night and the beds were comfortable.
- Corina (10/5): - We had a great view of the Bay.
- Lafrance (8/5): - No as bad as we thought
- Elzbieta (10/5): - Super nice staff
- Rick (10/5): - Clean rooms, bed was quite comfy. Everything we needed was in room. View was absolutely amazing!!
- Nancy (8/5): - Large room and nice view
- Yan (10/5): - Clean and well equipped with all basic needs of a family vacation or stay.
- Arleen (10/5): - Very convenient location. Desk person was phenomenal. Didn’t like the room deodorizer. Very over powering and gave us headaches. It was pet friendly and on ground floor for easy access to grass.
- Jacqueline (8/5): - Friendly staff, basic accommodations for your base while exploring.
- Karen (10/5): - Right across from the beach. Kitchenette for quick meals. Very clean
- Kirsten (10/5): - pet friendly, clean, AC and appliances worked, shower had hot water, plenty of towels. An older property that has been renovated maybe in the 80s', it has its quirks! If staying in a motel room, remember to bring your own coffee filters, salt and pepper, cutting knives, soap, shampoo, conditioner. lots of wild bunnies! Great location close to the beach.
- Ray (10/5): - Beautiful property and location
- Darcie (10/5): - My partner and I thoroughly enjiyed our stay here. It was a quiet oasis outside of the city! It was about a 20 or more minute drive in to town, it was very scenic. There are great yrails around the area and the food truck outside of the resort was fantastic, as well as the ice cream shop. Will definitely be back in the future!
- Larissa (8/5): - Cute little cottage that suited our needs for the night. The beds were nothing special but served the purpose. It was clean, convenient, and affordable. Although it was directly on the highway, it was remarkably quiet. Did not visit the restaurant or ice cream shop or coffee trailer nearby but they would've been super convenient too. The whole property looks dated and run down...would suggest an exterior paint job. The pictures online of the "swimming pond" are way out dated as well as it's clearly not functional now. Loved seeing all the little bunnies around the property and saw some peahens and chicks too.
- Galo (10/5): - ok
- Marin (10/5): - clean and well organized room, beautiful sunsets
- Tina (10/5): - I wanted to share the ebb and flow tides with family that never experienced it before. This site delivered that experience exceptionally. Ice cream and fast food available. We were very pleased with the location. Exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful and quiet with an amazing nature experience
- Stephan (4/5): OK place but bad management - My overall lower rating has nothing to do with the facility which is good but with the overall bad management of the facility. I selected this place because I needed a unit with a kitchenette. When I was planning my very long trip in western Canada, I couldn't find anything affordable around Tofino, so I decided to have a second night in Qualicum Beach at the same location. I made that second night reservation the same day as I made my first one. I have travelled extensively around the world and I have sometimes added night at a same location. Each time, that hotel was smart and organised enough to realise that it was the same person making another reservation and simply adding a night to the reservation. However, the staff at Qualicum Bay resort were not organised and smart enough to realise that I had added a second night. This mishap resulted in me having to check-out from my first room and move and check back in to another room in between my two nights. Totally unsatisfactory! Although the rooms were clean and comfortable, we were left with a very sour taste about all the warning notes in the cabins about noise, smoking, or other matters. What's the point to have all these warnings when management staff does not enforce it! On our first night, there was a lot of noise very late in the night in the unit next to ours and more people than the allowable limit. Since there is no management staff on site after 9pm, none of their multiple rules can be enforced. Not good!!
- Lenka (8/5): - This was a great pit stop for one night on our way UpIsland - it was clean, very quiet and right across the street from the beach. Loved that it was pet friendly and had a big fridge as we were traveling we had supplies with us. My biggest negative comment was that the bed frame had a frame that proceeds out from The bed on all corners and its a tight space - I hit my knee about 5 times so I left with a purple black and blue bruise from hitting it multiple times… I’ve traveled a lot and it’s one f my biggest complaints- should never be that way in a hotel . It was also very bright in the morning - without a sleep mask I would not have been able to sleep for the early morning. If it had been a family retreat for a longer stay I would have been disappointed- but as a travel along the way it was perfect and we will stay there again .
- Susan (8/5): - We were pleasantly surprised at the size of our 2 bedroom cottage, made our stay very comfortable with our dog as well. It was very clean but surprised there was no coffee maker, so bring your own, otherwise it was great. The view of the ocean was beautiful.
- kerry (6/5): - It's unassuming, off the highway near the ocean. There was no pool so the advertising was incorrect. There's no signal in the area so wifi isn't that available. The room was pleasant and the bed comfortable
- Doug (6/5): - The wifi was terrible
- Tracy (6/5): - The property was a little rough on the outside but it was clean inside. Unfortunately the "pool" was a swimming pond that was under construction and the "waterslides" were closed due to smoky air. We had already hyped it up to the kids so the disappointment was palpable.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Run down - A very rundown property in general. Grounds are overrun with rabbits, lots of broken fixtures, etc. The room itself was fairly clean and the beds were newish. Otherwise very basic. Our biggest disappointment was my child. Was looking forward to using the swimming pool and the waterslide which were advertised on the website, but they had been closed all summer and no one updated the website. Office staff was friendly but it appeared. They were having to cover for mismanagement on a higher level.
- Gail (10/5): - Room was comfortable and clean close to the ocean
- Kelly (8/5): - Location was perfect!
- Diana (6/5): - The area was okay
- Ken (8/5): - Great for children
- Debbie (10/5): - We enjoyed our quick stay at the resort! Would definitely consider coming back! Good value for the money!
- Valter (6/5): - It’s ok.
- Stephen (8/5): - Older property but well maintained, clean and well equipped with bathroom necessities, kitchenette, pots, pans, table settings for four a good sized refrigerator etc. It was very roomy with a pull out sofa that could serve as an extra queen bed plus a small porch looking towards the campground. A nice place for a simple budget holiday.
- HUSSAM (6/5): - Thank you
- Teresa (8/5): Quiet stay - We enjoyed the ocean view and the rear balcony. Room was clean. We had read bad reviews that were not warranted. There were no bed bugs. We would have liked some ice trays to make ice but other than that it was a pleasant stay.
- Vikas (8/5): - Overall good
- Michael (10/5): - We checked into our room on the front. The ocean was right there. The hotel had two chairs overlooking the ocean. We sat out there all evening. It was close to Parksville so if we stayed longer there would be lots to do. A small kitchen in the room came in handy for breakfast the next day We liked the place and would go back
- Shannon (6/5): - The outside of the building was rather shaby and uninviting. The rooms were freshly painted and the beds comfortable. The floor covering was fake wood...but not carpet. The window AC did NOT work. Thankfully there was a large portable fan. Okay for an overnight stop.
- Mojgan (8/5): - The room is spacious and has kitchen.
- Maik (6/5): - Okay if you need a quick stay in the area, but everything about the property is quite dated. + Staff was very friendly, the rooms are basic but clean, the view out front was great and the playground had the kids entertained for a while. - there is definitely NO pool and the internet was extremely spotty and slow, so an absolute no go if you need to get any work done.
- Louis (8/5): - Quiet
- Charles (6/5): - rooms or large, well equipped and clean. However they are very dated. Some updated have been performed(bed, bathroom) b
- Liz (8/5): - Everything was good.
- Anqi (10/5): - Its location is good for us. Property well organized and rooms include the kitchenette which is convenient for the ones like cooking by themselves.
- larry (10/5): - Quite, friendly staff
- Mike (6/5): - It was quiet and clean. Did not like ...pool was out of order and the ad said they was a pool. Got no coffee with coffee maker. . No place close by to eat.
- sin yiu (10/5): - the place is so nice
- Alexander (8/5): - It was a clean unit bathroom was good beds were good all in all satisfactory stay for the price will book again
- Greg (8/5): - lovely location. clean. easy. great place to stop for the night
- Aaron (8/5): - Unit 10 was great. A good size with a private deck.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Would not stay again - curtains can see in or out by anyone walking past . Fridge very noisy and not cleaned or defosted. Found someones clothes in drawer.
- Mike (10/5): - Easy and friendly check In, Michelle was nice and was friendly upon arrival. Our family liked the suite and Alison was nice to speak to. She explained how much work they’re putting into renovating the property which you can see first hand. Brand new deck and really nice decking. Unfortunately the swimming pond and pool wasn’t operational and the water slide wasn’t accommodating or open for that matter. These were items Alison addressed and said they’d be working towards getting open and going. We look forward to see what changes they’ll do in the near future. We’d stay again if passing through the area.
- James (8/5): Nice stay - Opposite the ocean
- Maria Jeannette (10/5): - Very family friendly. We are surely booking it again. !!
- Sheila (8/5): - Great location!
- JENNIFER (10/5): A Great Spot for a Few Nights of Exploring - Really accommodating. Found a place to get our bikes out of the rain. The beds are comfy and the shower is great. We love the ocean view and his spacious the rooms are.
- Ella (6/5): - I think it’s you get what you pay for. Good deal mind you but bed was way too hard
- James (10/5): - It’s an older place but super clean and comfortable, nice new back deck to chill out on.
- Rob (8/5): - Good laundry facilities, some road noise. The owner was very friendly and accommodating, There are two chairs outside to sit and watch the ocean tides. The ocean is right across the road from the hotel. The couches were a bit dated. Close to many attractions. Very reasonably priced.
- john (10/5): - Nice deck to relax on
- Garreth (8/5): - Very very basic but clean and great location — staff was lovely.
- Alexander (10/5): - Right across from the ocean, watched the otters swimming around. Super easy and quick check in. Friendly people all around. Had dinner at the Cafe down the street (can't remember the name) also beautiful view of the ocean:) loved this location and room!
- Fay (8/5): - Stayed in # 9 It was very satisfactory Clean Bathroom door needs oiling, very loud
- Angela (10/5): - We had an amazingly great sleep in the 2 large beds and the tv was top notch ..loved the kitchen set up as well
- Tamara (8/5): - Kind staff , beautiful ocean view.
- Grace (8/5): - We loved being able to catch up on our laundry and dishes after camping for 2 nights. The place is older, but undergoing different renovations, and for the price, we would definitely stop again in the off-season. Thank you
- jeffrey (6/5): - Cleanliness is not good never clean under the bed ..not safe for a kids in terms of cooking reachable in the stove area and a bit old bldg … The only good side was quiet and safe
- Carmela (10/5): - My family had an amazing experience staying in Qualicum Beach Resort. Very clean place to stay, they have complete amenities from kitchen and towels, pet friendly and friendly accomodating customer service. We highly recommend this place to travelers. 👍
- Brenda (6/5): - I love the convenience of the ocean and the walking trails nearby, the convenience of attractions, shopping is a quick drive away. The kitchen did not have any dish towels or dish cloths and had to use the bathroom towels/fae cloths for drying and the frying pan was disgusting, didn’t look like the oven or pan were cleaned or checked to see if they were clean. I think this was a one off as the other rooms were better equipped as we had a big group of us staying there. The staff were lovely and except for those 2 issues I would definitely stay there again.
- Rachel (10/5): - very beautiful scenery and friendly staff.
- SARAH ANN (10/5): - We had 5 rooms booked. Some rooms were without some appliances and kitchen towels.also need to put a little kitchen stand to have a bit more counter space
- Megan (10/5): - Stayed here before and it's been very nice in the past. Our oven was missing a knob and couldn't use it. Also missing a toaster so had to toast over an element. Rooms could also use a broom to help with cleaning. One evening I went to asked for more toilet paper and was told maybe since housekeepers were gone for the day. Lucky they had one. The doors don't shut completely shut and seal and air flows through and the traffic is very loud on busy nights. Love the views and good location. Park is a good option for the kids as well
- Deborah (8/5): - I love staying here but my unit needs functional lights.
- Vince (8/5): - It's a little rough around the edges but considering that it had a decent kitchen with all appliances and a dining area, the unit was clean, had an amazing view the price was good.
- Christine (6/5): - The outside of the Motel buildings could do with a more updated look Not so appealing:( No curb appeal The rooms are ok Need some modern furniture etc The top motel was okay, we just needed a place to stay for one night I wouldn't have stayed any longer under the bed
- Alex (10/5): - Was a great place, very nice attendant.
- barbara (8/5): - The beds were very comfortable- we had a great sleep. Room was very clean and comfortable It should make note on the website about stairs. We were fine and my dog was little but the stairs are metal for snow and a dog can't walk on it
- Jess (10/5): Nice quaint stay! - We stayed here as we were passing the area. The room was clean, the bathroom was newly renovated, our unit had a back deck to a grass area. The best part was looking out the front windows and door in the morning to a beautiful view! Would stay again.
- Kate (10/5): - Great property, we got free upgrade.
- Laura (4/5): - Hotel was okay for price stayed 4 nights, never once had housekeeping the floors got so dirty, went and bought broom to clean and no garbage removal, no clean towels, went and asked for toilet paper at office and had none said will trying to get some in morning so went and bought our own, people next to us up all night yelling and banging around walls are paper thin, had to wash everything in kitchen as it was put away dirty, broken handles on closets and food and stuff under beds when we checked in. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it my friends or family, more so caters to the year round residents then to the ones who book to stay.
- allan (10/5): - Host was nice guy . And room was clean . There’s a coffee maker but no coffee
- Sheila (4/5): Not comfortable - There are people smoking right outside my room. There’s no locks on the doors and they don’t give you coffee beds are not comfortable. Wouldn’t stay here again.
- Sarah (6/5): - The smell of deodorizer was super strong. Not sure what it was covering up but it smelled terrible. We had to air out the room for a long time. The door had no deadbolt or other secondary lock - just the electronic door code. For the price it was fair, just wish that smell hadn’t been there.
- Deborah (8/5): - Cozy little room, dog friendly, great ocean view.
- Wanda (6/5): - It was dark when we got there so I can't comment on surroundings. I didn't interact with any staff It wasn't as nice as the cost would have you believe. I imagine people normally don't stay here as just an overnight but there was no other rooms available in the surrounding area
- Elizabeth (8/5): Nice place reminds me of when I was a kid. - This is a nice place to stay. Not five star. But nice. Comfortable bed. Cozy duvet great pillows. The room is nice comes with a kitchenette nice fridge with a real freezer. I have an issue with the bathroom fan. It’s so loud. And so are the other ones in the other rooms. So loud. Across the street from the ocean. Walked there multiple times to watch the eagles seagulls etc.
- Bradley (10/5): - Ocean view
- Robert (4/5): Ski Tour 25 - Rooms above storage units. View of the bay from window and balcony. Road and room to room noise. Less than anticipated.
- Emily (10/5): - This is my second time staying at qualicum bay resort and it’s just as lovely as I remembered. Waterfront views and very nice to have a full kitchen, living room, and your own personal deck with outdoor table. I will definitely be back.
- Elizabeth (10/5): - Management was very accommodating and kind.
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