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Buena Vista by the Sea

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Qualicum Beach with free parking

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Parksville Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living room

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Qualicum Beach

At Buena Vista by the Sea you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Qualicum Beach Museum and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre. Highlights at this beachfront motel include a private beach and in-room free WiFi. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Qualicum Beach motel you'll find Parksville Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Qualicum Beach Community Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Vintage Candy Shop - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Coombs Old Country Market - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Parksville Beach - 17 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fern + Cedar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪DeeZ Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Smile - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salt Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪French Press Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Buena Vista by the Sea

Beachfront motel in Qualicum Beach with free parking
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.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Buena Vista by the Sea offers 8 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and free toiletries. Beds feature down duvets. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead.

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

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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buena Vista by the Sea?

Buena Vista by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Buena Vista by the Sea?

Yep, Buena Vista by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buena Vista by the Sea?

The closest beach to Buena Vista by the Sea is Parksville Beach (12.3 km).

What makes Buena Vista by the Sea a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buena Vista by the Sea.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buena Vista by the Sea?

No, Buena Vista by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buena Vista by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista by the Sea?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Buena Vista by the Sea?

There is a golf course next to Buena Vista by the Sea.

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. 275 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 397 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small hotel with kitchen. No air conditioning however so warm and hot weather can be tough. Bathroom Amenities. we stay for 3 night. shampoo in little packets that barely washes 1/2 of short cut hair. reception not open all time so tough to get more if you come back to hotel at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
We loved being right on the water and we were very impressed with the in room amenities and particularly the cleanliness. We were pleasantly surprised to see Orcas right in front of our beach.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
What beautiful place. Immaculately clean and the outside areas are great and right on the water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory

Travelled with partner
I had 3 people come to ask me how to check in! He doesn’t answer the door until you ring the bell about 6 times. Very annoying. The other people weren’t happy either. This happens every time we stay there. We always check in shortly after 3 so the office should be open. Other than that the place is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have given my best rating to this small hotel/motel for several reasons. While somewhat dated (kind of like visiting your aunt’s home who was cool in the 80’s) - it is immaculately clean and well cared for. The beach is accessible and lovely shared beachside decks are available for relaxing. Our unit/room (103) Denman Suite (the rooms are named for islands in the nearby archipelago…..) was comfortable with a spacious private balcony overlooking the beach. Full kitchen (separate room). Everything worked (large screen TV with lots of available cable channels). It’s Retro/Vintage/somewhat dated BUT a great value and cleaner than many high end hotels I haves stayed at. It has charm - bed was comfortable (extra pillows) - we are here ‘off season’ so AC was not a concern but I would say - the beach breeze and provided standing fan would be adequate for hot days. Parking was free and in front of the unit. I would not hesitate to book here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate. Not a hair, not a speck of dust. Just amazing. Beautiful bedding. Stunning views. Cpmpletely quiet at night. Parking at the back was pretty tight but doable. Def will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. The large beachside patio was amazing for watching the changing tides. It is well situated for visiting local sights. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. It is obvious that the owners maintain a high standard of cleanliness and care for their property. My only suggestion is a hand held shower!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser,

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had an amazing view and was very comfortable and clean! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Happy traveller

I have stayed at this hotel in previous years and have always enjoyed the stay. Also great view of the beach and water…. I would recommend this hotel anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are nice and very close to some nice restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025