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Buena Vista by the Sea

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Property grounds
Balcony
Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3285 Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K2C6
  • Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre
    3 min drive
  • Qualicum Beach Museum
    5 min drive
  • Qualicum Beach Community Park
    5 min drive
  • Qualicum Beach, BC (XQU)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living room

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Qualicum Beach

When you stay at Buena Vista by the Sea in Qualicum Beach, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre and Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. .This beach motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Qualicum Beach Museum and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Qualicum Beach Community Park.
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What's nearby

  • Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Old School House Arts Centre - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Qualicum Beach Community Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Coombs Old Country Market - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Parksville Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Country Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fern and Cedar Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coombs Emporium - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shady Rest Hotel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista by the Sea

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
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.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Buena Vista by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 325 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot! Such a cute little hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and well maintained. Stunning view from the room. Being right on the ocean, it was amazing to watch the sun rise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with a great balcony and kitchen. There is a large shared deck and garden overlooking the ocean. Great location if looking to enjoy the beach, and within walking distance of a few restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed could use replacing, but everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janine, Indio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at Buena Vista by the Sea and felt that the quality and condition of the property was in line with what we paid for it. The kitchen was fully functional and had everything you needed to be self-catering. We had a larger unit on the lower level which meant that there was a smaller unit above us. Unfortunately, the quality of the materials used to construct the floor above us was poor so you could hear every footstep like it was a herd of elephants and every movement of furniture, including the chairs of the patio reverberated through our unit. It drove me crazy and I would have readily traded our larger unit for the smaller unit upstairs so I didn’t have to tolerate the noise. I recommend this place but only if you get a unit on the 2nd level.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Mattress extremely hard. No adequate shampoo, lotion or soap. Got the feeling the owner was trying to spend as little as possible on guests perks. Lower suite smelled a bit like mildew.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

richard j

Need instructions on how to operate the TV. Should have a bath/shower soap dispenser.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the beach, beautiful view and nice owners. With full kitchen in room and BBQ in the garden. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hidden gem
This is our 4th stay here and we love the location right on the beach with the beautiful patios overlooking the ocean. Rooms are comfortable but a bit dated, especially the bedding. The kitchen is fully equipped to cook and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, fully equipped, right on the water and an A view!! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was comfortable and exactly as described. The view was lovely, and the access to the beach was easy - just at the end of a very lovely garden and patio on the property. Check in and out was quick and easy. The kitchen was stocked with all that was needed and very nice coffee. I will come back for my next holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and well maintained
Very nice and well maintained place with friendly owners. Close to a busy road but the room is reasonably quiet with street side windows closed. Excellent view of ocean. Would stay again, most every accommodation in Qualicum Beach is along same road. Very nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a large deck on the waterfront. Our unit had a separate bedroom as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Very well maintained. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Proximity to the sea and the beautiful grounds and deck area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the patio made this property superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but very clean great in back on the ocean lots of outdoor space to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place to stay
when i got there I was worried about noise since the hotel is right on the road. but the kitchen and bathroom are between the bedroom and the road and there is a door between them that cuts the noise. and out back is a balcony overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra, Red Deer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but the ocean view was incredible. It was so peaceful and the grounds in the back were beautifully landscaped. Palm trees and flowers, a slice of heaven! Sounds of the ocean waves❤️so close.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We've stayed here before and will stay again. Good location. Very nice place, right on the beach. Walkable to restaurants...or, you have a full kitchen to use. What more do you need?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paulette

… & the price is????
On arrival there was a dispute about the price. I was charged CAD 226 when in fact I should have been charged CAD185.27…. As per the paperwork from Hotels.com and the invoice that I was shown by Reception. You can imagine the upset this caused when he would not budge on the price… a long flight from Australia, a long way to travel to Qualicum Beach on day two of our holiday…. to be confronted with a problem NOT of my making but a proprietor who would not budge and was totally misleading in the way he read the invoice. To the room, that was extremely clean, tidy and comfortable for our one night stay. It also had amazing views across the water and is as represented on the website. It was a gorgeous little cottage and extremely suitable for our requirements. Would I stay here again… no… because of the unfortunate introduction to the property and the fact that I had a full on argument on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jianfei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great ocean view, sizeable units that are really clean and comfortable. Having a kitchen is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024