The hotel is perfectly placed to make the most of everything that the east coast of Vancouver Island has to offer. Whether you fancy snorkelling with the harbour seals, taking in a catamaran cruise, indulging in a craft ales and culinary tour, hiking to rainforest waterfalls or simply strolling down to the beach to watch the ferry dock, there really is so much choice. The hotel is close to Pipers Lagoon, a waterfront park with scenic trails and beautiful views, Neck Point boasting rugged cliffs and pebbly beaches as well as Mt. Benson, Nanaimo’s highest peak.

And at the end of a day of thrills and memory making, head back to the hotel and re-energise with a spot of spa pampering – check out the ‘full line oxygen’ treatments – or work the day off with time in the well-equipped gym.

The comfortable rooms have contemporary furnishings, a modern décor with soothing colour splashes and Juliet balconies offering partial ocean views.

When daytime slowly eases into evening, the hotel’s casual steak-and-seafood restaurant is a good choice, or there are plenty of eateries to choose from in downtown – one of the 4 floating restaurants is a must during your stay.

Rooms are air-conditioned with cable TV, WiFi, hair dryer, ironing equipment and coffee maker.

• Departure Bay
• Duke Point
• Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
• Protection Island
• Englishman River Falls
• Nanaimo Bastion