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Our top choices for Gabriola Island family-friendly hotels

A compact storage unit with shelves for hanging items and a lower compartment for folded clothes and storage boxes.
A gravel driveway leading to a parking area with a red vehicle and a trailer.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a garden with white flowers.
A wooden outdoor deck with a wooden staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

1. Gabriola Large Private Suite & Hot Tub

Gabriola Large Private Suite & Hot Tub
Gabriola
NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Gabriola Large Private Suite & Hot Tub
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
  • Coastal family retreats just steps from the beach, with free breakfast and comfy beds for all ages to enjoy perfect holiday rest.
NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

4. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
Nanaimo
  • Welcoming kid-friendly haven just minutes from adventure, featuring complimentary cots and aquatic fun nearby.
NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quality Inn
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
  • Family fun flourishes at Days Inn Nanaimo with pool, spa pool, and free breakfast daily.
NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

6. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo
NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
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A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

7. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A room with a bed, a dresser, and a lamp.
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo
NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

9. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Inn On Long Lake
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two framed pictures on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and windows.
A hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table, a TV, and a sofa.

10. Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
Chemainus
  • Family adventure awaits at Vancouver Island retreat with indoor pool, spa pool, and golf course just steps away.
NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
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Top Gabriola Island Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel is located on the waterfront in downtown Nanaimo, which puts it in close proximity to several pubs, restaurants, walking options and shopping in the area. Staff were helpful and friendly, and our room was clean and well appointed."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and good location."
Edward 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was great except no yogurt without sugar, and too much canned fruit with sugar, and no cereal without sugar."
Rita 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"Centrally located motel, close to a lot of amenities."
William 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"The property was too loud for me, and we had a non refundable reservation. The staff was very accommodating to having us check other rooms, but at the end refunded our stay."
David 6-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Elisabeth 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed here a couple of times and every time the room was very clean."
Jacqueline 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff & delicious restaurant attached - staff sometimes forgets to give you info regarding for 15% discount, restaurant will not ask"
Ellen 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Gabriola Island like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Gabriola Island is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. There are some interesting activities that the entire family might enjoy. Fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is the closest airport, or Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the city centre.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Gabriola Island?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Gabriola Island are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 226 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Gabriola Island?
Page's Resort & Marina, Silva Bay Marina and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Gabriola Island. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Vancouver Island Conference Centre and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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