Buccaneer Inn  

On Vancouver Island in Nanaimo, a short walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Beach Estates Park. Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park is just 0.1 mi away and downtown is about 3 km, making this nautically themed inn a family-friendly base for island ferries and outdoor adventures.

Ocean-view, nautically themed rooms and suites range from economical studios to one-bedroom suites with separate sleeping areas and full kitchens, plus a three-bedroom, two-bath cottage with gas fireplace and BBQ deck. Rooms feature fireplaces or flat-screen TVs, in-room coffee, and spotlessly clean, homey touches with HDTV and games baskets.

Free strong Wi-Fi and complimentary self-parking keep things easy, while a terrace, garden, picnic area and seasonal barbecue grills invite laid-back outdoor hangs—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and plan a cookout. On-site perks include concierge service, multilingual staff, luggage storage, guest laundry and secure dive/kayak/bike storage.

Complimentary high-speed internet and free self-parking make short work of business errands, plus luggage storage and concierge help keep logistics smooth.

Suites and the cottage come with full kitchens—ovens, microwaves, fridges and in-room coffee—so self-catering is easy. A seasonal BBQ area and picnic spots let you grill local seafood or pack a picnic for nearby beaches.