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2.5 out of 5
Buena Vista by the Sea
3285 Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, BC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 279 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sakib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay at Qualicum Beach with them. Needs to upgrade the interior and hardwares.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 21 May 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate and I am very fussy! The grounds are gorgeous with a big beautiful decks to relax on and watch the ocean. Staff are very pleasant and easy to interact with. A great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 21 May 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, quiet, clean.. beach access for morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 21 May 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find as I came into town. Just wish I had better weather as they had a really nice beach front deck to sit down and enjoy the view. great little kitchenet, dinner table, living room and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 13 May 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Friendly owner. Clean. As others have said, parking is tight but it is still highly recommended for a short or long stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 13 May 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seaside. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay right on the beach. The suite was spacious with a wall of windows facing the water. We visited in the off season but it was great to be woke up by seals and surf. Definitely worth a visit. There are restaurants and pubs within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to serve you again in future soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 13 May 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to serve you again in future soon.

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view! Right on the water, large suite, Lou was kind and very helpful, we will come again since we live qualicum beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Buena Vista Management on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to serve you again in future soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute & cozy!
Very clean & welcoming room. View of the ocean. Lovely outdoor courtyard & BBQ area with beach access that we can only assume is gorgeous in the warmer months (our stay was for visiting family at Christmas).
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Buenan Vista Management on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to serve you again in future soon.

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view and how close it is to your room. Very nice lounging area outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was larger than expected, the kitchenette was extremely useful and it beautiful and quiet. Only problem was the TV. The remote did not work. But we didn't go there for the TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 9 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Rosely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am looking forward to our next visit here. THE BEACH… need I say more???
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena Vista by the sea is right on the beach which is very hard to find. I enjoyed walking along the ocean at low tide. there is a great restaurant just a two minute walk down the road. I'll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying Bunea Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The traveller!
My stay at this hotel was adequate and we had a good view from our deck however there was limited parking available. We did park in front on a busy highway. The location was okay and fortunately there was a nice restaurant across the street. I’m not sure if I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Ross Bentley, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
The area is wonderful. Drive into town easy. Parking is difficult due to size and proxcimitry to road. Beds are firm.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and the beach is just right there. The room was clean and comfortable with a kitchen if needed. All in all a wonderful experience. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
right on ocean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Little Motel
We have stayed at Buena Vista in the past and love the location. The check in was easy and while the rooms have dated decor, they are very clean and in excellent condition. The kitchen is adequately equipped and the bathroom is large. The big common decks with lots of flowers and plants are great. It would however have have been nice to have a small bistro table and a second chair just outside of the sliding door of our lower, ocean side suite.
Afternoon lounging on the common deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Going mid-island
It is a nice place. Amazing view, full kitchen. They treated us well. The carpets etc are a bit dirty. Maybe one should expect that in a beach hotel. It is right on the main road. Traffic noice was not so much an issue with the bedroom door closed. backing out of the parking spot was more of an adventure, and backing in was not an option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Beuna Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to meet you again.

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and just what we wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista by the sea. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beachfront in Qualicum
Great little hotel, right on the beach in Qualicum. The location is fantastic and the suite was comfy and quaint. We would stay here again, any time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again in future soon.

10/10 Excellent

gaben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, comfortable and with a great view. Friendly and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista by the sea. We hope to see you in the future.

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 29 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 28 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy stop over in Qualicum Beach
A great place to stay. The view from the back is amazing. The water is closer than you think. Perfect for a couples get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 25 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have been here many times and appreciate the quiet and location. The present owner was very efficient but somewhat remote.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 20 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were neat, cozy and clean. The ocean side deck was lovely and we enjoyed our time there very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 17 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with decks right along the beach sand to the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 17 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved having all the amenities included. The kitchen, private beach right on the ocean, the bbq and the tables/lawn chairs were just super!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 16 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista by the sea. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

DONG YING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is over my expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 16 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista by the sea. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean one bedroom unit with a kitchen. Had everything we needed. Staff was EXCELLENT and very helpful. View from our balcony of the beach we lovely. Well maintained property. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 12 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn, Longwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute and clean place. The gentlemen at the front desk was very polite and helpful. You can't beat having the water view. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 10 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Faron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was excellent. The staff was very gracious and pleasant to deal with. Did I say the view was magnificent. Although the bed was quite hard, was the only down side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 14 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 29 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is right on the beach. It’s quiet, peaceful, clean and our family enjoys going here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 5 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the ocean, price of stay would Have been a lot cheaper if I had of book directly through property and not through Expedia who charge me an extra $250 for 4 nights
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 4 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista by the sea. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Fantastic!!! Great service, location and the owner was very nice. What a great place to stay. Highly recommended. Very clean with everything close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 3 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 3 July 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so clean for a self contained suite we and had everything we needed, very lovely grounds with a short walk to the beach. Lovely view of the ocean and mountain range beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 30 June 2023
Thank you for staying Buena Vista. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was amazing. Unique and beautiful Loved the yard. The deck is perfect. Excellent scenery by the ocean. All around great experience. The host is a great person to talk with.. had a great time there. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Buena Vista Management on 29 June 2023
Thsnk you for staying Buena Vista by the sea. We hope to you again soon.