The village of Uclulet in British Columbia is situated on a small peninsula on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The surrounding area attracts many visitors who come to experience the scenery of the Pacific Rim National Park or to witness the migration of the whales as they pass by the island every spring. The village provides several hotels for travelers, some with resort-level amenities.
Built on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this luxury resort hotel is architecturally designed to celebrate its surroundings. It offers prime amenities for its guests, including a fine-dining oceanfront restaurant and lounge, a fitness center and full-service day spa. Guest room accommodations feature studios, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with floor-to-ceiling vistas of the rain forest or the ocean, heated flooring, private balconies, gas fireplaces, kitchenettes and rain-forest-style showers. The hotel also features artwork on display by local Vancouver Island artists.
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
596 Marine Drive
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 Canada
250-726-4800
blackrockresort.com
For those who enjoy fishing, or for those who want a distinct nautical-style hotel experience, this hotel resort occupies a permanently moored survey ship and an on-shore lodge. Guests may stay in traditional hotel rooms or loft rooms onshore, each with color television and private bathroom, or enjoy "roughing it" in bunk-style cabins on the ship, with shared bathroom facilities. The ship dining room offers an elaborate "Fisherman's Breakfast" buffet style in the mornings, and an on-deck pub for lounging later in the day. Several fishing trips and package deals are available through the hotel, and guests can even purchase box lunches to take along on excursions. Rates vary by season and accommodation: ship cabins are generally economical, while on-shore rooms are in the moderate range.
Canadian Princess Resort
1943 Peninsula Rd.
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 Canada
250-726-7771
candianprincess.com
As the name suggests, this family-owned property is situated on the harbor along a small inlet on the town's east side. Accommodations range from two-person economy rooms with bed, bath and television to two-bedroom suites with kitchens, and even a fully-equipped four-bedroom house, if needed. Additionally, this motel offers free wireless and wired Internet service, an indoor pool, sauna and fitness area. The property is centrally located within walking distance of most village attractions and dining. Rates vary by season and occupancy; the motel website simply indicates they are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in town. Contact the motel directly for specific rates and reservations.
West Coast Motel on the Harbour
279 Hemlock Street
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 Canada
250-726-7732
westcoastmotel.com
