Campbell River is the perfect place for a coastal vacation, whether you’re keen to get out onto the trails by foot or bike whatever the weather, or want to cultivate a personal retreat with unique spa experiences, delicious food, and a spot of culture and shopping.
There are plenty of accommodation providers across Campbell River, whether you want to be right on the oceanfront but still walkable to the downtown core or are after a quieter stay tucked away in nature for superior wildlife-watching opportunities and fast access to our abundant trails. Then there’s the type of accommodation—from cozy cabins and home-away-from-home style bed-and-breakfasts to premier suites, RV parks, and hotels.
Stay Close to the Ocean in Campbell River
Campbell River hugs the coast from its southern end to the northern tip. Spectacular sea-to-sky views out to the mainland’s Coast Mountain Range and across Discovery Passage to Quadra Island are easily accessible along our waterfront highway and many oceanfront paths and beaches. It can be hard to leave the beauty of those views when it’s time to end the day, so why not maximize them with a stay in one of our oceanfront accommodations?
An oceanfront hotel in Campbell River is the Anchor Inn & Suites. Enjoy uniquely themed rooms and a private balcony to watch for whales, eagles, and passing sailboats. Just minutes from the tideline, with only a road crossing between you and the beach, is the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel Campbell River with its suites and swimming pool, along with the Heron’s Landing Hotel next door. Downtown, the Comfort Inn & Suites and Coast Discovery Inn are a very short walk from the oceanfront pathway which leads to the Discovery Pier, while having the best access to all the amenities and activities of our downtown core.
Stay Immersed in Nature in Campbell River
If you want to be nestled in nature by our waterways and lush forest ecosystems, you’ll want to head to the northern edges of Campbell River. The cottages at Thunderbird RV Park are right by the Campbell River estuary where seals and birdlife abound, while the sunset views over the mountains of Strathcona Provincial Park from your private hot tub make this spot extra special.
On the banks of the Campbell River, Haig Brown B&B, the former home of Canadian conservationist and author, Roderick Haig Brown, is sure to inspire you to spend more time outdoors. North of downtown, Dolphins Resort is a favourite for its rustic cabins tucked in the treeline, cozy atmosphere, and on-site restaurant that celebrates elevated local, coastal fare (and does a tasty brunch). Venturing even further north, you’ll find Brown’s Bay Resort with cabins, camping, and a floating restaurant open seasonally.
Stay for the Views in Campbell River
The newest offering in Campbell River, Naturally Pacific Resort, not only offers golf on-site, an incredible spa experience, pet-friendly rooms, and adventurous excursions, but some of the best ocean-to-alpine views. While set back from the oceanfront behind the downtown core, its locale on a hill means guests have a view over the city out to the ocean. Then, from the other side of the hotel, unobstructed views of the forest and the mountain peaks of Strathcona Provincial Park await.
