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Ocean Crest Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern bathroom with a built-in sink, a mirror, and a shower area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a kitchenette.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3292 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K2C6
  • Place, Qualicum Beach Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coombs Old Country Market
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Parksville Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, chairs, and two lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a mirror.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Business Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Qualicum Beach

When you stay at Ocean Crest Motel in Qualicum Beach, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre and Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. .This motel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Parksville Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Qualicum Beach Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Qualicum Beach Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Coombs Old Country Market - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Parksville Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 17 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 19 min drive - 16.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creekmore's Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café 356 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Qualicum Beach Café at the Qualicum Beach Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Courtyard Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Ocean Crest Motel Qualicum Beach
Ocean Crest Qualicum Beach
Ocean Crest Motel Motel
Ocean Crest Motel Qualicum Beach
Ocean Crest Motel Motel Qualicum Beach

Ocean Crest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 657 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean economical place to stay. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and very clean, owner very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly and lots of help
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently updated, so very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room for our one night stay along the way with our travels. Close to Deez restaurant (excellent food) and close to the beach (for a nice evening walk).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. They’re working on the outer area and you can tell that the inside has been redone. Would definitely recommend it. Great place to stay for not a lot of dollars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Very Comfortable! Lovely location and fantastic room, fully appointed, very clean! Incredibly comfortable beds! Wonderful staff !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and peaceful. 2 minute walk to the ocean. Helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying here, cozy rooms with I swear the comfiest pillows I’ve ever laid my head on. Staff is very friendly! Loved the walk to the waterfront and great spots to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property provides great value for the price. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I have stayed there on several occasions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room Friendly staff Nice bed, nice little kitchenette. Right across road from beach
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great / and easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ralf

Was ok for one night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable. Really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely the beds very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and good value for money. Good location too, 5 mins to the beachfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was easy and the attendant ver personable. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place…would stay there again…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, clean rooms. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, would book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and clean, quiet room right across from the ocean. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025