Gabriola Island accommodation from AU$165

Although it's situated 12 kilometres outside of the city center, Nanaimo is definitely worth thinking about. It has 17 available hotels to pick from, Inn On Long Lake and Best Western Dorchester Hotel.

For more options, look at the Best Western Northgate Inn and the Ramada Nanaimo. They are 20 kilometres and 12 kilometres respectively from the main center. Wotif also recommends the Maple View Bed and Breakfast and the Days Inn Nanaimo. The first is 17 kilometres away from the center, while the other is 11 kilometres away.

The close by cities of Vesuvius and Ganges are certainly worth checking out. Vesuvius is 35 kilometres to the southeast of Gabriola Island, while Ganges is 40 kilometres to the southeast. Hotels and apartments in Vesuvius include the Beachfront at Vesuvius and Salt Spring Carriage House B&B. The Hastings House Country House Hotel and Seabreeze Inne are some of the better ones in Ganges.

Aussies are world renown for their passion for sport, so why not visit Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre? Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre can be found to the east of Gabriola Island. The Haven On The Hill and the Gage Residence at UBC are good options if you want to stay nearby.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome Airport is the most convenient gateway to Gabriola Island. Nearby hotels include the Travelodge Nanaimo and the Howard Johnson Hotel - Nanaimo Harbourside.