Search Motels in Gabriola Island from CA $99

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Gabriola Island. In the area, favorite places to visit include Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Motels often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here you’ll find some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. The Oceanside, a Coast Hotel is located 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from the heart of Gabriola Island. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Harbour Light Motel: Free WiFi, free parking, and 4 coffee shops are available during your stay. Central Gabriola Island is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) away. The Spot: Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 7 mi (11.3 km) from the heart of Gabriola Island. Departure Bay Motel: Central Gabriola Island is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Buccaneer Inn: 7 mi (11.3 km) from the heart of Gabriola Island. Enjoy the in-room kitchen, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Pipers Lagoon Park, Departure Bay Beach, and Long Lake. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Brechin Lanes, and Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Company. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Duke Point Ferry Terminal, and Nanaimo Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Gabriola Island to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 39°F. The rainiest months in Gabriola Island are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Gabriola Island to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.