Best Bnb on Gabriola ?

1. Silva Bay View may be the Best BnB on Gabriola

• Situated on a quiet hill above Silva Bay, it offers incredible water views and sunrises directly from the suite.

• Walking distance to:

Marina & float plane dock

Shops and cafes (seasonal)

• Launch points for kayaking, sailing, and diving the Flat Top Islands

Many BnBs on Gabriola are forest-locked or inland—Silva Bay View offers something rare: a sea view with privacy.

Best BnB on Gabriola

2. Private, High-End Guest Suite

• 20×12 ft dedicated guest suite with:

King-sized bed with premium bedding

Full private bathroom (not shared)

Private coded entrance (independent from host’s living area)

• Mini-fridge, Nespresso machine, kettle, USB ports, Smart TV

Guests compare the feel to a boutique hotel, not a spare-room BnB.

3. Stunning Natural Setting

• Set in a heritage fruit orchard with apple, pear, and plum trees

• Outdoor seating with deck views of the bay

• Quiet, restful, and totally separate from any road noise or crowds

View of our Gabriola Bed and Breakfast,
Best BnB on Gabriola
You stay in the room on right

4. Consistently Perfect Reviews makes us the Best BnB on Gabriola

10/10 rating on Booking.com

• Guest feedback highlights:

• “Better than photos”

• “Immaculately clean”

• “Thoughtfully curated details”

• “Best sleep we’ve had in months”

• Many repeat guests and extended stays

5. Professional, Thoughtful Hosts

• Dave and Melanie (owners) are locals who offer:

• Personalized recommendations for hiking, dining, art studios

• On-request relaxation massage

• Full privacy unless assistance is asked for

It’s a rare blend of hands-off luxury with friendly island hospitality.

6. Ideal for Any Kind of Traveler

• Couples looking for a romantic escape

• Kayakers, cyclists, hikers, divers

• Writers and artists needing creative solitude

• City-dwellers needing silence and stars

Gabriola Island Accommodations, A king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast
A king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast

Silva Bay View B n B

At Silva Bay View B n B it’s not only about the amazing view. But wow! Looking out at the ocean brings a special feeling of peace. The postcard view is filled with birds, boats, islands and the constant changing tides. Contact us today to book your travel.

Inside, Silva Bay View B n B is warm and inviting. Thoughtfully decorated, the room reflects the charm and tranquility of island life. Included amenities are quality linens, fridge, breakfast, coffee maker/ hot water for tea, towels, hair dyer, fold out couch, WiFi and a Smart TV.  Parking is available for 2 cars and dry bicycle storage if required. The suite is accessed via an exterior staircase with coded lock and is not wheelchair accessible.

Located at Silva Bay we are a 5 minute walk from the marinas and the Gulf Island Sea Plane Terminal. Kayaking the Flat Top Islands and ocean side walks at Drumbeg Provincial Park are minutes away.

Perched above the tranquil waters of Silva Bay on Gabriola Island, Silva Bay View BnB offers a peaceful escape with one of the most breathtaking views on the Gulf Islands. This cozy bed and breakfast is a hidden gem, perfectly positioned to showcase the sweeping beauty of the bay, where sailboats drift across the water and sunsets light up the sky in a stunning array of colours.

Guests can enjoy their morning coffee while watching the sun rise over the marina, or relax in the evening as the light fades behind nearby islets. The peaceful surroundings are ideal for nature lovers, with opportunities for kayaking, hiking, beach combing, and watching eagles soar overhead.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet weekend away or a base to explore Gabriola Island’s artistic and natural wonders, Silva Bay View B&B offers a memorable stay—where stunning views and genuine island hospitality meet in perfect harmony.

Silva Bay View BnB Availability

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Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Availability

Silva Bay View BnB keeps an Availability Calendar on several pages our website. Its titled Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Availability and shows what days are available. All the cost and reserving information is also listed on our home page. And all our amenities are listed there as well. Of course this calendar is also include on our Reserving and Cost page.

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Gabriola B and B and Silva Bay from the air, BnB at Silva Bay, Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Availability Calendar
Silva Bay View BnB is at the bottom centre left of this image hidden in the trees but looking out at the Ocean.

The older, well established BnB’s and short term rentals are generally all booked up by the time June comes. Our Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Availability calendar will help you plan you Gabriola Island BnB holiday. Silva Bay View BnB is only one year old and receiving regular 5 star reviews on site such as Booking.com and Airbnb. It is always cheaper to book direct with Silva Bay View BnB by going to our contact page.

Where is Silva Bay View BnB?

Silva Bay View BnB is situated a 5 minute walk from the Gulf Island Sea Plane terminalat Silva Bay Marina.  Silva Bay View BnB is ideally situated for travellers to Gabriola  from Vancouver International Airport(YVR) who are using the float plane to arrive.  By car it’s a 15 minute drive on North Road from the Nanaimo – Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal.

Gulf Island BnB

Silva Bay View is a boutique Gulf Island BnB.  Located at 3117 North Road on Gabriola Island. Nestled in a heritage orchard of apple, plum and pear trees the B and B room looks out at Silva Bay on the Salish Sea. Enjoy your charming, spacious room with a king size bed, fold out sofa and private 4 pc bath.

Accessed by your own private walkway and entrance, you create the experience you want.  Other included amenities are quality linens, fridge, breakfast, coffee maker/ hot water for tea, WiFi and a Smart TV.  Parking is available for 2 cars and dry bicycle storage if required. The suite is accessed via an exterior staircase and is not wheelchair accessible.

Reserve Gabriola Bed and Breakfast, Gulf Island BnB
Path to to the room.

Located at Silva Bay we are a 5 minute walk from the marinas and the Gulf Island Sea Plane Terminal. Kayaking the Flat Top Islands and ocean side walks at Drumbeg Provincial Park are minutes away.

Relaxation massage is available onsite from Melanie Teichroeb and Gabriola Massage. (By reservation only.) Melanie has conversational ASL and can welcome Deaf and HOH guests.

Gabriola Massage cottage at Bed and Breakfast gabriola Island
The Gabriola Massage Cottage. Steps away from your room!

A Gulf Island BnB with a difference

Customer choose Silva Bay View BnB because of the quality, clean boutique feel. Privacy and quiet is also part of the experience.

Features at Silva Bay View BnB (Gabriola Bed and Breakfast)

  • fantastic view of Silva Bay (Sunrises and Sunsets)
  • king size bed and fold out couch in spacious 20 x 12 foot room
  • continental breakfast, Nespresso coffee, tea
  • mini fridge
  • private entrance
  • your own private 4 pc bath
  • parking for 2 vehicles
  • dry bicycle storage
  • relaxation massage practitioner on site (book ahead)
  • wifi
  • smart TV
  • USB outlets for charging phones etc.
  • hairdryer
  • 5 minute walk to marinas and Silva Bay Float Plane terminal
  • 5 minute drive to Drumbeg Provincial Park and walking trails
  • 5 minute drive to corner store with beer, wine and fishing charters
  • great winter storm watching from your bed
  • Nearby kayak rentals

Gabriola Hotel Accommodation

Silva Bay View BnB offers the best in Gabriola Hotel accommodation. Created with the same attention to detail you would find at a quality city hotel. Think the Hyatt on the Bay! Silva Bay that is. You won’t find a view like this in the forrest or on the streets of the city. Recently a rare coastal snow fall and a stunning sunrise created a beautiful winter morning. We captured the vibe in the following images.

Contact Silva Bay View today to make your holiday plans

A recent Google Search of Gabriola Hotel Accommodation found that there are technically no hotels on Gabriola Island. Because of restrictive zoning enforced by our local Islands Trust your main choice for accommodation is a Gabriola Bed and Breakfast. Silva Bay View BnB was created to fill that gap in options and give Island visitors a worry free, private and scenic stay.

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Features at Silva Bay View BnB (Gabriola Bed and Breakfast)

  • fantastic view of Silva Bay (Sunrises and Sunsets)
  • king size bed and fold out couch in spacious 20 x 12 foot room
  • continental breakfast, Nespresso coffee, tea
  • mini fridge
  • private entrance
  • your own private 4 pc bath
  • parking for 2 vehicles
  • dry bicycle storage
  • relaxation massage practitioner on site (book ahead)
  • wifi
  • smart TV
  • USB outlets for charging phones etc.
  • hairdryer
  • 5 minute walk to marinas and Silva Bay Float Plane terminal
  • 5 minute drive to Drumbeg Provincial Park and walking trails
  • 5 minute drive to corner store with beer, wine and fishing charters
  • great winter storm watching from your bed
  • Nearby kayak rentals

Best New Business On Gabriola Nomination

We are so excited after launching Silva Bay View on July 5th of 2024 to be nominated as the Best New Business On Gabriola. Our boutique BnB has been really well received.

Was it because of all the amenities? Or maybe the fantastic view from the king size bed.

Contact us today to make your reservation. Book now I’m sure we’ll be filling up fast.

Best New Business On Gabriola
Silva Bay View BnB
All the new businesses are worthy of this award but Silva Bay View BnB is the only Bed and Breakfast, or accommodation with this honour.
Best New Business On Gabriola
Silva Bay View BnB
Here we are on Google Maps with 5 Star rating ! Note: This a an off season price through Booking.com

All the new businesses are worthy of this award but Silva Bay View BnB is the only Bed and Breakfast, or accommodation with this honour.

What Makes Silva Bay View a best New Business on Gabriola

High quality, high thread count white linens and towels. Smart TV with free wifi and USB charging. Stellar view of Silva Bay from Bed with a Nepresso Vertuo Coffee machine. Private 4 pc bath and private coded entrance. Did I mention the lovely fir wood floors in a large 20 x 12 foot main room, black out drapes, spare fold out couch…

Gabriola Island Accommodation can be hard to find in the high season

Gabriola is an Island of 4,500 residents that can swell to 8,000 in the summer. Don’t be disappointed when looking for Gabriola Island accommodation by waiting too long to book. Silva Bay View will take a deposit to reserve your dates. Even when they are months away. To confirm you reservation we require full payment in advance. 

If booking through an online site such as Airbnb or Booking.com is your preference you can do that also. We try to keep our website price about the same before you pay the Airbnb commission.

BnB on Gabriola Island

A beautiful ocean view BnB on Gabriola Island looking out over Silva Bay. If you prefer a private, clean bed & breakfast, on Gabriola Island, book now as we fill up fast starting in February each year. Spectacular views and sunrises await you! Enjoy the sights & sounds of the west coast from the comfort of your room. Listen to the wind in the trees and watch otters, seals, and bald eagles while you enjoy a morning coffee.

But wait, If you are lucky you might even see a pod of Killer Whales cruising through the bay. Yes we’re located in a private setting near Silva Bay, Silva Bay View is the perfect Gabriola island accommodation. Tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you need for a worry free getaway.

Drumbeg Provincial Park, BnB on Gabriola Island
Drumbeg Park is short drive away

How to Book our BnB on Gabriola?

Visit our contact page or email us at: info@gabriolabnb.com or Phone: 250-802-2145

High Season Cost is $200/night. There is a $50 cleaning fee.

Low Season(November – April) Cost $125 + $35 Cleaning fee

Children under 12 free. 3 person Max. $50 for extra adult)

Check in is 4pm and Check out is 11am.

Full Payment required to confirm reservation.

  • We accept payment via e-transfer and Mastercard/Visa. Cash is possible.
  • E-transfer is to our info@gabrioabnb.com email, Credit Card by PayPal invoice

You can also reserve through these travel websites

How to get to Gabriola Island from Nanaimo

There are over 20 sailing times a day from Nanaimo Harbour to Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island. See the schedule here. The route is first-come first-served and takes 20 minutes to get across. The last ferry leaves Gabriola Island at 10:30pm.

Gabriola History

Known as Petroglyph Island, a nickname acquired because of its wealth of ancient native stone carvings, Gabriola Island is one of the enchanting Gulf Islands of British Columbia.

The island’s name is derived from Punta de Gaviota (Cape Seagull), the name given by the Spanish to the southeastern part of the island in 1791. This name was later corrupted to Gaviola and later to Gabriola. Other island names dating back to Spanish exploration of the Strait of Georgia include Descanso Bay and Malaspina Galleries.

A pleasant rural setting of forested parks and quiet beaches, Gabriola’s residents enjoy a mild temperate climate, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Picturesque roads lead to sensational ocean views, and the sandstone shoreline can be walked almost indefinitely. The population is concentrated on the north and south ends of the island, with a friendly rivalry enjoyed between north and south islanders.

Gabriola BnB by The Sea

Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast is an outstanding Gabriola BnB by The Sea. Of course, we are top rated on the travel platforms. Yes, you can make your reservation today! Go to our contact page and tell us the dates you are interested in. To confirm your booking is as simple as making a payment by credit card or e-transfer. Because we all the right amenities you will have a perfect stay. As a result this is a perfect choice when visiting Gabriola Island.

What are you looking for in your Gabriola BnB by The Sea?

When you visit a faraway destination, that’s an island, shouldn’t your accommodation look out over the sea? Well at Silva Bay View BnB this is exactly what you get. A quiet, private room with no motel or other BNB neighbours nearby. Sit in bed with a freshly made coffee or tea and watch the constantly changing ocean scene out the large picture window. Silva Bay is a beautiful sheltered harbour on the Salish Sea with sailboats, marinas and wildlife. Eagles soar overhead, seals scoot around the bay and sea otters are often playing near shore. It’s common to look out and watch Ravens dancing on the SE winds or a Blue Heron fishing.

Yes, a continental breakfast is included with your stay. Granola, yogurt, pastry, fresh fruit, milk and quiche tarts. On request we can supply almond milk. For the coffee we provide 10% cream milk. and have a Nepresso Vertuo Coffee maker.

Gabriola Island Accommodations

Gabriola Island Accommodations can be found at the links listed below. Silva Bay View BnB can be booked directly with the owners Dave and Melanie. We try to keep our pricing lower or a the same price as the popular Travel Reservation Websites.

Click on this link to go directly to our contact page and we’ll take care of your Gabriola Island Accommodations Needs

Gabriola Island Accommodations, A king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast
A king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast

Silva Bay View is a boutiqe Gabriola Bed and Breakfast  located at 3117 North Road on Gabriola Island. Nestled in a heritage orchard of apple, plum and pear trees the B and B room looks out at Silva Bay on the Salish Sea. Enjoy your charming, spacious room with a king size bed, fold out sofa and private 4 pc bath.

Directions to Silva Bay View BnB, Gabriola Accommodations
Google Maps directions

Visit our main page for more info

Where is this Gabriola Bed and Breakfast?

Located on the quiet, chill eastern side of Gabriola Island your holiday getaway awaits you. Gabriola Island Accommodation can be in short supply come tourist season so book ahead through our website contact page here: Contact Silva Bay View BnB

Silva Bay View is situated a 5 minute walk from the Gulf Island Sea Plane terminal at Silva Bay Marina.  Gabriola Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated for travellers to Gabriola  from Vancouver International Airport(YVR) who are using the float plane to arrive.  By car it’s a 15 minute drive on North Road from the Nanaimo – Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal.

Gabriola Island Accommodations

We are one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia (BC), Canada.  5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.    Only a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo.  The island has a land area of about 57.6 square kilometres (22.2 sq mi) and a resident population of 4,500.[1]

Yes we have great public beaches and forests, shopping centres, restaurants, a library, an elementary school and a museum! And Gabriola Island is known as the Isle of the Arts. Due to its high percentage of working artists, and its many cultural events. These events include annual festivals related to art, poetry, gardens, music, boating and fishing. The Gabriola Arts Council produces three large annual events: the Isle of the Arts Festival (April), Cultivate Arts Festival (Summer) and Thanksgiving Studio Tour (October).

Gabriola BnB for the Discerning Traveller

Silva Bay View is located on Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada. A high quality boutique Gabriola BnB created for the discerning traveller.

Nestled in a heritage orchard of apple, plum and pear trees the B and B room looks out at Silva Bay on the Salish Sea. Enjoy your charming, spacious room with a king size bed, fold out sofa and private 4 pc bath.

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Accessed by your own private walkway and entrance, you create the experience you want.  Other included amenities are quality linens, fridge, breakfast, Nepresso Vertuo coffee maker/hot water for tea, WiFi and a Smart TV.  Parking is available for 2 cars and dry bicycle storage if required. The suite is accessed via an exterior staircase and is not wheelchair accessible.

Located at Silva Bay we are a 5 minute walk from the marinas and the Gulf Island Sea Plane Terminal. Kayaking the Flat Top Islands and ocean side walks at Drumbeg Provincial Park are minutes away.

Relaxation massage is available onsite from Melanie Teichroeb and Gabriola Massage. (By reservation only.) Melanie has conversational ASL and can welcome Deaf and HOH guests.

Contact Silva Bay View BnB today to Reserve of for more information

What Makes Silva Bay View a quality Gabriola BnB?

High quality, high thread count white linens and towels, Smart TV with free wifi, USB charging, Stellar view of Silva Bay from Bed, Nepresso Vertuo Coffee machine, private 4 pc bath, private coded entrance, lovely fir wood floors in large 20 x 12 foot main room, black out drapes, spare fold out couch…

How To Reserve Silva Bay View BnB

Contact: info@gabriolabnb.com or Phone: 250-802-2145

High Season Cost is $200/night. There is a $50 cleaning fee.

Low Season(November – April) Cost $125 + $35 Cleaning fee

Children under 12 free. 3 person Max. $50 for extra adult)

Check in is 4pm and Check out is 11am.

Full Payment required to confirm reservation.

  • We accept payment via e-transfer and Mastercard/Visa. Cash is possible.
  • E-transfer is to our info@gabrioabnb.com email, Credit Card by PayPal invoice