You might want to check out Victoria, BC, Canada. There is a nice Marriott on the Harbor there. Victoria has a lot to do and see. There's a bunch of natural history to see, as well as, native american and Canada history too. Butchart Gardens is worth seeing, as well as, whale watching tours, high tea at the Empress hotel, Royal BC Museum, walk the harbor, etc. Plus, you can even do a little hiking too (if everyone wants to of course. )

If I remember correctly, I don't think the Marriott had a great pool. It was indoor I do believe and pretty basic. But I do believe more times than not, I was upgraded to a nice, big suite rooms. ^ But it has been a few years since I was last there.