What’s better than a vacation— a “spacation!”
You don’t need to go far to leave your stress behind you. As a tourist destination, Vancouver Island has an abundance of luxury hotels, many of which house award-winning spas.
Whether you need a day away to be pampered, or you’re looking to take the ultimate weekend with a loved one or a group of friends, here is a selection of hotel spas on Vancouver Island for you to enjoy this summer.
1. Oak Bay Beach Hotel & Spa
The Oak Bay Beach Hotel & Spa in Victoria is an elegant retreat where luxury meets coastal charm. Their renowned oceanfront spa offers a range of indulgent face and body treatments, all designed to pamper and rejuvenate. After your treatment, unwind in the hotel’s seaside mineral pools, jacuzzis and eucalyptus-infused sauna, where panoramic views of the Salish Sea provide a serene backdrop for relaxation.
2. Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Located in the core of downtown Victoria, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa has been rated Victoria’s top boutique hotel. Tucked away beside their elegant lobby is their luxurious spa, which offers an integrated holistic approach to health. Using all-natural products, their curated selection of face and body treatments along with their relaxation lounge ensure you will be leaving there rested and rejuvenated.
3. Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa
Overlooking the beautiful Saanich Inlet, the Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa offers a tranquil space to rest and relax, just 30 minutes outside of Victoria. Experience ultimate pampering with your personalized body and/or face treatment and allow yourself to be guided to relaxation. Spa and hotel guests are free to enjoy the heated pools, jacuzzi and serene garden.
4. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
This rustic meets luxurious spa resort is located right on the beach mid-island in Parksville. The Grotto spa has recently undergone renovation and now offers cedar barrel saunas in addition to the mineral pool, whirlpool and cascading waterfalls. Enhance your relaxation with one of their body and facial treatments. Make sure you leave time to dine in your robe and slippers while overlooking the surrounding forest at the Treetop Tapas & Grill on site.
5. The Wickaninnish Inn & Ancient Cedars Spa
Located between the ancient rainforest and the sea, The Wickaninnish Inn & Ancient Cedars Spa is located in Vancouver Island’s west coast gem of Tofino. The serene treatment areas offer tranquil views of both the forest and the ocean while you receive customized treatments to restore a healthy mind, body and spirit. Before or after your treatment, participate in a yoga class, visit the steam cave or relax on the oceanfront patio.
6. Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
Nestled along the shores of Comox Harbour in Courtenay, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa takes inspiration from nature to offer guests an experience they will not soon forget. Their unique standout feature is the hour-long Pacific Mist Hydropath, a water therapy journey to relax the body and mind. Add other feature spa treatments such as a facial or pedicure to enhance your pampering even more. All hotel and spa guests are welcome to enjoy the outdoor heated pool, hot tub, infrared sauna and steam cave.
7. Poets Cove Resort & Spa
Just a short boat ride from Victoria, Poets Cove Resort & Spa is a premier luxury boutique hotel located on Pender Island. Enjoy the Arts & Crafts style architecture of the resort, fine dining and picturesque walking trails before heading to the Healing Spa. Pick out one of the incredible treatments for your face and body, then venture into the Eucalyptus Steam Cave and hot tub to reawaken your senses.
8. Hastings House Country House Hotel & Spa
Enjoy the enchanting charm and casual elegance of the Hastings House Country House Hotel & Spa, located on Salt Spring Island—just a short boat ride away from Vancouver Island. Natural beauty abounds at this serene country hotel to provide you with a tranquil experience. Visit the spa in the cedar-clad barn nestled in the gardens to continue your relaxation with a variety of customized massage, body and facial treatment options.
