Hot take: Valentine’s Day isn’t actually romantic, but the summer months, that’s another story. Warm weather, lazy days, jumping in the ocean, dining al fresco…St. Valentine doesn’t stand a chance!
Yes, you can still exchange cards and boxes of chocolate on February 14, but there’s no better time for a romantic getaway than right now. Fortunately, sweeping someone you love off their feet is easier than ever, especially if you live in B.C.
Located just 3.5 hours from Vancouver, Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a 100-room boutique hotel with all of the amenities of a resort in one incredibly romantic locale. Named the #1 Top Hotel in Canada in Condé Nast Traveler's 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards, Oak Bay offers guests a genuinely otherworldly experience, consisting of three restaurants, an award-winning full-service spa, heated seaside mineral pools, luxurious guest rooms, and beach access.
So pack your bags and get ready to fall in love all over again – here’s what you can look forward to most this summer at Oak Bay Beach Hotel.
One of the top spas in Canada
As Victoria’s only oceanfront spa, the Boathouse Spa is the ideal place to give yourself permission to slow down, unwind, and truly relax. Ranked #6 among the Top 50 Spas in Canada, the spa offers a full menu of experiences including facials, massages, body treatments, and RMT. Designed with purpose and inspired by the hotel’s natural surroundings, the Boathouse is where opulence and nature converge in an experience that’s tranquil, tasteful, and unbelievably romantic. There are plenty of ways to unwind outside the spa as well, including the hotel’s outdoor mineral pools, situated at the literal edge of the Salish Sea.
Dining out (without going out)
With only twenty-two seats, Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s on-site fine dining restaurant The Dining Room is the definition of an intimate date night. It’s warm, inviting, casual but elegant, celebrating the best of the Pacific Northwest through both its stunning ocean views and fresh, local take on fine dining. Standout dishes include handmade potato gnocchi with black truffle and wild mushroom pesto, hazelnut, and pecorino as well as their pan-roasted halibut, served alongside a crab and prawn arancini and saffron Chardonnay cream.
The adventure
Brimming with beauty both inside and out, you may just be tempted enough to leave the premises for a short while during your stay, if nothing else than to enjoy Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s exquisite natural surroundings. There’s plenty to experience in the area, including hiking, kayak tours, whale watching, and more – all you need to have a truly unforgettable experience in just one quick weekend away.
The rooms
That said, you might not want to go outdoors at all… The perfect combination of classic Manor House-inspired architecture and modern in-suite amenities, each room at Oak Bay Beach Hotel features thoughtfully designed décor and furnishings, including cozy fireplaces, air-conditioning, and floor-to-ceiling windows complete with ocean views.
With special rates for B.C. residents, there’s no reason to wait until February to get romantic. Learn more about what you can look forward to at Oak Bay Beach Hotel by visiting oakbaybeachhotel.com
