Living in Vancouver provides almost endless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors.
While some of us love going out to nature, hiking, camping, and generally “roughing it”, some of us crave a slightly more refined experience of our beautiful province. Maybe even one that doesn’t involve tents, or roughing it at all.
Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel nestled on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, complete with breathtaking ocean views of the picturesque Salish Sea.
Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Oak Bay Beach Hotel being recognized as the #7 hotel in Western Canada and the top hotel from this list on Vancouver Island. More than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting.
Here you can experience unparalleled luxury and refinement in a serene environment that celebrates the hotel’s gorgeous natural setting, which fortunately for us, is located just a short trip from Vancouver.
Hop on the ferry from Tsawassen to Swartz Bay (or fly by Harbour Air), and in just a few hours you’ll find yourself surrounded by sprawling scenery, including open ocean as far as the eyes can see. There’s no better place to take in the landscape than from one of the luxury hotel’s most adored amenities; its heated seaside mineral pools.
Open daily, the hotel’s three heated outdoor pools are the perfect way to relax and unwind no matter what the temperature is outside. In addition to the views, amenities at the pool include water and towel service, assigned lounge chairs, and use of the eucalyptus-infused sauna. The pools, of course, are just one of the many ways you can relax at Oak Bay.
As Victoria’s only oceanfront spa, the hotel’s award-winning Boathouse Spa is perfect for unwinding. Ranked #6 among the Top 50 Spas in Canada, the spa offers a full menu of experiences including facials, massages, body treatments, with the option to add on access to the Boathouse Kitchen & Bar and pools for an additional fee.
That said, guests should be sure to check out Oak Bay’s FARO Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room, which specializes in handcrafted wood stone-fired pizza, fresh salads, and local wines and cocktails. The hotel is also home to The Snug Pub; an iconic Victoria institution dating back to 1954, and The Dining Room restaurant; a locally inspired fine dining experience set in an intimate twenty-two seat restaurant that’s as warm, inviting, and luxurious as the hotel itself.
Guests of Oak Bay know the hotel is synonymous with style, comfort, and personalized service, that’s because the hotel aims to go the extra mile for its guests. This includes everything from 24-hour in-room dining to complimentary parking, nightly turndown service, and the hotel’s on-staff Les Clefs D’Or Concierge Services, which offers guests unparalleled quality of service during their stay ensuring you make the most of their time at the hotel and exploring the hidden gems of Vancouver Island. It’s not just you who will be pampered, pets are welcome at Oak Bay and will be greeted by the hotel’s newest team member; their canine ambassador, Ella.
Whether you’re booking a romantic weekend away, on a family vacation, or looking for a place to host a wedding or special event, Oak Bay Hotel is the perfect spot to enjoy some true wellness and relaxation close to home – particularly in the fall.
Visit the Oak Bay Beach Hotel this season and take advantage of rates starting from just $249 a night. Book from October 3, for select stays from October to December, 2023 no promo code necessary.
To book your room today, visit oakbaybeachhotel.com.
