Treat yourself to a weekend at this luxurious ocean-front spa resort located an hour north of Nanaimo, BC, Canada.

Known for its beachfront location and unique treatments, the Kingfisher Spa Resort attracts visitors from near and far looking for a tranquil seaside getaway.

Located an hour’s drive north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, BC, and just five minutes outside Courtenay/Comox, this majestic resort overlooks Gartley Bay and is surrounded on either side by old-growth forest.

Kingfisher Spa Rooms

The Kingfisher Resort offers two main types of rooms: ocean view rooms, which are located in the main resort building, and beach-front suites, which are literally steps away from the water. Every room offers a spectacular view of the ocean so there’s no bad choice.

Kingfisher Spa Grounds

Under the careful direction of a team of gardeners, the grounds are lush with vegetation and colourful blossoms in the summer months. A beautifully adorned gazebo graces the centre of the grassy lawn, providing shelter for cuddling couples and a natural setting for the snap happy. Guests can routinely be seen relaxing on the grounds in their bathrobes.

Kingfisher Amenities

A heated outdoor pool is available to spa guests year-round, along with a modern indoor fitness centre and yoga classes.

There is no need to leave the spa grounds for meals. The Kingfisher Spa Restaurant offers an oceanside dining room and outdoor patio serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a popular Sunday brunch buffet. Reservations are highly recommended.

Spa Treatments

It’s inevitably difficult to choose from the menu of spa treatments given most take place in picturesque rooms overlooking the ocean. But if you have to pick only one spa treatment, go for the Kingfisher’s unique Pacific Mist Hydropath. A one-hour adventure through a series of specially designed pools, showers, saunas, springs and even a mud bath, the Pacific Mist Hydropath offers spa-goers a unique twist on a the soothing and invigorating effects of water. Eight different water experiences – from the waterfall massage to the steam cave to the river walk – are designed to massage, soothe, cleanse and invigorate the body in an environment reminiscent of an underground cave. The hour-long session is fully guided and is followed by a cool down in the oceanview lounge. It’s an experience not to be missed.

Spa Packages

The Kingfisher offers a variety of seasonal packages which typically include one to four nights’ stay, several meals and a spa credit. Get the biggest bang for your luxury travel buck by booking a package deal and then adding on spa treatments as desired.

For more info, check out the Kingfisher Spa Resort online.