Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa: Soothing Sanctuary

Expect a warm welcome at Vancouver Island’s newest haven, the Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa. With a colour palette inspired by the natural shoreline and an array of special amenities, it’s a comforting refuge.

Opened May 1, the 55-room waterfront boutique hotel overlooks Haro Strait, Mount Baker and the Gulf Islands, fronted by an acre of landscaped park. Choose from six types of guestrooms including 6 one-bedroom suites with full kitchens, corner Artist’s rendering of Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa (Lynn
Gordon-Findlay with de Hoog & Kierulf architects)balconies and panoramic ocean views. The hotel is also equipped with guest laundry facilities; 1,388 sq-ft of flexible meeting space; a full-service spa, salon and fitness centre; a café and deli, and West Coast-inspired restaurant and lounge with seaside dining terrace.

Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Victoria and minutes from the Victoria International Airport, this unique property anchors the quaint coastal community of Sidney-by-the-Sea.  Nicknamed “Booktown” for its proliferation of independent bookstores and literary outlets, Sidney offers a wide range of shopping, marine adventures, eco-tours and visitor services, and the world-famous Butchart Gardens are minutes away.

Spa-goers can relax at the Haven Spa,
which utilizes the fragrant, healing
benefits of local plants, herbs and
wildflowers at peak freshness.“Sustainable tourism is a hot topic these days, and we’re living it!” says General Manager Markus Griesser. “We’re committed to making eco-friendly decisions that will minimize our ecological footprint. We’ve also incorporated lifestyle trends into our overall guest experience.”

Mornings begin with guided meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, stretching and breathing exercises. The bike valet service honours those who arrive on two wheels instead of four, and outdoor enthusiasts can consult the Marine Concierge or take one of the Pier’s interpretive beach walks. Spa-goers can relax at the Haven Spa, which utilizes the fragrant, healing benefits of local plants, herbs and wildflowers at peak freshness.

Forgot to bring a book? The hotel’s “book butler” arrives with a title of your choice, along with a bookmark and assortment of teas.

No wonder this contemporary oasis promises “Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend.”