Boathouse Spa

Boathouse Spa is by far my favourite spa on Vancouver Island! It’s located right on the ocean in the BEST hotel ever, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Boathouse offers exclusive evening Pool Passes for guests between 5:00-10:00 pm every so often. They go quick so follow on Facebook/Instagram for the best availability. The staff make you feel so special right from the moment you walk through the door. You’re greeted with a friendly, warm smile and graciously shown the locker room where they’ll supply luxurious robes, sandals and fluffy towels. They have a licensed bar on site and offer takeaway food from the “Snug Pub” (hotel restaurant). There are 2 hot tubs, 1 extra large (warm) pool, lots of nice loungers, fire pits, sun umbrellas and an indoor sauna. It really is a paradise! You just kind of melt away listening to the ocean waves crash and the birds chirping. They also have a full spa menu - book in early to reserve a good spot. Free hotel underground parking too! Do yourself a favour and check this place out! It’s worth it every penny!

We were celebrating my Mom's birthday with a day at the spa.

We booked the Ocean Mist facials. All three of us walked out of our treatments feeling like we spent an hour in heaven.

We then went to the hot pools to relax further and admire the panoramic view.

The staff were nothing short of incredible and the experience was what dreams are made of.

Awesome spa and incredible team.

Jordan was excellent at giving a Seaside Renewal Facial. So professional, kind, and took the time to explain what she was using on my face, making sure I was comfortable.

My daughter recently booked us an overnight stay, massage, facials, and a lovely birthday dinner for me at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. From the moment we arrived the service was fantastic. In particular, our spa treatments were a real treat. Carmen gave a wonderful full body massage followed by a rejuvenating facial. I had recently had wrist surgery and she carefully accommodated the tricky positioning of elevating my arm, so I could relax and enjoy the treatment. We will certainly return to this beautiful hotel.

I was taking videos of myself at the pool then some Karens told the staff they don’t want to be in my pictures. The staff nicely took me to the seaside to take picture of me so no one else was in the picture. I appreciate that the staff try to make both sides happy. However, it’s a crowded spa and it’s not against policy that I was taking pics of the pool. Next time, people should have the basic freedom to take pictures of themselves. If bitter Karens afraid they appear in others photos, it’s their problem. It does not feel good as a single colored woman being targeted by a group of white women. Overall it was a great experience. Beautiful seaside, met a newly engaged couple, and the massage was professional. Love it!