The Best Accommodation on Salt Spring Island for a Weekend Getaway

Escape into nature on the free-spirited and bohemian island of Salt Spring. Salt Spring Island is conveniently located between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, making it the ideal location to get away from the city for a weekend.

From luxury hotels to cozy B&Bs, we list the best accommodation on Salt Spring Island, each for for a unique reason. Are you looking for a forested nature escape, a place near the ocean, or a luxury retreat? We have got you covered!

View from our hillside suite at Hastings House

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Best Accommodation in Salt Spring Island

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8 Best B&Bs for experiencing the islander way of life

Best luxury hotel on Salt Spring Island

Hastings House Country Hotel

Our hillside Suite at Hasting House Country Hotel

Hastings House Country Hotel is a luxury hotel in a 1940s Sussex-style manor overlooking Ganges Harbour. The charming hotel is a part of the Relais & Chateaux brand, which has a collection of first-class landmark hotels and restaurants from around the world.

The attention to detail makes Hastings House special. The hotel has antiques that compliment the original style of the manor, works from local artists, wood fireplaces and pristine gardens. The spa is excellent and the fine dining restaurant serves farm-to-table cuisine, with most of its produce coming from their organic gardens. Hastings House is only a 12 minute walk from the main town of Ganges, making exploring easy!

Hastings House Country House Hotel grounds

There are 18 suites and rooms available in different areas throughout the grounds. You can choose suites on the hillside with harbour views, on the oceanfront or overlooking the gardens.

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Best budget hotel on Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Inn

The Salt Spring Inn is a lovely hotel built in the 1930s with one of the best restaurants in Salt Spring. The rooms are basic, but cozy and an excellent value. Deluxe rooms include a fireplace and a private bathroom. Salt Spring Inn is located in the heart of Ganges and only a 2-minute walk from the Saturday Market.

Must try: crispy cod burger for dinner. If you are there on a Sunday, don't miss their delectable brunch with a selection of eggs benedict including a delicious crab cake bennie, yum!

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Best for groups

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

If you're traveling as a large family or looking for a weekend escape with your friends, The Cottages on Salt Spring Island are a great choice since they have a lot of space. The modern cottages range from 1,000-1,600 sq.ft. and have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a living room and a lake-facing balcony. They are only a 4-minute drive away from Ganges.

The cottages are located right on Bullock Lake with free access to paddle boards and a communal BBQ area. If there are many of you, you can rent out multiple cottages. It's a lovely place to relax in a tranquil setting.

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Best B&Bs on Salt Spring Island to experience the islander way of life

To help with your accommodation decisions, we have rounded up some of the best B&Bs on Salt Spring Island, each for a unique reason.

1. Quirkiest B&B: Salty Pear

What makes this stay special: The Salty Pear is one of our favourite B&Bs with its artistic flair. It's the quintessential Salt Spring Island experience. Situated on 5 acres, it feels magical sitting out on the deck overlooking the fields and organic farms. Their camping casita is cozy and quirky and includes access to a barrel sauna. A bonus is that it's only a 10-minute walk into the main town of Ganges.

⭐ Rating: 4.94/5
Minimum stay: 2 night minimum
IG: @thesaltypear.ca

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2. Best value B&B: Westover Bed and Breakfast

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What makes this place special: Westover ticks off all the boxes for a Salt Springer experience at a great price. The quaint cabin is nestled in a cedar forest and features an outdoor clawfoot bathtub, fireplace and secluded porch. Just steps away you will find the no-flush toilet and sink in a cute solar-powered outbuilding. It's great value starting at $100 CAD per night and includes homemade organic breakfast. Ganges is only a 20 minute walk away.

⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
Minimum stay: 2 night minimum

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3. Best luxury B&B: The Sanctuary

What makes this stay special: Staying at The Sanctuary is an architecture lovers dream. The beautiful wooden house is integrated into its natural setting, making it feel like the house is a part of the nature around you.

The sanctuary in the trees has three bedrooms and can sleep up to six guests. Each room has stunning views of nature including the forest, ocean and surrounding islands. The Sanctuary is an idyllic place to relax. Unwind in the Japanese-style jacuzzi, cozy up with a book by the fireplace or take a look through the telescope on the large deck.

Although you are tucked away in nature, Ganges is only a 3 minute drive away.

⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
Minimum stay: 3 night minimum
IG: @sanctuarysaltspring

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4. Best B&B for a cozy forest retreat: Happinest

Photo credit: Heidi Buecking Photography

What makes this stay special: Happinest is a cozy cabin located on a hill in the forest. The private space features a wrap around deck, a big soaker tub, a fireplace and large windows with natural light. It's the perfect nature escape. If you like yoga, the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is a 20 minute walk away.

⭐ Rating: 4.7/5
Minimum stay: 2-3 night minimum required depending on time of year

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5. Best B&B for tiny house living: Tiny Mountain Home

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What makes this stay special: Tiny Mountain Home is a custom-built home up in the mountains. If you want to experience the tiny house movement this is a great place to try it out! The 96 sq.ft tiny home cleverly uses up the space with a loft used as the bedroom. Although small, there is a fully equipped kitchen to cook your own meals. The best way to soak in the fresh air? Try the outdoor shower! Note: the toilet is located in an outhouse 50 feet away on a lighted path.

Tiny Mountain Home is close to Mount Maxwell, known for its hiking. You can hike up Mount Maxwell or drive up with a 4x4 to see incredible panoramic views of the island and Vancouver Island.

⭐ Rating: 4.91/5
Minimum stay: 2 night minimum

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6. Most charming B&B: Quarrystone House B&B

What makes this stay special: Quarrystone House B&B has four bright and airy rooms on five country acres in the serene north end of the island. Enjoy sunset-facing ocean views and unwind on your private balcony or in the comfort of your jacuzzi tub.

⭐ Rating: 9.3/10
Minimum stay: 1 night minimum

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7. Most unique B&B: Japanese style Forest House

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What makes this stay special: Located in the relaxed southend of the island, this unique Japanese-style forest house sits on 6 acres, offering a tranquil nature escape. The thoughtfully designed space features an outdoor hot tub, a skylight above the bed for stargazing and round windows with forest views. The ocean is only a 15 minute walk away and the Salt Spring Island Cheese Farm a 4 minute drive.

⭐ Rating: 5/5
Minimum stay: 3 night minimum

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8. Best B&B with ocean access: The Seaview Cottage at The Hen and Hound Farm

What makes this place special: Imagine waking up in your cozy cottage and taking a woodsy path down to a private beach to find a secluded boathouse with stunning ocean views. The covered boathouse has seating and a fire table, making it usable when the weather is a bit chilly. It's a wonderful place to relax and watch for wildlife.

The Seaview Cottage has special touches to make you feel at home, like fresh farm eggs, a wood-fired stove, a covered wrap-around deck and a Nespresso machine. It has two bedrooms and can sleep up to four people, making it a great spot for families or couples.

⭐ Rating: 4.88/5
Minimum stay: 2 night minimum
IG: @thehenandhoundfarm