Just a short drive away from Victoria’s
Inner Harbour, Brentwood Bay
Resort features a luxurious oceanfront experience that is one of a kind. Opened in 2004, this
five-star boutique-like hotel has received the AAA Four Diamond Award three years in a row, along with being
recognized as an Insiders’ Select Hotel, an award that is given to only the top one per cent out of 80,000
hotels worldwide by Expedia. “We are honoured by these accolades,” says Dan Behune, managing director at
Brentwood Bay Resort. “At Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa, we are
committed to providing a truly memorable guest experience. These awards acknowledge the hard work and
dedication of our great team.” And that is exactly what you get — a relaxed, intimate getaway where
everything is taken care of. Located minutes away from downtown Victoria’s museums, galleries, heritage
attractions and restaurants, this four-season destination is in the heart of one of the fastest-growing wine
regions in Western Canada.
With a full-service spa on-site,
along with an oceanfront SeaGrille restaurant serving up local wine, seafood and produce, this resort caters
to the finer things in life. The breakfasts at the SeaGrille are a great way to get your day started, with
amazing morning views and brisk winds that travel for miles along the Pacific. For lunch, a stop at the Sushi
and Sake Bar, where highly trained Japanese sushi chefs put together remarkable locally caught dishes, will
truly bring a cultural West Coast experience to your getaway.
The resort is also a great
location for corporate events and weddings. With five-star amenities and services available — including 33
guest rooms with king beds, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, and a year-round outdoor heated pool and hot tub —
the resort would make for a spectacular venue to be talked about and remembered for years to come. “The
location couldn’t be better,” said Behune. “It is the gateway to adventure on the Saanich Peninsula and the
Gulf Islands with some of the world’s best boating and kayaking right at your doorstep… This unique
west-facing oceanfront location has some of the most spectacular sunsets on Vancouver
Island.”
After visiting the resort, I
noticed some unique real estate opportunities available. Spectacular “ocean villas” that have direct access
to the marina and to all of the amenities the resort offers were for sale. “This is an unprecedented
waterfront real estate investment opportunity,” says Behune. And as he told the Times Colonist in 2010, “Now we want to increase the economy
of scale in the community and get more people living around here and make the place a world-class residential
destination.”
With units priced at just over
$1 million and only a handful remaining, investing in your own piece of this seaside sanctuary would be a
great addition to your investment portfolio and for your enjoyment as well. “The floor-to-ceiling windows
present an astonishing ocean vista the instant one enters the space,” says Ron Lea, the project’s lead
architect. They have virtual tours available at oceanvillas.ca, along with all of the details and contact
information.
As a top tourism destination in
B.C., the resort is consistently recognized not only for its luxurious accommodations and unique experiences,
but also for its environmentally focused leadership. “Tourism Victoria is proud to recognize Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa
for their devotion to preserve the environment,” says Robert Gialloreto, president and CEO of
Tourism Victoria. “They have gone above and beyond in their
efforts to protect, revitalize and care for Brentwood Bay, the Saanich Inlet and the entire community. This
award recognizes efforts to preserve the environment for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.” And
with the OceanVillas project receiving the LEED Gold accolade, with green building in mind and sustainable
practices in place, The Brentwood Bay
Resort truly has the environment as a primary consideration when developing.
“We are honoured to receive this
award,” says Behune, “At Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa, we have considered environmental initiatives a keystone
to our efforts from Day 1. We strive to minimize our impact and to preserve the natural beauty of our
surroundings.” He continues, “We have pursued a commitment to teach our team to operate every day adhering to
a triple bottom-line philosophy, ensuring environmental, social and economic sustainability. This type of
recognition continually reminds us that our efforts are worthwhile.” As a member of the Canada Green Building
Council some of the green initiatives at the resort include the extensive use of recycled building materials,
FSC-certified wood materials to conserve natural resources and working with local initiatives to enhance the
coastal habitat.
All in all, my experience at
Brentwood Bay Resort was one that was relaxed and enjoyable. I would recommend visiting the resort to anyone
looking to be catered to and for a flawless getaway to enjoy. The staff is friendly, professional and go out
of their way to ensure that your time there is memorable. Word-of-mouth has truly allowed this resort to
become the success that it is.
You can check out their
website at brentwoodbayresort.com. Summers are beautiful at the resort so make sure to use the reservation
system on the website for quick and convenient booking. Check out their reviews on TripAdvisor and make sure to write them an amazing review once
you have had the Brentwood Bay
Resort experience. •
Photo Courtesy: Brentwood Bay
