Reviews of The Sanctuary Retreat & Spa
281 Cudmore Road, V8K 2J7 Salt Spring Island, Canada
#3 of 3 hotels in Salt Spring Island
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 25 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.8
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Reviewed: August 1, 2024
Albert
Canada3 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Not much for hot pool, Lacking things like saunas, massage, etc. Had to go to Hastings House for special dinner
Great physical structure and view. Great for privacy.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Kelly
Canada1 review7.0“All in all the stay was nice. Very quiet and peaceful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room was a little cold. We were there in the month of May. There were heaters provided, but it took awhile to heat up the rooms. It would have been nice to have a comfortable place to sit other than the kitchen table.
The room was very clean, with a nice view. The area was very peaceful and quiet. Just a few minutes drive from Ganges.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Alex
Canada8 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some occasional noise from the people above us.
Beautiful view, quiet surroundings, clean and updated suite.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: March 20, 2023
Janie
Canada3 Reviews8.0“Amazing place if your going out everyday into town or explore the island.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It needed more, furniture. Maybe a couch. The long hallway needs more felt bare and cold. A tub would of been nice.
Peace and quiet and the amazing views
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: February 6, 2023
Nirmala
Canada18 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Beautiful location with stunning view”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It said was kitchenette but there no stove. Also no TV
location
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 10, 2023
Philippa
South Africa3 Reviews8.0“Relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful tranquil place in the forest. I would definitely return; the suite was spotlessly clean & well laid out with an amazing view from the large window in the bedroom.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: August 14, 2024
Pauline
Canada4 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nobody around to meet us. Had to call to find out where was our suite. No indication or name at the entrance when arriving by car.
The suite we had was clean and well furnished
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Nikki
Canada24 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Forest Suite better suited for a solo traveller - views cannot be beat and very concientious hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
Firstly, we were in the Forest Suite ... not the suite depicted in most of the photos. SO... my review is strictly on this option as I would think my review would be MUCH different had we opted for the TreeTop. I also have to say - we WOULD book here again but in the TreeTop Suite as I felt the owners were really amazing and the location is minutes from the town of Ganges. Forest Suite: The layout is a wee bit odd. Each room has a door on each end (to keep the heat in and noise from upstairs out). The sitting room really isn't something one would realistically use - it's in front of the bathroom door and has a funky smell (could be due to the pipe situation they were working to resolve). The long hallway had three other rooms attached but were not part of the suite however, there is a fantastic livingroom at the end that would have made this stay absolutely perfect had it been set up for use. So essentially, when in the suite... we sat on the bed which was comfy except not the pillows ... they have to swap these out for sure.... they were 'crunchy' for lack of a better word. If you were one person, this would be amazing.... it isn't for a family at all and it certainly isn't a romantic forest getaway. The family lives upstairs and they were very very conscientious about noise but it still felt like I was bunking in my sister-in-laws spare room. So, for us - the stay was lovely however not a sanctuary or a spa, maybe I needed to lower my expectations but with a title like that .... I was pretty excited. Regardless, waking up to the view, though... made it all okay.
The location is special. It is up a very steep road which lends to the amazing views from the property, like breathtaking! The mountains, the Cascades, the Georgia Strait - it's stunning. Owners are very attentive and thoughtful. The check-in and checkout times were the best there is 3pm check in and 11:15 checkout! Great coffee is supplied along with granola & almond milk. The location is central to everything. You are in the middle of the Island and nothing is more than 30 minutes one direction or the other but you have to have a car and you cannot have mobility issues.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 23, 2023
Susan
United States36 Reviews5 helpful votes10“I would highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
The unit we stayed in is best described as a kitchenette. Very well equipped, spacious and very comfortable. The surroundings and views were beautiful. The location is very close to town and many hiking / walking opportunities. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: September 3, 2022
Aryeh
United States2 Reviews10“Great place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room and property are beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Anonymous
Canada1 review9.0“Loved the property, room and location. I would stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There happened to be some construction going on during our stay. Although it started at a reasonable time (around 8 or 9 am), it did wake us and meant we couldn’t sleep in if we wanted. It would’ve been nice to have known beforehand.
Beautiful and peaceful location. Clean room with nice, extra touches. Close to Ganges Village.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom23 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Carol
Canada2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Marilyn
Canada13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Adam
Canada5 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 30, 2023
Nikita
Canada3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 22, 2023
Jade
Canada3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Andre
Canada1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: January 9, 2024
George
Canada1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 15, 2022
Stephanie
Canada6 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: November 11, 2022
Yubo
Canada1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Liliana
Canada1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: July 21, 2022
Janice
Canada1 review10“A lovely suite for a little get away, beautiful view from the windows ,more than satisfied!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: June 25, 2022
Aleksander
Canada5 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
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