Hastings House Country House Hotel

Excellent fine dining, charming Sommelier and fabulous views, this place oozes island charm mixed with a modern touch

We stayed here two nights while on a Gulf Islands bike tour. Built on a hill overlooking the harbor. Rooms are individual and unique. Spacious and luxurious. All amenities. Great staff. Great views.

We went for dinner at Hastings House on Salt Spring Island. We were a party of six. One guest returned his trout as it was too dry. My husband ordered the T-Bone steak, which was ridiculously expensive at $140. The steak was very thin, small and completely tough. He ate very little of this steak. We only found out, after we were leaving, how bad his meal really was. That said the mussels were fantastic and my steak - was quite good - and only $65. The view and service were outstanding. Overall 6 out of six customers were unhappy and we all agreed that probably wouldn’t return to Hastings House for dinner.

Hastings House is set in a beautiful location. We stayed in the Farmhouse, which is right along the water. There are gorgeous gardens around the property as well. It’s also an easy walk to the nearby town of Ganges. The hotel’s decor is very rustic and charming. It’s the type of place you go to get away for peace and quiet. Be prepared to consume a lot of calories. The staff deliver fresh muffins to your door every morning, and then a massive breakfast is also included with your stay. It’s pretty expensive - I would’ve rather skipped the breakfast and muffins and paid about $100 less each day (which is what the bill said our daily breakfast cost). But that is my only critique. Overall, we enjoyed it. We had a relaxing time in a beautiful location with friendly staff, and we enjoyed getting to explore Salt Spring Island from our home base at Hastings House.

Hasting House is tranquil, elegant, and and extremely desirable place for a quiet romantic get away... the Food is OUTSTANDING, The gardens and entire estate is gorgious. One must literally smell the flowers, admire the plantings, landscaping , listen to the birds, watch the bunnies! . I could not help but talk to the 4 sheep. We are eager to return. Highly recommed for a CHILDLESS romantic escape. Please do not bring children that would break the silence!