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Set on the ocean's edge, in a spectacular natural setting on beautiful
Galiano Island, the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is British
Columbia's best kept secret. Close to Vancouver, Victoria and the U.S.
border, the Inn and Spa is conveniently located 15 minutes by float
plane or 1 hour by ferry from the mainland, yet is a world away from
city life. Truly unique, the Inn is a boutique intimate retreat with a
personal touch, yet has all the services of a large 5* resort. 
At Galiano Island’s only oceanfront resort, there are two types of
accommodation: 
Spa suites: 
10 Oceanfront king and queen rooms have beautiful ocean views from
every room. The rooms are peaceful and serene, with ocean views, open
beam ceilings, private terraces or balconies, and floor-to-ceiling
ledge rock, wood-burning fireplaces. The rooms have a serene
atmosphere: soft, inviting colours, king and queen beds, silk or down
filled duvets; and all have luxurious ensuites all with spa or soaker
tubs, separate glass-enclosed showers, European tile baths, and 24kt
gold fixtures. The rooms feature many extras to make your room so
comfortable you will not want to leave: luxurious robes, flat-screen
cable TV and DVD players (hidden discretely in the fireplace),
wireless internet, CD players with a selection of local music, in-room
coffee and tea service, refrigerators. To complete the spa experience,
there is our own custom Madrona spa table, again discretely hidden in
the wall, it appears at the touch of a button for you to have a
massage by one of our qualified spa technicians or perhaps you want to
book our “getting in touch” package to learn massage and get in touch
with the special person in your life:  a unique, one-of-a-kind experience.
Villa Suites
NEW 10 Oceanfront Villa Suites focus on your complete comfort and
relaxation which includes: beautifully appointed dining area , king
bedroom with ensuite with enclosed glass showers, living room with
pull out sofa bed, large terrace with wood burning fireplace,
barbecue, Jacuzzi and outdoor seating. A washer and dryer, HDTV in
living room and bedroom, and wireless internet.  The suites even have
a built-in wine cooler which you may stock with choices of wine from
our wine shop that features local British Columbia wines.


Dining: The romantic setting is best enjoyed from a window-side table
in our “eat” Restaurant which focuses on fresh, locally sourced
ingredients, combined with local award-winning wines, all in a
fabulous, eclectic style. You will enjoy this modern approach to
cuisine, while relaxing by the stone fireplace, in a room that is
redolent with old world touches: expansive polished wood floors,
wrought iron features, lots of stone and glass, and of course, the
view, yet captures all of the beauty of the West Coast in a building
with stunning architecture. 
Retreats: The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is a natural setting for
family or corporate retreats.
Weddings: The beauty of the gardens, the sea, the restaurant and the
suites and villas are a natural for weddings, birthdays or any special
occasions.
The Terrace: summer creates for us a culinary outside experience with
gourmet wood fired pizza by the ocean in the garden. This may be
enjoyed together with wine from the extensive wine menu.
The Dock: Boaters can now visit the resort for dining, spa or a stay
at the Inn, by tying up at the new (2009) dock at the resort.
Madrona del Mar Spa: immerse yourself in the spa experience. A
fabulously luxurious spa and wellness retreat situated on the ocean’s
edge, you will choose from a full menu of spa treatments that you can
enjoy in our luxury steam rooms: body treatments, seaflora and glacial
 mud wraps, Vichy showers. Find the ultimate in relaxation in our
special Madrona Sea Mineral flotation bath. Bodywork, facials,
manicures and pedicures, massage treatments, and of course our ocean
side jacuzzi. 
Flores del Iris Gardens: The Inn is home to beautiful gardens used for
meditation, relaxing, and summer art shows. Yoga retreats are held in
the glass-surrounded yoga room in the gardens. 
Or just relax by the fireplace and listen to the quiet. The Galiano
Oceanfront Inn and Spa has everything to make your stay luxurious,
while you enjoy the abundance of nature that makes Galiano Island such
a special destination.

Ammenities
While still retaining its rural peacefulness and charm, Galiano has a
wealth of activities to enjoy: whale-watching, golf, kayaking,
swimming, hiking, bicycling, moped rentals, boating, scuba-diving,
bird-watching, art galleries and gift shopping.
Driving Directions:
By car ferry from the mainland: take Highway 17 to the Tsawwassen
Ferry Terminal. Take the Southern Gulf Islands ferry (reservations
recommended) to Galiano Island (the first stop, 50 minutes away). On
arrival, take the first left (Madrona Drive) and go one block to the
gates of our resort. Walking distance from the ferry. Or take a
floatplane from the Vancouver airport or Downtown Vancouver


On Site Ammenities
Our full-service Madrona del Mar Spa with couples treatments,
pedicures, massage and more; meditation gardens, gourmet restaurant
for evening dining, casual summer patio for lunch, well-stocked
library, outdoors enjoy bocce or croquet,  indoors enjoy a selection
of board games by the fireplace.
Gourmet breakfast in "eat", our oceanfront Restaurant for those in our
ocean front king and queen rooms.  Chef's selections will include your
choice of several delights, such as Eggs Galiano (smoked salmon and
poached eggs served on herbed potato latkes), house-made granola with
organic yoghurt and fruit

While still retaining its rural peacefulness and charm, there is a 
wealth of activities to enjoy: our spa, whale-watching, golf, 
sailing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, bicycling, moped rentals, bird-
watching, gallery and gift shopping. Or just relax by the fireplace 
and listen to the quiet. The Galiano Inn and Spa has everything to 
make your stay luxurious, while you enjoy the abundance of nature 
that makes Galiano Island such a special destination."

Rates are 199 to 299 Cdn throughout the year, with special packages 
in the non-peak months. Breakfast is included with oceanfront king and
queen

The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is a luxury boutique hotel resort, 
that is also a vacation ownership resort. Find out more about our 
vacation ownership opportunities.