We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa

avatar-imageavatar-imageavatar-image
Traveller (744)
Room & Suite (245)
Videos (4)

View prices for your travel dates

Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.

About

#1 of 1 resort in Royston
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Nestled in a coastal forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa offers breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Pamper yourself in our luxury Pacific Mist Spa where our spa therapies focus on the rich ingredients of the sea – leaving you feeling completely relaxed and renewed. Experience our signature spa service, the Pacific Mist Hydropath, a re-created West Coast shoreline featuring sandstone sculpted caves and pools. Indulge in succulent contemporary West Coast cuisine at our Ocean7 Restaurant and shared plates at AQUA Bistro and Wine Bar, while taking in natural island views.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Canoeing
Hiking
Fishing
Patio
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Show more
Room features
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Ocean view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles1,705 reviews
Reviews Summary
This summary was created by AI, based on recent reviews.
Powered by AI
At the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa, the spa services and tranquil garden ambiance consistently receive high marks from guests, although a few have mentioned upkeep problems with certain amenities. While the rooms and gardens are often described as beautifully designed, opinions are split on the room conditions and decor, with some finding them to be charming and others outdated. Cleanliness is generally well-regarded, with spotless grounds and tidy rooms, but there have been mentions of occasional lapses in room supplies and shower temperature control. Service quality seems to vary, with many guests lauding the attentive staff and spa experiences, but some have unfortunately encountered less than satisfactory interactions. Despite the praise for various aspects of the resort, there is a sentiment among some travelers that the hotel doesn't fully deliver on value for the price point.
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Dated
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Relaxing
Was this helpful?
Tripadvisor is not responsible for this summary or any opinions in it. Please read full traveller reviews for more details and information.
1,705Review21Q+A100Room tips
Traveller rating
  • 906
  • 464
  • 189
  • 90
  • 56
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
  • More
Selected filters
  • Filter
  • English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Most Recent
avatar-image
Shona J wrote a review Feb 2024
2 contributions1 helpful vote
Dated room with no frills. Expected ocean view which was limited at best. Spa pool and hot tub were just ok. Steam room was out of order which was what I was wanting. Tried to book hydropath spa but was out of luck. No use of lockers for hotel guests so must walk to/from room in robe and slippers in the rain. Grounds are covered in interesting colored lights/fake plants but I’d prefer more natural setting
Read more
Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Stay in the Tigh Na Mara if wanting an island spa trip on the ocean.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Krazy4 wrote a review Jan 2024
Parksville, Canada56 contributions41 helpful votes
Hotel's Favourite
Stayed at the resort for 2 nights, in an Oceanfont renovated room, celebrating a B-Day. From our Resort entry greeting by Juan to our departure by Samatha, the staff was excellent. The hydro mist spa was awesome. The relaxation massage was one of the best I have ever had, and I've had many. Dining, dinner, and lunch meals were very good. Disappointed only for the lack of vegetarian variety for either meal. Hopefully, the new chef will add to the menu. Recommend Lobster with risotto, was delicious. Pacific Mist Bowl veggie, was also very good. We will be back!
Read more
Date of stay: January 2024
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you want a full relaxing experience, avoid kids' hours at the pool and hot tub. Indulge in the...
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
A lot to digest? Read a summary of these reviews, created with our new AI-powered tool.
avatar-image
fairwindstraveler wrote a review Dec 2023
Victoria, Canada101 contributions76 helpful votes
This was an uneven experience. The spa and facilities are lovely. The location is magnificent. The grounds, especially in the evening, are enchanting. But the hotel room was very disappointing. It felt like budget accommodation. The room is cramped and the bathroom dated. There's a full kitchen, which we didn't need and it was unattractive to look at. There were no doors on the closet so also aesthetically unappealing. There was only one comfortable chair. If we had been there in the summer it would have been fine as there were chairs on the balcony overlooking the ocean that would have been a preferred spot to sit anyway. But we were there in darkest winter in constant rain. The fireplace was a nice touch but made the room uncomfortably hot very quickly and as stated there was only one comfy chair. In good weather it would have been lovely to sit in the garden at one of the fire pits but again this was not an option. The lobby is just for check in and offers no seating. Our dining experience was also disappointing. We opted for a pod and booked it upon arrival for the next day. When we showed up they did not have our reservation but scrambled to get us accommodated which in retrospect was unfortunate. We'd have been better off in the dining room having a timely meal. As it was we were seated in a pod at about 7:15 and had a starter, an amuse bouche, a basket of bread and then nearly two hours later our main course arrived and it was definitely NOT worth the wait. Neither of us could finish it. The dessert was divine. So those are the negatives! But there were positives as well. The staff were unfailingly pleasant and efficient. We had massages that were wonderful and pool, sauna and steam room were very nice.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Daphne D wrote a review Nov 2023
Vancouver Island, Canada409 contributions139 helpful votes
We go to the Hydropath yearly for many years. The experience this week was not the greatest. Service at the front desk in spa area was unfriendly upon arrival and departure it was like an inconvenience for staff to sign us in and pay our bill. Hydropath: The first hot tub was not very hot. The second hot tub was again not very hot. After the clay bath the rinse showers were cold, we stood there 5min waiting for the 2 showers to warm up.. no luck. I think in past they we’re turned on to avoid this while we were still in the bath area.. not today.. cold showers! Overall we are going to re-think our annual trip as do expect some type customer kindness in the tourism industry and we are not difficult. Not sure why we left tips.
Read more
Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Wendy M wrote a review Nov 2023
2 contributions
Not sure how this Hotel is Hotel of the year! The Spa or Restaurant perhaps but certainly not the Hotel. We found the room to be old, worn and similar to that of a cheap Motel. Bed linen was dirty (sheet soiled) and staff very rude when asked to explain the details of checkout bill. Loved the Spa experience and garden but they are not worth the price of staying at the Hotel. There are many other Island Hotels who welcome their guests and ensure you have a good experience.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2022
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Marshall J wrote a review Oct 2023
Bainbridge Island, Washington556 contributions194 helpful votes
+1
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort was a sweet treat at the end of our memorable week-long sojourn on Vancouver Island. We happened upon it at the last minute during our trip planning and hesitated in making a reservation because of many derogatory comments in online reviews. But our entire experience was of unexpected excellence in an unlikely setting. Our king room in the newer portion of the resort (farthest from the beach) was handsome and luxurious, with great bedding and a bathroom of such shiny style that it cried out for a photo. Our only complaint was that there was no way to let in a little outside air into the room via a screened window or door. The grounds at Kingfisher were unexpectedly well-kept and filled with lovely plantings, meandering pathways and little stream elements -- a very relaxing setting when we had a pre-dinner drink in front of one of the often-mentioned fire pits. We had three different meals -- two brunches and a dinner -- in the bar portion of the restaurant since it did not require reservations as did the adjoining luxe dining room. All the food we tasted was absolutely superb -- the two dinner entrees of halibut and scallops were among the best renditions of those main courses we among the best we had ever eaten -- and that's saying something since we are long-time residents of the Pacific Northwest very familiar with our region's seafood bounty. Service during our three meals was personable, helpful and professional. The only misstep was the timing of the main course during dinner -- frustratingly slow -- a flaw that was not altogether surprising since both restaurants sharing the same kitchen were packed. We had the greatest reticence about booking the hydrotherapy spa experience at Kingfisher because of many negative online reviews but went ahead anyway since it was not something we had experienced previously. We were glad we did. We found hydrotherapy to be both invigorating and relaxing, a well-timed transit through a surprising variety of water and shower experiences. Some reviews seem to suggest it would be like being confined in somebody's basement recreation room, with fake-y, tired decor, but our experience was just the opposite. Granted, it is conducted in a windowless below-ground area, but that was easy to overlook because of the variety of different water features. Our advice would be: Relax and enjoy! In conclusion, Kingfisher rates as one of the most unexpected and delightful stays in our many decades of travel both near and far. It exceeded our expectations on almost every level.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The newer collection of rooms may be the farthest from the beach but they pay other dividends in...
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Gary wrote a review Oct 2023
Ottawa, Canada194 contributions68 helpful votes
+1
Great place, worth the upgrade for sure. We had originally booked a standard room. But was on 2nd floor - no elevators and had a fruit fly issue. Front desk upgraded us to a beach front suite - AMAZING. View was great, Spa was good, nice gardens and food over the top. Highly recommend, just wished for better weather - take the drive along the coast to see kite surfing and beaches - very nice
Read more
Date of stay: October 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Make reservation for brunch and dinner - best seats
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
AJ wrote a review Sep 2023
Victoria, Canada1 contribution
Over priced!! Run by children!! The food is not too bad and the drinks are good, just over priced. I can't wait for the new Resort and spa, in Campbell River to open, it will be nice to have some choice.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled on business
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Shelley K wrote a review Sep 2023
Courtenay, Canada19 contributions13 helpful votes
Hydropath is very run down. The jets in the hot tub weren’t working, the water was tepid, and the heat and steam in the eucalyptus steam room also wasn’t working. It felt run down and shabby. The restaurant is really overpriced. $18 for a tiny cocktail?!! Really?? The food was okay, but not worth the exorbitant prices. You are paying for the view. The pool and hot tub were full of kids. Sure, fun for the whole family, but not for the folks looking for a relaxing day at the spa. The service was excellent, but when you’re paying as much as they charge, the expectation is for great, not mediocre.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Lesley N wrote a review Aug 2023
Nanaimo, Canada11 contributions1 helpful vote
We had heard good things about Kingfisher Resort, but nevertheless we were surprised and delighted by how good it really is. Not only is the oceanside location fabulous, but walking through the lobby to the gardens is breathtaking. The landscaping is absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully maintained August blooms were in abundance. Curving pathways, a pond and water features, and snug landings with Adirondack chairs tucked among the plants and shrubs make for a serene and lush experience. It's so thoughtfully done and makes all the difference to the impression that this resort is special. Dining is excellent. The menus are creative and again, thoughtfully done, with beautiful presentations. Our dinners were thoroughly delicious, as were Happy Hour snacks, and breakfasts. Service is excellent and it is so nice to dine in such a classy, white tablecloth kind of room in such a stunning setting. Our suite was comfortable, clean, well stocked with kitchen supplies, and quiet -- and had a wonderfully relaxing view for watching the water and sunset, star gazing as well. Do book a beachside room if you can. Overall our stay was first rate. Highly recommending.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
Share
Previous
123456
Not the right property for you?
There are more places to choose from in the Royston area.
PRICE RANGE
C$329 - C$387 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kingfisher oceanside hotel courtenay, kingfisher oceanside resort
LOCATION
CanadaBritish ColumbiaVancouver IslandRoyston
NUMBER OF ROOMS
64
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?

Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

Claim Your Listing

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa - UPDATED 2024 Prices, Reviews & Photos (Royston, British Columbia) - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Nearby attractions include Goose Spit Park (4.0 km), I-Hos Gallery (5.9 km), and Filberg Park (4.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Locals Restaurant at the Old House, Blackfin Pub, and Ocean7 Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Coal Creek Historic Park (9.0 km).