Our Visit to Kingfisher Resort

The entire Fraîche staff escaped to gorgeous Vancouver Island for some significantly wanted rest and leisure. To say we uncovered our zen would be an understatement! We spent a blissful couple of times nestled in the forest and suitable on the edge of the ocean at Kingfisher Oceanside Vacation resort and Spa. In this article are all the aspects from our unforgettable take a look at!

I have dreamt of going on a excursion with workforce for the final number of several years, and a tranquil and tranquil retreat in the attractive Comox Valley seemed like the excellent spot. My mission was to have us join, rest and get inspired. The experience far more than exceeded all my hopes and desires! We even experienced Flytographer seize some times with each other shown listed here (use code FRAICHE50 for $50 your shoot).

Girls sitting on chairs at the beach at Kingfisher Resort
Perspective from the seaside wanting back at the resort!

Exactly where is Kingfisher Vacation resort

This resort is positioned on Vancouver Island in Royston, a seaside neighborhood in the Comox Valley. It is a quick drive from the Comox airport (we flew in from Vancouver) and with only a 35 minute flight time, finding there was great and straightforward. You could get a ferry as a substitute and drive up from Nanaimo, which would be a magnificent push!

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What to do at Kingfisher Resort

I have two words: PAMPER On your own! Kingfisher has a luxury spa, planet course eating options, epic sights of the ocean, a beautiful courtyard oasis, pool, and wonderful rooms.

I requested all the females what their favourite sections were from this excursion, and with no hesitation I was strike with words like: the spa, food, team, sights, courtyard backyard! Here are some highlights from our journey to Kingfisher Vacation resort.

women in robes and towels at Kingfisher Resort

The Pacific Mist Spa

The spa was Incredibly highly encouraged by anyone I had talked to who had visited this vacation resort. Permit me convey to you, they were being all correct. There is a pool, sauna, steam cave and E-P-I-C hydropath. We moved through sandstone sculpted caves, swimming pools, and a sauna for the greatest hydrotherapy leisure. It was these types of a one of a kind encounter, I right away understood I required to appear back again again with my hubby! This is a terrific put for a ladies weekend, couples getaway and almost everything in concerning.

the spa at Kingfisher Resort
the pool at Kingfisher Resort

Ocean 7 Restaurant & AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar 

As foodies, we had been so energized to try to eat our way as a result of the vacation resort (pretty much). Chef Richard Benson and his team are astounding! The foodstuff was so new, flavourful and inspiring.

Highlights contain:

  • The avocado toast: a delightful piece of artwork.
  • Any and all residence cocktails from the Aqua bar (challenging to select a favorite but the ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ is up there.
  • The Ocean 7 seafood tower, because if you can not go to the Island and not indulge in fresh new seafood!
  • The Polenta Fries AND the Truffle Fries (get the two, just do it).
  • A intensive wine listing which includes our Okanagan fave’s!
  • Their Korean Hen Bowl was a significant Fraîche favourite…we all experimented with to recreate it at home!

Sorry for building you drool…but you can choose a nearer glance at the culinary practical experience below.

cocktails at the restaurant at Kingfisher Resort
food from the restaurant at Kingfisher Resort

Lodging

Obviously, one of the extra important elements of any vacation resort continue to be is your room! We had stayed in Penthouse Suite (2 individuals) and two Oceanview Courtyard Rooms (2 folks for each space). In which do I start….the Penthouse (not too long ago renovated) was only gorgeous. We definitely liked the personal balcony with unobstructed sights of the Georgia Strait (pairs well with a cozy robe and glass of champagne), the absolutely equipped kitchenette, and a eating table as well as living area space, producing it HQ for the total crew all through our remain.

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Kingfisher Resort
View of Ocean Courtyard rooms
View from the penthouse at Kingfisher Resort
Watch from Penthouse patio!

Courtyard and Out of doors Area

I am a sucker for cozying up by a fire, so when I observed the a lot of firetables nestled thorughout the Serenity Gardens I was in heaven. Just about every night we acquired into our comfortable garments, grabbed a glass of wine and sat all-around the fire. Is there anything much more quintessential West Coastline than this?!

fire pits at Kingfisher Resort

Our knowledge with the Kingfisher staff members truly manufactured the journey exclusive! From the pre-vacation organizing, to employees in the spa, restaurant and about the grounds, we felt very warmly welcomed. It was a tough location to go away, the greatest signal of a family vacation very well spent.

Have any thoughts about my remain? Fall a comment below!

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group of ladies at Kingfisher Resort

Thank you to Kingfisher Resort for internet hosting our continue to be!

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