Vancouver Island, CanadaMalahat
Villa Eyrie Resort
Italianate alpine estate
Malahat Vancouver Island, Canada
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
Italianate alpine estate
Four terraced villas bring Italian architecture to the Malahat ridge, looking out across coastal rainforest and deep tidal waters.
What it’s good at
Listed
Italian villa architecture arranged across four hillside pavilions overlooking the coastal rainforest.
Listed
Four mountainside villas stand above Saanich Inlet with viewpoint terraces and quiet grounds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The décor has been updated from ’80s Italianate kitsch to understated contemporary luxury, and the comforts... are thoroughly up to date.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
High on the Malahat Summit, overlooking Saanich Inlet with panoramic mountain and inlet views.
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The rooms
Suites look out over the summit ridge and inlet, warmed by fireplaces and fitted with deep soaking tubs.
The spa
Three treatment rooms in Villa Vista overlook Saanich Inlet, using Vancouver Island herbs for massages and body wraps.
The gym
Treadmills face a tiled fireplace in the gym, which also holds a rowing machine and free weights.
At the table
Alpina serves alpine classics like schnitzel and housemade pasta, with floor-to-ceiling inlet windows and a broad mountainside patio.
How it began
Founder Maria Schuster opened the original retreat in 1991 after the inlet reminded her of Lake Como.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.