For seven decades, Relais & Châteaux has been crafting unforgettable, meaningful travel experiences that aim to be conscious, responsible and engaged with local communities. Created in 1954, the Relais & Châteaux journey began with a simple yet profound idea: to…
Hastings House became a member of Relais and Chȃteaux in 1985, joining an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs, and restauranteurs. We are pleased to uphold the values and commitment to excellence that are the hallmark of Relais and…
Hastings House Then and Now is hot off the press! Our new history book offers a sweeping and picturesque view of the history of both the property and the hotel. Founded in 1981, Hastings House Country House Hotel has celebrated…
Gourmet dining has always been one of the highlights of a stay at Hastings House thanks to our superb Executive Chef Marcel Kauer. In 1991, Marcel Kauer joined the Hastings House culinary team from the William Tell in Vancouver. When…
As we celebrate the upcoming 41st spring opening of the hotel, we look back on Hastings House Hotel’s largest renovation. In 1999 and 2000 respectively, the seven Hillside Suites were built and the Churchill Cottage was renovated taking the property…
Barbara Hastings is a prominent figure in Salt Spring history, not only for her role in the Hastings House estate, but for her tireless support of Lady Minto Hospital. At Home in the Manor House After arriving on Salt Spring…
This fall marks two important anniversaries in the history of Hastings House. It has been 40 years since Hastings House officially opened to guests as a ten-suite boutique hotel in the fall of 1981. We are also celebrating 25 wonderful…
The Farmhouse is among the most photographed buildings at Hastings House after the Manor, and has a long and fascinating history, including spies and intrigue. Originally built at the turn of the century, on a rise by the oceanfront, it…
The long unique history of the Post Cottage. Long before Warren and Barbara Hastings made this property their homestead, it had a long history as a trading outpost. In fact, it was the first building that was built here. Originally…
A look at the life of the man behind the estate. The namesake of Hastings House, Warren Hastings, was a fascinating character, to say the least. Born on January 26, 1901, in Sussex, England, he carved his own path early…
