It's really beautiful and classy. The room is cozy with a fireplace and the dining service is excellent.

It's really beautiful and classy. The room is cozy with a fireplace and the dining service is excellent.

We experienced a mix bag. The waitstaff was excellent, the food was very good. The condition of the building was rough in areas. The view out one window of our room was of the water--beautiful! Out another window was a roof repair that had been half-completed and all the construction debris left. The exterior of the building was needing TLC as were the gardens. The check in staff was lacking in training as was the spa staff.

We experienced a mix bag. The waitstaff was excellent, the food was very good. The condition of the building was rough in areas. The view out one window of our room was of the water--beautiful! Out another window was a roof repair that had been half-completed and all the construction debris left. The exterior of the building was needing TLC as were the gardens. The check in staff was lacking in training as was the spa staff.

This was such a quaint, fabulous and relaxing place. We definitely will be visiting here again.

This was such a quaint, fabulous and relaxing place. We definitely will be visiting here again.

Quiteness was what we liked the most One day the room was not cleaned until we asked for it at the end of the day.

Quiteness was what we liked the most One day the room was not cleaned until we asked for it at the end of the day.

Beautiful location for a wedding

Beautiful location for a wedding

Magical! Hastings House offers the most stunning setting for walks, drinks and dinner. The suites are unique and luxurious with beautiful views. Service was outstanding and what a treat to find warm, fresh-baked muffins at your door in the morning. Enjoyed fabulous massages at the spa. A quick and lovely walk to Ganges shops.

Magical! Hastings House offers the most stunning setting for walks, drinks and dinner. The suites are unique and luxurious with beautiful views. Service was outstanding and what a treat to find warm, fresh-baked muffins at your door in the morning. Enjoyed fabulous massages at the spa. A quick and lovely walk to Ganges shops.

Hastings house is a beautiful property but feels a tiny bit dated. I would stay there again because it’s the nicest hotel on salt spring island but the rooms while comfortable could do with a refresh

Hastings house is a beautiful property but feels a tiny bit dated. I would stay there again because it’s the nicest hotel on salt spring island but the rooms while comfortable could do with a refresh

Just a nice cozy place for a getaway for a few days. Dining is top of class.

Just a nice cozy place for a getaway for a few days. Dining is top of class.

Gorgeous property. We stayed at one of the Hillside suites and the setup and amenities are very nice. The real disappointment is the restaurant. The menu reads like it hasn’t been changed in decades (think escargot). In the right hands old fashioned can be amazing but unfortunately, there is no finesse to the food, which at the price point is really unforgivable. For example the scallops and prawns - served with a heaping pile of bland caesar salad and the kind of overly salted matchstick fries that were really trendy in the 90’s. Why? Other dishes though less mysterious in their design were also disappointing. It’s a shame because the grounds are serene and well kept.

Gorgeous property. We stayed at one of the Hillside suites and the setup and amenities are very nice. The real disappointment is the restaurant. The menu reads like it hasn’t been changed in decades (think escargot). In the right hands old fashioned can be amazing but unfortunately, there is no finesse to the food, which at the price point is really unforgivable. For example the scallops and prawns - served with a heaping pile of bland caesar salad and the kind of overly salted matchstick fries that were really trendy in the 90’s. Why? Other dishes though less mysterious in their design were also disappointing. It’s a shame because the grounds are serene and well kept.

Amazing place, amazing staff. A real gem!!

Amazing place, amazing staff. A real gem!!

This hotel is in a great location with a lovely garden. It is definitely not the standard of a Relais & Chateau however. The restaurant and food were deplorable. The menu seems not to have changed since the 1980s. Presentation wasn’t interesting. Lamb special was chewy with a salty sauce and overcooked broccoli. Salad had far too much oil and was served on a plate too tiny for the whole pieces of lettuce. Prawn avocado salad was served on a warm plate swimming with a sauce that was far too spicy. The value was not there considering the high prices. And that was just dinner in the fine dining room. Breakfast was not good either and service was sadly lacking. We understand these are challenging times but when you pay that much, you deserve better! The room we had called Manor East is right over the kitchen and very noisy in the morning. Don’t book it unless you want to be woken at 6:30 a.m. The things we did like were lots of big fluffy towels and pillows. We enjoyed walking around the gardens and being close to Moby’s where the food is good for the price. We booked Hastings House thinking it would be like the manor houses we stayed at in the Cotswolds, UK and other Relais &Chateau hotels but it was nowhere close to them. Overall it was disappointing, especially as it was to celebrate an important anniversary.

This hotel is in a great location with a lovely garden. It is definitely not the standard of a Relais & Chateau however. The restaurant and food were deplorable. The menu seems not to have changed since the 1980s. Presentation wasn’t interesting. Lamb special was chewy with a salty sauce and overcooked broccoli. Salad had far too much oil and was served on a plate too tiny for the whole pieces of lettuce. Prawn avocado salad was served on a warm plate swimming with a sauce that was far too spicy. The value was not there considering the high prices. And that was just dinner in the fine dining room. Breakfast was not good either and service was sadly lacking. We understand these are challenging times but when you pay that much, you deserve better! The room we had called Manor East is right over the kitchen and very noisy in the morning. Don’t book it unless you want to be woken at 6:30 a.m. The things we did like were lots of big fluffy towels and pillows. We enjoyed walking around the gardens and being close to Moby’s where the food is good for the price. We booked Hastings House thinking it would be like the manor houses we stayed at in the Cotswolds, UK and other Relais &Chateau hotels but it was nowhere close to them. Overall it was disappointing, especially as it was to celebrate an important anniversary.

Amazing food

Amazing food

We first stayed at Hastings House thirty years ago and were happy to return. The property is one of the most beautiful on the island with views of the harbor, forest, and gardens. The Hayloft room in the barn was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The vase of fresh flowers from the garden was artfully composed. All the staff we met were polite and helpful. I had a collection of shade plants that I'd bought at one of the island nurseries and didn't want to leave them to overheat in the car, so Kynan kindly brought me a large plastic tub to store them in and a hose so I could water them. Then he placed a "fragile" sign on them and tucked them behind the shed out of the sun and wind. Nice! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant, afternoon tea, and delicious breakfasts. Our meals were decorated with fresh flowers from the garden and prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Delicious! The hotel is just a few minutes drive from the Long Harbour ferry and just a few minutes from Ganges, the nearby small town with lots of restaurants, art galleries, book stores, and other shops. The buildings at Hastings House are charming and beautifully kept up. I will long remember the lovely flower beds around the buildings and the gorgeous views through the leaded glass panes to the boats in the harbor below. It's expensive, but worth it for a special treat.

We first stayed at Hastings House thirty years ago and were happy to return. The property is one of the most beautiful on the island with views of the harbor, forest, and gardens. The Hayloft room in the barn was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The vase of fresh flowers from the garden was artfully composed. All the staff we met were polite and helpful. I had a collection of shade plants that I'd bought at one of the island nurseries and didn't want to leave them to overheat in the car, so Kynan kindly brought me a large plastic tub to store them in and a hose so I could water them. Then he placed a "fragile" sign on them and tucked them behind the shed out of the sun and wind. Nice! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant, afternoon tea, and delicious breakfasts. Our meals were decorated with fresh flowers from the garden and prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Delicious! The hotel is just a few minutes drive from the Long Harbour ferry and just a few minutes from Ganges, the nearby small town with lots of restaurants, art galleries, book stores, and other shops. The buildings at Hastings House are charming and beautifully kept up. I will long remember the lovely flower beds around the buildings and the gorgeous views through the leaded glass panes to the boats in the harbor below. It's expensive, but worth it for a special treat.

Amazing property

Amazing property

Hastings house was wonderful! We love the English Manor architecture of the dinning room. Really beautiful and quaint. The Cabins were nice with ocean view. But I feel the interior of the suite needs update for the price point we pay for. Other than that everything was wonderful! Love the muffin basket in the mornings!

Hastings house was wonderful! We love the English Manor architecture of the dinning room. Really beautiful and quaint. The Cabins were nice with ocean view. But I feel the interior of the suite needs update for the price point we pay for. Other than that everything was wonderful! Love the muffin basket in the mornings!