Sonora Island

Sonora Resort

A Relais And Chateaux hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

Less than an hour by air from Vancouver is a wilderness of bears, orcas, bald eagles, vast forests, and dramatic seascapes: Welcome to Sonora Resort, Member of Relais & Châteaux. Here, guests can kayak, fly-fish, fish for salmon, soak in warm outdoor mineral-water pools, tour by helicopter to experience mountain glaciers, and view coastal grizzlies in their natural habitat. Spacious mountain lodges house 88 guest rooms, offering goose-down duvets and rock fireplaces. Enjoy treatments inspired by the refreshing sea in the Island Currents Spa, then toast the day’s adventures over West Coast cuisine in the waterfront restaurant.

Florence Lake Access Rd, ., V0P 1V0 Sonora Island, BC, Canada

About Sonora Resort

Insider tip

If the timing’s right on your wildlife boat tour, the tide will churn fish to the water’s surface and bring bald eagles diving for their catch. –Jean Pickard Atlanta, Georgia

In the hotel’s own words

Sonora Resort is a jewel amid one of Canada's most alluring, pristine environments. It's where uncompromising outdoor adventures meet luxurious accommodations, unparalleled service and extraordinary creature comforts. All this and more awaits you at this all-inclusive Super Natural paradise, less than an hour from Vancouver by air.

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Luxury and experience are the hallmarks of our superb accommodations. Each of our uniquely themed lodges offers spacious rooms with incredibly comfortable queen or king sized beds, top quality linens and cozy goosedown duvets. Tasteful furnishings, sumptuous private baths, modern amenities, and spectacular ocean views complete the picture. Rested and rejuvenated, you';ll be ready for another day of exciting outdoor adventure every morning of your stay. Whether you're a couple or a large group, our opulent accommodations will ensure your adventure includes all the comforts of home.

Dining at Sonora Resort is pure decadent pleasure. Our executive chef creates exquisitely wholesome dishes with only the finest and freshest ingredients: Gulf Island Lamb, fresh seafood, and organically grown herbs. Our pastry chef will also tempt even the most discerning palates with fresh made desserts and breads.

Imagine a world-class spa facility in a setting guaranteed to generate nothing but pure bliss. Our luxurious Island Currents Spa was built with your health and well-being in mind. Guests can select from a full menu of massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures, or revitalize in the saunas, steam rooms, and state-of-the-art hydrotherapy tub.

World-famous as a top fishing destination on British Columbia's Inside Passage, Sonora offers unparalleled sport, fly and ocean salmon fishing opportunities in a gorgeous setting considered by many to be one of the world's wonders. Seasoned professional or budding amateur, you'll have the time of your life on these waters. Strike out on your own or with our in-house fly-fishing expert, always available to guide you to the best spots.

Sonora also offers a range of exhilarating outdoor adventure opportunities. Join an Eco-tour on our custom boat to enjoy the breathtaking views, and maybe catch a glimpse of grizzlies and eagles in the wild or dolphins and Orca whales across the bow. Or enjoy the ultimate escape - a thrilling helicopter tour to a glistening glacier for a private picnic, or to remote inlets where there are no roads, just untouched, magnificent nature. Back at the resort you can take in a game of tennis on our court or play a round of golf at nearby Storey Creek Golf Course - three-time winner of Golf Digest's Places to Play award.

Outdoor Adventure Activities include:

World Class Guided Salmon-Fishing

Helicopter Glacier and Nature Tour

Helicopter Fly-Fishing

Golf - Storey Creek / Campbell River

Ocean Kayaking

Guided Grizzly Bear Tours

Guided Eco Adventure Tours

Archery Canoeing and paddle boarding

Ocean Cruises

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Gold Room
2Diamond Room
Diamond RoomDiamond rooms come in several different formats - some have floor-to-ceiling windows, some have vaulted ceilings and others have balconies. - 1 king-sized bed- ocean and mountain view- goose-down duvet and pillows- gas fireplace- glass and slate tile shower
Suites
3Bute Gold Suite
Bute Gold Suite- 2 bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed, the other with two king-sized beds- sleeps up to 4 guests- living room- soaker tubs with glass and slate tile showers- goose-down duvets and pillows- gas fireplaces · A tranquil, coastal ambience is cast with the soothing natural hues, cedar and stone in our Bute…
4Bute Diamond Suite
Bute Diamond Suite- 2 bedrooms- sleeps up to 4 guests- living room- ensuites with heated floors- goose-down duvets and pillows- gas fireplaces- glass and slate tile showers · Clad in the subdued hues of the West Coast landscape, the interiors of our two-bedroom Bute Diamond Suite are the epitome of calm, cool and…
5Arran Suite
- 2 bedrooms- sleeps up to 4 guests- living room- private indoor hot tub- goose-down duvets and pillows- fireplaces · High ceilings, a winding staircase and a private indoor hot tub make this two-bedroom suite the ideal place to celebrate.
6Yuculta Suite - Upper and Lower
Yuculta Suite · - Yuculta Lodge has 2 levels, each which can be made into it's own suite with 3 rooms- each level sleeps up to 6 guests- living room- ensuites with heated floors and soaker tubs- goose-down duvets and pillows- gas fireplaces · Retreat to a spacious seaside haven and take in the spectacular views of the…
Villas
7Marine Lodge Suite
- 4 bedrooms, two with a king-sized bed, two with two queen-sized beds- sleeps up to 8 guests- living room- goose-down duvets and pillows- gas fireplaces- private hot tub · On the rocks, extending out over the water is the Marine Lodge, with its navy blues and sunny yellows inspired by sailing and seafaring.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two comes with every stay at this hotel - which could add $50-100/day in value, not counting any other VIP program benefits like room upgrades.

What Virtuoso amenities does Sonora Resort include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Sonora Resort includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; Complimentary one-hour eco tour for up to two guests per room; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Sonora Resort offer?

Sonora Resort lists Gold Room, Diamond Room, Bute Gold Suite, Bute Diamond Suite, Arran Suite, Yuculta Suite - Upper and Lower and 1 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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